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Shopping in Fiji

  1. A

    Suva Curio & Handicraft Centre

    This crafts market has endless stalls and is an interesting place to wander through. It can offer some fantastic buys but be prepared to bargain! Not all artefacts are as genuine as the vendor would like you to believe; if you aren't an antique expert, only pay what the object is worth to you.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Hot Bread Kitchen

    Savusavu has a few grocery stores including a well-stocked Morris Hedstrom Supermarket. The daily market has fruit and veggies as well as lots and lots of kava (yaqona) root, used to make the narcotic drink of the same name. The Hot Bread Kitchen has fresh loaves daily.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Handicraft Market

    You may pick up something more authentic at the handicraft market but check out the prices in the shops beforehand to ensure you really are getting a bargain. Be aware that wooden items are unlikely to have been treated and may need to be quarantined once you get home.

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  4. Produce Market

    Nadi has a large produce market which sells lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. Good-quality meat, however, is not so easy to come by. There are several large supermarkets and bakeries downtown as well as along the Queens Road at the Colonial Plaza and at Namaka.

    reviewed

  5. D

    Jack's Handicrafts

    Unashamedly aimed at the tourist wallet, this outlet of Jack's is colossal in size and contents. Crafts, clothing, jewellery and house items are sold at reasonable prices but it's all fairly mass-produced and you're unlikely to find anything truly unique here.

    reviewed

  6. Free Shop

    Supported by the UN Development Program, the Free Shop sells excellent jewellery, clothing and crafts by local artists. Each item is given a small write-up to provide background information on the piece. Prices are also reasonable.

    reviewed

  7. E

    Government Crafts Centre

    Although its goods are generally more expensive than elsewhere, this craft shop sells high-quality work by local artisans so it's a better place to head for a unique piece. Moreover, it assists rural artisans in the process.

    reviewed

  8. F

    ROC Market

    The Dolphin Arcade outlet of the Republic of Cappuccino holds a small but eclectic market on the third Sunday of every month. Stalls feature homemade food, arts and crafts at reasonable prices.

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  9. Pure Fiji

    This spot is actually a classy day spa, but every Saturday morning you can purchase their exquisite creams, soaps and scrubs made from coconut oil and other natural extracts at bargain prices.

    reviewed

  10. G

    Fiji Surf

    This little surf shop sells trendy surf wear, boards and equipment. It also repairs and rents boards and can be a good source of information for general surf conditions.

    reviewed

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  12. H

    Nad's Handicrafts

    Competing fiercely with Jack's, Nad's has the same stock for the same prices and lures shoppers with a 'Fijian warrior' at the gates promising the best deals in Nadi.

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  13. I

    D Solanki

    Head to this drapers for bargain-priced, beautifully made double-stitched lined saris tailor-made. It also sells traditional Fijian dress and Western clothes.

    reviewed

  14. University of the South Pacific (USP) Book Centre

    Excellent selection of local and international novels, Lonely Planet guides, and Pacific nonfiction. Pricey but you can order online and it delivers.

    reviewed

  15. J

    Boom Box

    This chain outlet is a good spot to head for recent and popular Western and Fijian releases. Most music is imported and fairly pricey.

    reviewed

  16. K

    Map Shop

    The Map Shop stocks a good map of Suva and the surrounding areas, as well as large survey maps of the rest of Fiji.

    reviewed

  17. L

    Wai Tui Surf

    If you're looking for beachwear, daypacks, snorkel gear or surf boards, this place sells plenty of name brands.

    reviewed

  18. M

    Art Gallery

    This gallery has paintings, cards, freshwater pearl jewellery, sculptures and other work by local artists.

    reviewed

  19. N

    Procera Music Shop

    Procera sells hard-to-find Fijian and other South Pacific releases as well as plenty of Hindi pop.

    reviewed

  20. O

    Jack's Handicrafts

    Jack's sells a good selection of souvenirs, crafts and Fiji-made clothes at reasonable prices.

    reviewed

  21. P

    Suva Municipal Market

    Suva Municipal Market is the best place for fish, fruit and vegetables.

    reviewed

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  23. Q

    Suva Bookstore

    Children's books and Fijian and Indo-Fijian cookbooks.

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  24. R

    Bob's Hook, Line & Sinker

    Bob's sells good snorkelling, diving and fishing gear.

    reviewed

  25. S

    Bookmasters

    Good range of guidebooks, paperbacks and more.

    reviewed

  26. T

    Tako Handicraft

    Also has local handicrafts and postcards.

    reviewed