Booked trip to Fiji...Now what

[Tim A]

Hello all,

I have finally booked my trip to Fiji! Myself and a good friend will be
headed there from November 23 through December 4th. We will be staying at
the Sonaisali Resort http://www.sonaisali.com/ for five days, separated into
3 and 2, so that we can use the middle nights to explore the surrounding
areas. I have already read the Travelers Guide To Oceania as recommended by
some here.

A few people recommended flying to Vanuatu and spending a few nights there,
but let me clarify what my intentions are:

We are looking for an adventureous trip, rather than the lap of luxury. We
are not planning on getting SCUBA certified, because we aren't avid divers
and don't know how worthwhile it would be to get certified and then dive
only once, maybe twice. We really want to rent a boat and cruise around the
islands on our own, perhaps pitching a tent on some of the uninhabited
islands. After reading the book on Oceania it wasn't recommended to do this
because different tribes have rules about where you can go, and we don't
want to rub anyone's nose the wrong way.

We are single, straight men and in our mid-twenties, and would love some
nightlife (i.e. women) but that isn't essential to the trip (just an added
bonus). We like to swim, snorkel, hike, run, jet ski, etc. Maybe we can rent
jet skis for the day and cruise the islands? Where are some good spots to go
for what I am envisioning? I keep telling myself everything will pan out
once I'm there, but I'd really like to figure some stuff out before going.

I would love any insight or feedback anyone can provide.

Thanks,
Tim

[Tim A]

Just to add, I would even love to charter a sea plane and fly around the
islands, stopping at deserted spots if possible.


"Tim A" > wrote in message
...
> Hello all,
>
> I have finally booked my trip to Fiji! Myself and a good friend will be
> headed there from November 23 through December 4th. We will be staying at
> the Sonaisali Resort http://www.sonaisali.com/ for five days, separated
into
> 3 and 2, so that we can use the middle nights to explore the surrounding
> areas. I have already read the Travelers Guide To Oceania as recommended
by
> some here.
>
> A few people recommended flying to Vanuatu and spending a few nights
there,
> but let me clarify what my intentions are:
>
> We are looking for an adventureous trip, rather than the lap of luxury. We
> are not planning on getting SCUBA certified, because we aren't avid divers
> and don't know how worthwhile it would be to get certified and then dive
> only once, maybe twice. We really want to rent a boat and cruise around
the
> islands on our own, perhaps pitching a tent on some of the uninhabited
> islands. After reading the book on Oceania it wasn't recommended to do
this
> because different tribes have rules about where you can go, and we don't
> want to rub anyone's nose the wrong way.
>
> We are single, straight men and in our mid-twenties, and would love some
> nightlife (i.e. women) but that isn't essential to the trip (just an added
> bonus). We like to swim, snorkel, hike, run, jet ski, etc. Maybe we can
rent
> jet skis for the day and cruise the islands? Where are some good spots to
go
> for what I am envisioning? I keep telling myself everything will pan out
> once I'm there, but I'd really like to figure some stuff out before going.
>
> I would love any insight or feedback anyone can provide.
>
> Thanks,
> Tim
>
>
>
>

[ripper]

On hiring a boat, I recommend that you take local knowledge with you. There
are many reefs and not are all that obvious. If you do hire a boat, take in
some fishing. Trolling during the day for Spanish Mackeral (Walu), Giant
Trevali (Seqa), Yellow Fin Tuna. Get either of the latter two on your line
and there is no experience quite like it. Bottom fish at night. Speak to
some of the local staff at the hotel, they will fix you up with a fishing
trip.
Nightclubs - head to Nadi or Suva, the latter best IMO.
Also organise yourself a trip over to Beachcomber Island.
Everything else that you like to do is close at hand.
You have selected one of the best hotels, so enjoy your trip. I will be in
Fiji the same time as you people, but will be staying at Vatukoula Gold Mine
with relatives. Travelling UK/Sydney/Fiji.
Need any more info on Fiji, repost or email me.

