On the remote islands of Fiji in the Pacific, visited yet very few Ukrainians. Fly back is not easy, but worth it. This archipelago will impress even the seasoned tourist of virgin tropical nature, rich in flora and fauna, excellent opportunities for diving, flavor of local residents, more recently practiced cannibalism. And, of course, classic exotic island - white sand, clear water cruises. All this is seasoned with a high level of service.

FLIGHT

Direct flights to Fiji, Ukraine has not. From Kiev to Nadi, where Fiji's international airport, there are many options for flights, but all of them with at least two changes. You can choose an international flight via Dubai ("Aerosvit" or "International Airlines of Ukraine" ("UIA"), plus Emirates Airlines) and Abu Dhabi ("MAU", and Etihad Airways) with a transit visit to countries such as Australia or New Zealand - the so- received many European tourists.

Among the best options alterntivnyh - flight airline "Aeroflot" through Moscow and Seoul, Korean Air and then on the route Seoul - Nandi. Or Finnair flights from Kiev via Helsinki and Hong Kong in Nadi with no nights in the cities followed.

When flight through Australia or New Zealand must visas.

Due to the long and complex connections between and sometimes nights on the route recommended transit stops in the cities / countries, or combined in a single round of a few countries.

VISA

To visit the Fiji visa is not required. Upon arrival stamp permission to enter. In the tourist passport should be with clean pages and valid for at least 6 months after the alleged departure from the country, return tickets, accommodation and vouchers for the money needed to stay in the country.

The visa is valid for four months. Children under the age of 16 entered in the visa parents.

CUSTOMS

Individuals over the age of 17 years is allowed duty free import of 250 cigarettes or 250 grams of cigars or 250g of tobacco leaf (in the case of import of various combinations of tobacco products to the total net weight shall not exceed 250 g), 2.25 liters of liquor, or 4.5 liters of wine or 4.5 liters of beer, as well as other goods and items worth no more than 400 Fijian dollars.

The import of firearms, ammunition, drugs, earth, rocks and minerals, food products, seeds, fruits and vegetables. The import of products of vegetable and animal origin, the seeds require a special permit from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forests Fiji.

Importation of domestic and foreign currency are not limited to, the declaration is required. The export of foreign currency amounts in the range of imported and not more than five thousand Fijian dollars. When leaving an unspent local currency can be exchanged at the rate specified in the declaration of foreign currency.

Without proper registration of prohibited export of specimens under the state protection of plants and animals, as well as leather, bone, feathers, shells, corals.

The desired phone

911

MONEY

Money can be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, the airport.

Banks in Fiji are open Monday through Thursday from 9:30 to 15:00, Friday - 16:00. Exchange offices in tourist areas open on weekdays from 8:30 am to 17:00 pm Saturday - 12:00.

Almost all restaurants, hotels, shops, car rental agencies and tourist offices accept major credit cards. At the same time, local automated teller machines (except for the cities of Nadi, Suva and Savusavu) does not serve the cards issued by foreign banks. Some resorts in transactions with credit cards take off 5% commission.

Traveler's checks can be cashed at banks, exchange offices, as well as in most large hotels and shops. To avoid additional costs associated with exchange rate fluctuations, it is recommended to bring checks in Australian dollars or pounds sterling.

Fiji does not pay foreign currency.

TRANSPORT

The islands of the archipelago are connected by a network of local airlines, but travel the country by plane is expensive.

The main way to move between the islands - boats, seaplanes and helicopters. On larger islands have their own boats in many hotels. Regular flights between the islands ferries carried Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and the oval.

Paved roads are only in Viti Levu (which is the capital of the country and the international airport of Nadi) and Vanua Levu. The main mode of transport there are buses and mini buses. The windows of local buses are not glass, so that was not stuffy. There is also a comfortable air-conditioned coaches.

You can take a taxi. Only in Suva taxi drivers charge for the distance (1.5 day Fijian dollar / km and 2 - after 22:00), in other places about the need to negotiate price in advance.

In Fiji, you can also rent a car. This requires license (international or Ukrainian), credit card, a driver must be at least 21 years (in some cases - over 25 years). The cost of rental cars - about $ 50 a day. On Viti Levu enough to rent a car, while for Vanua Levu will only fit SUV, as the island are many back roads. Traffic on the left hand side of Fiji.

Most of the islands are very small, and to move them to the best solution would be to rent boats.

HOTELS

Fiji has a good selection of hotels from 3 * to 5 * international standards. There are hotels of the island, an island with several hotels. There are some international chains: Radisson, Sheraton, Westin, Sofitel (Starwood Hotels Resorts), InterContinental.

In fact, the popular resort of Coral Coast (the island of Viti Levu), you can find hotels to suit every taste. All of them are located on the shore at a great distance from each other.

Wedding ceremony on the islands of Fiji are very beautiful (they do not have an official nature), and many come here just for marriage.

Likuliku Lagoon Resort - the only resort in Fiji, is intended only for married couples and simply, children under 17 years there will not be permitted.

ELECTRICITY

The line voltage is 240 V, 50 Hz. Outlets such as Australia, with three round pins.

SECURITY

Before you travel to Fiji to take out health insurance. For entry into the country do not need mandatory vaccinations, but it is recommended to make a vaccine against cholera, hepatitis B, typhoid and polio.

In cities and hotels, you can safely drink tap water, but in the villages need to use boiled or bottled water. Vegetables and fruits should be washed thoroughly.

Residents of Fiji are very friendly and hospitable. Cases of theft are rare, but do not neglect basic safety rules with respect to money, documents and valuables.

Tourists should refrain from attending political rallies and large gathering of local residents, not to visit late at night, and Nandi districts of Indian Suva.

Because the climate of Fiji is very hot, sunscreen and a hat are required.

RULES OF CONDUCT

Fiji is not accepted to speak loudly - improving voice is perceived as an expression of anger.

The locals are not very punctual.

Outside of the tourist complexes should not be causing the clothes. Swimwear, shorts are appropriate at the beach.

CLIMATE

The climate in Fiji is tropical oceanic, hot and humid. During the year the temperature varies significantly - an average of 3 ° C. Can be divided into two seasons: dry and wet. In the period from May to October is dominated by the south-eastern trade winds, which bring dry weather. The probability of tropical cyclones at this time is minimal. The wet season falls on the Fijian summer: from November to April, the maximum rainfall in March. At this time, the frequent tropical cyclones with hurricane-force winds, storms and heavy rainfall.

The water temperature in the Pacific Ocean, depending on the season reaches +23-30 ° C.

Vacationing in Fiji can be year round, but the best period - from May to October.

Average temperature:

April +26 ° C

May +25 ° C

June +24 ° C

July +23 ° C

August +23 ° C

September +24 ° C

If the trip falls in the wet season, it is better to go to the Yasawa and Mamanuca Islands.

SHOPPING

Shops are generally open Monday through Friday from 8:00-9:00 and 19:00 on Saturdays - 13:00.

In Fiji, driven black pearls, jewelry, woven mats, baskets, inexpensive clothing, articles of sandal wood, ceramics, coconut soap, spices. As local souvenirs - spears and "cannibal forks" in the form of toy sets.

Bargaining is only in Indian shops.

Local Indians very much value the first customer of the day and are ready to make a good discount. So it makes sense to pay a visit to prismotrenny advance store or shop in the morning to become the first purchaser.