Fiji Travel Forum

Has anyone been to Fiji in Feb or March? I am looking at booking a trip for my husband and I but people keep telling me there is heavy rain and cyclones at that time. Help??

I am looking for a good dentist in Fiji, anyone have any info. please?

Need to watch Euro soccer final early morning thursday.
Anyone know where to go in Nadi?
Alan

Hi,

My girlfriend and I might consider spending a week in Fiji this August. She is coming from San Francisco, California while I'll be flying in from Manila, Philippines. How do I get there? I'm having trouble finding flights. What is the best and cheapest airline/way?

Also, is August a good time to go there, considering weather, etc?

Thanks!

Hey guys,

I am going to Fiji in January 2010 and am staying on viti levu, we have accomodation booked for 5 of our 9 days somewhere nice, but are looking for somewhere cheap to stay for the other four nights any reccomendations.

Also anyone know any good beginner surf spots?
Any must dos?

We'll be in Fiji for 6 nights in January 2010 after 5 weeks in NZ and I am having trouble deciding where to stay. I'd really like one of those paradise places with palm trees hanging over a white sandy beach and stay in a beach front bure. Since it'll be very hot in January apparently, I guess air conditioning would be nice. Is it necessary? Several places have been recommended: Bedarra Beach Inn is one, and Club Fiji another. Is it a good idea to go down to the coral coast? Or is the west coast closer to Nadi better? I think going to the outer islands will mean more travelling and we'd really like to chill out a bit by then. Would love crystal clear blue seas to swim in, and my husband wants to go diving. Also want to see rainforests and village life, so not just beach. We're NOT looking for luxury - but not cheap budget either, and no backpacker. I googled Mango Bay whose setting looked brilliant, but we're two couples in our 50s and 60s (but very active!) and don't want rowdy backpacker atmosphere. Would LOVE some advice! Thanks a million!

I'm trying to decide how I'm going to fund my spending during my trip, and have seen different resources say different things (those on the web being a few years back) . . . anyone have any input on ATM's/travelers' checks/the best way to get Fiji $$ in your pocket?

When I was in Europe I found ATM's to be most convenient, while in South America I could barely find ATM's that would accept my ATM card (of all the acceptable logos posted mine wasn't one of them)

Thanks for any advice!

I've read different things about driving in Fiji. I heard that it is easy to rent a car, but was also discouraged because of the whole driving on the left side of the road thing. I'll be coming from the US, staying in Nadi as a base. Anyone with experience renting a car and driving around Fiji, versus using Fiji's public transportation?

Hi,

Planning a 7D/6N honeymoon in Fiji in mid Jun 09, with 3N in Westin (main island) + 3N in one of the islands (eg Beqa Island). Qn:
1. Read about the bad weather back in Jan. Should I still be concerned about any impact on hotel/transport in Jun?
2. Any comments on Lalati Resort? www.lalatifiji.com
3. Any must-do / must-eat?

Thanks!!!

hi,
im booked in here in april this year and am a bit bothered about the poor reviews on tripadvisor i have seen - they mainly are to do with the bure style accommo getting very wet when it rains as the roofs are all that :/ anyone else heard or experienced similar ?

tbanks
dan

Hello,

Was hoping to plan a week vacation mid-May . . . can't find much info online and not sure if it is accurate about the weather . . . is this a good time to go, especially in light of all the flooding that went on earlier this month and future rain?

Thanks for any input

Hi, I am supposed to be travelling to Fiji in mid Feb, staying at the Naviti resort (Betwen Nadi and Sigatoka). With the current weather and flood damage I am not sure if I should cancel and re book for later. Does anyone have any info about the area and what conditions are like? I cant seem to get any up to date details.
Thanks

Hello all, I would like to visit Fiji this summer 2009 w/ my 14 yr. old daughter. I have done some research & am still quite unsure as to the best place/places to stay/visit. Please HELP.!!!!

Just how bad are conditions in Nadi right now. We have heard all extremes...people drowned, no food or water....air pacific says no problems, airport is open..BUSINESS AS USUAL.
We expect to arrive in Nadi and go to wailoaloa beach on Jan 19.
Accurate and up to date info will be much appreciated.
Could you also post to garylowe@peacetherapy.com

THANKS MATES
gARY

hi there!
reading previous posts i understand that as a generalization the south pasific islands are an expensive destination.
but do you think that it is possible to find the low budget path somewhere?
my main interests are tribes/villages/trekking/nature/beaches!
if you could suggest anything feasible in terms of cost/accessibility/safety it would be a great help, so i can focus to specific destinations in my ongoing research!
many thanks
Nikos

I'm going to Fiji soon and I'm wondering if Fijian money converters will accept Chinese Yuan, considering Chinese Yuan is relatively new.

