South Pacific expert and veteran travel writer David Stanley knows the best way to experience Fiji, from making the most of one of the world’s premiere diving spots to getting away from it all in lesser-known villages. David provides great trip ideas for a variety of travelers, such as Best of Fiji, Island-Hopper Special, and The Life Aquatic. Packed with information on swimming the reefs, taking day-long boat cruises, and sampling Fijian specialties, Moon Fiji gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
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Stanley does not simply list the properties in alphabetical order and expect the reader to determine what's best. Based on personal visits and feedback from visitors, he will offer you an opinion and the straight facts. --Rob Kay of FijiGuide.com
"There is an enthusiasm about the places described that is infectious, and coupled with a lot of generally-well-researched information, it makes for a handbook that is both interesting and quite packed with information of various sorts." - Dr. Roderick Ewins, JustPacific.com
"My favorite feature is the Where to Go and 10-Day Best of Fiji chapters. It gives me somewhere to start." - Tami Brady, TCM Reviews
"There is an enthusiasm about the places described that is infectious, and coupled with a lot of generally-well-researched information, it makes for a handbook that is both interesting and quite packed with information of various sorts." - Dr. Roderick Ewins, JustPacific.com
"My favorite feature is the Where to Go and 10-Day Best of Fiji chapters. It gives me somewhere to start." - Tami Brady, TCM Reviews
About the Author
David Stanley has spent much of the past three decades on the road. He has crossed six continents overland and visited 184 of the 193 United Nations member countries. His travel guidebooks to the South Pacific, Micronesia, Alaska, Eastern Europe, and Cuba opened those areas to budget travellers for the first time.
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Since 1979 David Stanley has authored numerous travel guidebooks to the Pacific Islands, Alaska, Canada, Cuba, and Eastern Europe for Lonely Planet and Moon Handbooks. His travels have taken him to 185 of the 193 United Nations member countries. He currently lives on Vancouver Island, Canada. If you'd like to get in touch, use the "Contact Us" button on Stanley's website www.southpacific.org.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Dan Gordon
Format:Paperback
As a frequent visitor to the South Pacific I have found David Stanley's Moon Handbooks to be the perfect traveling companions. Following his recommendations I have never been disappointed. There have been several times that I have avoided hassles and delays by listening to his advice. My wife and I are going back to Fiji in a few months and I just purchased the new Fiji Handbook. The new layout, color maps, internet resources and pictures make this the only handbook you need to bring on your trip!
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By M. Goodavage
Format:Paperback
We've been talking about going to Fiji for years, and have looked at other books, but this book trumps them all. It's very thorough, with excellent descriptions that make us wish we could pack our bags and go today. Author David Stanley obviously loves Fiji, and his passion comes through in his writing. We also appreciate the way he doesn't sugar coat the less than perfect. This seems like a book you can really trust. And the history sprinkled throughout (great stories of Capt. Bligh, for instance), the interesting boxes full of fun information, and the very useable maps make it easy to get educated in all things Fijian. We also love the beginning section with beautiful color photography. It would be nice if all photos could be in color, but we'd happily trade the excellent info in the book for color pictures.
This book provided us with our new dream adventure vacation: A stay on the Yasawa Islands, where there are no motorized land vehicles or roads. You can stay in a thatched "bure" and make a vacation exploring the island chain via a catamaran line that offers a kind of "Eurail Pass" for island hoppers. Who knew such a place still existed?!
This book provided us with our new dream adventure vacation: A stay on the Yasawa Islands, where there are no motorized land vehicles or roads. You can stay in a thatched "bure" and make a vacation exploring the island chain via a catamaran line that offers a kind of "Eurail Pass" for island hoppers. Who knew such a place still existed?!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By vagabond132
Format:Paperback
This book IS Fiji. Even the people who live there should own a copy for themselves as a guide to their islands' resources.
The indispensable information and guidance within Moon Fiji about trip planning, transportation, dining, lodging, entertainment, recreation, tours, events...will save the traveler the cost of the book many times over.
I've edited other publishers' guidebooks and am most impressed with the excellent composition and layout of this book, the perfect refinement of seven previous editions. It is amazing that: so much information has been included; the type size is big enough to be easy to read: and yet the book is small enough to carry everywhere.
Don't waste your time searching the Internet for information about the Fiji Islands. It's all in this book, including reviews, maps, photos, telephone numbers, schedules...and, if you must, a list of the top twenty Fiji websites. There is too much more info to mention.
Let me be succinct and direct: Anyone who is planning to visit the Fiji Islands must have this book--they will be handicapped there without it.
The indispensable information and guidance within Moon Fiji about trip planning, transportation, dining, lodging, entertainment, recreation, tours, events...will save the traveler the cost of the book many times over.
I've edited other publishers' guidebooks and am most impressed with the excellent composition and layout of this book, the perfect refinement of seven previous editions. It is amazing that: so much information has been included; the type size is big enough to be easy to read: and yet the book is small enough to carry everywhere.
Don't waste your time searching the Internet for information about the Fiji Islands. It's all in this book, including reviews, maps, photos, telephone numbers, schedules...and, if you must, a list of the top twenty Fiji websites. There is too much more info to mention.
Let me be succinct and direct: Anyone who is planning to visit the Fiji Islands must have this book--they will be handicapped there without it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The 8th. Edition of David Stanley's Moon Fiji handbook continues to be the essential guidebook for travelers to Fiji. And whether you are a seasoned Fiji traveler or an eager first-timer, you will find Stanley's book critical to getting the most of your Fiji visit.
