Fiji - Cars and boats

You will not be able to drive around the island in a day (it is too big)
but a car is a great way to see the place.

A nice beach to see on the mainland on the Western Side (Nadi side) is
Natendola Beach. Great beach but a bad road to get there. 1 to 11/2 hr drive
from Nadi.

We normally stay at the Tanoa hotel in Nadi - close to the airport and quite
respectable for a 4 star hotel. 1st Landing is further away and is also
great. Last time were there (last year), they had the best barman - Deano.

Don't bother with the Macambo Hotel, used to be good but the pits now.

SteveS


"Alan" wrote in message
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On Sun, 08 Aug 2004 21:49:26 GMT, "Peter S"
wrote:

Alan
We have just returned from Fiji in mid July.
One cruise that we went on was the Tivua (Mystery) Island cruise run by
Captain Cook Cruises http://www.captcookcrus.com.au/. They also run other
cruises to outer islands.

We didn't hire a car but spent most of our time at the resort
(Shangi-la's
Fijian on the Coral Coast).

We drank the tap water at the resort but took bottled water on the tours,
especially one to a village. On that tour we ate the village food without
any problems but my father had problems at that same village when he was
there a few years ago. Luck of the draw?

Where are you staying? Let me know if you have any other questions.

Peter S

Thanks for the response Peter

We're staying at Beachside Resort on arrival then the Outrigger Reef,
Sigatoka for four nights. Then an un-booked night somewhere before
heading home.

We'll probably check out Nadi township en-route between the hotels
(Sunday). My intention is to spend at least one day driving around the
island in a rental car. I'm unlikely to eat village food - I have some
medical hassles and immunity problems, so I'm fairly careful there. Same
for kava.

I also want to spend one day on the water - thanks for that link, I'll
check it out. The hotel apparently provides watersports equipment -
kayaks, snorkelling gear etc, so I'll be using that locally near the
hotel.





`
Cheers, Alan
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You will not be able to drive around the island in a day (it is too big)
but a car is a great way to see the place.

A nice beach to see on the mainland on the Western Side (Nadi side) is
Natendola Beach. Great beach but a bad road to get there. 1 to 11/2 hr drive
from Nadi.

We normally stay at the Tanoa hotel in Nadi - close to the airport and quite
respectable for a 4 star hotel. 1st Landing is further away and is also
great. Last time were there (last year), they had the best barman - Deano.

Don't bother with the Macambo Hotel, used to be good but the pits now.

SteveS


"Alan" wrote in message
news
On Sun, 08 Aug 2004 21:49:26 GMT, "Peter S"
wrote:

Alan
We have just returned from Fiji in mid July.
One cruise that we went on was the Tivua (Mystery) Island cruise run by
Captain Cook Cruises http://www.captcookcrus.com.au/. They also run other
cruises to outer islands.

We didn't hire a car but spent most of our time at the resort
(Shangi-la's
Fijian on the Coral Coast).

We drank the tap water at the resort but took bottled water on the tours,
especially one to a village. On that tour we ate the village food without
any problems but my father had problems at that same village when he was
there a few years ago. Luck of the draw?

Where are you staying? Let me know if you have any other questions.

Peter S

Thanks for the response Peter

We're staying at Beachside Resort on arrival then the Outrigger Reef,
Sigatoka for four nights. Then an un-booked night somewhere before
heading home.

We'll probably check out Nadi township en-route between the hotels
(Sunday). My intention is to spend at least one day driving around the
island in a rental car. I'm unlikely to eat village food - I have some
medical hassles and immunity problems, so I'm fairly careful there. Same
for kava.

I also want to spend one day on the water - thanks for that link, I'll
check it out. The hotel apparently provides watersports equipment -
kayaks, snorkelling gear etc, so I'll be using that locally near the
hotel.





`
Cheers, Alan
--

On Mon, 9 Aug 2004 09:58:36 +0930, "Robin"
wrote:

Alan,
Check out this site for info on day cruises from the Coral Coast
http://www.affiliate.viator.com/broc...OAST&AUID=2536

I cannot comment personally as it is a long time since I went to Fiji

Robin


What are your Australia Business Licence and travel agents licence
numbers.

Rick

Alan,
I agree with Steve that you won't be able to drive around the island in one
day - maybe you could drive yourself to Suva.
The Outrigger Reef resort looked good when we stopped there on one of our
tours - you should enjoy it.
We stayed at the Mocambo for one night (because of hassles at our resort) -
would be alright for someone overnighting on their way to the islands.

Enjoy Fiji - we did and want to go back soon

Peter S

"SteveS" wrote in message
...
You will not be able to drive around the island in a day (it is too big)
but a car is a great way to see the place.

A nice beach to see on the mainland on the Western Side (Nadi side) is
Natendola Beach. Great beach but a bad road to get there. 1 to 11/2 hr
drive
from Nadi.

