See what the experts are saying about Fiji. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Sustainable travel & ecotourism
Climate change and rising sea levels resulting from global warming are having a noticeable impact on all the South Pacific islands. Fijians I have known for more than 30 years tell me the seasons are now unpredictable (it's more likely to rai... Continue reading »
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Health & safety
Staying Healthy Fiji poses no major health problems for most travelers, although it's a good idea to have your tetanus, hepatitis-A, and hepatitis-B vaccinations up-to-date. If you have a chronic condition, check with your doctor before... Continue reading »
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Tips on accommodations
Fiji has a wide range of accommodations, from deluxe resort hotels on their own islands to dormitories with bunk beds. Bring a Face Cloth -- All South Pacific hotels and resorts supply bath and hand towels, but many do not have face towels... Continue reading »
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Tips for families
Fijians adore infants and young children, but childhood does not last as long here as it does in Western societies. As soon as they are capable, children are put to work, first caring for their younger siblings and cousins and helping out wit... Continue reading »
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Tips for gay and lesbian travelers
Although homosexuality is officially frowned upon by local laws and by some local religious leaders, an old Fiji custom makes this a relatively friendly destination for gay men with one proviso: Stay away from gay prostitutes. In the Pacif... Continue reading »
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Tips for senior travelers
Children are cared for communally in the Fiji's extended family systems, and so are seniors. Most Fijians live with their families from birth to death. Consequently, the local governments don't provide extensive programs and other benefits fo... Continue reading »
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Tips for single travelers
Having traveled alone through the South Pacific for more years than I care to admit, I can tell you Fiji is a great place to be unattached. After all, this is the land of smiles and genuine warmth toward strangers. The attitude soon infects v... Continue reading »
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Tips for student travelers
Although Fiji has one of the most developed backpacker industries in the world, you won't find any student discounts here. If you're going on to New Zealand and Australia, you'd be wise to get an international student ID card from the Interna... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with disabilities
Most disabilities shouldn't stop anyone from traveling, even in Fiji, where ramps, handles, accessible toilets, automatic opening doors, telephones at convenient heights, and other helpful aids such as those found in Western countries are jus... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with pets
Don't even think about bringing your pet to Fiji. Fido will be quarantined until you are ready to fly home. Continue reading »
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Tips for women travelers
Fiji is relatively safe for women traveling alone, but don't let the charm of warm nights and smiling faces lull you into any less caution than you would exercise at home. Do not wander alone on deserted beaches. In the old days this was an i... Continue reading »
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Tips for black travelers
Among general sources for African-American travelers, Black Travel Online (www.blacktravelonline.com) posts news on upcoming events and includes links to articles and travel-booking sites. Soul of America (www.soulofamerica.com) is a comprehe... Continue reading »
Fiji Travel Experiences
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Leaving Fiji :-( Mana Island
That morning we were heading to our last of 6 islands, Mana. It had been recommended to us (yet again!) by a Danish couple we had s... Continue reading »
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Fiji .
May 9, 2005Bula! Today is day 3 in Fiji and the first time I've found an internet connection. So far, activities have primarily been la... Continue reading »
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Five days in Fiji
Fiji was lovely, we stayed on Malolo Island at the Funky Fish Resort – a budget resort ran by Brad Johnstone (An ex-Kiwi AllBlack rug... Continue reading »
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Yet more Fiji - Mantaray Resort
Next stop - Mantaray reosrt on Naviti island. Mantaray had been recommended to us by a few people we'd met along the way. As... Continue reading »
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A week on Viti Levu
I arrived at Nadi airport late afternoon. I needed to catch a bus along the Pacific road to where i'd be staying. The ride would take 2 t... Continue reading »
