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A Fiji Honeymoon An Insider s Look
runa Halpin is one of the The Wakaya Club, with nine
top Fiji travel specialists spacious cottages starting at USD
at TheBigDay Travel. Aruna $2,000 double plus tax,
shares her insider's knowledge of all-inclusive (five-night minimum
Fiji in the following interview. stay).
In Fiji, where can we get the The service is excellent, the
most for our money? snorkel superb, and there's scuba
diving, nine hole golf course, a
Fiji offers a wide variety of swimming pool, and an airstrip
places to stay, from low budget for charter flights (USD$1,200
to world-class. You'll benefit roundtrip per couple from Nadi).
from bulk rates by taking a Only game fishing and massage
package tour instead of paying costs extra.
the higher "rack rate" the hotels
charge. As you might expect at these
prices (Fiji's highest!), it's
You will get the most for your all very tasteful and
money at Qamea, Tokoriki, elegant-just ask Pierce Brosnan,
Matamanoa, Namale, Malolo, Russell Crowe, Tom Cruise, Celine
Maravu, Castaway, Mana, Jean Dion, Bill Gates, Nicole Kidman
Michel Cousteau and Matangi. or Burt Reynolds. It's sort of a
country club for the rich and
Where do the celebrities go when famous, rather than a trendy
vacationing in Fiji? social scene.
Wakaya Island - Canadian When compared to Hawaii or
industrialist David Harrison Mexico, what sets Fiji apart from
Gilmour bought the island for US other destinations?
$3 million, and in 1990 opened
Fiji's comparatively coming from North America, you
inexpensively priced vs. that of should try to set out between
destinations such as Tahiti and April 26th to June 17th, or July
Hawaii. The largest resort in 19th and August 26th, because
Fiji only has about 400 rooms - that's when airfares on Air
very small in comparison to most Pacific and Air New Zealand are
hotels in Hawaii. at their lowest levels.
One of Fiji's main attractions is The airlines have made late April
the many small islands scattered to August their low season
around the coral reefs. Resorts because that's winter in New
on these small islands are quite Zealand and Australia, their main
common, especially in the destinations, but by a happy
Mamanuca Group, visible to the coincidence June to October are
west of Nadi Airport. Beach side the coldest and driest months in
villas and traditional thatch Fiji. You'll miss the hurricane
bures are the most popular style season, which runs from November
of accommodation in Fiji. English to April. The hotels/resorts
is widely spoken. The snorkeling offer low prices in February and
and diving are some of the best March as most are vacant.
in the world. All in all Fiji is
very exotic, quiet and serene. Do you suggest any "hidden gems"
in Fiji?
What's the best time to go to
Fiji? In recent years, smaller luxury
resorts have multiplied in remote
Fiji locations such as Vatulele
(http://www.thebigday.com/TravelS Island, Royal Davui Island,
hop/Fiji.asp) enjoys a tropical Toberua Island, Taveuni Palms
climate year-round. If you're Resort, Beqa Island, and Wadigi
Island. a day and rise to four figures,
so some care should be taken in
Prices at the "boutique" resorts selecting the right one.
begin at several hundred dollars
About the Author:
Aruna Halpin is one of the top Fiji travel specialists at TheBigDay Travel (http://www.thebigday.com). Aruna lived in Fiji for over 20 years, and was recently married there as well. Aruna shares her insider's knowledge of Fiji in the following Q&A session.
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