Asgar & Co. Ltd. (Suva), 175 BT/BT Prepaid local access Index AT&T Canada, local access number, 67 number, 67 Budget Rent A Car, 48 See also Accommodations and AT&T USA, local access Savusavu, 209 Restaurant indexes, below. number, 67 Bugs, 55 Audrey's Island Coffee and Bula Bus, 87 Pastries (), 232 Bula Festival (), 40 Australia Business hours, 235 General Index customs regulations, 42 Bus travel, 49–51 A Embassy, 235 Nadi Airport, 45 health-related travel Abercrombie & Kent, 62 GENERAL INDEX advice, 57 Accommodations. See also passports, 236 C Accommodations Index visitor information in, 237 Cabs, 51 Beqa Island, 163–165 Australia Escorted Tours, 62 Denarau Island, 87 best family resorts, 8–9 Australia Octopus, local access Nadi Airport, 45 best places to get away from number, 67 Savusavu, 209 it all, 7–8 Australia Telstra, local access Suva, 174 the Coral Coast, 149–155 number, 67 Taveuni, 221 Denarau Island, 102, 104–105 Avis, 48 Cakobau, 20–21 Kadavu, 170–172 Awesome Adventures , Calendar of events, 40–41 near Korolevu, 152–155 119, 123, 138 Camping, Taveuni, 231 Levuka, 204–206 Canada , 123–132 customs regulations, 42 most romantic resorts, 5–7 B health-related travel Nadi area, 102–110 Banks, 53 advice, 57 Nananu-I-Ra Island, 196–197 Baravi Handicrafts passports, 236 Pacific Harbour, 162–163 (Vatukarasa), 148 visitor information in, 237 Rakiraki, 195–196 The Bath (Levuka), 203 Cannibalism, 30 Savusavu, 214–218 Ba (town), 191–192 Cape Washington, 65 Suva, 183–187 Ba Valley, 191–192 Captain Cook Cruises, Taveuni, 226–231 Day Cruises, 120 82, 115, 121, 122 tips on, 68–69 Beaches. See also specific Carbonfund, 61 Islands, 132–141 beaches Carpenters Rentals, 48 Adrenalin Jet Fiji, 99 best, 2–5 Car rentals, 46, 48 Adrenalin Watersports, Beach Street (Levuka), 200, 202 Car travel, 46, 48–49 89, 98, 100, 120 Beer, 37 Cave tours, the Coral Coast, 148 Adventure Fiji, 64, 73, 99 Bell South, local access Cellphones, 65–66 Adventures in Paradise Fiji, 96 number, 67 Cession Monument the Coral Coast, 148 Beqa Adventure Divers, 161 (Nasova), 200 Air New Zealand, 42 Beqa Island, 72, 158 CHI, the Spa Village (Yanuca Air Pacific, 42–43 accommodations, 163–165 Island), 150 Airports, 42 Beverly Beach (Taveuni), 226 Chinese Embassy, 235 Air travel, 42–46, 48 Beverly Campground Churchill Park (), 95 Mamanuca and Yasawa (Taveuni), 231 Church of the Sacred Heart islands, 117, 119 Biking, 63 (Levuka), 200 Akbar Buses Ltd., 50 Bird-watching, 27–28 City Center Pharmacy Rakiraki, 191 tours, 60–61 (Suva), 175 Albert Park (Suva), 180 Birdwatching Breaks, 61 Climate, 39 Amazing Grace (ferry), Bishop's Tomb (Cawaci), 203 Colo-I-Suva Forest Park 52, 208, 221 Black Arrow Taxis (Suva), 174 (Suva), 182 Ambaca Visitor Center, 99 Bligh, William, 168 Colonial era, 21–22 Ambulance, 235 Bligh Water Shipping Ltd., Colonial National Bank, 53, 89, Anglican Church (Levuka), 202 52, 208 143, 175, 209, 221 Animals, 55 Blue Lagoon Cab Colonial War Memorial Hospital Ants, 55 COPYRIGHTED(Savusavu), 209 MATERIAL(Suva), 176 ANZ Bank, 53 Blue Lagoon Cruises, 122 Connect Internet Cafe Aqua-Trek, 161 Boat tours and cruises, 82–83 (Suva), 176 Area codes, 235 dinner cruises (Nadi area), 115 Continental Airlines, 43 Art Gallery Books, recommended, 34–35 Cool Climate, 61 Malololailai Island, 125 Bouma Falls (Taveuni), 222, 223 Copra Shed (Savusavu), 211 Savusavu, 213 Bouma National Heritage Park The Coral Coast, 71–72, 142–157. Arts Village Cultural Centre (Taveuni), 222–223 See also specific towns and (Pacific Harbour), 159 Bounty, HMS, 17, 168 islands Arts Village (Pacific Brendan Worldwide accommodations, 149–155 Harbour), 158 Vacations, 44 camera and film, 143

