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# where to stay Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Fiji
lalichan 07:28 UTC 16 Jan 2007 | I've just noticed really cheap airfares & accomodation deals from Australia. Very keen to go for 3-5 nights. Most hotels are on the coral coast or denarau island - that is the 5 star ones. Want to stay in a really nice hotel preferably & then go island hopping, snorkelling, day tours etc from there. Can anyone recommend that is a good idea? Or is it definitely better to go to more picturesque islands ie the Yasawa's & stay in cheaper accom? Snorkelling in the best coral reefs (that are safe) is a big priority for me (as is decent accomodation). Appreciate help from any fiji pros! |
mandja 14:20 UTC 16 Jan 2007 | Suggest that you start by doing a search on here and the reading FAQs and THEN come back with queries. Saves us all repeating the same answers to the same question. | 1
jlongred 03:21 UTC 17 Jan 2007 | Not a Fiji pro, but when we went we had a special deal that meant we only paid for the flights and stayed in accomodation on both Denarau and coral coast. We did one day trip to an island... and I would HIGHLY recommend staying out on the islands. The snorkelling was amazing and felt much more like an island paradise. | 2
lalichan 03:34 UTC 17 Jan 2007 | Thanks jlongred. I've decided that staying on the islands is a much better option - definitely want a beachfront bure. Looked at octopus & botaira but also noticed this one www.matamanoa.com just before the yasawas. It's been recommended by many friends, it's just more expensive than the first 2. Can anyone compare the 3? | 3
raro 06:05 UTC 17 Jan 2007 | The main problem is how long you will spend in Fiji. You mentioned 3-5 nights. At the lower end, I'm not sure it's worth heading to one of the islands off Nadi/Lautoka, you could just do a couple of day trips. However, if you will be there 5 nights or more, then you can check out the Mamanucas, they are closer than the Yasawas. | 4
kimm 00:24 UTC 29 Jan 2007 | from Brisbane you return airfare with Virgin is normally $500 (with taxes) we picked one up recently for $383!! | 5