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There are 322 islands that make up the Fiji group but only 100 are inhabited |
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Average air temperature is 77 degrees Fahrenheit |
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Average water temperature is 78 degrees Fahrenheit |
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Fijians speak English |
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The US dollar is worth almost two Fijian dollars, i.e. when you see a price quoted in Fijian dollars divide it in half! |
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Fiji time is one day ahead of the US but only a 4-5 hour time difference from Pacific Time (depending on the time of year) |
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Fiji is ten hours away by plane (from California) |
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Air Pacific and Air New Zealand are the carriers to Fiji |
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Fijians are known for their hospitality and friendliness |
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You do not need vaccinations when traveling to Fiji if you are coming from the US |
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You need a passport but not a visa to go to Fiji |
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It is not customary to tip in Fiji |
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You can enjoy diving, snorkeling, golf, windsurfing, surfing, boating, hiking, fishing, parasailing and so many more activities in Fiji |
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Fiji has something for everyone. It is a great vacation for singles, honeymooners, families, seniors, backpackers, and anyone looking for an exotic tropical destination. |
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A bure is a traditional thatched Fijian accommodation that, in most resorts, offers private facilities and all the amenities of a hotel room |
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Water in all the resorts that Island Marketing Group represents is suitable for drinking |
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A sulu is known in the US as a pareau |
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Don't miss an opportunity to try kava, which is a ceremonial drink in Fiji. Never turn an offer for kava down; it is an insult. |
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If you go to a Fijian village, it is polite to cover your shoulders and knees |
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Though Fijians speak English, they have different pronunciations on some words i.e. a word with the letter "b" in it is pronounced as an "mb", like a bure is an mbure; the letter "d" is pronounced "nd" so Nadi is Nandi; "g" is "ng" so Sigatoka is Singatoka and "q" as in Qamea is "ngg" like ngGamea and finally, a "c" is a "th". |
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When in Fiji, don't forget to say "bula" (hello) and vinaka (thank you) and when you really appreciate something "vinaka vakalevu". |
