Xmas to New Year

I know I have left it too late but I am planning to go to Fiji for xmas and new year (23/12 to 01/01). This time, I don't want to backpack but at the same time I do want to see the real fiji. Since I am traveling alone, it would be nice to actually have some people around during new years eve. Any particular venues that organise new year party's? I wouldn't mind staying staying in a luxury resort for a couple of days for a change. I backpacked through South America, India and Malaysia with the advice I got through this forum and I am hoping I will get the same again. Thanks again.

Fiji or Vanuatu for exploring / photography and beach time !

Hi all,

We are looking at going to either Fiji or Vanuatu for a week in December. We have done a bit of research but we were hoping maybe someone who has experienced both places could help us decide which one may suit us the best. We've done a lot of travelling and are used to staying in backpackers but as we are only going for a week we would like something maybe midrange, not a big garish resort but somewhere comfortable, quite and and away from the crowds - location is key !

We of course want the obvious beautiful beach beach with great snorkelling on our doorstep

We would like the option to go off and explore independently, and we are keen photographers so we would like to experience scenery, local life and culture !

We love our food so would like to eat well.

I'm taking my rod so would love to do a bit of fishing and other activities.

From our research Fiji l... more »

Blogs

Has anyone come across blogs like Expat Exposed and E2NZ?

I don't know whether they are true or not.

Car hire

We are looking to hire a car the drive along the queens road. We will be travelling at the beginning of January and will be looking to stop at the Kula Eco park. Will we need a 2 or 4 wheel drive car? Is it doable at this time of year?

Thanks

Anyone in Tonga? - Tafi beer cans

Hope you can help me. I am looking for some beer cans Tafi beer made in New Zealand but sold on Tonga. Are those cans available in Tonga and can you get me some? I am a beer can collector and member of several collectors clubs and need them empty and they are only for sale on Tonga. Hope you can help me and I will pay you the beer and shipping.
Thanks from Germany
Chris

Yasawas in the new year

Hi, my boyfriend and I are going to Fiji over new years and have booked The Ultimate Lei package with Awesome Adventures. Everything has been paid for but I just want to get an idea on Korovou Eco Tour Resort, has anybody been there and whats it like? I don't particularly like the look of it so would appreciate it if somebody gave me a heads up so I could decide on changing the package.
Thanks.

butterfly collectors

many years ago i came across an enterprise that sold butterflies and insects in frames around the wau or bulolo area in morobe province.....does anyone know whether this industry is still in operation?and any help with contacts(phone/e.mail)would be a bonus.........if there are any other places in the highlands/morobe area that offer this service would be very grateful.
mi lukim yu

Shopping in Nadi

I will be arriving in Nadi in about 2 weeks, have a couple of days there before heading to Kadavu. Can anybody suggest a couple of places to buy casual clothing in Nadi? What are the available size ranges? I am about a USA size 14-16. I need a couple of pairs of shorts and light weight tops. I am not going to find these things in Canada in October, unless I pay the crazy prices at a cruise wear shop.