Travel Guide To Fiji - The best selections of holidays, accommodations and tours

Travel & Holidays

Fiji is...330 sunny, unspoiled, magical islands in the romantic South Pacific - so easy to get to....so very hard to leave....

Sandy beaches, lofty palm trees, jade blue waters. This is the place to forget the rest of the world, clean air and water, uncrowded beaches, beautiful virgin coral reefs and forests, genuine friendliness of Fijians, shopping is also an experience not to be missed, in places like the capital Suva, in Nadi and Lautoka you may be tempted with a selection of goods from perfumes, watches, cameras and electrical items at duty free prices to locally crafted and carved artifacts.

Fiji is truly an unbeatable holiday destination.

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Air Pacific

Fiji Tours

A Great Pair - Boat/Bed/Meals - 4 Day Tour
Botaira Beach Resort - Boat and Bed - 3 Day Tour
Nanuya Island Resort - Boat and Bed - 3 Day Tour
Oarsmans Bay Lodge - Boat and Bed - 3 Day Tour
Sailing Safari from Denarau Marina - 4 Day Tour
Salty Seaduction - Full Monty - 5 Day Tour
The Ultimate Lei - Full Monty - 7 Day Tour
Wanna Taki Cruise from Denarau - Boat/Bed/Meals - 3 Day Tour

Cities & Attractions

Coral Coast
Denarau Island
Island Resorts - Mamanucas
Lautoka & Rakiraki
Nadi
Outer Islands
Pacific Harbour
SavuSavu
Suva City

Fiji Hotels & Resorts

Amunuca Island Resort Anchorage Resort Beachcomber Island Bedarra Beach Inn Bekana Garden Island Resort Bounty Island Capricorn Apartment Capricorn International Castaway Island Club Fiji Resort Crusoes Retreat Fiji Beach Resort and Spa First Landing Resort Golf Terrace Apartments Grand West's Villas Hexagon International Hotel Hideaway Resort Koro Sun Resort and Rainforest Spa Likuliku Lagoon Resort Lomani Island Malolo Island Resort Mana Island Resort Mango Bay Resort Matamanoa Island Resort Matangi Private Island Resort Musket Cove Resort Naigani Island Resort Namale Resort Navutu Stars Resort Nomads Skylodge Outrigger on the Lagoon Paradise Taveuni Plantation Island Radisson Resort Fiji Raffles Gateway Raffles Tradewinds Savusavu Hot Springs Hotel Seashell At Momi Shangri-La's Fijian Resort Sheraton Denarau Villas Sheraton Fiji Resort Smugglers Cove Beach Resort Sonaisali Island Resort Tambua Sands Tanoa Apartments Tanoa International Tanoa Plaza Tanoa Rakiraki Hotel Tanoa Waterfront Lautoka Taunovo Bay Resort The Naviti Resort The Pearl South Pacific The Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa Toberua Island Resort Tokatoka Resort Tokoriki Island Resort Treasure Island Resort Vatulele Island Resort Wananavu Beach Resort Warwick Fiji Resort and Spa Yasawa Island Resort and Spa

Fiji Quick Facts

Country Info

Not far away, in the blue seas of the South Pacific, are the extraordinary islands of Fiji. A scenic and fabled wonderland inhabited by people who invented the true meaning of hospitality.
Fiji is a nation of about 300 islands dotted across 200,000 square miles of sea, and is a multi-cultural society formed by the mingling of Fijian, Indian, European and Chinese lifestyles and influences. Among Fiji's top attractions are the several sun-drenched, palm-fringed island resorts. In fact, most of Fiji's hotels are right beside the sea, offering their guests the romance of the warm tropical Pacific. The people of Fiji welcome visitors.

Climate

An ideal South Seas tropical climate.
Maximum summer temperatures average 30°C and the mean minimum is 23°C.
The winter maximum is 26°C and the mean minimum is 20°C.

Currency

The Fijian dollar is the basic unit of currency, available in denominations of $1, $2, $5, $10, $20 and $50
Coins: 1c, 2c, 5c,10c, 20c, 50c and $1

There is no limit to the amount of money to be brought in. Visitors are allowed to take out currency up to the amount imported.

Language

The official language is English, which is also taught in schools.
The main other languages are Fijian and Hindustani. Chinese and Urdu are also heard in the markets.

Electricity

240 volts, 50 cycles AC.
Fiji has 3 pin power outlets identical to those in Australia and New Zealand. Most hotels have 110 volt converters for shavers, hairdryers etc.

Timezone

When it is 9am in Fiji it is 7am Sydney same day.

Tourist Info

Airport

Fiji has two international airports - Nadi, the principal gateway and Nausori, near Suva.

Airport Tax

Airport Departure tax F$ 20. Children under 12 are exempt
Airport Security charge F$ 5. Children under 12 are exempt
Airport Development charge F$ 5. Children under 12 are exempt
These fees are applicable from 15 May 2003 and will be added and are included in the price of tickets.

Customs

Duty Free

Visitors are encouraged to go through customs formalities with the least amount of fuss. After collecting luggage there are two signs: Nothing to Declare and Goods to Declare.
Those with nothing to declare will quickly find their way to the concourse outside the hall. Duty Free Concessions for persons 17 years of age and over:

500 cigarettes or
500 gms of cigars, or
500 gms of tobacco, or
all three but not exceeding a total of 500 gms
Two litres of liquor or four litres of wine or four litres of beer.
114ml of perfume for personal use.
Other dutiable goods up to F$ 400 per passenger regardless of age.
Personal effects.
A number of items classified as duty free.

Passport

Passports must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the period of intended stay. Visas are not required for stays of up to 4 months.
For other than Australian passport holders please check with your travel agent regarding visa formalities.

Getting Around

Business Hours

Light tropical wardrobe. Bathing suits, shorts, T-shirts and "sulus" are a must for both men and women. Visitors should be careful not to offend local sensibilities.
Wearing bikinis and ultrabrief swimming costumes is fine at the resort but not when visiting villages or shopping in town. At such times it is easy to take a sulu to use as a wraparound so no offence is caused.
Both men and women should be careful to respect local feelings

Communication

Most hotels have direct dialling facilities. Check with the operator for long distance and international charges, which may also be found in the telephone directory.
Outgoing international code: 05
Fiji international country IDD code: 679
Australia international country IDD code: 61

Credit Cards

Major credit cards are welcomed by most hotels, restaurants, shops, car rental agencies, tours,. cruises and travel agents. American Express, Diners Club, Visa, JCB International and Master Card, are represented in Suva.

Australian Government Departments

Australian Embassy
37 Princess Road Tamavua Suva
Telephone 382211
Facsimile 382065

Helpful Links

http://www.bulafiji.com