Fiji Travel Forum

I was planning to take a few Aussie trinkets to give to the locals and their children. Any ideas? I would be very grateful.

My wife and I have 5 days in Fiji next month. I don't imagine us sunning ourselves for 5 days and therefore think that we may move around the main island and possibly head off to one of the smaller ones for possible day trips.

I know from my reading that staying in Nadi is, with respect, not the 'real' Fiji. Could colleagues on here suggest towns/resorts on the main island to base ourselves please.

Many thanks,
BP

My partner and I are looking at going to Fiji next year, but it is very hard to find any proper information on the internet so I have lots of questions, if anyone can answer any of the it would be greatly appreciated.
1) We have no idea which island to stay on. We would like somewhere with clear blue waters, good for swimming, a bit of snorkelling, relaxing etc. So which island would be the best for this ?
2) Where would people recomend to stay we are only looking at paying around $100 - $120 Australian dollar per night (or 170 Fijian Dollars)Is it hard to find places for this price ?? Any suggestions ?
3) What is the travelling like there, How are the taxis, ferrys ?? How do u get to the islands from the Nadi airport ?? are they cheap ?? are the people friendly and reliable?

Sorry for all the questions but if anyone could help with any information it would be GREATLY APPRECIATED
Kind regards.

What is the name of the agency that rents? What is the location in Nadi? Is it doable in an 8 hour layover from 0600 to 1400?

I have always wanted to visit Fiji, partly I suppose because of romantic dreams and the image of a tropical paradise. But lately I am reading a lot of unsettling things about the political climate, disease problems, problems of lack of infrastructure services for locals, the undesirable situation with Fiji water, etc.

Does anyone have updated, real information about the situation there?
I'd appreciate if you would share it.

We plan a holiday in Fiji in October this year. Where are the best swimming beaches. Any advice welcome.Thank you in advance.

Hi!
I plan to visit Fiji soon. I've searched some of the travel site of Fiji and I still doubt about my findings. Could you kindly advice me? Thanks.
A)Where is the best time to visit FIJI?
B)Which is the best island to go?
c)I intended to fly from APIA to FIJI? Is there any budget carrier? I wish to save some $$$, which airport should I land? Suva/ NADI?
d)budget and realiable / hotels/ hostels?
e) I intended to do some volunteer job. Is it possible in FIJI?
f) Is it possible to take a bus/ ferry between Suva/ Nadi?

Most tourists arrive with duty-free liquor. Are there any problems associated with taking liquor on board Blue Lagoon cruises? Any guidance will be really appreciated. Thank you

Hi, I am on a RTW trip with 2 mates. Currently in New Zealand and due to go to Fiji at the end of September. My two mates have decided to stay in NZ so I will be travelling alone. I have about a week, am flying in and out of Nadi. Dont know anything about Fiji really so was wondering if anyone had advice on what to do, where to go, where to stay, any specific tours I could book etc? As I am backpacking budget is a factor to so would be looking at recommendations for hostels etc.
Any and all advice appreciated. Thank you in advance.

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