Holiday in Fiji: reviews and photos

Any person seeks to see something new and interesting in his life. Tourists in this matter are no exception. Since in recent years, many world resorts, such as Turkey, Tunisia, Egypt and others, are fed up with demanding modern travelers, it is easy to explain the demand for such an exotic for Europeans direction as Fiji. Rest on these islands deserves special attention from our side.

On the Edge of the Earth

Little known to most people, a country called Fiji is a collection of more than three hundred islands. A hundred of them permanently reside in the country's population. Strictly speaking, Fiji is part of Oceania. The largest islands of the state are Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.

Nature

Any holiday on the island of Fiji will be remembered for life, because this place is hundreds of kilometers of clean sandy beaches, amazing with its beauty gardens of corals, enticing blue lagoons. In addition, the country has many rivers and hills, covered with dense, evergreen forests. The islands do not suffer from industrial yoke, there are no noisy megacities, smog and dust. In general, an ideal place for a full relaxation of body and soul.

Relaxation

Holiday in Fiji, by and large, boils down to scuba diving, swimming, fishing, lying on the beaches, water skiing, kayaking. Also popular is rafting - extreme rafting on various rivers and waterfalls on a special bamboo raft.

In addition, wealthy tourists are very popular sea cruises, renting yachts or boats, playing golf or tennis. Fans of discos in the open air will not be disappointed either.

Also, a holiday in Fiji will be full-fledged if you visit a very colorful ritual with religious roots, walking around the fire and a bright, colorful performance accompanied by national dances and songs.

Do not leave without new impressions and fans hiking in the mountains, as Fiji has about 30 mountain peaks, the highest of which is called Tomanivi. This mountain is located on the island of Viti Levu, and its height is 1324 meters.

Climatic features

Very warm and humid - this is how you can briefly characterize the islands of Fiji. The holiday season here practically does not stop all year round, however there are special features.

The country is located in close proximity to the equatorial line, and therefore the Fijian summer (we have December-March) is characterized by high temperatures (30-34 degrees Celsius in the daytime and 24-28 at night).

In winter, Fiji is also very comfortable: up to 30 degrees in the daytime and about 20 degrees after sunset. In a word, whenever you go to this resort, you should always have sunglasses, a cream, a panama.

Beginning in December and ending in April, Fiji is plentiful, which is explained by the reign of tropical cyclones and storms. Such a quantity of water falling from the sky often leads to landslides and floods.

Based on all of the above, we note that it is best to rest in Fiji in the interval from May to November. At this time, there is not too much rain, the weather is the most acceptable for a comfortable pastime. If, however, you find yourself on the islands during the rainy season, it will be most reasonable to rest on such islands as Yasava or Mamanuka.

Oceanic water in the coastal zone of Fiji is year-round warm: 25-30 degrees Celsius.

Local population

Hospitality and hospitality are all about Fiji. Rest, reviews of tourists about which are of exceptionally positive nature, will be unforgettable and pleasant on these islands.

The indigenous population of the state is so favorably disposed towards tourists that it always greets every guest with a smile. Many tourists say that when they were in Fiji, it was repeatedly created the impression that they were visiting relatives and not from strangers.

This is, to some extent, even surprising given that in the 19th century the state was famous for cannibalism, while the Fijians themselves were belligerent and constantly fought against other peoples of Oceania. In those days, the Fijian warriors had a tradition of eating their captives.

However, after the adoption of Christianity cannibalism disappeared forever. And in our time the Fijians are very charming and kind people, giving guests all sorts of honors.

In total, Fiji has about 900 thousand people. At the same time, Fijian people are mostly young people. Based on the population census, it can be said that one third of all residents are people under 15 years old, 65% are adult men and women up to 59 years old. Simply put, the average age of a Fijian person is 26 years.

The official languages of Fiji are English and Fijian. Almost all residents of the state are speaking to them.

Currency unit

Of course, for tourists Fiji - vacation, pictures of attractions and stuff. However, the material side of the stay in the country also should not be forgotten.

The official currency is the Fijian dollar (FJD). At the same time, the exchange rate of this currency is quite stable: for one US dollar, about 2 FJDs are given.

Banknotes of local money have a denomination of 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50. There are also coins (cents): 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50.

Despite the fact that the country is small enough, it has many banking institutions. Among them are branches of the largest Australian-New Zealand ANZBank.

Currency exchange is made at special exchange offices, banks, airport terminals and in the vast majority of hotels. Saturday and Sunday for banks - days off.

On the islands you can pay both in cash and with credit cards. Almost in all restaurants, hotels, shops, auto rental companies accept payment cards of such payment systems as Visa, MasterCard, DinnersClub, AmericanExpress. But it is important to bear in mind that Fiji ATMs do not serve cards of foreign banks, except for ATMs located in the cities of Suva, Savusavu, Nadi.

Shopping

Shopping trips in Fiji - vacation, reviews about which are the most varied. The thing is that most outlets and supermarkets work from 8 or 9 am to 7 pm. However, do not be surprised when you come to the store on a weekday at 6pm, and it's already closed. Therefore, for shopping it is better to choose the time of the beginning or middle of the day.

Where the owner of the store is an Indian, you can and even need to bargain. Especially if you came shopping early in the morning and were the first buyer. Hindus are people who are very superstitious and therefore are ready to make an impressive discount.

Traditional tourist souvenirs in Fiji are black pearls, sandalwood products, coconut soap, sets of various local spices, ceramics, wickerwork.

Features of transport

In Fiji, the left-hand traffic. Car rental is widespread. It is best to rent an SUV, because there are only 5,100 kilometers of roads in the country, of which only a quarter are equipped with a normal road surface. The main type of public transport are mini-buses, in which there are no glass. Also a large taxi park.

Between the islands are actively cruising high-speed catamarans and voyage boats. Widely developed and air travel, although it is quite expensive.

Some hotels are owned by boats to deliver their guests to the rooms.

Fiji has two international airports: Nadi (located in the west of the island of Viti Levu) and Naousori (near the capital of the country - Suva).

How to get there

It's easy to guess that in Fiji, vacation (how much to fly, will depend on your location) is quite expensive. And all because you can be on the islands, only using an airplane. Usually, the flight takes place with one transfer, which takes place in Tokyo, Seoul or Hong Kong. There is also a variant of the flight with two transfers (via New Zealand or Australia), but in this case a transit visa will be required. In general, from Moscow to Fiji can be reached in 24 hours.

Local kitchen

Holiday in Fiji can be accompanied by a visit to various restaurants in which the tourist can find Chinese, Indian, Latin American and European cuisine. Progress has not been bypassed by this island nation and therefore in many large cities there are fast food establishments.

The tourist resort can offer its guests a wide choice of alcoholic beverages. And tourists can try not only local hot drinks, but also more familiar imported ones.

Fiji's national drink is kava, which is prepared from the root of the bush of the same name. Kava is very invigorated by the high content of flavonoids in it.

The main person in the country

Man number one in Fiji is considered, as in many other countries of our world, the president. He is elected by the Council of Chiefs for a term equal to five years. The president has some power, but in reality it can be applied only in case of a serious internal national crisis. He is also considered the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, appoints the Prime Minister, as well as ministers in the number of ten to twenty-five people.