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excursions to, 96 Directory assistance, 67 Rakiraki, 191 GENERAL INDEX getting to and around, 143 Disabilities, travelers with, 58 Ferries and shuttle boats, 51–52 healthcare, 143 Discover Fiji Tours, 161 Fexco Pacific/Western Union, 53 nightlife, 156 Diving, 63–64 Fiji Express, 50 post office, 143 best places for, 13–14 Fiji Indians, 33–34 restaurants, 155–156 live-aboard, 64 Fiji International shopping, 148 Nadi area, 100 Telecommunications Ltd. Coral Coast Railway Co., 96, 146 Watersports, 204 (FINTEL), Suva, 176 Coral cuts and scrapes, 56 Pacific Harbour, 161 Fiji Museum (Suva), 177, 181 Coral reefs, 63–64 Savusavu, 213 Fiji Recompression Chamber Coral Sun Fiji, 94 suggested itinerary, 83–85 Facility, 64 Costco Travel, 44 Taveuni, 225 Fiji Regatta Week (Mamanuca Cottage rentals Diwali Festival, 40 Islands), 40 Savusavu, 218 Drawaqa Island, 136 Fiji Services Commission Taveuni, 230–231 Drinking laws, 235 (Suva), 176 Credit cards, 53–54 Driving rules, 49 Fiji Sugar Corporation's Crime and safety, 56–57 Drug laws, 235 (Lautoka), 95 Cultural experiences, best, 10–11 Drugstores Fiji Sun, 66 Cumming Street (Suva), 178 the Coral Coast, 143 "Fiji Time," 29 Currency and currency exchange, Nadi area, 89 Fiji Times, 66 52–53 Suva, 175 Fiji Windjammer Barefoot Currency exchange Dry season, 39 Cruises, 122 Savusavu, 209 Fire, 235 Suva, 175 Fire walkers, the Coral Coast, 156 Taveuni, 221 E Fire walking, 33, 40 Curries, 36–37 Eating and drinking, 36–37 Fishing Customs regulations, 41–42 Economy of Fiji, 17 Kadavu, 170 Ecotourism, 60–61 Nadi area, 98 Savusavu, 211–212 Pacific Harbour, 159 D Elderhostel, 59 Savusavu, 212 Daku Resort, courses at, 61 Electricity, 235 Taveuni, 224 Delana Methodist School Taveuni, 221 Flagstaff Laundry & Dry Cleaning (Levuka), 202 Ellington Wharf (Rakiraki), 193 (Martintar), 89 Denarau Golf & Racquet Club, Eluvuka (Treasure) Island, Flightseeing and sky diving, golf, 98 123–124 Lautoka, 95–96 Denarau Island, 71, 86 Embassies, 235 Flora, 27 accommodations, Embassy of Fiji (Washington, Food and cuisine, 36 102, 104–105 DC), 41 France, Embassy, 235 exploring, 90, 92 Emergencies and police, 235 Frigate Passage, 63, 65 getting around, 87 the Coral Coast, 143 restaurants, 110–112 Nadi area, 89 Denarau Island Courtesy Savusavu, 209 G Shuttle, 87 Suva, 175 Garden of the Sleeping Giant, Denarau Island Resort Fiji, 90 Taveuni, 221 92, 94 Denarau Pharmacy (Port Entry requirements, 41 Gasoline, 49 Denarau), 89 The environment, 28–29 Gays and lesbians, 57–58 Dengue fever, 54 Environmental experiences, best, Geckos, 55 Dentists, Nadi area, 89 10–11 Germany, visitor information Des Voeux Peak (Taveuni), Environmentally