We normally stay at the Tanoa hotel in Nadi - close to the airport and
quite
respectable for a 4 star hotel. 1st Landing is further away and is also
great. Last time were there (last year), they had the best barman - Deano.

Don't bother with the Macambo Hotel, used to be good but the pits now.

SteveS


"Alan" wrote in message
news
On Sun, 08 Aug 2004 21:49:26 GMT, "Peter S"
wrote:

Alan
We have just returned from Fiji in mid July.
One cruise that we went on was the Tivua (Mystery) Island cruise run by
Captain Cook Cruises http://www.captcookcrus.com.au/. They also run
other
cruises to outer islands.

We didn't hire a car but spent most of our time at the resort
(Shangi-la's
Fijian on the Coral Coast).

We drank the tap water at the resort but took bottled water on the
tours,
especially one to a village. On that tour we ate the village food
without
any problems but my father had problems at that same village when he
was
there a few years ago. Luck of the draw?

Where are you staying? Let me know if you have any other questions.

Peter S

Thanks for the response Peter

We're staying at Beachside Resort on arrival then the Outrigger Reef,
Sigatoka for four nights. Then an un-booked night somewhere before
heading home.

We'll probably check out Nadi township en-route between the hotels
(Sunday). My intention is to spend at least one day driving around the
island in a rental car. I'm unlikely to eat village food - I have some
medical hassles and immunity problems, so I'm fairly careful there. Same
for kava.

I also want to spend one day on the water - thanks for that link, I'll
check it out. The hotel apparently provides watersports equipment -
kayaks, snorkelling gear etc, so I'll be using that locally near the
hotel.





`
Cheers, Alan
--

On Fri, 06 Aug 2004 22:26:42 +1000, Alan
wrote:

I know this is a little outside the area, but I'm not sure which ng is
appropriate.

I'm off to Fiji in two weeks and would appreciate any advice on the
place, particularly on a rental car for a week and one-day island
cruises. But any other general info would also be appreciated.

TIA


Cheers, Alan

Thanks to Steve, Peter and Robin for the informative responses. Much
appreciated.


Cheers, Alan
--

On Fri, 06 Aug 2004 22:26:42 +1000, Alan
wrote:

I know this is a little outside the area, but I'm not sure which ng is
appropriate.

I'm off to Fiji in two weeks and would appreciate any advice on the
place, particularly on a rental car for a week and one-day island
cruises. But any other general info would also be appreciated.

TIA


Cheers, Alan

Thanks to Steve, Peter and Robin for the informative responses. Much
appreciated.


Cheers, Alan
--

Alan,

No problem, I have spent a lot of time in Fiji on over 20 trips for business
over th elast 12 years and just hope that you love the place as much as my
wife and I love the place.

SteveS

"Alan" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 06 Aug 2004 22:26:42 +1000, Alan
wrote:

I know this is a little outside the area, but I'm not sure which ng is
appropriate.

I'm off to Fiji in two weeks and would appreciate any advice on the
place, particularly on a rental car for a week and one-day island
cruises. But any other general info would also be appreciated.

TIA


Cheers, Alan

Thanks to Steve, Peter and Robin for the informative responses. Much
appreciated.


Cheers, Alan
--

Alan,

No problem, I have spent a lot of time in Fiji on over 20 trips for business
over th elast 12 years and just hope that you love the place as much as my
wife and I love the place.

SteveS

"Alan" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 06 Aug 2004 22:26:42 +1000, Alan
wrote:

I know this is a little outside the area, but I'm not sure which ng is
appropriate.

I'm off to Fiji in two weeks and would appreciate any advice on the
place, particularly on a rental car for a week and one-day island
cruises. But any other general info would also be appreciated.

TIA


Cheers, Alan

Thanks to Steve, Peter and Robin for the informative responses. Much
appreciated.


Cheers, Alan
--

Alan,
Let us know how you enjoyed Fiji when you get back.
Cheers

Peter

"Alan" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 06 Aug 2004 22:26:42 +1000, Alan
wrote:

I know this is a little outside the area, but I'm not sure which ng is
appropriate.

I'm off to Fiji in two weeks and would appreciate any advice on the
place, particularly on a rental car for a week and one-day island
cruises. But any other general info would also be appreciated.

TIA


Cheers, Alan

Thanks to Steve, Peter and Robin for the informative responses. Much
appreciated.


Cheers, Alan
--

Alan,
Let us know how you enjoyed Fiji when you get back.
Cheers

Peter

"Alan" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 06 Aug 2004 22:26:42 +1000, Alan
wrote:

I know this is a little outside the area, but I'm not sure which ng is
appropriate.

I'm off to Fiji in two weeks and would appreciate any advice on the
place, particularly on a rental car for a week and one-day island
cruises. But any other general info would also be appreciated.

TIA


Cheers, Alan

Thanks to Steve, Peter and Robin for the informative responses. Much
appreciated.


Cheers, Alan
--