The ability to travel light is an art, especially when you haven’t the slightest clue about the country you’re travelling to. Use the checklist below to help you bring the right
amount of stuff and save some space for those mementos to take home with you.
Travel checklist
Money
TRAVEL CHECKLIST...
Visa Holders of Passports from visa exempt countries, which is about 100 countries) are granted visitors visas valid for 3 months on arrival. Extensions can be done once in the country through Fiji Immigration.
Passport To get on the plane
Travel insurance Before getting on the plane
Bank card/credit card and extra cash See
Money section
Health shots You don’t need any special jabs to travel to Fiji, but it pays to stay up to date with the usual health shots. Always ask your doctor for advice.
Soft bag A sturdy backpack or large soft bags/suitcase is most appropriate for adventuring around Fiji.
Beach gears The beach is a big reason you are here. Remember the SPF30 sunscreen, towel, a hat to protect you from the sun, swimwear.
Bug repellent Unfortunately, tropical islands comes with lovely bugs
At least one t-shirt or shirt Please be sure to bring a shirt that covers your shoulders and cleavage for when we visit the villages.
Sleeping clothes/ underwear Thermal underwear comes in especially handy if you’re in the deep south during winter or on a mountain top. Hostels generally prefer you use their bedding so a sleeping bag isn’t really necessary.
Walking shoes that can get wet & muddy Sturdy walking shoes bring them for all the wicked trek in the Namosi Highlands, however be aware it is the rainforest and they will get wet and muddy. Or if you don’t have any more room you can buy a cheap part in Nadi Town on the first day for FJD 20 or less.
Surfboards Hiring surfboards can be done in the Nadi or you can bring your own, just be sure to let us know you have one before you hop-on the bus.
Scuba gear Scuba gear is readily available for hire or you can bring your own.
Camera/video camera To share memories with friends and win cash for yourself
Optional: A couple dollars worth of School supplies If you wish to bring school books/school supplies for the school visit you are most welcome, but you are not expected to.
At the end of the day if you’ve left something behind you most likely will be able to buy it in Fiji.
MONEY...
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The Fiji dollar ($ or FJD) is worth about 0.58 of an Australian dollar, 0.55 of a US dollar, 0.68 of a Canadian dollar, 0.42 Euro, 0.33 British pound, and 0 Monopoly dollars.
CASH OR CREDIT?
Fiji has limited amount of ATM machines (electronic payment by bank card or credit card) in towns or shops throughout the country, however there are ATM machines at all of the resorts and our Feejee Experience Driver will make an ATM stop (machines to withdraw cash) every sector of your trip. As a result you can leave your travellers cheques at home, they were so 1994 anyway. There is no ATM's on the islands so take cash, you will be able use your credit card at each resort however.
HOW MUCH MONEY WILL I NEED EACH DAY?
Feejee Experience passes are fantastic value for money so you’ve already made a great start by choosing to travel with us. After that budget resort accommodation is usually between FJD $25-35 a night if you haven't prepaid, a minimum of FJD $20 to $40 a day for food and beverage and the majority of activities are included your pass. Plus, there are a variety of optional paid activities, which your Guide can book for you. However, there’s also never any pressure to spend (we do suggest you pay for a bed and keep eating though).
MONEY SAVING TIPS
Here are a few tips to ensure you have enough money to experience the awesome range of activities on offer:
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Since you cannot drink the water in most taps and you have to buy bottled drinking waters, be conscious and purchase the cheapest brand. There are a lot of different companies that sell bottled drinking water in Fiji and they vary in price, but not in the source.
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Buy local food, drinks, snacks, because all imported goods are subject to a heavy duty tax.
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Put a reasonable limit on the cocktail purchases which are between FJ$10 - $20, give the local brews a try for only FJ$5 - $6 each.
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Buying the accommodationn inclusive Feejee Experience passes will save you on accommodation!