FijiTravel hints

Fiji has a tropical climate with year-round temperatures between 27°-34°C (80°-96°F). Fiji enjoys an ideal South Sea tropical climate and can get hot but seldom reaches above 35°C (97°F). Trade winds from the east southeast bring year long cooling breezes late afternoon and early evening.

The months with less rainfall are from April to October and are widely regarded as a better time to go. The rainy season is from November to March and tropical cyclones may occur during these months.

Fiji is free from malaria, yellow fever and other major tropical diseases in tropical countries. Outbreaks of mosquito transmitted dengue fever are very limited and spraying the towns to kill the mosquitoes is quickly organised if the threat becomes apparent.

As with all travels you should make sure that your usual immunisations such as polio, tetanus, etc. are current.

Medical Kit suggestions
- Analgesic
- Insect repellent
- Anti-seasick medicine
- Sun tan lotion
- Sunburn Cream
- Band aids (some large ones)
- Ear Drops- alcohol / vinegar base. Daily use will prevent outer ear infections.
- Antibiotic ointment for coral cuts. See your physician.

The Fijian Dollar is the currency of Fiji. Credit cards are widely accepted. Preferably Visa or Master cards, AMEX and Diners are not accepted in some places.

Visitors to Fiji are required to pay $30 per person departure tax in Fijian currency following check-in. There is no departure tax on domestic flights. However, please note that airport fees can be introduced or changed at any time without prior notice.

The current is 240 volts and outlets take 3 pins (as in Australia and New Zealand). Leading hotels and resorts have universal outlets for 240v or 110v appliances or 110v adapters. Some resorts generate their own electricity.

Please remember to bring your certification card with you. All certified divers must present their certification cards in order to dive.

Dive operations in Fiji offer the possibility to hire dive equipment at extra cost. Please email us for advice. Tanks, weights and air fills are included in all pre-purchased packages.

Please note that Fiji has INT tank fittings. If you have DIN fittings on your regulator, make sure you bring an adaptor.

All dive operators promoted by Diversion Dive Travel adhere to very high standards for safety and equipment. However, due its remote location, dive operators in Fiji insist that all divers have current Diver Evacuation & Accident cover. For a nominal yearly membership fee, the DIVERS ALERT NETWORK (DAN) provides year-round diver evacuation and accident cover. For more details on membership and insurance options, please contact your regional DAN office according to your area of residence:

North America: www.diversalertnetwork.org/
Europe: www.daneurope.org/
South-East Asia/Australia/Pacific: www.danasiapacific.org/

Suva has a DAN approved hyperbaric chamber. So quality treatment, in the unlikely event of a diving accident, is available within Fiji.

In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled travel arrangements, Diversion Dive Travel strongly recommends that suitable travel insurance is purchased at the time of booking. A comprehensive Travel Insurance policy covers any losses suffered as a result of cancellation due to medical circumstances, related medical expenses incurred whilst abroad and cover against loss or damage to baggage and personal items.

Casual & comfortable clothing including a light jacket is recommended, as evenings can get cool and liveaboards usually keep their air-conditioning high in all indoor areas. Please keep sun protection in mind and be advised to respect local customs by not wearing swimsuits, short shorts, or other inappropriate clothing in towns, villages or public places.

This is a very personal decision, tips are your ways of expressing satisfaction. On boats it is customary to give the tip to the Skipper and ask it be distributed amongst the crew. In resorts you leave the tip with the manager as they usually run Christmas Clubs and other community collections.

Fiji is a fascinating country. Like any other place in the world it has its downsides as well. The travel advisories of some countries do warn to take extra caution if you travel to Fiji due to the political unrest that has occurred at times. Crime does exist and occasionally even travellers have fallen victim. However, Fiji is not the dangerous place that it is sometimes painted to be. All that is needed is a bit of common sense and respect for local advice. We say this because we have sent hundreds of travellers to Fiji who have all had a safe and enjoyable experience. As a rule of thumb, you are very safe in your resorts, on your dive boats, in hotels and with your tour guide. Use normal caution around airports and in bigger cities, avoid being out at night alone, especially in bigger towns. No problems in resorts or villages.