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# backpacker's or cheap island for young people?? Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Fiji
ellieshedden_89 13:10 UTC 17 May 2010 | Hi, I know there are a few similar questions in this forum but nothing really answers my question... I am going to Fiji with a friend in 2 weeks and we are looking for somewhere to stay - we want a backpackers or somewhere where we can meet other young people (we are both early 20s), preferably on one of the islands. I have been to Fiji a few times before but always with my family, and we always stayed in resorts with heaps of families. We're both keen on watersports eg. swimming/snorkelling/kayaks/boat trips etc. Does anyone know of any cool backpacker spots or islands with not too many little kids? I remember once taking a day trip to a resort that was pretty much just a roof with bunks on this beautiful white sand island with a resaurant but I can't remember what it is called... Cheers! -Ellie |
cdntravelbug 19:57 UTC 17 May 2010 | If you don't mind staying on Viti Levu, you can try Beachouse, which is on the Coral Coast, about 2hrs bus ride from Nadi. It's a great place to chill, with daily activities to do or skip at your leisure... very relaxed atmosphere. The accommodation is quite affordable, meals are reasonably priced (~F$6-10 for lunch, ~F$10-20 for dinner) and decent quality. There were no kids when I went there - just about everyone was in their 20's-30's. Downside is that their "beach" is not great. Website: http://fijibeachouse.com/ You could also try one of the Yasawa islands. The place I went to was awesome, but was mostly couples/families (Blue Lagoon Beach Resort). There are other islands that might attract a younger crowd... check out Beachcomber Island, or Bounty Island. I didn't stay at either but they looked geared for backpackers. | 1
thebirchadventure 02:32 UTC 18 May 2010 | I recommend the beach house as well. I did take my daughter there and she was the only kid around. Its a great place with great facilities for backpackers budgets. I dont think the beach is that bad, on a sunny day its a great beach and the best snorkelling is only around the corner on the MPA check out my suggestions for activities on the Coral Coast. Have fun :-) http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=1882156 | 2
mandja 22:54 UTC 19 May 2010 | Beachcomber Island and Soth Sea Is are 2 you could look at. Go here http://www.linkedin.com/e/psn/10775195/18919429/e0di/EML_nus_prof-A19/ | 3
mandja 22:54 UTC 19 May 2010 | South not Soth | 4
vanuatu_man 12:33 UTC 21 May 2010 | Beachcomber Island is hideous! Stay away unless you like drunkeness! | 5
ked999 12:22 UTC 22 May 2010 | beachcomber is also so tiny that you can walk around it in 30 mins, u r captive there, and after a while the most interesting thing is to watch the arrivals and departures. | 6
vanuatu_man 16:24 UTC 06 Jul 2010 | Lots of young people making out too, disgustingly immoral! | 7
travturn44 16:20 UTC 02 Aug 2010 | lol sounds like beachcomber is what your looking for | 8