Friendly in, 237 222, 224 Hotels, 61 Golf, 64 DHL Express, 236 Epi's Inland Tour, 204 Nadi area, 98–99 Digicel Fiji, 65 Escorted tours, 62–63 Natadola Beach, 145 Dining. See also Restaurant Esquires Coffee House Pacific Harbour, 159 Index (Suva), 176 Penang Golf Course best, 12–13 Etiquette (Vaileka), 192 the Coral Coast, 155–156 in Fijian villages, 33 Taveuni, 225 Denarau Island, 110–112 "grog" (yaqona), 32 Government House (Suva), 181 Kadavu, 170–172 Europcar, 48 Grand Pacific Hotel (Suva), 181 Levuka, 206–207 Eyesite (Nadi), 89 (Kadavu), Martintar, 113–115 63, 167, 168 Nadi area, 110–115 Greenforce, 62 Nananu-I-Ra Island, 196–197 F Greenhotels, 61 Pacific Harbour, 166 Families with children, 58–59 "Grog" (yaqona), 32 Rakiraki, 195–196 suggested itinerary, 80–82 Gun Rock (Levuka), 202 Fauna, 27–28

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212–213 (Suva), 174 Paradise Taveuni, 225 GENERAL INDEX Movies, 35 Naveria Heights Lodge Parliament of Fiji (Suva), 176 Municipal Curio and Handicraft (Savusavu), 212–213 Passports, 41, 236 Centre (Suva), 178, 182 , 135 Patterson Shipping Services, 52 Navua River, 96 Levuka and Ovalau, 199 Navutu Stars (Yaqeta Island), Savusavu, 208 N 137, 138 The Pearl Championship Fiji Golf Island, 140 Newmans South Pacific Course (Pacific Harbour), 159 Nadi Airport Golf Club, 98–99 Vacations, 44 Penang Golf Course (Vaileka), 192 Nadi area, 71, 86–115 Newspapers and magazines, 66 Penang Mill (Vaileka), 192 accommodations, 102–110 Newtown Beach, 86, 105–106 Perry-Castañeda Library, 237 choosing your offshore New Zealand Petrol, 49 resort, 128 customs regulations, 42 Pharmacies currency exchange, 89 Embassy, 235 the Coral Coast, 143 day trips to the Mamanuca passports, 236 Nadi area, 89 and Yasawa Islands, 119–120 visitor information in, 237 Suva, 175 drugstores, 89 New Zealand Telecom local Philatelic Bureau (Suva), 182–183 emergencies and police, 89 access number, 67 Pinnacle, 63 exploring, 90–98 Nightlife Planning your trip, 38–69 eyeglasses, 89 the Coral Coast, 156 for active travelers, 63–65 getting around, 87 Savusavu, 219 calendar of events, 40–41 healthcare, 89 Suva, 189 crime and safety, 56–57 Internet access, 89 Niukaubi Hill (Levuka), 202 customs regulations, 41–42 laundry and dry cleaning, 89 Northern Viti Levu, 72–73, 190 entry requirements, 41–42 mail, 89 Novotel Nadi Hotel, golf escorted tours, 62–63 outdoor activities, 98–100 course, 98 getting around, 46–52 restaurants, 110–115 Nox Walking Tours (Levuka), 204 health concerns, 54–56 shopping, 100–101 Nubukalou Creek (Suva), 173, 178 money and costs, 52–54 visitor information, 89 specialized travel resources, 57 water, 89 staying connected, 65–68 Nadi Handicraft Center, 101 0 traveling to Fiji, 42–46 Nadi Handicraft Market, 101 Oceanic Society, 61–62 when to go, 39 Nadi International Airport, 42 Old Levuka Cemetery, 200 Planter's Club (Savusavu), 219 arriving and departing, 45 Old Town Hall (Suva), 180 Plants, 27 bookstore, 89 180th meridian (Taveuni), 222 Pleasant Holidays, 44 Nadi Market, 90 Ono Island, 167 Police, 235, 236 Nadi Town, 71, 86 O'Reilly's (Suva), 189 the Coral Coast, 143 exploring, 90 Outdoor activities Nadi area, 89 restaurants, 