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Background: Fiji became independent in 1970, after nearly a century as a British colony. Democratic rule was interrupted by two military coups in 1987, caused by concern over a government perceived as dominated by the Indian community (descendants of contract laborers brought to the islands by the British in the 19th century). A 1990 constitution favored native Melanesian control of Fiji, but led to heavy Indian emigration; the population loss resulted in economic difficulties, but ensured that Melanesians became the majority. Amendments enacted in 1997 made the constitution more equitable. Free and peaceful elections in 1999 resulted in a government led by an Indo-Fijian, but a coup in May 2000 ushered in a prolonged period of political turmoil. Parliamentary elections held in August 2001 provided Fiji with a democratically elected government and gave a mandate to the government of Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE.

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By bec and dan
November 20th 2007

AKL - TVU

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Arriving in Nadi
At the airport - trying to figure out what to do wiht our bags

Day started bright and early with a 4:50am wake up call. We were at the airport by 5:45am, and sitting comfortably in the Air New Zealand lounge by 6. Quite the spread at this lounge - with a full hot breakfast and coffee bar, mutiple PSP stations available for use, computers, the works. We have really been enjoying traveling on Air New Zealand - I think dan would defect from united if the flew more conveniently for us! Flight to Nadi (or Nandi - you will see it written and said both ways) was nice and easy. Watched a movie, had [View Full Entry]

By Mr D and Mrs Bear
November 19th 2007

(Almost) Paradise Regained

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Nadi Market
market traders- nadi City

Hello, welcome and most importantly "Bula" from Fiji. As you will have gathered, we have safely arrived in Fiji after a 36 hour door to door journey ! The upgrade to Premium economy did help to ameliorate some of our discomfort and you can be sure that we made the most of the free Champagne and wine and other freebies on offer. Anyway, The Aquarius hotel in Nadi is basic but clean,comfortable and right on the sea front and we have the advantage of a balcony looking out over the palm trees onto the sea. Weather was a bit hit and [View Full Entry]

By JoBrown
November 9th 2007

Beaches in Fiji

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Fiji sunset

After La Serena in Chile we hung around in Santiago in an awful hostel just killing time before our flight. Saw some interesting sights, but nothing too exciting. We had a v long flight to Auckland, then hung around in the airport for about 12 hours. Our time was not wasted though, as we had our first fried breakfast in 5 months. It tasted very good, by airport food standards. A 2 hour flight later and we were in Fiji. The town you arrive in, Nadi, is pretty nasty, and the beaches we not great, but we spent 2 nights there [View Full Entry]

By Team Robbo
October 16th 2007

FIJI : Sorry for delay. Been on Fiji time !

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Arrival in Fiji
Sunrise at 5.30am

Fiji : Local Beer - FIJI GOLD...... Save water, drink beer! Bula! Bula! Bula! This means Hello in Fiji and If we had a dollar for every time we've heard or said it over the last 2 weeks then we'd never come home cos' we'd be loaded! Everyone says it to everybody over here. Total stranger walking down the street with 6 kids and that equals 7 BULA's !!! Needless to say, the Fijians are extremely friendly people. Our plane landed at Nadi airport at around 5.30am, just as the sun was rising. The sunrise was beautiful (as you can see [View Full Entry]

By Cons
October 11th 2007

So you are Canadian? BULA!

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Almost there
On the flight from Los Angeles to Fiji, once every hour, a display like this showed us our progress. Here we are nearly in Fiji.

Here goes my attempt at a travel journal. I will do my best to update it as much as I can with all of the most interesting anecdotes and experiences that I go through as I make my way from Fiji to Europe. Hope you guys enjoy it. Well, given how long I have been thinking about traveling it actually feels somewhat sureal to be sitting in another country far from home now that I have finished up at university and am trying to decide what to do with myself. It was such an abstract concept for so long, but now [View Full Entry]

By elke
October 7th 2007

Bula! from Fiji

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First Day in Fiji
Conor and I took a stroll around Nadi.

Bula! Fiji is beautiful! Conor and I spent our first day walking around Nadi (pronounced Nan-di) -- all in all not the most happening place. There's absolutely nothing going on in this town. We got here early in the morning so were the first tourists and therefore subject to all the more pressure to buy things. If we didn't buy something or stop to chat with the locals we "weren't being friendly." Not wanting to give Canada a bad rep we gave them a chance but learned very quickly that there was an alternative motive to their friendliness -- they get [View Full Entry]

By Bex_84
September 29th 2007

The Final Day in Fiji

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Me at Smugggler's Cove

Although we were all relieved to be packing up and getting away from Aquarius it was so sad that it was going to be my final day with Nisha and Amie. They've both been fab to have around and certainly made the week in Fiji much more bareable. So we checked out then went to the Restaurant which sits looking out over the pool and the beach, and we had our final breakfast together. I must admit although the staff are rather miserable and a bit pooh the food in Aquarius is really good (especially when it's free). With my warm [View Full Entry]

By beefcat
September 29th 2007

Fiji

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Fijian Village

Simply Paradise! [View Full Entry]

By Jen77
September 26th 2007

Arriving in Fiji

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First views of Fiji
I'm surprised how green it is.

Wow how hot is it. I’d forgotton how much I missed the sun. The first thing I hear when I get through customs is “Bula” (welcome). Everyone is so friendly. A lady approaches me, I obviously stand out as a lone backpacker, she takes me to the office where I pick up all my travel vouchers and then takes me to my transfer bus. So I arrive at the hostel, Nadi Bay Hotel, basic, but I get the impression this is what I am to expect of Fiji, unless I spend £1000’s. I dumped my bags and headed into town for [View Full Entry]

By Bex_84
September 25th 2007

Fiji: Nadi Town

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The Open Air Bus Ride

After our adventures on the high seas yesterday we decided to take it easy and just pop into town today (also try and save some pennies by getting lunch and possibly dinner away from the hotel). The taxi (which we had to get as we'd missed the last bus for 3 hours!) into town took us to the hindu temple at the top end of Nadi town, as we'd heard it was amazing. It certainly disappoint! It was all painted in really bright different colours, I did manage to get a picture but as you weren't actually supposed to, I had [View Full Entry]

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