"Tim A" > wrote in message
...
> Just to add, I would even love to charter a sea plane and fly around the
> islands, stopping at deserted spots if possible.
>
>
> "Tim A" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I have finally booked my trip to Fiji! Myself and a good friend will be
> > headed there from November 23 through December 4th. We will be staying
at
> > the Sonaisali Resort http://www.sonaisali.com/ for five days, separated
> into
> > 3 and 2, so that we can use the middle nights to explore the surrounding
> > areas. I have already read the Travelers Guide To Oceania as recommended
> by
> > some here.
> >
> > A few people recommended flying to Vanuatu and spending a few nights
> there,
> > but let me clarify what my intentions are:
> >
> > We are looking for an adventureous trip, rather than the lap of luxury.
We
> > are not planning on getting SCUBA certified, because we aren't avid
divers
> > and don't know how worthwhile it would be to get certified and then dive
> > only once, maybe twice. We really want to rent a boat and cruise around
> the
> > islands on our own, perhaps pitching a tent on some of the uninhabited
> > islands. After reading the book on Oceania it wasn't recommended to do
> this
> > because different tribes have rules about where you can go, and we don't
> > want to rub anyone's nose the wrong way.
> >
> > We are single, straight men and in our mid-twenties, and would love some
> > nightlife (i.e. women) but that isn't essential to the trip (just an
added
> > bonus). We like to swim, snorkel, hike, run, jet ski, etc. Maybe we can
> rent
> > jet skis for the day and cruise the islands? Where are some good spots
to
> go
> > for what I am envisioning? I keep telling myself everything will pan out
> > once I'm there, but I'd really like to figure some stuff out before
going.
> >
> > I would love any insight or feedback anyone can provide.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Tim
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>

[Tim A]

Thank you so much for your advice thus far. Perhaps we can meet up and swap
experiences whilst in Fiji? I'm discovering that finding out details about
Fiji is difficult because a much fewer number of people have been there for
any period of time.

I have taken note of Beachcomber Island. One thing that confuses me is that
I will be staying on the West Coast, and can't really gather how large the
islands are. Where is Beachcomber Island in relation to where I am staying?
Is it difficult to get around.

Thanks,
Tim

"ripper" > wrote in message
...
> On hiring a boat, I recommend that you take local knowledge with you.
There
> are many reefs and not are all that obvious. If you do hire a boat, take
in
> some fishing. Trolling during the day for Spanish Mackeral (Walu), Giant
> Trevali (Seqa), Yellow Fin Tuna. Get either of the latter two on your line
> and there is no experience quite like it. Bottom fish at night. Speak to
> some of the local staff at the hotel, they will fix you up with a fishing
> trip.
> Nightclubs - head to Nadi or Suva, the latter best IMO.
> Also organise yourself a trip over to Beachcomber Island.
> Everything else that you like to do is close at hand.
> You have selected one of the best hotels, so enjoy your trip. I will be in
> Fiji the same time as you people, but will be staying at Vatukoula Gold
Mine
> with relatives. Travelling UK/Sydney/Fiji.
> Need any more info on Fiji, repost or email me.
>
> "Tim A" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Just to add, I would even love to charter a sea plane and fly around the
> > islands, stopping at deserted spots if possible.
> >
> >
> > "Tim A" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Hello all,
> > >
> > > I have finally booked my trip to Fiji! Myself and a good friend will
be
> > > headed there from November 23 through December 4th. We will be staying
> at
> > > the Sonaisali Resort http://www.sonaisali.com/ for five days,
separated
> > into
> > > 3 and 2, so that we can use the middle nights to explore the
surrounding
> > > areas. I have already read the Travelers Guide To Oceania as
recommended
> > by
> > > some here.
> > >
> > > A few people recommended flying to Vanuatu and spending a few nights
> > there,
> > > but let me clarify what my intentions are:
> > >
> > > We are looking for an adventureous trip, rather than the lap of
luxury.
> We
> > > are not planning on getting SCUBA certified, because we aren't avid
> divers
> > > and don't know how worthwhile it would be to get certified and then
dive
> > > only once, maybe twice. We really want to rent a boat and cruise
around
> > the
> > > islands on our own, perhaps pitching a tent on some of the uninhabited
> > > islands. After reading the book on Oceania it wasn't recommended to do
> > this
> > > because different tribes have rules about where you can go, and we
don't
> > > want to rub anyone's nose the wrong way.
> > >
> > > We are single, straight men and in our mid-twenties, and would love
some
> > > nightlife (i.e. women) but that isn't essential to the trip (just an
> added
> > > bonus). We like to swim, snorkel, hike, run, jet ski, etc. Maybe we
can
> > rent
> > > jet skis for the day and cruise the islands? Where are some good spots
> to
> > go
> > > for what I am envisioning? I keep telling myself everything will pan
out
> > > once I'm there, but I'd really like to figure some stuff out before
> going.
> > >
> > > I would love any insight or feedback anyone can provide.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Tim
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[ripper]

