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# FIJI in April Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Fiji
mariazzz 02:10 UTC 11 Nov 2009 | We're going for our honeymoon to Fiji in April. I have never really used travel agents before, (and may never again) after trying to discuss the details of pricing of various fiji places to stay Yasawas, etc. At this point, i'm trying to arrange things by ourselves. I'm trying to figure out 1) How much does it cost to transfer from airport to the marina? 2) Is it fairly easy to transfer from the yasawas via boundary to the mamamanucas (yasawa flyer then via water taxi). Is this something that can be arranged last minute, or does this need to be arranged several months in advance? 3) We were thinkings of staying 10 nights at the nasuya resort then 6 nights at the matamanoa resort. Any thoughts? I've heard Viwa is also excellent. Thank you I look forward to any replies, suggestions. |
mandja 19:48 UTC 11 Nov 2009 | Taxi costs about FJD$20. If going direct to the Yasawa Flyer , they pick you up for free. You may need/want to spend first night in Nadi, near airport or in Denerau. Yes should be easy. Last minute, might be tricky and risky - if full, youre stuck. haven't been to either resort, but 10 days on ANY Fijian resort seems too much, as nice as it may be. Just not that much to do. | 1
smandkjc 19:33 UTC 12 Nov 2009 | I would suggest that if you do want to go to 2 islands you stick to one group either the Mamanuca's or the Yasawa's as different transfer companies serve both groups and a transfer between the 2 groups would be much more difficult than one between islands in the same group. Have been to Matamanoa and it is very good, choose a bure rather than a garden room. I don't think 10 days it too long at any resort. | 2
mariazzz 01:22 UTC 13 Nov 2009 | Thank you for your replies, they were very helpful!!! | 3
newfie43 23:47 UTC 13 Nov 2009 | If you have not already done so you should check out www.tripadvisor.com - most of the resorts are reviewed there and the forum should be able to answer your questions. | 4
traveliciousfiji 19:42 UTC 15 Nov 2009 | I just went on 11 nights 12 days 6 island with local travel firms same as the awesome book and i got that for $1350 fijian dollar | 5
bribieislandjub 03:20 UTC 27 Nov 2009 | Bula! I would suggest flying to Nadi, then there is free transport from Nadi Airport to my fave flashpackers, Nadi Bay resort. The resort will store excess luggage, (you only need swimmers, sarongs and shorts and singlets and thongs) and the lovely lady at the resort will book you aboard the Yasawa Flyer for accommodatioon suited to your needs. You can choose the amount of nights, if you are young at heart, Beachcomber is great, I'm 52 and enjoyed Mystery and South Sea Island, but my son (23) loved Beachcomber. There are various Yasawa Island options varying in accommodation and length of stay. Good luck! | 6