112–113 Savusavu, 211–213 Savusavu, 209 Nad's Handicrafts, 101 Taveuni, 224–226 Suva, 175 Nagara (Taveuni), 222 Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji, 156 Taveuni, 221 Naitaba Island, 224 Ovalau, 73, 198–199 Population of Fiji, 31–32 Nakabuta, 147 getting to and around, 199 Port Denarau, 86, 92, 110 Nakauvadra Range, 192 Ovalau Club (Levuka), 202 shopping, 100 Namaka, 86 Ovalau Watersports, 199, 204 Post Fiji, 236 Namaka Medical Center, 89 Post office Namalata Reefs (Kadavu), 169 P Nadi Town, 89 Nananu-I-Ra Island, 190, 196 Taveuni, 222 accommodations and Pacific Blue, 43 Pacific Destination Center, 44 Prescription medications, 54 restaurants, 196–197 Prince Charles Beach Nan's Taxi (Taveuni), 221 Pacific Harbour, 72, 158–166 accommodations, 162–163 (Taveuni), 226 Nanuya Balavu Island, 136–138 Pro Dive Taveuni, 226 Island, 139 getting to and around, 159 Island, 138 outdoor activities, 159–161 Nasau Park (Levuka), 202 restaurants, 166 Q Nasova, 200 Pacific Islands Seaplanes, 46, 95 Qalito (Castaway) Island, 129–130 Natadola Bay Championship Golf Pacific Sun, 46 Qamea Island, 232, 234 Course, 64, 145 Kadavu, 168 Qantas Airways, 43 Natadola Beach, 145 Levuka and Ovalau, 199 Qantas Vacations, 62 Native Land Trust Board Building Mamanuca Islands, 120 Queens Wharf (Levuka), 200 (Suva), 180 Savusavu, 208 Natovi Wharf (Korovou), 194 Taveuni, 221 Nausori Airport (Suva), 42, 174 Pacific Transport Ltd., 50, 221 R arriving and departing, 46 Pacific Voyager (wreck), 169 Rabuka, Sitiveni, 24–25 Radio stations, 66–67

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222, 225 United States Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa, 156 ACCOMMODATIONS INDEX Taveuni Island Tours, 221 customs regulations, 41 Water, drinking, 237 Taveuni Ocean Sports, 225 Embassy, 235 Waterfalls, the Coral Coast, 148 Taveuni Tourism Association, 222 health-related travel Waterfront Home & Garden Island, 139–140 advice, 57 (Savusavu), 213–214 Tavua, 192 passports, 236 Watersports, Rakiraki, 194 Tavuni Hill Fort, 147–148 visitor information in, 237 , 134–135 Taxes, 236–237 UPS, 236 Wayasewa Island, 134 Taxis, 51 Weather, 39 Denarau Island, 87 Weddings, 7 Nadi Airport, 45 V Westbus, 87 Savusavu, 209 Vagadaci, 202 Westpac Bank, 53 Suva, 174 Vaileka, 191, 192 Nadi area, 89 Taveuni, 221 Valaca Beach (Taveuni), 226 Westside Motorbike Rentals Tea and Talanoa (Levuka), 204 , 208 (Nadi area), 87 Telecom Fiji Limited (TFL), 67 VAT refunds, 101, 237 West Side Water Sports (Nanuya Teleglobe Canada local access Vatukoula Gold Mine, 192 Lailai Island), 133 number, 67 Vatulele Island, 157 Wet season, 39 Telephones, 67–68 V Australia, 43 Whotif.com, 69 Television shows, 35 Venu Shipping Ltd., 208 Wines, 37 Television stations, 66–67 Verizon local access number, 67 Women travelers, 59 Temperatures, average Victoria Parade (Suva), 173 World War I monument maximum, 39 Vidawa Rainforest Walk (Levuka), 200 Tennis, 64 (Taveuni), 223 Nadi area, 98 Vilivoli Beach, 192–193 TerraPass, 61 Village 6 Cinemas (Suva), 189 X Thrifty Car Rental Visas, 41 Xerographic Solutions Nadi area, 48 Viseisei Village, 94 (Savusavu), 209 Pacific Harbour, 159 Visitor information, 237 Xtasea