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# Security of Belongings Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Fiji
avalonallison 23:47 UTC 23 Oct 2007 | I have some concerns about security of my belongings in Fiji. Myself and my boyfriend are stopping in Fiji for three nights on the way back from NZ in february(Obviously I am aware we won't have time to see fiji-but we just want to relax on a beach and do some snorkelling-maybe a day of island hopping). I am travelling with my laptop and I want to stay somewhere that my laptop, passport ad tickets are secure while I'm out for the day. I am not a paranoid person, I'm not suggesting fiji is not safe, and I'm sure theft is rare. Regardless, no matter how rare, I want to take the precautions necessary to ensure that doesn't happen. Insured or not, I hardly want theft to ruin my holiday-I like to be cautious about that. I am flying into Nadi, and first wanted to stay on the mamanucas, but the bures made me uneasy about leaving for the day island hopping. Now I am considering just staying in a sheraton on denarau and island hopping from the marina. I know, I know, tourist-yuppy central, but I'm willing to stay in a hotel room if it offers the security bures cannot guarantee. The resort webpages don't say anything about locks on doors, or security safes, so I'd appreciate the advice of people who've been there. What do you think? Any other cautious travellers out there with experiences or advice to share? It would be much appreciated! Thank you very much! |
smandkjc 03:52 UTC 24 Oct 2007 | Most resorts let you store valuable items in the office. | 1
raro 06:35 UTC 24 Oct 2007 | With only three nights, you can either stay at a place like Denarau and do day trips, or pick a resort on one of the nearby islands. | 2
lenca 10:06 UTC 24 Oct 2007 | You can always check your bags at the airport (check the airport's website, it mentions it there). That way you can stay wherever you want, and travel a bit lighter. | 3
mandja 18:19 UTC 24 Oct 2007 | OP, I,m rather like you in that I value security of myself and belongings. That said, Fiji is rather relaxed and as you are concerned, simply don't take valuables, take out travel insurance and be wary. Don't just stay at the Sheraton ONLY due to security - its a great hotel (Ive stayed there too), but its not the real Fiji - you could be anywhere. | 4
avalonallison 10:29 UTC 25 Oct 2007 | Thank you so much for the advice and for understanding my concerns-I just like to be cautious. I've travelled with friends of the "calm down-don't worry-type" and have also tried to pick their spirits up after their identification cards and visas got stolen-after they poked fun of me the whole time for being paranoid. Just cause you don't think anything will happen-doesn't mean they won't-and I'd rather avoid it by taking precautions and the helpful advice from friendly travellers like 2,3,4 and 5. Thanks Guys! | 5
avalonallison 19:18 UTC 25 Oct 2007 | It's too bad that some people use this forum to offend people rather then help. There are many different types of travellers out there-and it would be nice if we could all use this forum to be helpful and learn from one another. I admit I'm pretty new to this travel forum so maybe I'm a bit naive about that-but usually when I see a thread that I don't relate to or can't offer advice-I don't post a reply. But that's just me-boring old me. | 6
smandkjc 04:51 UTC 27 Oct 2007 | We always used to go to Hawaii for several months each year, after being robbed 6 years in a row we sold our apartment and just went to several South Pacific islands each year instead and have never had a problem in the SP with theft. After being away from Hawaii or 5 years we have now bought another apartment in Waikiki and will go there as well as the South Pacific each year. It will be interesting to see what the crime is like in Hawaii now, I cant imagine it has got any better as it is usually drug related but you cant stop doing what you want to do just because you may get ripped off. | 7