OK, your hotel is about 35 miles south of Nadi - on the way to Suva. To get
to Beachcomber you will travel into Nadi - probably Denarua (from memory). A
boat will take all tourists out to Beachcomber, I think it leave about 0930
or 1000 hrs. The journey to the island is about 90 mins. You will get there
for a few beers & a lovely all you can eat lunch.
Beachcomber island itself is small and west of Nadi. It is a one stubby walk
around the island.
You will be able to book a day trip to beachcomber from your hotel. They
will probably provide a courtesy bus from the hotel.
Viti Levu is not a large island, but getting places takes time. From your
hotel to Suva is probably a couple of hours.
I will be arriving in Nadi (with wife & two of my kids) on 18 November. Your
hotel is about two hours drive from Vatukoula where we will be staying.
If you email me your name, I can call the hotel sometime and may arrange a
meet.

"Tim A" > wrote in message
...
> Thank you so much for your advice thus far. Perhaps we can meet up and
swap
> experiences whilst in Fiji? I'm discovering that finding out details about
> Fiji is difficult because a much fewer number of people have been there
for
> any period of time.
>
> I have taken note of Beachcomber Island. One thing that confuses me is
that
> I will be staying on the West Coast, and can't really gather how large the
> islands are. Where is Beachcomber Island in relation to where I am
staying?
> Is it difficult to get around.
>
> Thanks,
> Tim
>
> "ripper" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On hiring a boat, I recommend that you take local knowledge with you.
> There
> > are many reefs and not are all that obvious. If you do hire a boat, take
> in
> > some fishing. Trolling during the day for Spanish Mackeral (Walu), Giant
> > Trevali (Seqa), Yellow Fin Tuna. Get either of the latter two on your
line
> > and there is no experience quite like it. Bottom fish at night. Speak to
> > some of the local staff at the hotel, they will fix you up with a
fishing
> > trip.
> > Nightclubs - head to Nadi or Suva, the latter best IMO.
> > Also organise yourself a trip over to Beachcomber Island.
> > Everything else that you like to do is close at hand.
> > You have selected one of the best hotels, so enjoy your trip. I will be
in
> > Fiji the same time as you people, but will be staying at Vatukoula Gold
> Mine
> > with relatives. Travelling UK/Sydney/Fiji.
> > Need any more info on Fiji, repost or email me.
> >
> > "Tim A" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Just to add, I would even love to charter a sea plane and fly around
the
> > > islands, stopping at deserted spots if possible.
> > >
> > >
> > > "Tim A" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > Hello all,
> > > >
> > > > I have finally booked my trip to Fiji! Myself and a good friend will
> be
> > > > headed there from November 23 through December 4th. We will be
staying
> > at
> > > > the Sonaisali Resort http://www.sonaisali.com/ for five days,
> separated
> > > into
> > > > 3 and 2, so that we can use the middle nights to explore the
> surrounding
> > > > areas. I have already read the Travelers Guide To Oceania as
> recommended
> > > by
> > > > some here.
> > > >
> > > > A few people recommended flying to Vanuatu and spending a few nights
> > > there,
> > > > but let me clarify what my intentions are:
> > > >
> > > > We are looking for an adventureous trip, rather than the lap of
> luxury.
> > We
> > > > are not planning on getting SCUBA certified, because we aren't avid
> > divers
> > > > and don't know how worthwhile it would be to get certified and then
> dive
> > > > only once, maybe twice. We really want to rent a boat and cruise
> around
> > > the
> > > > islands on our own, perhaps pitching a tent on some of the
uninhabited
> > > > islands. After reading the book on Oceania it wasn't recommended to
do
> > > this
> > > > because different tribes have rules about where you can go, and we
> don't
> > > > want to rub anyone's nose the wrong way.
> > > >
> > > > We are single, straight men and in our mid-twenties, and would love
> some
> > > > nightlife (i.e. women) but that isn't essential to the trip (just an
> > added
> > > > bonus). We like to swim, snorkel, hike, run, jet ski, etc. Maybe we
> can
> > > rent
> > > > jet skis for the day and cruise the islands? Where are some good
spots
> > to
> > > go
> > > > for what I am envisioning? I keep telling myself everything will pan
> out
> > > > once I'm there, but I'd really like to figure some stuff out before
> > going.
> > > >
> > > > I would love any insight or feedback anyone can provide.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Tim
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Tim A]

I found this site http://www.travelmaxia.com/maps/fiji_mamanucas.cfm that
has some good information. I was also looking at Treasure Island.


