Popular items include jewellery, bags made from flax, and wooden carvings such as masks and bowls.
My drum cost me about £8 (GBP)
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 | a guy along the beach!: I love drums! |    |  |
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 |  on March 20, 2005 |
I had great fun haggling with the guy running the little stall on the beach where I bought this drum! We had a real good laugh, and he carved mine and my partners names onto the drum as part of the price - ahhhh..... There were also local people selling locally made crafts around some areas of the hotel grounds. They were pleasant and friendly and not at all pushy, just quite happy for you to browse. Popular items include jewellery, bags made from flax, and wooden carvings such as masks and bowls. My drum cost me about £8 (GBP) |
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| The Market: Fresh Fruit and Vegetables | | |
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 |  on September 27, 2003 |
This is the local market in the centre of Lautoka. If you're looking for a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, this is the place to go. Unfortunately this trip we didn't purchase anything, but the prices are good. Just don't expect the perfectly formed fruit that we seem to get a home. Fruit, vegetables, spices and kava. |
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| Suva / Lautoka Markets: Feed a nation! | | |
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 |  on May 4, 2003 |
Suva and Lautoka markets are great for buying fresh fruit and veges. You can often barter with the locals and get more for you dollar. Aside from the cheap prices you will also see a bit of Fijian culture, markets are great to look around and get supplies for a trip out to one of the island resorts. If you get the opportunity to try Kava in a market area or anywhere in Fiji i would suggest you try it. It takes and looks like muddy water but is very alcoholic and makes your teeth go numb. |
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| Try Sigatoka for shopping | | |
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 |  on October 29, 2003 |
If you get annoyed in Nadi or Suva by the crowds, try Sigatoka. It is between Nadi and Suva. There is not as many shops, but there is about the same kind of stuff, and even a market. |
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| Suva Handicraft Center: Handicrafts | | |
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 |  on June 17, 2003 |
Places like Jack's are very touristy t-shirt/gifts/handicraft shops. They're nice and clean and air-conditioned, but the bargaining is at a minimum there and the prices are marked up. Of course, I learned that you CAN talk them down if you want to, they'll usually go down a couple of bucks on things, but if you really like to haggle, head to the local handicraft shops. I enjoyed wandering around the Suva Handicraft Center even though I was warned not to give anyone my name as they would carve it on a boat or something and try to get me to buy it. I was overwhelmed with the guys working some of the booths introducing themselves and offering to give me a tour of the town. Friendly people. Also, my restaurant tip is located in this center as well... As little as you can haggle down to. |
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| Where to go shopping in Fiji | | |
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 |  on January 20, 2004 |
I found out that if you are interested in buying a Sulu, otherwise known as a sarong, you need to buy it in the capital of Fiji- Suva. There is where all the textile shops are. There is also a Flea Market where i brought a beautiful silk one for only FD$8.00 I didn't realize what a great price it was, until I got to Nadi, where the same SULU was around FD$30.00 As you can imagine, I could of done a great business and got money for my trip. :-0 |
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| Local Crafts | | |
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 |  on August 1, 2006 |
Local crafts are probably the only worthwhile thing to buy in Fiji. You can get some nice wooden souvenirs. Make sure you bargain because they will definitely try to rip you off. The best place to buy crafts is in the markets. Some shops also sell them (eg. Jack's Handicrafts) however they are always more expensive. |
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| Markets | | |
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 |  on August 2, 2005 |
When in Fiji, there are alot of woodern souvourners that you may want to take home with you. Purchasing these items from markets is dangerous as the wood may not be treated. When buying bongo drums, make sure the skin is not transparent. Ensure there are no holes in the wood. Ask for a receipt that states 'treated wood' on it. Also - when walking in the main streets, the locals may try to tempt you into a shop - be careful as i was almost forced into a shop - which was a terrible experience. They made the Kava - but added an unknown liquid into it - i was then asked to pay $30 - when i didnt even try it - the 30 was for the 'experience'. Watch out. Food is expensive in Fiji - especially chocolate and meat. They will ask you to throw out all milk products at the air port - so dont bother packing it. A small block of chocolate will cost you $9 Fijian. |
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| Super sarongs! | | |
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 |  on June 14, 2005 |
This is definately the place to get some of the best sarongs in the world - or sulus, as they are known in Fiji. Or just to take a walk around some of the local markets, they really have a great atmosphere. Bargain away! |
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| DIdn't find any shops of interest.: Nothing worth buying. No stock in shops. | | |
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 |  on November 9, 2005 |
---- I didn't find any specialities in Fiji. Nothing. |
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