Charters, 159 Thurston Gardens (Suva), 181 Nadi area, 89 Time zone, 237 Savusavu, 209 Suva, 176 Y Tipping, 237 Yaqara Estate, 190 Island, 130–131 Taveuni, 222 Viti Levu, 71 Yaqeta Island, 138 Toll-free numbers, 67 Yaqona ("grog"), 32 Totoga Creek (Levuka), 202 exploring, 96–98 Viti Levu Bay, 193 Yasawa Flyer, 119, 133, 136 Tourism Fiji, 237 Yasawa Island, 141 Tours Vitogo Parade (Lautoka), 95 Vodafone Fiji, 65 Yasawa Islands, 71, 116–117 academic trips, 61 resorts, 132–141 escorted, 62–63 Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP), 68 sights and activities, 131 Town Hall (Levuka), 202 traveling in the, 136–137 Transportation, 46–52 Volivoli Point, 191 Volunteer and working trips, 62 traveling to, 119 Trap's Bar (Suva), 189 day trips from Nadi, Travel Arrangements Ltd., 44 Volunteer International, 61 Island, 131 120–122 Traveling to Fiji, 42–46 Yavu, 203 The Travel Insider, 66 Vomolailai (Little Vomo), 131 Travelogues, 35 Vuna Point (Taveuni), 222 Travel2, 44 Vunisea (Kadavu), 167, 168 Z Travelwizard, 44 ZIP Fiji (Pacific Harbour), 160–161 The Triangle (Suva), 177–178 W TripAdvisor.com, 69 Wadigi Island, 132 Trip n Tour (Savusavu), 209, 211 Wailoaloa Beach, 86, 105 Accommodations Tropical illnesses, 54 Wainibau Falls (Taveuni), 224 Tui Tai Expeditions (Savusavu), Amunuca Island Resort (Tokoriki Wainibuka River, 194 Island), 130 211–212 Wairiki Catholic Mission Tuna cannery (Levuka), 200 Anchorage Beach Resort (near (Taveuni), 222 Nadi Airport), 109–110 Wairiki (Taveuni), 222 Aquarius Fiji (Nadi), 105–106 U Waisali Rainforest Reserve, 211 Batiluva Beach Resort (Beqa United Discount Chemists/Budget Waitabu Marine Park & Island), 163 Pharmacy (Namaka), 89 Campground (Taveuni), Beachcomber Island Resort, 130 United Kingdom 226, 231 The Beachouse (near customs regulations, 42 Waitavaia Sliding Rocks Korolevu), 152 Embassy, 235 (Taveuni), 226 Bedarra Beach Inn Fiji (near health-related travel Waitovu, 203 Korotogo), 150 advice, 57 Waitui Marina (Savusavu), 211

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119_618271-bindex.indd9_618271-bindex.indd 243243 77/23/10/23/10 2:102:10 PMPM Beqa Lagoon Resort (Beqa Likuliku Lagoon Resort, 127 Radisson Resort Fiji Denarau Island), 163–164 Lomani Island Resort, 125 Island, 102, 104 Betham's Beach Cottages Macdonald's Nananu Beach Raffle's Gateway Hotel (Nadi (Nananu-I-Ra Island), 196 Cottages (Nananu-I-Ra Airport), 108 Bibi's Hideaway (Taveuni), Island), 197 Raintree Lodge (Suva), 186 227–228 Mai Dive! (Ono Island), 170 Ratu Kini Backpackers (Mana Blue Lagoon Beach Resort Makaira By the Sea (Taveuni), 231 Island), 128–129 (Nacula Island), 140 Malolo Island Fiji, 127–128 Royal Davui Island Fiji (Beqa Bobo's Farm (Ovalau), 204–206 Mama's Tropic of Capricorn Island), 165 Botaira Beach Resort Resort (Nadi), 106 Rydges Hideaway Resort (Naviti), 135 Mana Island Lodge, 128 (between Korotogo and Bounty Island Resort, 124–125 Mana Island Resort & Spa, 129 Korolevu), 152 Capricorn Apartment Hotel Mango Bay Resort (near Safari Island Lodge (Nananu- (Suva), 184, 186 Korolevu), 153 I-Ra Island), 196 Capricorn International Hotel Mantaray Island Resort, 137–138 Safe Landing Resort (Nacula (Nadi Airport), 106–107 Maravu Plantation Beach Resort & Island), 140

