Are the people of Fiji really friendly?

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Permalink Reply by sTeYvEy™ on September 8, 2009 at 3:23am

Despite the potical upheaval in our beloved land.Fiji is by far a safe country compared to Europe, especially in the Eastern European Countries eg Russia.It would be suicidal if a black man was to walk around the streets past the "witching hour"..Racism, fascist groups and supremist groups (white) still thrive on their core beliefs and values whereby some countries have moved on.Although we have a few tit for tat every now and then, Fiji is still a safe country to live in for the short term. Then again it all depends on the political weather forecast.

My 2 pence worth...
Vinaka

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Permalink Reply by Delta Gal on September 8, 2009 at 9:42pm

Well we are one of the friendliest peoples known around the globe with our wide infectious smiles, bula greetings and welcoming attitude

For example when a tourist walks in the city of Suva, should they be worried or roam around carelessly?

Just because we are friendly does not mean that a Tourist should let down his or her guard especially when in the City - you will always have to keep a look out for those sword sellers, those hagglers that will come after you and offer to show you the best sites in Suva, etc...keep to the main streets and do not wander into a side street where you can be a target for thieves - the bane of any city in the world is also found in Suva, the loiterers, the pick pockets, the street workers etc..etc..Research well before you arrive, contact the Tourism offices, if you wish to do a day trip in Suva, join one of those tours organized by local inbound tour desks.

How about in the night?

Avoid those dark streets, the seawall - definitely do not do the seawall, the dim parks with no lights etc...

How about if they went to villages? Are they safe?

To go to a village, they would have to be invited or are part of an organized village tour group - you cannot just drop into a village, that is considered rude. If you are staying at a Hotel then maybe you would be invited by one of the workers or you can ask at the tour desk to see if they organized cultural tours that includes a village tour. You will be safe if you are part of a group - some tourists have had the bad experience of being fleeced by some person that took them to a village or farm or over friendly taxi drivers etc.

If you were to give them advices, what advices would you give them?

Before traveling to Fiji, make sure you research your destination well. Visit Tripadvisor - they give you a fairly accurate feedback on properties that you are thinking of staying. Google search on the do's and don'ts - the customs, the traditions and cultures and other information that tells you alot more about your destination. Post questions on Tripadvisor and you will get other travelers and experts on Fiji travel to assist you with insider information. If you are wanting a cultural experience, you will not get this in the big hotels or properties - google search the home stays..if you are a shopping buff or love night life then the coral coast or mainland Nadi stays are for you. If you are looking for boutique resorts for romance etc...google search and you will find the ones that are just right up your alley! The more information you have, the better equipped you are!

Which places would you tell them not to go to?

Avoid those dark alleys, the red light districts where sex workers ply their trade, stay in well lit areas and do not wander into isolated places and do not walk alone at night!!

In villages what kind of behavior should they adhere to ?

Villages come with rules and sets of behavior - no caps, skimpy or revealing clothing, no towels covering your head or over your shoulders, no shorts for ladies, sarongs or long skirts are acceptable, short sleeved tops, dresses or blouses, no thin straps, no wearing shoes around the house - you take them off before you enter the door - socks are acceptable though.

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Permalink Reply by roi on September 8, 2009 at 10:15pm

Vinaka Delta girl :) Very informative :)

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Permalink Reply by MaryJane on September 11, 2009 at 5:40am

{{**big sighhh**}}

hw many timez m I gonna say that..
THE PEOPLE OF FIJI ARE THE FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE ANYONE WOULD EVER FIND ANY WHERE IN THIS WHOLE WIDE WORLD.................AND NOT ONLY IN FIJI BUT IN EVERY PART OF THE UNIVERSE THAT YOU'D FIND THEM IN :):):):)...................... beat that!!!............ :):):)

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Permalink Reply by MaryJane on September 11, 2009 at 6:23am

tru we hav our negativz goin on bak home....but hey, wat country or wat part of this univerz dont U find the same thing goin on...even worse, aye... but when it comez to FRIENDLIEST people??.......I can dfinitely say yes with a capital Y.....darn straight we are... we are indeed that THE FRIENDLIEST you'd eva find anywea!!.... :):):)

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Permalink Reply by LAX!!! on September 12, 2009 at 6:12pm

A young priest decided to write a book about famous temples around the world, so he bought a plane ticket and travelled to India.On his first day there, he was inside a temple taking picutres when he noticed a golden telephone mounted on the wall with a sign that reads"$10,000" per call" . The gentlemen being intrigued asked the priest who was strolling by, 'what the telephone was used for'.
The priest replied that it was a direct line to heaven and that for $10,000, you could talk to God. The gntlemen thanked the priest and went along his way.

Next stop was Africa, there at a very large temple, he saw the very same telephone with the same sign on it. He wondered if this was the same kind of telephone in India and asked a nun nearby, what it's purpose was. She told him, it was a direct line to heaven and that for $10,000, he could talk to God.

"Ok, thank you, said the gentlemen" He then travelled to England, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Singapore..in every temple he saw the same golden telephone with the same "$10,000 per call" sign under it.

The gentlemen upon leaving Vermont decided to travel up to Fiji to see if Fiji Indians have the same phone. He arrived in Fiji, and again in the first temple he entered, there was the same golden telephone, but this time, the sign under it read"$1 per call". The gentlemen was suprised, so he asked the priest about the sign.

"I've travelled all over the world and i've seen this same golden telephone in many temples. I,m told that it is a direct line to heaven, but in rest of the world price is $10,000 per call.

"Why is it so cheap here?"

The priest smiled and answered"You are in Fiji now son, it's a local call"

This is the only Heaven on the Earth"

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