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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. sam917 avatar

    2 months in Fiji

    by sam917 21 May 2012

    Hello! Florida, US to Fiji for June and July, will be arriving weekend of May 26th. Will be in Savusavu for the first week then sailing…

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    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…

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    SigaSiga Sands in Savusavu Great Place to Stay

    by keedjie 25 April 2012

    I've got to recommend this little resort! We stayed 5 nights in on of the bure's of the Sigasiga Sands resort, not the villa. This is…

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    Around the world update

    by beachbum420 28 March 2012

    Hey everyone, long time no see! Don't worry, I'm not dead yet and haven't forgotten about my thorntree brothers and sisters. I hope everyone…

  8. becks avatar

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

    by becks 23 January 2012

    @Rachelschoolman - ahh, but does he want to pay for that luxury? I'm sure that the pricier places are more luxurious, but I though coconut…

  9. 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: 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 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: 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…

  14. 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*…

  15. 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,…

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    Re: Extended trip to Fiji

    by dlj3 11 August 2011

    If you can make it to Savusavu, you'll find the place a lot less touristy than the west coast and very friendly. Ask around for a homestay…

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    RE: 15 days in Fiji

    by dlj3 11 August 2011

    Hi, Some of the pre-booked places in the Yasawas are not very good vaue. You pay a lot for basic accomodation - very nice, mind you, just…

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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. TaiMarilyn avatar

    RE: Island Hopping in the Pacific

    by TaiMarilyn 19 March 2011

    I can only comment on Fiji. If you really want to start at Beachcomber (why?) 4 nights seems very long. Then the obvious thing would…

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    RE: Cheap flights/destinations from Fiji to other islands

    by Laszlo 17 March 2011

    Flights to Samoa are among the cheapest from Fiji - only flying to Tonga and Vanuatu is cheaper, and then not by much. You'd get them…

  21. elizabeth765 avatar

    2 week solo trip advice

    by elizabeth765 31 January 2011

    Hi there! I am a 21 year old girl. I'm studying abroad in Australia from Feb-July and then flying to Fiji on my way back to America and…

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    RE: Savusavu

    by korosundive 06 December 2010

    Savusavu is a safe town, and walking home at night is no prob, but take a torch! Daku is only like a $3-5 taxi ride away and there are…

  23. elranchoryan avatar

    RE: Affordable activities/tours - Coral Coast - Fiji (Detailed directions)

    by elranchoryan 08 October 2010

    also...sorry this is my virgin Thorn Tree post lol, forgot to ask if it is worth popping to Levuka...can you snorkel off the beach there?…

  24. 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…

  25. salbird avatar

    Savusavu

    by salbird 18 September 2010

    Hi Has anyone stayed in Savusavu and if so where? I'm thinking of Daku but since I'll be there for new year I thought it might be too…

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