Travel Weekly Fiji Supplement May 2018
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TS0405_P001 2018-05-08T15:55:48+10:00 Fiji 2018 SUPPLEMENT www.travelweekly.com.au 180502081FA Travel Weekly_Final 2018-05-08T16:28:00+10:00 TS0405_P003 2018-05-08T16:48:24+10:00 HAWAII Editorial EDITOR IN CHIEF & PUBLISHER: DAN UGLOW Tel: 0412 895 840 [email protected] 08 EDITORIAL DIRECTOR: RICHIE KENZIE Tel: 0421 458 452 rS or [email protected] Contents EDITOR: TARA HARRISON Tel: 0428 272 651 [email protected] at’s a lile more Fiji DIGITAL EDITOR: ALEXANDRA COULTON Tel: 0430 242 682 [email protected] DESIGNER: EM DEUSIEN Tel: 0433 936 080 DESIGNER & PHOTOGRAPHER: ELLIOTT HIND Tel: 0418 246 615 Advertising HEAD OF COMMERCIAL STRATEGY & SALES: RUTH ARIMADO Tel: 0413 524 740 ACCOUNT MANAGER: HARRIET MORRIS Tel: 0413 736 040 COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR: DAVID HOVENDEN Tel: 0435 223 970 SAN FRANCISCO SUBSCRIPTIONS: VIVIAN LUO Tel: 0421 944 003 TOKYO* Australia $132 incl GST New Zealand $160.80 Overseas $249.60 LOS ANGELES HONG KONG All uncredited images courtesy of: iStock HONOLULU TARAWA KIRITIMATI SINGAPORE FUNAFUTI HONIARA APIA PORT VILA NADI SUVA VAVA’U NUKU’ALOFA BRISBANE 14 16 SYDNEY ADELAIDE AUCKLAND MELBOURNE WELLINGTON ON THE COVER: CASTAWAY ISLAND, CHRISTCHURCH OR QALITO, ONE OF THE MAMANUCA ISLANDS Image: iStock AUSTRALIAN CODESHARE FIJI DESTINATIONS DARWIN ROTUMA LABASA CAIRNS ROUTE KEY TOWNSVILLE SAVUSAVU ROCKHAMPTON TAVEUNI BRISBANE Fiji Airways Routes VANUABALAVU KORO NADI PERTH SUVA CICIA Codeshare Routes SYDNEY ADELAIDE CANBERRA LAKEBA Fiji Link Routes KADAVU MAPPING IT OUT HOBART 04 06 FIJI AIRWAYS CONNECTIONS *Flying direct three times weekly om Nadi to Tokyo om July 3rd 2018. Subject to government approvals. 18 08 A DOZEN WAYS TO SEE FIJI 14 DISCOVER THE UNDISCOVERED The Misfi ts Media With a route network that spans 23 destinations in 13 countries our airline provides unequalled access to the Pacic through our hubs in Level 2, 231 Commonwealth St 18 3 SURPRISES IN FIJI Nadi and Suva, Fiji to destinations in the USA, Pacic Islands, Singapore and Hong Kong. Travellers om Australia will nd convenient ights Surry Hills, NSW 2010, Australia Phone: 0412 895 840 departing to Fiji and beyond om Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with up to 25 ights per week using Airbus A330 aircra and Boeing ABN 13 601 560 909 20 WHOLESALER LIST ISSN 1833-5179 737 aircra, oering world class service in both Business and Economy class. Fiji Airways is aliated to Qantas (QF), Alaska Airlines (AS) © Copyright The Misfi ts Media Company, 2014 and American Airlines (AA) equent yer and mileage awards partner programs and members ying with Fiji Airways can earn points or miles, plus status credits on Qantas or Alaskan Airlines programs. Within Fiji, Fiji Link oers services that are reliable, comfortable and competitively priced, with a comprehensive range of schedules to connect. For latest fares and schedules visit FIJIAIRWAYS.COM or contact us any time: T: 1 800 230 150 Email: [email protected] 2018 Travel Weekly Supplement 003 TS0405_P004 2018-05-08T16:00:45+10:00 TS0405_P005 2018-05-08T16:00:45+10:00 FIJI FIJI Vetauuaetauua IIslands NNggelelevug Vanua Levu The facts Labasa Rab Fiji consists of 333 islands and is located in the South Pacifi c Buca Ocean. Wailagi Lala Yadua OameOameaa Most people live on the two largest Yasawa Group islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. NABOUWALU Taveuni Naitaba Suva is the capital of Fiji and is located on Viti Levu. Viwa RAKIRAKI YacatYacataa Vanua Balavu Fiji has a population of Waya Koro Kanacea VatuVatu VarVaraa approximately Ba Mago Lau Group 900,000. LAUTOKA Levuka Tuvuca In summer, the wet season runs from November to Cicia March while the dry season occurs during the cooler Nadi Ovalau Nairai months from May to September. Nayau Ngau Fiji is warm for most of the year, with an average maximum Suva temperature of Viti Levu Nausori Lakemba Island 32 degrees Celsius around the coast. Sigatoka Even in the cooler season (May to October), the average Bega Vanua Vatu temperature is still Oneata 22 degrees Celsius. Vatulele English, Fijian and Hindu are the most widely Moala Moce spoken languages. Ono Namuka-i-Lau Moala Group ToyotaToyota THE CURRENCY IS THE FIJIAN DOLLAR (FJD). Kabara Yagasa Cluster ONE FIJIAN DOLLAR IS WORTH ROUGHLY 0.64 Kandavu Island Ogea Levu AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS. Matuku Island Fulanga Island Ogea Driki ATMs are widely available in airports, major towns and cities. The main international transit hub is Nadi International Airport. Vatoa Island To enter the country, visitors need a passport valid at least six months beyond the date of entry as well as an onward ticket. If you are an Australian passport holder and are visiting Fiji for less than four months, you do not need to apply for a visa in advance. Like Australians, Fijians drive on the left-hand side