Fiji Travel Forum

Two friends and I are going to be stopping off in Fiji for one week in May during our RTW trip. We are on a budget but want to get as much out of our short stay on the islands as possible.
We are keen to experience the real Fiji, and don't want a totally drunk backpacker type stay ( i have got the impression this is what Beachcomber is like?) however, we are keen to meet some other backlpackers so a mix would be good!
Any recommendations would be more than welcome, and any info on best places to do PADI or scuba would also be ace...

If you're there at the same time as us, then get in touch!

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we had fun at the mango bay... but there were nights when there we rowdy drunk people around. great little place to stay though I thought. check it out on tripadvisor.com

-pj

That looks nice, clean and fun but don't know if we're after something a LITTLE more traditional? It looks a bit touristy?
I'm just going on the pictures...

touristy?? maybe alittle... but all the workers are local fijians... and they have many activities that are traditional fijian. including a kava ceremony, and trips to villages. he will pretty much agrrange anything for you ro do while you are there... but i would say it is fair to say its a "little" touristy... most places in fiji probably are though.

-pj

Not sure of your budget, but Malolo Island Resort has an "all meals free" deal going at the moment which saves a lot of money.

Malolo looks lovely! But we're backpacking and that might be a little pricey... I think we'll probably just island hop and see where we end up. Wouldn't mind a couple of days somewhere with a party atmosphere but also a bit of a time out!
Thanks for all the advice!
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Have you tried looking at expedia.com.au- you can choose all sorts of accommodation there from most expensive to cheapest. We got ours there but just don't get Capricorn International Hotel. There are guest comments in the site so they are a good guide, not just the cheap prices. My sister also used their site for her Fiji trip- she was even alone, and she was happy with her choice, I just forgot which one.