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Popular Packing Lists | Miscellaneous Packing Lists Tips | All Tips (20) Take lots of shorts, tanks, flip-flops, swim-suits and maybe a longer sleeved thin something in case you bake yourself. Hat and sunglasses are also a very good idea. I did wear a pair of jeans a couple of times on nights out, but only because I didn't have enough skirts. :)
Take sunscreen as I burned myself while out out on a small island resort and had to dish out around 13$ for a small bottle of 45+spf.
Locals seem to think it's cheaper to bring film from the US. I didn't really see that it made a difference, but I did follow their advice.
Watershoes are a good idea as the coral that gets washed up on the beach and dries there makes for a less comfortable beach experience.
The Fijian people are incredibly generous and when they've come to visit my friends and I, they always come bearing gifts be it sulu's or keychains, not positivie if it's tradition or just the families I've met, but either way, maybe fun to take something small for your hosts and people you meet from your home country. Leave a Comment
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Backpack for day trips, large backpack / carry bag / small suitcase for rest of stuff.
Fiji's climate is warm so light clothing is most suitable - shorts, t-shirts, singlet tops etc. A jumper may be useful for night time. Women going to villages need to have their shoulders and knee's covered, so bear this in mind when packing. Sulu's (sarong) are very common and versatile, so pack one or leave room to buy one over there. Sandals are the most versatile footware, but make sure you bring comfortable oneif you're planning on walking a lot. Sneakers may be useful for trekking and some footware for walking or coral is also very useful. Many places have sandshoes available for hire. A hat and some wet weather gear also come in handy. Fijian's consider the head to be sacred, so remember to take off your hat when entering a village as it is an insult to the cheif if you leave it on.
Deoderant, suncream, moisturiser and insect repellant are the most important toiletries. If you're going diving hydrogen peroxide and iodine are useful for coral cuts, and tablets for diarrhea and stomach upstes are good for people going to areas where the drinking water isn't ideal. Even some of the tap water on the smaller islands is dodgy, so be cautious. If you have any problems the local fijians will be happy to tell you about Fiji medicine - I chewed some rank tasting leaves for my upset stomach, which worked well.
Pleanty of film and batteries for camera's - on one of the islands we stayed on the power was off for some of the afternoon and night, so if you're planning on taking a lot of video, make sure you have enough battery. Underwater camera's are also great for diving or snorkelling. Be aware that on smaller islands film can be available but at high prices.
We didn't camp so I'm not much use in that respect, but in terms of beach gear swiming suits, a hat, a wet shirt, some kind of footwear and lots of suncream are a must in Fiji. Nude sunbathing is actually illegal, and revealing swimsuits are only suitable around resorts and hostels. Leave a Comment
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Take two bodies and a few lenses, because there will be many oppurtunities.
if you surf, take all kinds of boards, because you will find all kinds of waves. Leave a Comment
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Guide books. I know a lot of people on here aren't a fan but for an out of the way place such as this, they're very handy. Mine was left in my first hotel room by an outward bound traveller with handy hints written in. The pre-internet version of VT, I suppose. All I knew about Fiji when I landed was: the airport's at Nadi, which is pronounced Nandi; it's bigger than you think; the main road goes round the edge. That was it! I needed a guide book. Leave a Comment
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We brought one suitcase for the both of us. We stayed at only two hotels and didn't have to lug it around too much.
August is the dry time of year and all we really wore were bathing suits, sarongs, shorts, hats and sunblock.
If you plan on bringing a blow dryer (too humid, you shouldn't bother) bring a converter for the outlet. And anti-itch cream. (I used cortisone.) Many of the resorts have baby sea turtle ponds on them and standing water means mosquito bites (30 on my back alone.)
We brought disposable under water cameras purchased in the States, they're too expensive abroad, if you can find them at all. Our regular camera lense fogged when we'd leave anyplace air conditioned. The humidity causes it and your camera isn't ruined, it just needs to adjust.
We brought our own scuba gear. I know where it's been and how to use it. My wet suit (for the Pacific Northwest) was way overkill and even though I used only the top half (it's two pieces) I could've gone the whole time with just my dive skin. I recommend some kind of skin or wet suit though because of the sun (my husband got pretty sunburned our first day out) and enviornmental protection underwater (from stinging hydroids).
If you're planning on heading out to one of the resort islands, just a reminder that bring anything you can in the name of toiletries. A bottle of lotion went for $10 Fijian...drastically marked up, I think. When you're on the island, you are a captive audience and if it comes down to something like sunblock...a MUST HAVE...they can do whatever they want. Leave a Comment
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Get ready for the beach folks.....Swim wear, tee-shirt, lots of sun tan lotion......Have some fun in the sun........ Leave a Comment
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Backpacks, day packs etc.
Sandals like Tevas, shorts, swimming costume and tshirts. Maybe a rain jacket as well.
Sunscreen lotion is a must, SPF 15 or 30 minimum due to the strong sun. Also some after sun gel like Aloe Vera is advised in case you catch to many rays.
Underwater camera, normal cameras and lots of film.
Mosquito net if you dont want to be kept awake at night.
Cash is needed on some of the outer islands as they don't take Visa/MC or TCs. Most of the resorts will take credit cards though. Only ATMs are in the main cities. Best to grab a few Fijian dollars at the ATM in Nadi. Leave a Comment
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