"ripper" > wrote in message
...
> OK, your hotel is about 35 miles south of Nadi - on the way to Suva. To
get
> to Beachcomber you will travel into Nadi - probably Denarua (from memory).
A
> boat will take all tourists out to Beachcomber, I think it leave about
0930
> or 1000 hrs. The journey to the island is about 90 mins. You will get
there
> for a few beers & a lovely all you can eat lunch.
> Beachcomber island itself is small and west of Nadi. It is a one stubby
walk
> around the island.
> You will be able to book a day trip to beachcomber from your hotel. They
> will probably provide a courtesy bus from the hotel.
> Viti Levu is not a large island, but getting places takes time. From your
> hotel to Suva is probably a couple of hours.I
> I will be arriving in Nadi (with wife & two of my kids) on 18 November.
Your
> hotel is about two hours drive from Vatukoula where we will be staying.
> If you email me your name, I can call the hotel sometime and may arrange a
> meet.
>
> "Tim A" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Thank you so much for your advice thus far. Perhaps we can meet up and
> swap
> > experiences whilst in Fiji? I'm discovering that finding out details
about
> > Fiji is difficult because a much fewer number of people have been there
> for
> > any period of time.
> >
> > I have taken note of Beachcomber Island. One thing that confuses me is
> that
> > I will be staying on the West Coast, and can't really gather how large
the
> > islands are. Where is Beachcomber Island in relation to where I am
> staying?
> > Is it difficult to get around.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Tim
> >
> > "ripper" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > On hiring a boat, I recommend that you take local knowledge with you.
> > There
> > > are many reefs and not are all that obvious. If you do hire a boat,
take
> > in
> > > some fishing. Trolling during the day for Spanish Mackeral (Walu),
Giant
> > > Trevali (Seqa), Yellow Fin Tuna. Get either of the latter two on your
> line
> > > and there is no experience quite like it. Bottom fish at night. Speak
to
> > > some of the local staff at the hotel, they will fix you up with a
> fishing
> > > trip.
> > > Nightclubs - head to Nadi or Suva, the latter best IMO.
> > > Also organise yourself a trip over to Beachcomber Island.
> > > Everything else that you like to do is close at hand.
> > > You have selected one of the best hotels, so enjoy your trip. I will
be
> in
> > > Fiji the same time as you people, but will be staying at Vatukoula
Gold
> > Mine
> > > with relatives. Travelling UK/Sydney/Fiji.
> > > Need any more info on Fiji, repost or email me.
> > >
> > > "Tim A" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > Just to add, I would even love to charter a sea plane and fly around
> the
> > > > islands, stopping at deserted spots if possible.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Tim A" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > Hello all,
> > > > >
> > > > > I have finally booked my trip to Fiji! Myself and a good friend
will
> > be
> > > > > headed there from November 23 through December 4th. We will be
> staying
> > > at
> > > > > the Sonaisali Resort http://www.sonaisali.com/ for five days,
> > separated
> > > > into
> > > > > 3 and 2, so that we can use the middle nights to explore the
> > surrounding
> > > > > areas. I have already read the Travelers Guide To Oceania as
> > recommended
> > > > by
> > > > > some here.
> > > > >
> > > > > A few people recommended flying to Vanuatu and spending a few
nights
> > > > there,
> > > > > but let me clarify what my intentions are:
> > > > >
> > > > > We are looking for an adventureous trip, rather than the lap of
> > luxury.
> > > We
> > > > > are not planning on getting SCUBA certified, because we aren't
avid
> > > divers
> > > > > and don't know how worthwhile it would be to get certified and
then
> > dive
> > > > > only once, maybe twice. We really want to rent a boat and cruise
> > around
> > > > the
> > > > > islands on our own, perhaps pitching a tent on some of the
> uninhabited
> > > > > islands. After reading the book on Oceania it wasn't recommended
to
> do
> > > > this
> > > > > because different tribes have rules about where you can go, and we
> > don't
> > > > > want to rub anyone's nose the wrong way.
> > > > >
> > > > > We are single, straight men and in our mid-twenties, and would
love
> > some
> > > > > nightlife (i.e. women) but that isn't essential to the trip (just
an
> > > added
> > > > > bonus). We like to swim, snorkel, hike, run, jet ski, etc. Maybe
we
> > can
> > > > rent
> > > > > jet skis for the day and cruise the islands? Where are some good
> spots
> > > to
> > > > go
> > > > > for what I am envisioning? I keep telling myself everything will
pan
> > out
> > > > > once I'm there, but I'd really like to figure some stuff out
before
> > > going.
> > > > >
> > > > > I would love any insight or feedback anyone can provide.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks,
> > > > > Tim
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[ripper]

