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  1. Watsoff avatar

    RE: Fiji, October, Lautoka or other area for local experience

    by Watsoff 14 September 2011

    I agree with TaiMarilyn, Laotoka is a good choice although there's really not much to do there. Also Ba, which is probably even less…

  2. TaiMarilyn avatar

    RE: Fiji, October, Lautoka or other area for local experience

    by TaiMarilyn 14 September 2011

    To get to Ovalau from Nadi you must first go to Suva fly, bus or rental car, then fly to Ovalau. Allow half a day for the trip to Suva,…

  3. cat668 avatar

    Fiji, October, Lautoka or other area for local experience

    by cat668 14 September 2011

    Hi guys, we are 2 adults with our 3 yr old girl. We are experience traveler. But first time in Fiji. My husband love beach, so we will…

  4. canyoner1 avatar

    RE: Romantic Island Holiday

    by canyoner1 12 September 2011

    We are just back from 2 weeks in Fiji. We had the 2nd week at Lomani Resort - it was fantastic! http://www.lomaniisland.com/ Max 45 peopl…

  5. nztourist avatar

    RE: Buying a local mobile phone in Fiji

    by nztourist 11 September 2011

    This might be helpful for you. Have a look at this YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KskxAoqXSOk it shows you the public…

  6. becks avatar

    RE: Buying a local mobile phone in Fiji

    by becks 10 September 2011

    Yes, you can just grab a prepay SIM from the Vodafone shop at Nadi airport (or anywhere else). Can't remember the exact price, but the…

  7. GingerWinner avatar

    Buying a local mobile phone in Fiji

    by GingerWinner 10 September 2011

    I’m going to spending a couple of weeks in Fiji during which time I will need to take a couple of long phone calls from the UK. This…

  8. Kelli8 avatar

    RE: Cooks or Fiji Honeymoon?

    by Kelli8 09 September 2011

    Hi! I've never been to Bora Bora, but I have been to Fiji and it is gorgeous!!! I stayed at http://www.kulubay.com which is located…

  9. DTrain1975 avatar

    Cooks or Fiji Honeymoon?

    by DTrain1975 08 September 2011

    So we wanted Bora Bora but it's just too expensive for those overwater bungalows. I've researched and see both the Cooks (specifically…

  10. DTrain1975 avatar

    New Zealand in Winter?

    by DTrain1975 08 September 2011

    We are considering a stop in Auckland in July on the way to Fiji for our honeymoon. We are from Colorado so skiing is not really on the…

  11. acoton avatar

    Stay in Nadi or go elsewhere?

    by acoton 07 September 2011

    I'm coming to Fiji 21/2 days before my friend, after which we're starting the bula island thing. Should I book 2 nights stay in Nadi or…

  12. 1590tamara avatar

    Fiji, October....on my own

    by 1590tamara 03 September 2011

    Hi, I've booked to go to Fiji from 23rd-31st October. Originally this was with my partner but things have now changed. I'm not so much…

  13. Ozziegiraffe avatar

    RE: Village stay/ Homestay in the Yasawas

    by Ozziegiraffe 30 August 2011

    You might have answered my questions about where to go if I ever actually get to Fiji. That is, provided there is a boat transfer direct…

  14. Laszlo avatar

    RE: Village stay/ Homestay in the Yasawas

    by Laszlo 30 August 2011

    30-40 FJD per person with 3 meals is certainly a very reasonable rate for Fiji, especially for the Yasawas. This village is really far…

  15. conorpr avatar

    Village stay/ Homestay in the Yasawas

    by conorpr 30 August 2011

    Full disclosure- I'm a volunteer living in a village in the Yasawas, working for an organization that probably doesn't want to be identified…

  16. ranjon avatar

    RE: Where can I take a Padi Open Water Course

    by ranjon 28 August 2011

    You ought to ask that on the Oz and PIs branch. Not sure just how many dive training companies are in Fiji but there'll probably be a…

  17. GingerWinner avatar

    Where can I take a Padi Open Water Course

    by GingerWinner 28 August 2011

    Hi, I'm starting 6 months travelling with a couple of weeks in Fiji starting in mid September. I'm staying at Pacific Harbour (Uprising…

  18. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Tuvalu, the least visited country in the world, apparently...

    by anillos_de_saturno 27 August 2011

    +Trying to find flights from London to Funafuti (the island airport) was...interesting...and at a staggering £1800 return via Los Angeles…

  19. Laszlo avatar

    RE: From Suva News Came-Good News re:Grand Pacific Hotel Renovations

    by Laszlo 27 August 2011

    Haven't we heard such plans before? Best of luck to them anyway. I wonder where Pago got the idea that Fiji lacks tourists - it sure…

  20. TaiMarilyn avatar

    RE: Fiji in January

    by TaiMarilyn 27 August 2011

    I am completely in agreement with Lilau - have stayed at Octopus over many years, and Blue Lagoon twice - shortly heading to both again.…

  21. ukglobetrotter avatar

    Tuvalu, the least visited country in the world, apparently...

    by ukglobetrotter 27 August 2011

    Has anyone ever been? Trying to find flights from London to Funafuti (the island airport) was...interesting...and at a staggering £1800…

  22. Peter_n_Margaret avatar

    RE: Volunteering as a young female

    by Peter_n_Margaret 25 August 2011

    Hi Emma. Margaret and I are working full time (for 2 years) in a daycare centre (3 - 6 year olds) in Lautoka for 2 years through Australian…

  23. Lilau avatar

    RE: Fiji in January

    by Lilau 25 August 2011

    On Nacula I can recommend Blue Lagoon Beach Resort, which is next to Oarsmans. I spoke to a woman who stayed at both and she preferred…

  24. kimm avatar

    RE: Fiji in January

    by kimm 24 August 2011

    you need to read up on which islands you want to stay at - don't leave it til you're on the Yasawa Flyer as they will allocate you islands…

  25. Barbajolie avatar

    Which island and accomodation in Yasawas ?

    by Barbajolie 23 August 2011

    Hi ! My boyfriend and I are planning to stay 1 week in Fiji. We think of going to Yasawas. There's a lot of choice regarding islands…

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