Compared to the earlier editions, this one is totally revamped and redesigned. It's compact, attractive, and very usable. Information is easily located and details are ample. Every section is updated and expanded to include current relevant information, insofar as any destination guidebook can be anyway.
Each geographical region of Fiji is fully detailed covering related visitor attractions, accommodations, dining options, activities, recreation and more. Specific recommendations make each section extremely valuable. Stanley pulls no punches in both his criticisms and compliments to vendors of accommodations, restaurants, activities and others. Descriptions and explanations are quite trustworthy.
Detailed maps and interesting photography makes for a well laid-out book. Placement of the Background reference section to the back of the book make the tome usable. The opening section with such things as "The Best of Fiji," and "Island-Hopper Special," plus "Culture and the Real Fiji" and others get the reader quickly immersed in Fiji and offer practical ideas for getting the most of a Fiji visit.
The book's regional Fiji sections provide all the detail and information needed for planning a visit to these storied and historic South Pacific islands. Whether you see one area such as Nadi and the Mamanucas, or take in Suva, the Coral Coast, Lomaiviti, the Yasawas, Taveuni, or the "Friendly North" of Vanua Levu, you'll find Moon Fiji a fine and very useful traveling companion.... Read more ›
Compared to the earlier editions, this one is totally revamped and redesigned. It's compact, attractive, and very usable. Information is easily located and details are ample. Every section is updated and expanded to include current relevant information, insofar as any destination guidebook can be anyway.
Each geographical region of Fiji is fully detailed covering related visitor attractions, accommodations, dining options, activities, recreation and more. Specific recommendations make each section extremely valuable. Stanley pulls no punches in both his criticisms and compliments to vendors of accommodations, restaurants, activities and others. Descriptions and explanations are quite trustworthy.
Detailed maps and interesting photography makes for a well laid-out book. Placement of the Background reference section to the back of the book make the tome usable. The opening section with such things as "The Best of Fiji," and "Island-Hopper Special," plus "Culture and the Real Fiji" and others get the reader quickly immersed in Fiji and offer practical ideas for getting the most of a Fiji visit.
The book's regional Fiji sections provide all the detail and information needed for planning a visit to these storied and historic South Pacific islands. Whether you see one area such as Nadi and the Mamanucas, or take in Suva, the Coral Coast, Lomaiviti, the Yasawas, Taveuni, or the "Friendly North" of Vanua Levu, you'll find Moon Fiji a fine and very useful traveling companion.... Read more ›
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By E. Zekis
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book as a guide before my honeymoon. I had already looked around a couple of eco-tourism web sites and booked a couple of hotels; in one case, I changed my mind because of this book and ended up canceling a booking. It's a well-organized guide with astonishing clarity and frankness. Some off-hand tips include who to talk to (first names) at travel agencies/resorts/etc. for tips and deals, what times of day and/or days of the week you should avoid certain activities, what environment to expect at a hotel or resort (Partying backpackers? Couples only? Family-oriented? Rich lazies?), which buses leave early/late or stay overnight, how to deal with hagglers, general Fijian pronunciation tips and cultural guidelines (including an apparently conservative dress code in the villages that I would have regretted not knowing beforehand), where and how women will feel safe, and of course, which restaurants and accommodations offer the best deals. You're probably also well-off to visit [...] for first-hand travel tips, but the Moon guide book is a great buy.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
a good overview of the area
This travel guide is a nice combination of maps, historical/cultural background, and logistical hotel / restaurant / activities suggestions. I'd recommend it.
Published 4 months ago by George Eliot
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great help on our recent trip to Fiji; choose the paperback version...
My wife and I just returned from 16 days in Fiji, and this book was very useful. The author has clearly done his homework, and his recommendations and opinions were pretty much on... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Simon Chadwick
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tell it like it is
After reading this along with other Fiji travel books, I've come to the conclusion that this seems to have a very unbias and actual take on the country. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Red
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Art of Guide Book Writing
As a professional travel journalist, reliable and properly researched reference material is essential to me. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Roderick Eime
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent guidebook on Fiji
Excellent guidebook and I highly recommend it. I have traveled around the world and have used every guidebook out there to plan my trips or to bring with me for reference. Read more
Published 22 months ago by PBPhotos
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Fiji," by David Stanley: the best handbook on the market.
Want to go to the South Pacific? How about Fiji, the best locale of these famous isles? Well, you need look no further than David Stanley's latest handbook, "Fiji," published by... Read more
Published on May 7, 2011 by Scott J Putnam
5.0 out of 5 stars
Moon Handbooks: Fiji
My father was the literary critic of the late NY World-Telegram and Sun. He told me that when reviewing a factual publication, go to something you know well and see how the author... Read more
Published on March 11, 2011 by David S. North
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good choice for trip planning
I'm a first-time traveler to the South Pacific, so I needed the most basic information when planning my trip to Fiji. Read more
Published on March 6, 2011 by Lynne Sullivan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buy this book if you are going to Fiji !
We travelled to Fiji (winter 2008-2009, but summer there) and we are so happy that we studied this book before we went. Read more
Published on February 3, 2010 by Lakeside Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars
South Seas Photography review
Awesome book, well written and very insightful.
South Seas Photography uses all these Moon South Pacific books and the Fiji Book for all our travels throughout Polynesia. Read more
South Seas Photography uses all these Moon South Pacific books and the Fiji Book for all our travels throughout Polynesia. Read more
Published on January 13, 2008 by Karl Meinhardt
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