Treasure Island is a stones throw away from beachcomber. TI caters more for
families and BI caters more for the singles.
If you look closely at the photo of BC on that website, you can see TI in
the background, left hand side.

"Tim A" > wrote in message
...
> I found this site http://www.travelmaxia.com/maps/fiji_mamanucas.cfm that
> has some good information. I was also looking at Treasure Island.
>
>
> "ripper" > wrote in message
> ...
> > OK, your hotel is about 35 miles south of Nadi - on the way to Suva. To
> get
> > to Beachcomber you will travel into Nadi - probably Denarua (from
memory).
> A
> > boat will take all tourists out to Beachcomber, I think it leave about
> 0930
> > or 1000 hrs. The journey to the island is about 90 mins. You will get
> there
> > for a few beers & a lovely all you can eat lunch.
> > Beachcomber island itself is small and west of Nadi. It is a one stubby
> walk
> > around the island.
> > You will be able to book a day trip to beachcomber from your hotel. They
> > will probably provide a courtesy bus from the hotel.
> > Viti Levu is not a large island, but getting places takes time. From
your
> > hotel to Suva is probably a couple of hours.I
> > I will be arriving in Nadi (with wife & two of my kids) on 18 November.
> Your
> > hotel is about two hours drive from Vatukoula where we will be staying.
> > If you email me your name, I can call the hotel sometime and may arrange
a
> > meet.
> >
> > "Tim A" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Thank you so much for your advice thus far. Perhaps we can meet up and
> > swap
> > > experiences whilst in Fiji? I'm discovering that finding out details
> about
> > > Fiji is difficult because a much fewer number of people have been
there
> > for
> > > any period of time.
> > >
> > > I have taken note of Beachcomber Island. One thing that confuses me is
> > that
> > > I will be staying on the West Coast, and can't really gather how large
> the
> > > islands are. Where is Beachcomber Island in relation to where I am
> > staying?
> > > Is it difficult to get around.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Tim
> > >
> > > "ripper" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > On hiring a boat, I recommend that you take local knowledge with
you.
> > > There
> > > > are many reefs and not are all that obvious. If you do hire a boat,
> take
> > > in
> > > > some fishing. Trolling during the day for Spanish Mackeral (Walu),
> Giant
> > > > Trevali (Seqa), Yellow Fin Tuna. Get either of the latter two on
your
> > line
> > > > and there is no experience quite like it. Bottom fish at night.
Speak
> to
> > > > some of the local staff at the hotel, they will fix you up with a
> > fishing
> > > > trip.
> > > > Nightclubs - head to Nadi or Suva, the latter best IMO.
> > > > Also organise yourself a trip over to Beachcomber Island.
> > > > Everything else that you like to do is close at hand.
> > > > You have selected one of the best hotels, so enjoy your trip. I will
> be
> > in
> > > > Fiji the same time as you people, but will be staying at Vatukoula
> Gold
> > > Mine
> > > > with relatives. Travelling UK/Sydney/Fiji.
> > > > Need any more info on Fiji, repost or email me.
> > > >
> > > > "Tim A" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > Just to add, I would even love to charter a sea plane and fly
around
> > the
> > > > > islands, stopping at deserted spots if possible.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Tim A" > wrote in message
> > > > > ...
> > > > > > Hello all,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I have finally booked my trip to Fiji! Myself and a good friend
> will
> > > be
> > > > > > headed there from November 23 through December 4th. We will be
> > staying
> > > > at
> > > > > > the Sonaisali Resort http://www.sonaisali.com/ for five days,
> > > separated
> > > > > into
> > > > > > 3 and 2, so that we can use the middle nights to explore the
> > > surrounding
> > > > > > areas. I have already read the Travelers Guide To Oceania as
> > > recommended
> > > > > by
> > > > > > some here.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > A few people recommended flying to Vanuatu and spending a few
> nights
> > > > > there,
> > > > > > but let me clarify what my intentions are:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > We are looking for an adventureous trip, rather than the lap of
> > > luxury.
> > > > We
> > > > > > are not planning on getting SCUBA certified, because we aren't
> avid
> > > > divers
> > > > > > and don't know how worthwhile it would be to get certified and
> then
> > > dive
> > > > > > only once, maybe twice. We really want to rent a boat and cruise
> > > around
> > > > > the
> > > > > > islands on our own, perhaps pitching a tent on some of the
> > uninhabited
> > > > > > islands. After reading the book on Oceania it wasn't recommended
> to
> > do
> > > > > this
> > > > > > because different tribes have rules about where you can go, and
we
> > > don't
> > > > > > want to rub anyone's nose the wrong way.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > We are single, straight men and in our mid-twenties, and would
> love
> > > some
> > > > > > nightlife (i.e. women) but that isn't essential to the trip
(just
> an
> > > > added
> > > > > > bonus). We like to swim, snorkel, hike, run, jet ski, etc. Maybe
> we
> > > can
> > > > > rent
> > > > > > jet skis for the day and cruise the islands? Where are some good
> > spots
> > > > to
> > > > > go
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> before
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> > > > > > I would love any insight or feedback anyone can provide.
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> > > > > > Thanks,
> > > > > > Tim
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[Cheche]

