Fiji Travel Tips
Fiji's
Climate
Fiji is tropical
year round, the mild and dry season is May through November.
| Temperature F/C |
Jan |
Mar |
May |
Jul |
Sep |
Nov |
| Average High |
86/30 |
85/29 |
82/27 |
79/26 |
81/27 |
83/28 |
| Average Low |
74/23 |
74/23 |
71/22 |
69/21 |
70/21 |
72/22 |
Flying Time
From the U.S.,
remember you will be crossing the dateline which means you will lose
a day on your way to Fiji and get it back upon returning to the U.S.
From Los Angeles, flying time is 10 hours non-stop or 13 hours direct
(with stop in Honolulu). From Sydney, flying time is 3.5 hours.
Electricity
Local voltage
is 240V (some hotels have 110V)
How To Pack
Dress is always
casual and comfortable. We suggest loose fitting, cotton wash
& wear clothing including: two knee-length shorts or dresses;
blouses, shirts or t-shirts, cotton trousers (denim if you plan to
ride horses); two swimsuits; two pairs of tennis or hiking shoes,
reef walkers, and thongs or sandals; light jacket or sweater; camera,
batteries, film; sunscreen. Always pack toiletries and a change
of clothing in a separate carry-on bag. Each person is limited
to two suitcases (up to 70n pounds/31 kilos) on international flights
and 33 pounds/15 kilos for domestic flights.
Fijian Terms & Phrases
| Bula (mbula) - Fijian greeting |
io (ee o) - yes |
sega (senga) - no |
| Vinaka (vee naka) - thank you, with appreciation |
Bure (mburey) - cottage-style accommodations |
Kava - tranquilizing non-alcoholic drink made
from the root of the yaqona tree
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| Meke (meh ke) - traditional Fijian dance ceremony |
Lovo - traditional feast cooked underground |
Back to Fiji
Vacation Guide
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We can organize wedding ceremonies -
Fijian Style! |
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