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Staying connected
Telephones Land-line telephone service is provided throughout the country by Telecom Fiji Limited, or TFL (tel. 112 233; www.tfl.com.fj). Although calls are relatively expensive, it's a modern system. To Call Fiji -- To call into Fiji,... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
People often ask me where they should go and what they should do in Fiji. While I cannot plan their vacations for them, I can in this chapter give some recommendations to help you personalize your own visit to Fiji. The end result will depend... Continue reading »
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For families
Although it's not in the same league as Florida or other places with attractions like Disney World, Fiji is a fine place for families with children. My cousin Virginia Silverman and her then 9-year-old daughter, Eve, joined me for 10 days in... Continue reading »
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Highlights of fiji in two weeks
This whirlwind trip whisks you through the highlights of Fiji. The Queen's Road, a two-lane highway, links Nadi, the Coral Coast, and Suva, so you'll make this part of the trip overland. Bus connections are available, but we recommend renting... Continue reading »
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Viti levu in one week
This trip will expose you to Fiji's diversity by taking you all the way around Viti Levu from Nadi to Coral Coast, Pacific Harbour, Suva, and Rakiraki. The most convenient means of traveling the island is by car, which allows maximum flexibil... Continue reading »
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Savusavu and taveuni in one week
Venturing to Savusavu and Taveuni islands in northern Fiji means paying for additional airfares, but this is my favorite part of the country. Children will love it up here, too, particularly at Savusavu's Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Res... Continue reading »
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Cruising for two weeks
Large cruise ships frequently visit Suva and Lautoka, usually from Sydney, Australia, but the country has three fine small-vessel operations based here all the time. Captain Cook Cruises sails in the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands, while my favo... Continue reading »
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Two weeks diving
One could spend months in Fiji diving all its marvelous sites, and you will still miss a few. Not being a diver myself, I cannot speak from personal experience, but I've talked to hundreds of divers -- and traveled with two of them -- so I ha... Continue reading »