ACCOMMODATIONS INDEX ACCOMMODATIONS Resort, 129–130 Spa (Taveuni), 228 Sandalwood Lodge (Nadi Charlie's Place (Nananu-I-Ra Matamanoa Island Resort, 129 Airport), 107–108 Island), 196–197 Matangi Private Island Resort, Sandy Point Beach Cottages Club Oceanus (Pacific 233–234 (near Korotogo), 151 Harbour), 162 Matanivusi Beach Eco-Resort Savusavu Hot Springs Hotel, 218 Coconut Grove Beachfront (near Korolevu), 153–154 Shangri-La's Fijian Resort & Spa Cottages (Taveuni), 228 Matava-Fiji's Premier Eco (Yanuca Island), 149–150 Coral View (Tavewa Island), 140 Adventure Resort (Kadavu), 171 Sheraton Denarau Villas, 104 The Crow's Nest (near Mercure Hotel Nadi (Nadi Sheraton Fiji Resort (Nadi), 104 Korotogo), 150 Airport), 107 Silana Beach Village Crusoe's Retreat (near Musket Cove Island Resort & (Ovalau), 204 Korolevu), 153 Marina, 125–126 Smugglers Cove Beach Resort & Daku Resort (Savusavu), 217 Nabua Lodge (Nacula Island), 140 Hotel (Nadi), 106 David's Place (Tavewa Nadi Bay Resort Hotel (Nadi Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa (Nadi Island), 139 Airport), 107 Airport), 104–105 Dive Kadavu/Matana Beach Nakia Resort & Dive (Taveuni), Sonaisali Island Resort, 109 Resort, 170–171 228–229 South Seas Private Hotel Fiji Beach Resort & Spa Managed Namale—The Fiji Islands Resort & (Suva), 186 by Hilton (Nadi Airport), 102 Spa (Savusavu), 216–217 Suva Motor Inn, 186–187 Fiji Beach Shacks (Savusavu), 218 Nanette's Accommodation Tambua Sands Beach Resort First Landing Beach Resort & (Pacific Harbour), 162 (between Korotogo and Villas (Lautoka), 110 Nanette's Homestay Suva, 186 Korolevu), 152 Five Princes Hotel (Suva), 183 Naninya Island Fiji, 170 Tanoa International Hotel (Nadi Funky Fish Beach Resort, 126–127 Nanuya Island Resort, 139 Airport), 108 Garden Island Resort Naveria Heights Lodge Tanoa Plaza Hotel (Suva), 184 (Taveuni), 230 (Savusavu), 217 Taunovo Bay Resort & Spa Hidden Paradise Guest House Island Resort, 123 (Pacific Harbour), 162 (Savusavu), 217 The Naviti Resort (near Island Resort, 123 Holiday Inn Suva, 183 Korolevu), 154 Taveuni Island Resort, 229 Horizon Beach Backpackers Nomads Skylodge (Nadi Taveuni Palms, 229 Resort (Nadi), 106 Airport), 107 Tiliva Resort (Kadavu), 170 InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Novotel Nadi (Nadi Airport), 108 Todranisiga (Taveuni), 231 Spa (Natadola Beach), 149 Novotel Suva Lami Bay, 184 Tokatoka Resort Hotel (Nadi Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Oarsmans Bay Lodge (Nacula Airport), 108 Resort (Savusavu), 214 Island), 141 Tokoriki Island Resort, 131 JJ's on the Park (Suva), 183 Octopus Resort (Waya Island), Tovu Tovu Resort (Taveuni), 230 Karin's Garden (Taveuni), 231 134–135 Resort, 123 Kingfisher Lodge (Tavewa Otto & Fanny's Place (Tavewa Trip n Tour (Savusavu), 218 Island), 139 Island), 140 Tropic Splendor (Savusavu), 218 Koromakawa Resort (Ono Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji Tubakula Beach Bungalows Island), 171 (near Korotogo), 150–151 (near Korotogo), 151 Koro Sun Resort (Savusavu), Papageno Resort (Kadavu), Turtle Island, 139 214, 216 171–172 The Uprising Beach Resort Korovou Eco-Tour Resort Paradise Taveuni, 230 (Pacific Harbour), 163 (Naviti), 135 The Pearl South Pacific (Pacific Vatulele Island Resort, 157 Kuata Natural Resort, 134 Harbour), 162 Vomo Fiji Island Resort, 131–132 Lalati Resort & Spa (Beqa Plantation Island Resort, 126 Wadigi Island Resort, 132 Island), 164–165 Qamea Resort and Spa, 234 Waidroka Bay Surf & Dive Resort Lawaki Beach House (Beqa Quest Serviced Apartments (near Korolevu), 154 Island), 165 (Suva), 184