Hi everyone,

Was just wondering how much the cost of living in Fiji is?

I have seen that the accomodation is around 30 australian dollars a night? is this good? Also how much woudl i expect to pay for food, drinks and travel???

Thanks for your help

Hi i am travelling to fiji next jun/jul and wondering if anyone has the website for the astrala boat company that travels from australia to fiji? also any idea on the prices and how long it takes? Is there any boat from new zealand to fiji? Also i will be doing a medical elective there so any recommendations on hospitals in the area would be helpful.
thanks

I am going to Fiji Nov 23-Dec 9th with my boyfriend and I am trying to decide whether or not we should spend 5 days on Viti Levu doing the FeeJee Experience bus tour or if we should just skip it and head to the Yasawas for the entire time. We are interested in seeing the real culture of Fiji and obviouslyl having some great experiences but we are a little concerned that the Feejee Experience will be a bus load of backpackers who want to party all night - which we don't mind doing a little of ut we are trying to enjoy a romantic trip away. We are also concerned that while we will get to do the cool activities listed( sandboarding Sigatoka dunes, mud baths and hot springs, bilibili rafting and tubing down the Navua river) the experience will be dampened by the fact that it will feel touristy with all of these people from the bus trying to do the same thing at the same time. Any comments on the Feejee Experience trip? Is it worth giving it a shot and then heading to the Yasawas or should we just skip it and spend more time in the Yasawas and have the chance to see another Island or two instead? Any comments would be appreciated.

Also any recommendations on quieter islands to stay in the Yasawas to be able to get away from it all would be appreciated.

Hi
Can anyone help with info regarding local bus travel in fiji. We arrive in nadi airport and seeing if it is easy to use local bus to get to Mango Bay Resort on the Coral Coast.

thanks for any help

Hi,
Planning to viSit Fiji next year anyone?
I (female, 27 yrs) want to go for cca 10 days in late April/early May - backpacking - as a part of my RTW journey. I am alone so looking for a company.
Lookin fwd to hear from you!
krrtka@seznam.cz

Hi There, I after some opinions (and a little help) regarding The 4 star Wellesley Resort at Korolevu, on Fiji's Coral Coast. I am looking at flying out from Sydney & staying at the resort 09/11/08 - 16/11/08.. and a really just after some opinions as to what the Resort is like??? Also, I am wondering just how secluded the resort is - can you walk to nearby village for dinner or simply to see fijian life .. or is the resort totally cut-off? The answer to that really dictates if I take the $2170 pakage option incld. breakfast, or the $3000 package option that is fully inclusive - all foods/drinks/alcohol... any suggestions or feedback would be great!

hi,
im going to fiji early next year - does anyone know somewhere nice to stay? probably looking at a sort of 3-4 star level i guess - sorry a bit vague :/

i hear the main island is rather touristy ?

is it generally a nice place?
cheers
dan

Does anyone have details of a reliable taxi driver/company which could pick us up from Nadi airport and take us to Denarau Island? How much should we expect to pay?

Thanks

Do the markets in Nadi sell potatoes,and what would you pay for them?

We'll be on a layover in Fiji 5 to 10 P.M. coming back from New Zealand.
Is anyone familiar with a nice beachfront restaurant near Nadi Airport?
We want to be back in plenty of time for departure/check in.

I have a eight hour layover in Fiji on my way to Tonga from LAX for a medical mission. Any suggestions of how to spend that time? We arrive at 5:30am, so perhaps a nice breakfast or brunch. On the return trip we have an 11 hour layover from 11am until 10pm.

Can anyone recommend a good place in Fiji to stay (not to expensive but not dodgy either haha) for a solo traveller? I am not interested in a party resort or anything like that, just a nice, relatively quiet place, where I can enjoy my own company and sit in the restaurant / bar / whatever without being bothered or feeling uncomfortable. I would prefer something on or very near the beach, either Coral Coast or one of the islands. Open to other suggestions - just not near the airport! Basically, I am after a quiet and relaxing break as a present to myself for my 30th!

Hi folks! We'll be going to Fiji this Dec. only for 3 days (first time in FIJI)
I love snorkeling. Can u pls tell me the best part of the Island to snorkle? Also do I have to bring my own snorkle gear or I can rent one?How much?

Hi,

I know it is a strange question but does anyone know if there are many stray dogs in Fiji?

Thanks
Dora&Neil