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  1. TaiMarilyn avatar

    RE: boat to Nabouwalu: 4WD rental here or Labasa?

    by TaiMarilyn 27 May 2012

    Its quite a few years since I took the ferry from Nabouwalu - but I can't imagine it has changed much. Then it was only a wharf, a couple…

  2. rooibosx avatar

    boat to Nabouwalu: 4WD rental here or Labasa?

    by rooibosx 26 May 2012

    we are hoping to take the ferry from viti levu to Nabouwalu. at Nabouwalu, is it possible to rent a 4WD and drive to Labasa and on to…

  3. sigasigasands avatar

    Re: Which island/island chain to stay on in Fiji?

    by sigasigasands 27 April 2012

    Pardon me. I forgot to mention that there are ferries that run from Vanua Levu to Taveuni almost daily. They leave early in the morning.…

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    Re: Which island/island chain to stay on in Fiji?

    by sigasigasands 27 April 2012

    Bula Bula! You've picked a great country to visit for your honeymoon. The other bloggers have contributed well. Taveuni is certainly beautif…

  5. kenko avatar

    Re: Which island/island chain to stay on in Fiji?

    by kenko 22 January 2012

    Savusavu, about 25 miles from Taveuni on the island of Vanua Levu, has a great honeymooner spot also. Placed atop oceanfron…

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    Re: honeymoon - best snorkling, hiking, semi active retreat

    by kenko 14 December 2011

    There's very little of interest in Nadi other than Jack's Handicrafts (buy all your souvenirs here just before flying out) and a Hindu…

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    RE: Rarotonga? Fiji? Tonga?

    by Watsoff 07 December 2011

    It's very easy to get around Viti Levu by public transport and easy enough to get to the other islands, i.e. Vanua Levu, Ovalau etc. as…

  8. kenko avatar

    Re: Coral Coast- Fiji?

    by kenko 22 November 2011

    Damn! There went a great deal to see several of the outer islands away from Viti Levu. In May 2009, Air Fiji …

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    RE: Diving in Fiji

    by earthdweller 19 October 2011

    The best place to dive in Fiji is called Rainbow Reef. You can get there from Taveuni, or even better from Vanua Levu (go via Savu Savu).…

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    Re: Diving in Fiji

    by kenko 12 October 2011

    There's world-class diving throughout Fiji- the tough part is figuring out how many areas you have the time and budget to reach after…

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    Re: Coral Coast- Fiji?

    by kenko 05 October 2011

    The "Coral Coast" was the area heavily promoted by the tourism industry back in the 1960's and 70's. The result was that hordes of …

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    Re: Bedget recommendations

    by kenko 05 October 2011

    Since you will probably be arriving at Fiji's International Airport in Nadi, you can catch great snorkeling and beaches in the Mamanuca…

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    RE: Buying a local mobile phone in Fiji

    by ashar26 28 September 2011

    Just check the coverage maps to decide which company you should get. If you are on Viti Levu and Vanua Levu then coverage shouldn't be…

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    RE: Money In Fiji (islands)

    by ashar26 28 September 2011

    NI sa bula dano1987 - The Yasawas are beautiful, as are most islands in Fiji, but I understand they are some of the more expensive. Viti…

  15. hardnosethehighway avatar

    Ferry News From Fiji Came

    by hardnosethehighway 15 September 2011

    [Its about time|http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2011/September/09-15-13.htm] *NEW FIJI FERRY BEGINS SERVICE TO OUTLYING ISLES*…

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    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,…

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    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…

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    RE: Ferries to Vanua Levu and Taveuni

    by jbinternational 23 July 2011

    There is also the ferry from Natovi to Ovalau, and a bus that takes you to Levuka, also from Natovi the Savusavu and Taveuni ferry leaves,…

  19. Laszlo avatar

    RE: Ferries to Vanua Levu and Taveuni

    by Laszlo 23 July 2011

    I was there earlier this year, and ferries from Suva were running at least twice a week. Can't remember the company for sure - but I think…

  20. seventhheaven2011 avatar

    Ferries to Vanua Levu and Taveuni

    by seventhheaven2011 23 July 2011

    We will be in Fiji from August 23 to September 25 and are planning to head to Taveuni, Vanua Levu and Ovalau. We are just wondering if…

  21. Laszlo avatar

    RE: fiji vs. cook islands for active budget travellers

    by Laszlo 17 July 2011

    Just to put things into perspective: +You can visit Raro, Aitutaki and Aitu all for $400NZ ($320CA) ea.+ In Fiji, one can visit Viti…

  22. jameswidows avatar

    Island Hopping in the Pacific

    by jameswidows 18 March 2011

    Im planning to go island hopping in the Pacific between August and October this year in Fiji, Kiribati, Tahiti and various islands that…

  23. becks avatar

    Re: 2 week solo trip advice

    by becks 03 February 2011

    A quick look at www.airpacific.com will show you the prices of flying to Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Kadavu etc. Not cheap. If you visit all…

  24. prioritymail avatar

    RE: Cheap Fiji

    by prioritymail 04 November 2010

    If I had 40 days in Fiji, Vanua Levu, Taveuni, and Rotuma would be at the top of my list.

  25. prioritymail avatar

    RE: Fiji - Feedback on what to see and do

    by prioritymail 06 October 2010

    Thanks for the reply Peter. When I want to holiday, I go home to Kauai not abroad to a foreign country :) But I agree there is way more…

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