On Wed, 17 Sep 2003 13:56:21 -0700, "Tim A" > wrote:

>Hello all,
>
>I have finally booked my trip to Fiji! Myself and a good friend will be
>headed there from November 23 through December 4th. We will be staying at
>the Sonaisali Resort http://www.sonaisali.com/ for five days, separated into
>3 and 2, so that we can use the middle nights to explore the surrounding
>areas. I have already read the Travelers Guide To Oceania as recommended by
>some here.
>
>A few people recommended flying to Vanuatu and spending a few nights there,
>but let me clarify what my intentions are:
>
>We are looking for an adventureous trip, rather than the lap of luxury. We
>are not planning on getting SCUBA certified, because we aren't avid divers
>and don't know how worthwhile it would be to get certified and then dive
>only once, maybe twice. We really want to rent a boat and cruise around the
>islands on our own, perhaps pitching a tent on some of the uninhabited
>islands. After reading the book on Oceania it wasn't recommended to do this
>because different tribes have rules about where you can go, and we don't
>want to rub anyone's nose the wrong way.

I stayed on several islands of the Yasawa group, which is north west of Viti Levu. No problems at
all with native people, they are all very friendly. First ask to speak with the chief in town and
bring some kava (local drink).

You only have a couple of days, I see. Well, try to do a trip with 'awesome adventures'. They can
make trips to the islands as long (or short) as you wish including lodging. Bring flashlights as
there is no electricity (and also, there's no hot water).


>We are single, straight men and in our mid-twenties, and would love some
>nightlife (i.e. women) but that isn't essential to the trip (just an added
>bonus).

Beachcomber as said, is the island for young singles. It's very touristic, small and has nothing to
do with real nightlife. But, ok there is some nice beachlife.

You can find some discotheques in Nadi and some pubs. Of course Suva offers the most. When I visited
those clubs, eh....well..... Go see some pics of clubs in the seventies and you'll see what you get
at Fiji :-)


>We like to swim, snorkel, hike, run, jet ski, etc. Maybe we can rent
>jet skis for the day and cruise the islands? Where are some good spots to go
>for what I am envisioning? I keep telling myself everything will pan out
>once I'm there, but I'd really like to figure some stuff out before going.
>
>I would love any insight or feedback anyone can provide.

I haven't seen jet skis. Distances between Vitu and the islands is too big.

Suva has a bad climate; it rains a lot. It's much better on the islands.


Have a nice trip!



Adiós,

Cheche.