Whilst in Fiji, few words that makes you feel at home are some basic Fijian phares such as :
- Bula (MBoolah) - Hello or Welcome
- Vinaka - Thank you/Good
- Vinaka Vakalevu - Thank you very much
- Moce (Moh-they)- Goodbye
- Sega na leqa - No problem
- Sota tale - See you again
> If you are staying in Denarau and want to go to Nadi Town, it is cheaper to take the local bus which costs you about $1.50 per adult and at the same time you get to be around the local people.
> If you are booking at a resort along the Coral Coast, we usually suggest to buy your supplies from the Supermarket along the way as it is much more cheaper than the Resort .
> When taking a taxi, make sure you have change your money into smaller notes as most of the drivers do not have change and you end up being the one looking for change.
> When going for shopping, watch out for people who may drag you into thier shop and later you find out that you just got reaped off. Do your shopping like a local, walk around comparing all the prices and buy the best and the cheapest.
> Never take the local mini bus if you want to go somewhere, they overtake anytime they want and very much unsafe especially when you are a first timer.
ABOUT FIJI
Republic of Fiji Motto : "Rerevaka na kalou ka doka na Tui" (Fijian)
"Fear God and Honor the Queen"
Fiji has more than 332 island of which 110 are permanently inhabited. The fartherst island is Ono-i-Lau which is closer to the Island of Tonga and the two major island in Fiji is Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.
Fiji has one of the most develop economies in the South Pacific due to its abundance of Forest, Minerals and Fish resources. Today, the main source of foreign exchange and economy is its Tourism Industry.
Fiji was a Crown Colony until 1970, when it gained independence as a Commonwealth realm. A republic was declared in 1987, following a series of coups d'etat.
