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# flying into Nadi, 5 nights Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Fiji
calicodays 01:25 UTC 24 May 2009 | Hi everyone. I wil be going to Fiji in the end of June. I am flying into Nadi and staying for 5 nights. I was thinking I will just stay one night in Nadi when I first get into Fiji and thats it because I have heard there isn't much to do there. I read a bunch of information on here and went to a travel agent although everything the travel agent mentioned seemed quite expensive. I was thinking of maybe just going to Beachcomber for the other 4 nights or another island. I'm not really into partying much and I basically just want to relax. I don't want to scuba dive or snorkle because I have already done a tone of that and just kinda want to lay in a hamock and read. Maybe kayacking or something if it's available. I would prefer to have my own room somewhere if it isn't too expensive. I would like to not spend more than around $50 USD a night for just to room. Good food too. I have heard beachcomber is a party island though so I'm not sure if thats where I want to go. I also don't know about getting to and from the island I choose. I got something from STA travel about packages where it is like 3 days/2 nights and they have about 10 choices of islands and it just includes accomidation and transportation. Does anyone recommend this or can I do it much cheaper? I also would like good scenery(might be everywhere though) and a clean place. Thanks, any advice is appreciated! |
mandja 02:07 UTC 24 May 2009 | "I'm not really into partying much " then maybe Beachcomber isnt for you - it's reputation is that of a party place. Go to - http://www.awesomefiji.com/ for some ideas on islands within ease of Nadi, and the way to get there/back all at reasonable cost. | 1
Laszlo 04:10 UTC 24 May 2009 | Not only is Beachcomber a party island, it is also tiny, meaning very little to do. Consider one of the bigger islands in the Yasawas, like Waya. Mandja's link above is the standard offer for the region, but the same deals are easy to book upon arrival in Fiji. Note that if you only book one night in advance, then pay the rest directly on the island, you may get 30% off their rates, as that's the comission which would go to the booking agent (don't as him/her, obviously!). | 2
hardnosethehighway 05:03 UTC 24 May 2009 | http://www.pacificharbour-fiji.com/ for good old fashioned relaxing | 3
brtata 22:02 UTC 24 May 2009 | Hi, I am also going to Fiji in the end of June, and I was researching some places. I found this place, although I don´t think it´s 50 dollars... http://www.fijisurf.com/ But also, you may try to contact them and try some deal. This island is in the south of Kadavu and it seems really wonderfull! Good Luck! :-) | 4
janijans 00:22 UTC 04 Jun 2009 | Hi, i just honeymooned in Fiji for a week and we went to a place call walu beach resort on mololo island. the boat was about 80fj each way, and worth it for a ride. it is very rustic, but if lying in a hammock is your thing then this would be perfect. we had a beach front bure for FJ $95/night including meals. the resort was very quiet, there was snorkelling option, kayaking and hobiecats in the arvo, the locals would play beach volleyball. the beach was very tidal, so in high tide it was great to swim straight outside the bure, and in low tide, you could swim off the jetty. the food was funny - sometimes it was canned spaghetti for brekky, pancakes, toasted sandwiches for lunch and pasta, curry, fish meals for tea. as a vegetarian, i was well catered for. the staff were really gorgeous and helpful. hope this helps. | 5