of the road. Fiji Map Ono-i-Lao +679 is Fiji’s international dialling code. 004 2018 Travel Weekly Supplement 2018 Travel Weekly Supplement 005 TS0405_P006 2018-05-08T16:03:27+10:00 TS0405_P007 2018-05-08T16:03:27+10:00 FIJI FIJI FIJI IS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S CLOSEST NEIGHBOURS, SITUATED ONLY 3165 KM NORTH EAST OF SYDNEY. WITH A JOURNEY TIME BETWEEN THREE AND A HALF AND FIVE HOURS, FIJI IS AN EASY FLIGHT FOR ANYONE TRAVELLING FROM AUSTRALIA’S EAST COAST. Getting there with Fly from Fiji Airways Sydney, Double daily Melbourne, fl ights from Fiji Airways is the international airline of Fiji and when Economy class Sydney and you board your Fiji Airways fl ight, you will instantly Economy class on Fiji Airways offers you your first Brisbane daily enjoy the hospitality of one of the world’s friendliest taste of one of the world’s most welcoming cultures. Sit fl ights from Brisbane. cultures. When you are welcomed with a beaming smile back and enjoy stylish cabin decor, complimentary in- and Adelaide and unrivalled hospitality, you travel as part of the Fiji flight entertainment and the services of the friendly Five to six Airways family – not just a tourist. cabin crew. Our economy class passengers receive one Fiji Airways has a modern fleet of Boeing 737 and piece of 7kg carry-on and 23kg check-in luggage, with fl ights a Airbus A330-200 aircraft. Both aircraft offer business in-flight entertainment, a hot meal and beverages. A choice of and economy class options. On all international week services, passengers receive a complimentary meal, Business class economy from Melbourne. and drinks, in-flight entertainment options, up to 23kg Fiji Airways’ exclusive business class is ideal for Twice weekly from of checked baggage in economy and up to 40kg in discerning travellers looking for a unique and business Adelaide Business class. luxurious experience. This deluxe service begins classes before you board the plane, with express airport lanes It’s easy to get there and access to lounge facilities at selected airports. A Direct flights to Nadi depart Sydney twice daily, three-course fine dining menu, a range of beverages from Brisbane daily, from Melbourne five to six and on-demand in-flight entertainment ensure that times weekly and twice weekly from Adelaide. Plus passengers have a relaxed and comfortable flight. connect from Perth, Darwin, Cairns, Rockhampton, Business class passengers receive two pieces of 7kg Adelaide, Canberra and Hobart on codeshare flights carry-on and 30kg priority tagged check-in luggage. with partner airline Qantas, via Brisbane or Sydney. In addition to priority check-in and boarding, our business class passengers also access our business Food class lounge at Nadi International Airport plus affiliate Wonderful fresh ingredients and vibrant flavours Qantas lounges in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. define Fijian food and Fiji Airways will give you a Our onboard service includes gate to gate taste of this delicious South Pacific cuisine. Meals are entertainment on your personal in-fl ight screen, offered with a full range of beverages on long-haul noise cancelling headsets, a welcome Fiji rum Codeshare with flights. Lighter snacks are offered on all short-haul cocktail with canapés, followed by a three course journeys with drinks available for purchase. meal, accompanied with world renowned wines Qantas from and spirits. Entertainment nine cities A complimentary in-fl ight entertainment program Tabua Club Four hours in Australia is off ered on all fl ights, through personal screens or For frequent travellers to and from Fiji, membership to fl ying time from Sydney throughout the main cabin on overhead screens. All Fiji Airways Tabua Club off ers benefi ts such as priority to Fiji business class passengers and economy passengers on check-in, priority fl ight reservations, extra baggage selected long-haul fl ights can enjoy FijiTime, a new in- allowance, earn points towards upgrade credits, access fl ight entertainment program that off ers on-demand to partner lounges in Australia and the newly opened Fiji Enjoy the hospitality of movies, TV and radio. Airways Premier Lounge at Nadi International Airport. one of the world’s Full service airline – 23kg check-in Contact us most P: 1800 230 150 and 7kg carry- E: reservations@fi jiairways.com welcoming on baggage. W: www.fi jiairways.com Complimentary cultures meal, beverages, in- fl ight entertainment and child meal on request 006 2018 Travel Weekly Supplement 2018 Travel Weekly Supplement 007 TS0405_P008 2018-05-08T16:08:46+10:00 TS0405_P009 2018-05-08T16:08:46+10:00 FIJI FIJI 12 MUST-HAVE EXPERIENCES IN FIJI 1. QUAD BIKING 2. SHARK SNORKELLING SURE, YOU MAY HAVE HEARD OF SOME OF THESE. One of the wildest (and best) ways to see the vast Fijian Whilst many have heard of diving with sharks, this BUT FOR ONE OF THE HOTTEST TOURISM DESTINATIONS landscape is on a quad bike.