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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 Jake and Leslie
July 2nd 2008

Yasawa Islands - Fiji

Oceania » Fiji » Yasawa Islands

Coral View Resort
Our bure

So after a few nights in Nadi (on mainland Fiji near the airport) we decided to move on to the Yasawa Islands, a rustic island group to the northwest which promised white sandy beaches and clear water. After a choppy 5 hour boat ride we arrived at Coral View Resort, on Tavewa Island. We stayed in a small bure (Fijian for hut). The Yasawas are covered with 'backpacker resorts', which reminds us alot of summer camp. Meals are in a mess hall with the whole group, where the workers perform "traditional" Fijian songs and dances, which reminded us a bit of [View Full Entry]

By Kate and Steve
July 1st 2008

Fiji and the Yasawas

Oceania » Fiji » Yasawa Islands » Nanuya Island

About to go snorkelling
At the Blue Lagoon

Steve: Fiji!!! A perfect place to finish our trip before NZ and a return to work and relatively normal live. We arrived at 5.15am from LA pretty tired after the long flight and having lost 2 days to the international date line. We were able to check in really early to our hostel at Smugglers Cove in Nadi which was great and sit on our balcony and see the sun come up. The hostel was really nice with a great restaurant and really nice rooms. The weather was perfect, its winter in Fiji at the moment so the temp is only [View Full Entry]

By BuscoGusto
July 1st 2008

Fiji: The Land of Bula!

Oceania » Fiji » Mamanuca Islands » Malolo Island

The ACTUAL Castaway Island
Where Tom Hanks and Wilson met!

They used to say that the world was flat, and if you sailed to the end, you'd plummet over the edge into an abyss.. COOL! I'm now in the Eastern Hemisphere, having crossed the International Date Line and 180-degree mark. Not much else to report, but I can safely say Fijans have been the friendliest people in my South Pacific experience. There are some small culture shocks, such as how people ask for gifts. The customs official came aboard, poked through our stuff, went through our wallets, and then asked if we had any iPods or DVDs or clothes that we [View Full Entry]

By traceyp
June 30th 2008

Yay for the Yasawas

Oceania » Fiji » Yasawa Islands

Tivua Island

A few weeks ago, my sister Michelle came to Fiji for a visit. I showed her all that Suva had to offer including the Pure Fiji Day Spa, a traditional Fijian lunch at my work, great Indian food, the pancakes at Raintree Lodge, happy hour at the Holiday Inn and "Fiji Idol" - Suva's own vocalist competition as part of the Fete de Musique. Then it was off to Nadi for a 4 night cruise around the Northern Yasawa Islands - the chain of islands to the north west of Nadi. First stop was Tivua Island - only 30mins from Nadi [View Full Entry]

By Cat and Alex
June 30th 2008

Bula!

Oceania » Fiji » Viti Levu

We arrived in Fiji to a bunch of grumpy airport workers - Fiji, the friendly country.. hmmm!! We got through immigration and customs and went to the Feejee Experience office to find that the Kiwi Experience and Feejee Experience office workers were rubbish and hadn't managed to book us on the bus for the following day (as we had asked two weeks ago) and that the bus was full - we couldn't go until Wednesday. They then sent us across the way to some dodgy bloke in a travel agent who sorted us out with vouchers (we paid for them) for [View Full Entry]

By Emma and Gary
June 30th 2008

Tropical Paradise: The Mamanuca Islands

Oceania » Fiji » Mamanuca Islands

Paradise

Panoramic View: On The Approach To Mala Mala Island South Sea Island We got up early to catch the transfer to the port where we set sail. Our destination was the closest island called South Sea Island, which allowed us for the most time to spend on any island resort. It is the island next to Bounty Island; famous for being the setting of Celebrity Love Island. South Sea Island is one of the smallest islands in Fiji, with one backpackers resort on the island providing overnight packages (much like the other islands). It literally only takes around 2 minutes to [View Full Entry]

By julezzz
June 29th 2008

It's Fiji Time!

Oceania » Fiji » Nadi

baehhhh! eklig!
aber er muss unter einmal runter, alles andere waere unhoeflich...

Bula!! Hallo aus Fiji, besser bekannt unter dem Synonym 'Paradies' *g*! Sind nach einem angenehmen Flug am Dienstag Nachmittag in Nadi, Fiji gelandet. Was fuer eine Umstellung sag ich euch, 10 Grad und Wind in Sydney, ueber 30 Grad und nicht das geringste Lueftchen in Fiji! Begruesst wurden wir mit einer Kette aus Muscheln und einem freundlichen 'Bula'. Wir waren bereits von Fiji positiv beeindruckt *g*. Unser Gepaeck erst mal im Hostel abgeworfen, ging's gleich noch auf eine erste Erkundungstour in die Stadt Nadi. Nach einem kurzen Spaziergang ergaben wir uns den Ueberredungskuensten einer Re [View Full Entry]

By Lisa n Toby
June 28th 2008

The ultimate in relaxation

Oceania » Fiji » Caqalai

school of Barracuda

We took a small boat to the island of Caqalai which is pronounced "Thangalai." We have a little "bure" with a double bed under a mosquito net and a view of the beach and ocean and the tiny island called "Snake Island." At low tide you can walk to snake island. We only spotted one of the little white and black striped, and highly poisonous snakes hanging out in a crook of the exposed island rock. I guess that's why they call it "Snake Island" and not "Island of Snakes." ;-) We went diving with the Irish dive master and we [View Full Entry]

By Jake and Leslie
June 28th 2008

San Francisco and Fiji... and so it begins!

Oceania » Fiji » Nadi

San Francisco Hills
A good workout! We took public transportation and walked for the most part. it was so easy to get around

We're in Fiji! Writing from an Internet cafe in Nadi. But more on that in a minute... Our trip officially commenced on Tuesday, when we arrived in San Francisco. We jammed a week's worth of sightseeing into 35 hours-- visiting the DeYoung Museum, having tacos in the Mission, strolling the Castro, browsing at the waterfront market, checking out Lombard Street. We stayed with Jake's family-- Carol and Lyman-- who were very gracious hosts. Carol took us on a driving tour of San Francisco's neighborhoods, and they even treated us to dinner at the Greens, a popular vegetarian restaurant (w [View Full Entry]

By Emma and Gary
June 27th 2008

Bula! It's Fiji

Oceania » Fiji » Viti Levu » Nadi

Resort Beach Front

Exit Strategy From New Zealand: Rotorua To Taupo To Aukland To The Sky On our second last day of New Zealand we had a few things to do, so after browsing the town centre of Rotorua for an hour or two, we headed back to Taupo as we needed to return a faulty product. Fortunately, it wasn't far out of the way and we spent some more time in the Taupo centre. Hitting the road again in the afternoon, we headed up in an Auckland direction. A quick stop in Hamilton was on the cards, which is another sizable city in [View Full Entry]

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