Fiji

Fiji is a place where you can come across jungle-ensconced waterfalls, or dive on soft coral reefs so white they look like fresh snow. Our South Pacific specialists have a real fondness for Fiji, visiting to find the islands’ tucked-away beaches, prime snorkeling spots and more authentic resorts. They’ll piece together a tailor-made holiday to Fiji that can, if you’re interested, take in the country’s many sides.

Visit its island idylls and lounge in its finest hotels, or venture to its more intrepid corners, such as the almost-off-the-grid Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands, with their tiny fishing and farming villages. Fiji is undoubtedly undergoing development, but our team can steer you toward the islands’ quieter areas and enhance your tour with experiences gleaned from their own travels. They’ll recommend everything from the best local dishes to where to hear traditional harmony singing at a Fijian church service.

 

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Situated in the South Pacific, Fiji comprises over 300 islands and has a warm tropical climate year-round with minimal extremes. While Fiji can be visited at any time of year, there are distinctive wet and dry seasons, with the wet season lasting from November to April and the dry season running from May to October. Temperatures throughout the year are pleasant, rarely dropping below 20°C, and there is plenty of sunshine.

 

What to Pack

Things to do and see

Food and drink

Fiji is the multicultural hub of the Pacific and the cuisine therefore enjoys an infusion of indigenous Fijian, Polynesian, Indian, Chinese and Western influences. Traditional Fijian foods include roots, boiled or baked fish and seafood in lolo (coconut cream). Meat (pork or beef) is generally fried and accompanied by dalo roots and leaves, and dishes tend to be heavily spiced. There is an abundance of fresh seafood and exotic fruits.

How to Get Around

VISA

UK passport holders require a Cuban Tourist card to visit Cuba: we can arrange this on your behalf. As well as being a fantastic country to visit in its own right Cuba can very easily be combined with Costa Rica or Mexico.

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Language

English is the official language of Fiji, though many Fijians are multilingual and speak their vernacular Fijian or Fiji-Hindi.

money and expense

The official currency of Fiji is the Fiji dollar. Traveller’s cheques can be exchanged at all major banks, international airport and foreign exchange bureaus and all international credit cards are widely accepted. Banks in larger places such as Suva and Nadi can give cash advances on major credit cards and there are a growing number of ATM’s (cash point machines) around.

Tipping

Tipping is not expected or encouraged in Fiji, but if you feel that the service or food has been particularly good, tips are always appreciated.

Social etiquette

The Fijians have a relaxed and friendly culture closely linked to traditional ceremonies and values which still command awe and respect. Fijian culture dictates that visitors are treated as honoured guests, which is exactly how you are made to feel when you are welcomed into a local village to see the chief. The most popular and well known tradition that is still widely practised is the Kava or Yaqona, which involve a local drink whose reputation precedes it. Kava drinking is as much a part of Fiji as beaches and bures, and is now used for welcoming and bonding with visitors and to initiate storytelling sessions. It is the custom that you sample this local tipple soon after you arrive in Fiji, which will surely be a sip to remember!

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