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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. Aphrodite1 avatar

    Where shall I go?

    by Aphrodite1 21 May 2012

    I am travelling to New Zealand for the coming Northern winter to visit family. I plan to fly out of Vancouver around November 1st and…

  3. Peter_n_Margaret avatar

    RE: Adice as to snorkeling on a cruise

    by Peter_n_Margaret 20 May 2012

    Unless you have 24 hours to get away to the islands or to the north or east coasts of Viti Levu, you can forget about snorkelling, especiall…

  4. Peter_n_Margaret avatar

    RE: How long to spend on Viti Levu?

    by Peter_n_Margaret 18 May 2012

    7 nights would give you a pretty good look around. I suggest circumnavigating Viti Levu by bus and stop at a few places along the way.…

  5. gillsfan36 avatar

    How long to spend on Viti Levu?

    by gillsfan36 18 May 2012

    Hello, I'm going to Fiji for 13 days with a friend at the end of June and I wondered how long you would recommend staying on Viti Levu.…

  6. Laszlo avatar

    RE: Advice for a couple weeks in Fiji ON A BUDGET

    by Laszlo 16 May 2012

    Fiji is definitely cheaper than the Cooks, and its main island a LOT bigger (thus more diverse and interesting) than Rarotonga, so if…

  7. charleli avatar

    RE: Advice for a couple weeks in Fiji ON A BUDGET

    by charleli 13 May 2012

    Well, it's interesting that you should say that. Rarotonga is actually my next stop, so thanks for all the information! Now, do you…

  8. tch7 avatar

    RE: Advice for a couple weeks in Fiji ON A BUDGET

    by tch7 13 May 2012

    What is a "tight budget" as a dollar figure? There are lots of cheap places off of Viti Levu. The main island is not bad, but it simply…

  9. Peter_n_Margaret avatar

    RE: Advice for a couple weeks in Fiji ON A BUDGET

    by Peter_n_Margaret 12 May 2012

    Visiting west, north and east Viti Levu will give you the best indication of how Fijians live without paying for tours. 'Local' accommodati…

  10. nztourist avatar

    RE: Advice for a couple weeks in Fiji ON A BUDGET

    by nztourist 12 May 2012

    the main island of Viti Levu is not really that bad - not as bad as people make out on the Fiji forums that are on the www there is lots…

  11. charleli avatar

    Advice for a couple weeks in Fiji ON A BUDGET

    by charleli 12 May 2012

    Hi everyone! As part of a RTW trip, I'm planning on spending a *couple of weeks* in Fiji. I'm a 22 year old french guy, I'll be *tra…

  12. Yexley avatar

    Re: Which islands do you recommend the most ?

    by Yexley 08 May 2012

    That's fair enough - admittedly I didn't get the best impression of Rarotonga when I was there, as it was the very last island I visited…

  13. tch7 avatar

    RE: Fiji - I don't know anything

    by tch7 30 April 2012

    Read through old posts here, that'll answer your questions and give you an idea of what Fiji offers. Best beaches: Not on the main island…

  14. Laszlo avatar

    RE: fiji in december:lomaiviti, lau,yasawa -- weather conditions

    by Laszlo 27 April 2012

    Trouble is that those weekly flights can only get you to one of 2-3 islands, and I don't think any of those are worth a full week of your…

  15. Laszlo avatar

    RE: Inexpensive beach place for ~3 days?

    by Laszlo 22 April 2012

    Cheapest of course would be staying on "mainland" Viti Levu, but there are no really nice beaches or good snorkeling thereabouts. So…

  16. Peter_n_Margaret avatar

    RE: Serious flooding in western Viti Levu

    by Peter_n_Margaret 15 April 2012

    Weather is still a bit variable. Saturday it rained most of the day, but generally it is an hour or two max. in the late afternoon. Last…

  17. amc25 avatar

    Re: Serious flooding in western Viti Levu

    by amc25 15 April 2012

    Hi peter Thanks for your info re the flooding. I'm due to fly to Fiji on 20th April. I will be going to Nadi and yasawas. Are these areas…

  18. Peter_n_Margaret avatar

    RE: Serious flooding in western Viti Levu

    by Peter_n_Margaret 14 April 2012

    Tanya, there is no question that the flooding in Viti Levu has affected visibility in the area. I don't have any specific information…

  19. chancelsinger avatar

    RE: Serious flooding in western Viti Levu

    by chancelsinger 13 April 2012

    We are due there the end of next week. We are staying at Beqa Lagoon for several days of diving. Any news or concerns about this area?…

  20. Peter_n_Margaret avatar

    RE: Serious flooding in western Viti Levu

    by Peter_n_Margaret 10 April 2012

    Don't trust the media reports. Fiji needs tourists and the resorts are open for business. There is plenty of food in Fiji too, although…

  21. patweeesha avatar

    Re: Serious flooding in western Viti Levu

    by patweeesha 09 April 2012

    I have a stopover in Fiji and was going to extend it to a 5-6 day trip (first week of May) to one of the Yasawa Islands. Is it an ok…

  22. Peter_n_Margaret avatar

    RE: Serious flooding in western Viti Levu

    by Peter_n_Margaret 09 April 2012

    Water and power supplies have been reestablished in Nadi and the town will open for business again tomorrow. The number of people in…

  23. skidrowe avatar

    Re: Serious flooding in western Viti Levu

    by skidrowe 03 April 2012

    Many many thanks for your prompt feedback-it has appeased our worried hearts :-) from Therese-Steve's wife.

  24. Peter_n_Margaret avatar

    RE: Serious flooding in western Viti Levu

    by Peter_n_Margaret 03 April 2012

    Hi Steve. I rang Mango Bay (6530069). They are unaffected by the floods. The road between there and Nadi airport is now open. I left a…

  25. skidrowe avatar

    RE: Serious flooding in western Viti Levu

    by skidrowe 02 April 2012

    hi peter, We have a daughter and partner in mango bay Resort.Apparently there is no power,but not sure if they have water or if they are…

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