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 Main St Lautoko by Dodo22
We politely declined and walked away, but friends were caught. Whilst its disappointing that this happens (we were keen to talk to locals) it seems to be a fact of life.
The only ways around it are either (a) give yourself a really foreign sounding name so they don't know how to spell it, or (b) just don't talk to anyone (not a great solution). Leave a Comment
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The lip trembling eye bulging serial killer stare also works to thwart these shopkeepers, they usually pull their arm back real fast! Leave a Comment
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 Suva Streets by IcemanNZL
If you have this happen to you, i suppose there isnt much to do apart from pay the man and smile as you walk off with your newly acquired knives or boats as the case may be.
I suppose you can say you have a piece of Fiji and a good story to tell your mates when you get home. Leave a Comment
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 Beachcombers island by galy
Much better: go to one of those uninhabited islands, used only for day trips Leave a Comment
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The agents can be of a great help, but take evereything they say with a pinch of salt! Our agent Fili promised us that our room at Mereani's shared a bathroom with only one other room, and that the rate was 60 Fiji dollars for the two of us. What we paid was 70 + tax, and we shared two showers and two toilets with 20 other people. She also gave us the impression that transport to / from airport and harbour was included, but we had to pay taxi drivers all the time. Upon our return from Mana we had to spend a night at the "hotel" where Fili had her "office". We paid 10 FJD extra to have an air conditioned room, but all we got was an old fan. And Fili was nowhere to be seen, thus we never got back the change she owed us from our arrival.
All in all it was OK to have someone fixing everything for us, we were brought here and there, and deals were made for us. But she cheated us, and I am sure she cheated the people running both Mount View and Mereani's too, the two places she had arranged for us to stay. Make sure to have all agreements written down and signed, with all prices including taxes. But be prepared for surprises anyway!
Make your reservations by internet before you get there. Leave a Comment
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 do you realy want it? by galy
be prepared :-)) Leave a Comment
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 by Jez79
This picture has no relevance, I just wanted to put it up! Leave a Comment
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