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The Wakaya Club (Wakaya Corner Cafe (Nadi Town), 113 Nadina Authentic Fijian RESTAURANT INDEX Island), 207 Daikoku (Martintar), 114 Restaurant (Martintar), 114 Walu Beach Resort, 126 Decked Out Cafe (Savusavu), Oasis Restaurant (Pacific The Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa 218–219 Harbour), 166 (near Korolevu), 154–155 Ed's Bar (Martintar), 115 Ocean Terrace Restaurant/ Waterfront Hotel (Lautoka), 95 Esquires Coffee Shop (Suva), 189 EbbTide Cafe (near Wayalailai Eco Haven, 134 First Landing Beach Resort & Korotogo), 156 The Westin Denarau Island Resort Villas (Nadi area), 115 Old Mill Cottage (Suva), 188 & Spa (Nadi Airport), 105 Ganga Vegetarian Restaurant Opera Restaurant (Martintar), 114 White Sandy Beach Resort (Lautoka), 95 Palm Court Bistro (Suva), 188 (Naviti), 135 Gecko's Restaurant (near Perkins' Pizza (Pacific WorldMark Denarau Island Sigatoka), 155 Harbour), 166 Fiji, 102 Hard Rock Cafe Fiji (Port Restaurant 88 (Suva), Yasawa Island Resort and Spa, 141 Denarau), 112 114–115 , 188 Hare Krishna Restaurant (Suva), Saffron Tandoori Restaurant 187–188 (Nadi Town), 113 Ikkyu Japanese Restaurant (Nadi Sitar Indian and Thai Restaurant Restaurants Town), 113 (Martintar), 115 Amalfi Italian Restaurant (Port Indigo (Port Denarau), 112 Star Fish Blue (Rakiraki), 195 Denarau), 110 JJ's on the Park (Suva), 187 Surf 'n' Turf (Savusavu), 219 Anandas Restaurant and Bar Jolly Good (Lautoka), 95 Tanoa Rakiraki Hotel, 195 (Malololailai Island), 120, 125 Karin's Garden (Taveuni), 232 Tiko's Floating Restaurant Bad Dog Cafe (Suva), 187 Kentucky Fried Chicken (Suva), 187 Beachside Cafe & Restaurant (Suva), 189 Tramontu Bar & Grill (near Korotogo), 155 Kim's Paak Kum Loong (Taveuni), 232 Biloccino Coffee Lounge Restaurant (Levuka), 206 Vilisite's Seafood Restaurant (Denarau Island), 110 Le Cafe (near Korotogo), 155–156 (near Korolevu), 156 The Bounty Bar & Restaurant Le Cafe Town (Sigatoka Volivoli Beach Resort (Martintar), 113–114, 115 Town), 155 (Rakiraki), 195 Bulaccino (Nadi Town), 112 Lépicier (Denarau Island), 110 Vunibokoi Restaurant Captain Cook Cruises (Nadi Levuka Pizza & Restaurant, 206 (Taveuni), 232 Bay), 115 Lulu Bar, Café & Restaurant (Port Wananavu Beach Resort Captain's Cafe (Savusavu), 218 Denarau), 112 (Rakiraki), 195–196 Cardo's Steakhouse & Cocktail McDonald's (near Martintar), 113 The Waters Edge Bar & Grill Bar (Port Denarau), 110, 112 McDonald's (Suva), 189 (Pacific Harbour), 166 Chefs Restaurant & Bar (Port Mama's Pizza (Martintar), 113 Whale's Tale Restaurant Denarau), 110 Mama's Pizza (Nadi Town), 113 (Levuka), 206 Chilli Tree Café (Lautoka), 95

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