Frommer's Fiji, 1st Edition (Frommer's Portable) (Paperback)

by Bill Goodwin (Author)
Key Phrases: hideaway resort, cocktail bar, sugar belt, Viti Levu, South Pacific, Coral Coast (more...)

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America’s #1 bestselling travel series

Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.

• More annually updated guides than any other series
• 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides
• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries
• Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design

Completely new for 2008, Frommer’s Fiji completely details the highlights of this 300-plus island nation, covering the best beaches, outdoor activities, all-inclusive resorts, and cultural experiences. Our author has written about the South Pacific for years, so he's able to provide valuable insights and advice, steering you away from the touristy and the inauthentic, and showing you the real heart of Fiji. From the “mainland” island of Viti Levu and the neighboring resorts on Denarau Island and the Mamanuca Islands to the pristine northern Fiji islands of Vanua Levu and Taveuni. From the best spots for sailing, snorkeling, diving, fishing, hiking, and rafting, to the best ways to explore the region's complex cultural and political history, as well as its flora, fauna, and topography.

You’ll travel Fiji like a pro with our candid advice, In-Depth Appendix, and handy Active Vacation Planner. Also included are accurate regional and town maps, an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap, up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, and Suggested Itineraries on how to explore this island nation in one week and two weeks, with additional itineraries for families, outdoors enthusiasts, and honeymooners!

From the Back Cover

Frommer's. The best trips start here.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.

n For the ultimate fantasy getaway, follow your bliss to this dramatic island nation: from world-class scuba diving to romantic champagne cruises, you'll find it all in Fiji.

• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.

• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.

• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 1 edition (September 9, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470257075
• ISBN-13: 978-0470257074
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #91,428 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not if you're a backpacker, February 26, 2009

By	Fractal Serpent - See all my reviews

While this guide seems to cover a fair range of resorts and lodges, camping and dorm-style facilities are typically only noted when they are adjucts to more expensive facilities. There's no information I can find on street vendor food, and very little said about which little hole-in-the-wall restauraunts locals love and which to skip. In reference to Kadavu island, the author even states that he didn't review five or six large lodges because getting to them was too hard. (You have to take a skiff.)

If you're sticking to the beaten trails, this guide is likely sufficient.

4.0 out of 5 stars Everything I needed, April 15, 2009

By	Gerald Siegfried "Jerry" (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Good book that covers all different areas of Fiji. Well written with more information than you will ever need.