Fiji super-short stop

Hey folks - I have a stop-over in Nadi on my way from the States to New Zealand, and decided to extend for a couple of extra days, just to get a taste of Fiji, which I have never visited. Any suggestions for how to have a good little check-in with Fiji in such a limited time? I'm thinking that even trying to get out to the islands is a bit much for what would essentially be two nights' stay. (Have to be back in Nadi the last night to be ready for an early-morning flight). Any recommendations for a sweet, not-too-pricey mainland stay that's not ridiculously far from Nadi? I would love to do a little snorkeling if possible.

Thanks for whatever advice you can give me...

Joanna

go to Octopus.

Cheers,
Peter

Bula!
Listen to Peter & Margaret-- they live in Fiji
Check out awesomefiji.com and ssc.com.fj for how to get to Nadi's offshore islands.

If you go to Octopus Resort you can visit the village while you're there... and have a great place to snorkel and have great food.

Thank you so much for this. It looks like just what I was hoping for. Really appreciated.
Joanna

I'd recommend Octopus too. If you're coming from the States I'm guessing you are on the flight that arrives in Nadi early morning? - then you have time to get to Denarau Marina in time for the Yasawa Flyer which leaves at 8.30am (allow about 30 minutes to drive there in a taxi from the airport) - or you could catch the Octopus boat which leaves a bit later. The Octopus boat is a direct trip with no stops, but the Flyer would give you a look at a number of other islands and resorts on the way.