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Travel tips for Fiji - what to prepare in advance and what to obey
1. For beach holidays, it is best to travel to Fiji anytime from June to October as hurricanes often occur on the archipelago from November to April.
2. Tourists with children should choose Viti Levu Island for recreation: here you will find an aqua park, an oceanarium, Amusement Parks, and play centers for children.
3. Fijian power grids are equipped with three-phase sockets, it is therefore recommended to stock up an adapter in advance.
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5. Fiji is a country with very hot climate. On the trip, you should bring with you, your headgear, dark glasses, and sunscreen.
6. For drinking and hygiene procedures, use only boiled or bottled water.
8. For security reasons, while traveling through the archipelago, you should not participate in political demonstrations or walk in the Indian quarters of Suva and Nadi late in the evening. To get to the hotel from a nightclub or bar, it is better to call a taxi.
9. Fijian banks are open from Mondays to Thursdays, from half past nine in the morning to three in the afternoon (up to four on Fridays). The bank at Nadi Airport is open twenty-four-hours-a-day.
10. Tipping in restaurants is mandatory; this amounts to 10% of the bill. Leaving money “for tips” in a cafe is not necessary.
11. Before Christmas and New Year, some resorts may receive donations.
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13. Fijians are not the most punctual people. The delay of a meeting or the beginning of an event within the range of twenty minutes is considered a common thing.
14. It is not customary to speak loudly on the islands. The use of a high tone of voice is considered impolite and is regarded as a sign of aggression.
15. After receiving a gift from a local, it is appropriate to thank him by offering a gift in return.
16. When going to visit a Fijian, you should also grab a small souvenir for the host. It can be a crushed yaqona root, a cigarette, or a bottle of wine.
17. Dressing in Fiji should be modestly and with restraint. You should avoid sport wears and clothes that are too open. In villages, it is advisable not to wear a hat, as this is permissible only to the leaders. 
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Advices for popular cities of Fiji
Nadi
1. The best time to travel to Nadi is from April to October. It doesn’t rain so frequently during this time of a year, so the never-ending showers will not affect your excursion program. 2. Money can be exchanged in one of the numerous banks or exchange offices. As a rule, the banks that offer favorable rates charge higher commissions. Therefore it is important to specify the size of the commission fee before the exchange. 3. The power supply voltage is 220 V, so you will need to … Read more 
Kadavu Island
1. Not the entire territory is suitable for walking. Tourists can explore rainforests only with a guide. One of the most difficult routes is the ascent of Mount Nambukelevu surrounded by impenetrable tropical thickets. 2. The main type of transport on the island is the water one. Tourists can reach the hotel or the beach they like by boat or motorboat. If taking into account the location of some large tourist areas, it is convenient to go on foot on the island. Everyone can also rent a … Read more
Vanua Levu Island
1. It is better to go on Vanua Levu in the season from May to October. The weather is stable at this time of year, there are often hurricanes from November to April. 2.It is necessary to take sunscreen, light clothing with sleeves and a hat. It will be a nice idea to take a hat with a brim –is easy to get a sunburn in a tropical climate. 3.Health insurance is compulsory and vaccinations should be given against a number of diseases such as hepatitis, cholera, polio and others. Take … Read more
Yasawa
1. You can get to Yasawa by water. It will take from 1.5 to 4 hours on a catamaran, depending on which island of the archipelago you are going to. Another option is to get here by helicopter or seaplane. It's not cheap. The catamaran departs early in the morning from Denarau port on Viti Levu island. Seaplanes depart daily from Nadi Island, the trip will take only 45 minutes. 2. You can rent a boat to get from one island of the archipelago to another, this service is usually provided by … Read more
Mamanuca Island
1. The period from the end of May to October is the best time to travel to the islands. There are no rains or hurricanes during this period here. The weather is ideal for a beach holiday at this time. 2. Beaches are sandy here. Each hotel has its own equipped coastal area. The sea is very clean and calm. If you plan to surf, choose resorts on Malolo. You will find the best waves of the archipelago here. 3. You have to be sure to bring lightweight clothing with sleeves, including the … Read more
Taveuni
1. The temperature is quite comfortable all year round here. It is 28-35°C depending on the season. If you go to Taveuni during the rainy season from December to April, keep in mind that the humidity is high here. It is often cloudy during the day but warm at the same time. It rains mostly in the evening or at night. 2. You need to bring light clothing with sleeves, a headdress, and sunscreen. All this will help you protect yourself from the sun. 3. Many couples choose the island as … Read more
