FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CREDIT CARDS
We accept Visa and Master Card, however due to bank charges additional processing fees have to be added.

MONEY
Fiji’s currency is Fijian Dollars FJ$.  Approximately USD$1 = $1.51 Fijian; AUD$1 = $1.39 Fijian  (24th Feb 2008)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Passport and return airline tickets are essential.  Contact your local Fiji Embassy for Visa requirements.
It is recommended that you purchase travel insurance – just in case!

HEALTH PRECAUTIONS
Fiji is free from malaria and relatively safe overall.   There are mosquitoes and other insects so a personal repellent is necessary.

The sun can be punishing, so bring plenty of sunscreen.

CLIMATE
Fiji has a tropical & humid climate.  Heavy rainfall can be expected during the wet season (December – April).  A year round average of about 30’C (85’F) during the day and 25’C (75’F) at night.  During winter (June to Sept) it can sometime get cool enough for long pants and a long sleeve sweater.

FIJIAN CULTURE & CUSTOMS
Dress appropriately outside the resort.  Men should wear a shirt, while women should dress conservatively.  A sulu (sarong or wrap around) with a shirt is acceptable for both men and women when visiting a village.

Remove footwear when entering a Fijian home or hall.

Going to church on Sunday is an enriching and respectful experience.