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Fiji
South Pacific
Vacation Planning Guide

 


Bula (Welcome to Fiji)


Friendly People


Beautiful Beaches


Cuisine


Undersea Discovery


Sulus


Sunsets


Flora

Entry Requirements: A valid U.S. Or Canadian passport, and an onward or return ticket. Note, a F$20.00 (US$10.00) departure tax is levied.
Official Language: Fijian; Hindu, English is widely spoken.

Average Temperature:

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
81° 80° 81° 80° 78° 77° 76° 76° 77° 78° 80° 80°
Average Days of Rain (Nadi):
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
17 18 19 13 07 06 04 05 07 08 11 14
Currency: Fijian Dollar; US$ is widely accepted
Geography: Fiji is comprised of 333 islands and surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. Viti Levu is Fiji's largest island with an area of approximately 6,600 square miles. Suva is the capital.
Population: 778,000; 51% Fijians, 43% Indians, 6% others
Travel Seasons:

Rainy Season: December to February
Summer Season: December to March
Cyclone (Hurricane) Season: Nov - Apr
Climate & Geography: Viti Levu:
The west (Nadi & location of most resorts) & north coasts gets less rain & is warmer. The east & south coasts (Suva) are wetter & more humid.
Flying Time from:
(to Nadi)		 Los Angeles: 9 hours 45 minutes
Honolulu: 6 hours 45 minutes
Must Take: Toiletries, Sunscreen & Insect Repellent.
Cap or hat, but, do not enter a village wearing a hat [customs]
Golf shirts, short sleeve shirts, T-shirts, shorts and slacks for men.
Summer dresses and lightweight skirts, slacks and blouses for women.
Swimsuits [nude sunning is not allowed].
Camera & Film
Atmosphere: Fiji offers a laid back atmosphere, with most resorts located in remote locations on the beach and/or remote islands.
Families: The abundance of Kid's Clubs at resorts is reflective of the Fijian people, who are very family oriented.
Gratuities: Tipping is discouraged throughout Fiji unless exceptional service is rendered.
Shopping:

Watches
Sporting Goods
Jewelry
Perfume
Indian silk saris
Wooden carvings

Sulus: a leisure garment (Pareo, parong or wrap) consisting of brightly colored hand blocked or painted fabric. Sulus are about 80 inches long and 40 inches wide and are worn by both men and women.
Activities:

Bike Riding
Hiking
Tennis
Horseback riding
Deep-sea Fishing
Sailing & Windsurfing
Canoeing
Golf
Attractions:

Meke - traditional Fijian feast & dance.
Fire Walking
Fiji Museum
The Coral Coast Railway - to the beach.
Robinson Crusoe Island
Garden of the Sleeping Giant - collection of tropical orchids.
Nadi town market
Indian sugarcane farm
Hindu temple
Muslim mosque
Viseisei Village - where first Fijians settled.
Nausori Highlands - grass covered hills.
Sigatoka Highlands - scenic, pottery.
Kula Eco Park - birds, sea life.
Navua River - waterfalls, canoeing.
Maps
Want more information:

Fiji Tourism

 
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