backpacker39s or cheap island for young people

ellieshedden_8913:10 UTC17 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

cdntravelbug19:57 UTC17 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.

thebirchadventure02:32 UTC18 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

mandja22:54 UTC19 May 2010

Beachcomber Island and Soth Sea Is are 2 you could look at.
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mandja22:54 UTC19 May 2010

South not Soth

vanuatu_man12:33 UTC21 May 2010

Beachcomber Island is hideous! Stay away unless you like drunkeness!

ked99912:22 UTC22 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.

vanuatu_man16:24 UTC06 Jul 2010

Lots of young people making out too, disgustingly immoral!

travturn4416:20 UTC02 Aug 2010

lol sounds like beachcomber is what your looking for

backpacker's or cheap island for young people?? Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Fiji
ellieshedden_8913:10 UTC17 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
cdntravelbug19:57 UTC17 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
thebirchadventure02:32 UTC18 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
mandja22:54 UTC19 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
mandja22:54 UTC19 May 2010	South not Soth	4
vanuatu_man12:33 UTC21 May 2010	Beachcomber Island is hideous! Stay away unless you like drunkeness!	5
ked99912:22 UTC22 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_man16:24 UTC06 Jul 2010	Lots of young people making out too, disgustingly immoral!	7
travturn4416:20 UTC02 Aug 2010	lol sounds like beachcomber is what your looking for	8

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