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Frequently Asked Questions
What our WEATHER is like? Fiji enjoys an ideal South Sea tropical climate and can get hot in the summer but seldom reaches above 35 Deg C (96 Deg F). Trade winds from the east southeast bring year long cooling breezes late afternoon and early evening. When is THE RAINY season? The season for our tropical rains is from December through February coinciding with our warmest summer months. Is THERE AIR conditioning? Yes, office buildings, banks, major retail outlets, boutiques, restaurants and major hotels offer air conditioning. Smaller mainland resorts and private island resorts offer either air conditioning or ceiling fans or a combination of both. What CLOTHING should I bring? Dress is casual and informal throughout the islands. Visitors should bring a light tropical wardrobe including golf shirts, shortsleeve shirts, T-shirts, shorts and slacks for evenings. For women, summer dresses and lightweight skirts, slacks and blouses. The wraparound "sulu" (sarong) is Fiji's most distinctive form of dress for women and men. Is the water SAFE to drink? Yes, fresh water reticulated in Nadi, Suva, Lautoka and other major towns has been treated and is safe to drink from the tap. It tastes good too! Is FIJI safe? Yes, Fiji has one of the world's lowest crime rates, but prudence dictates that if carrying valuables, you check them in hotel/resort room safes or safe deposit boxes. What is the EXCHANGE rate of USD to FJD? Approximately 2 Fiji dollars equals 1 US Dollar. What is A BURE? A bure is a thatched roof resort villa reflecting the style of a traditional Fijian village accommodation. What LANGUAGE do the locals speak? Fiji is an English speaking country.
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