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Frequently Asked Questions

The following are some of the most asked general questions. When you book with us, we provide you with a comprehensive 24 page South Pacific Traveler's Information Guide, including a packing list, which should answer ALL your questions. Or, feel free to call us, if we don't know the answer we'll make one up for you!

I lose a day?

No, unlike Fiji, New Zealand and Australia, the Cooks are on the US side of the international dateline. If you travel beyond the Cooks you will ‘lose’ a day outbound and regain it inbound.

Is the water in Fiji potable?

On the main islands it is, and on the smaller islands, if necessary, the resorts will provide you with bottled water.

How far in advance should I book?

As far as possible to avoid disappointment at sought after properties. A $300 deposit will allow us to confirm services and hold your reservation until final payment is due. We’ll supply complete Terms and Conditions with your Quotation.

What clothes should I pack?

Fiji is a casual country, which is reflected in the locals’ attire. To visit a village you will need to cover your shoulders and your legs (no tanktops or shorts) as a sign of respect. We provide you with a packing list with your final documentation.

What is the weather like; when should I travel?

Fiji weather is distinctly tropical. Overall, temperatures between November and April (summer) are slightly higher than in the winter months of May to October, as are the humidity and tropical downpours. Light cotton clothes are advisable at all times—only between May and October will a light sweater be needed for nights and early mornings.

I lose a day?

On the way to Fiji you’ll skip a day on the calendar when you cross the dateline, but the reverse happens on the way back so you really haven’t lost anything. Here’s how it works: If you leave the US on a Monday evening, you’ll arrive in Fiji on Wednesday morning. If you leave Fiji on a Monday you’ll arrive back in the US on Monday, the same day.

How long should I spend in Fiji?

Most people find that a week to ten days is the right amount of time if Fiji is your sole destination, but if a stopover is all you can swing, 3 nights is the average

What documentation do I need for Fiji?

To return to the US you need a valid passport. To enter Fiji you need a passport valid for at least six months after the date of your departure. To enter Fiji you need a visit visa, which is issued on arrival if you are a US citizen. Getting a passport is your own responsibility.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Nadi?

10 hours non-stop, or, as we like to say: Two good meals you don’t have to cook yourself, all the fine wines and liqueurs you care for, and unlimited free movies. Seriously, by the time you have cocktails, eat, relax with a book or a movie, sleep and eat again, you’re there. Your vacation starts at take off.

How much does a trip to Fiji cost?

That’s about as difficult as answering how much your house remodel will cost—it all depends on what you plan to do. But if you just want a general idea, look at our packages, which are valid pretty much all year round.