• Itinerary - 

Denarau 3N

Plantation Island or 

Malolo Island 7N

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• Islands -

Viti Levu - Denarau Island - Mala Mala Island - Plantation Island - Malolo Island - 332 Islands - 106 Inhabited

• Visa -

There are around 110 countries that don't need a visa for Fiji. They still need any relevant travel documents. Check with your Embassy

• Budget -

Western prices. Try to get an all inclusive package for meals and drinks. Try to get a cheap deal for the whole package

• AKA -

Viti / Soft Coral Capital of the World

• Population -

912,521

• About -

It is best to get a food and drinks package as drinks can be quite expensive. The cheapest way may be to get a good package deal and just go and stay there for your time here. A lot of packages are for 7 nights. 

Click here to look at packages

If you want to look around a bit see if you can get resorts with packages in your budget for the following locations. There are also dorm rooms and local guest houses.

Fly to Nadi Airport 

and transfer to your resort at Denarau Island. Spend 3 nights here. Have a round of golf. Spend the day at the Mala Mala Beach Club on Mala Mala Island. Do the usual resort stuff.

Move over to a Resort on Plantation Island or Malolo Island. Spend 7 days here relaxing and doing water sports. Head over to Cloud 9 the two storey floating bar, restaurant and pizzeria. It has surround sound with international DJ's, sun beds and snorkelling.

Back to Nadi to fly out

• Go -

Fiji is a year round destination. It has wet Summers and dry Winters. Summer 30 C November to April. Winter 26 C May to October. May has good weather and cheap flights.

Avoid Australian school holidays. Look for great deals in the low season February and March when it is hottest and wettest.

December to January sees lesser crowds

• Airports & Flights

Nadi International Airport (NAN) - 

Direct flights from 31 destinations including Vancouver, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Hawaii

From Europe via Hong Kong , Tokyo and Singapore

Australia and New Zealand are well connected

• Ferry -

There are regular services from Port Denarau to Malamala Beach Club, Cloud 9, Seventh Heaven and the Mamanuca Islands.

There are expensive potentially unsafe water taxis from island to island. Keep an eye on the weather

• Stay -

If money is no object have a look at some of the other resorts nearby

Denarau 3N - 

The Terraces Apartments Denarau **** -

outdoor swimming pool, spa and wellness centre, restaurant, bar

Plantation Island 

Plantation Island Resort *** -

2 swimming pools, beachfront, bar, restaurant

or Malolo Island 7N (Cheapie)

Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort *** - 

Private beach, swimming pool, beachfront restaurant and bar, 

• History -

Fiji has been inhabited since about 1200 BC. Initially it was Polynesians, Melanesians and Micronesians. Cannibalism was popular at one stage.

Eventually Europeans came along. The story goes that Captain Cook misheard the name Viti and that's how it became known as Fiji.

The American Civil War caused a cotton shortage with far reaching consequences. It would cause the draining of the Aral Sea and in Fiji it caused a boom which resulted in the practice of "Blackbirding". Labourers from other Pacific island were coerced and eventually kidnapped to work on the cotton fields. Conditions were poor and deteriorated into abuse and atrocities.

Britain decided she might like Fiji as a colony and used the pretext of stopping blackbirding to take control in1874. They started bring labourers over from their other colony - India. Many decided to stay after their 5 year term was up anf today they make up 35% of the population.

Fiji achieved independence in 1970. Racial tensions boiling over resulted in two bloodless coups in 1987. This resulted in dismissal from the Commonwealth which was reinstated in 1997.

Trouble flared up again with another coup in 2000 resulting in trade sanctions and boycotts. Many Indo-Fijians left the country during these troubled times. Another coup followed in 2006.

Since then they have made significant steps towards democracy and it is a safe and stable country to travel to.

· See -

Malamala Beach Club - 

on its own island, infinity pool, white sand beaches, beach side cabanas, Asian / Pacific menu / Cocktails and bar / Club like atmosphere and tunes / non motorised water sports equipment

Cloud 9 - 

2 storey fully stocked floating bar / Wood fired Pizza / sun decks / Day beds / Hanging chairs / Bar stools / Water sports / International DJ's / Surround sound / Snorkelling on Ro Ro Reef

Seventh Heaven - 

Fiji's premium floating club with food, drinks, massage, music, 

· Do -

Diving (With Manta Rays)/ Snorkelling / Jet Boating / White Water Rafting / Surfing / Trekking / Kayaking / Caving / Fishing / Jet Ski tours / Lie under a palm tree / Laze around the pool /

 Get a traditional

 Fijian massage 

Visit a village 

(don't forget to dress appropriately and take a present) 

Take part in a Kava ceremony

· Highlights -

One of the world's best diving destinations

• Eat -

Fish and root vegetables are the main staples here. Also there is a big Indian influence here

Lovo 

is cooked in an underground oven similar to New Zealand's Hangi

Kokoda - raw fish, similar to ceviche

Curry fish - 

with coconut milk and served with Dahl and Roti

Grilled Mahi Mahi - fish

Rourou - 

taro leaves cooked in coconut milk and served as a soup on the side

Cassava Chips - (starchy fries)

• Drink -

Beer / Kava (traditional welcome drink made from ground Yaqona root) / Fiji Rum

• Sundowners -

Horse riding along the beach

• Souvenirs -

Cannibal mementos / Pearls / Bula Shirt / Tapa Paintings

• Tips -

Get used to Fiji Time - No hurry, no worry

Bula is the National greeting - hello, welcome, good-bye and more

Fijians are great with children

• Famous -

For its friendly people and quintessential South Seas Tropical Paradise

Cloudbreak - 

famous surfing destination, one of the top 10 breaks in the world

· Festivals -

Hibiscus Festival 

Bula Festival 

South Indian Fire Walking Festival 

Holi Festival (Colourful Powder) 

Fara (dancing door to door) 

Diwali - Festival of Lights 

Lautoka Sugar Festival 

Friendly North Festival 

• Extra -