Shifties Barrel

Shifties Barrel

Staff Relaxing

Lovo opening

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.