To the US: 001 + area code and number
To the UK: 0044 + area code and number

Cellphones in Fiji:

Only T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless use a wireless technology compatible with Fiji's. Call to find out if your account can be activated for international roaming. If you wish to stay connected, you can also buy or rent cell phones from Mobal (www.mobal.com).

• It's a running joke that the country runs on "Fiji Time", which may move at a slightly slower pace than you are accustomed to. Just sit back and relax; it's your honeymoon!
• Be on the look-out for signs proclaiming "Tourist Information Center" as it is most likely a tourist operator interested in pushing its own services. The official non-profit tourist centers are operated by the Fiji Visitors Bureau, with locations in Nadi and Suva.
• Tipping is generally discouraged in Fiji, and not required except for exceptional service. However, many Fijians have come to realize that Americans are accustomed to tipping.
• Wines and liquor tend to be slightly more expensive on the islands due to import duties. Consider stocking up on your two allotted bottles at the airport's duty-free shops. Fiji does brew its own beer. Choose from the Fiji Bitter beer, or Fiji Gold, a lighter option. Almost as popular as the local beer is yaqona or "grog", a national, slightly narcotic drink usually served in coconut shells. Its active ingredient is now being marketed as a remedy for stress relief and insomnia in the US, so give it a try!
• Fiji's coffee is grown locally, and its flavorful beans will be sure to satisfy your coffee cravings. Those of you who have mastered the Starbucks language will have a new coffee lingo to pick up in Fiji.
  • A short black- an espresso
  • A long black- two shots of espresso with extra hot water
  • A flat white- a latte (espresso and steamed milk)
  • A trimmed flat white- a latte with skim milk

   

• Beware of Fiji's infamous sword sellers who will strike up a friendly conversation, ask your name, and expect you to purchase a wooden sword once they have hastily carved your name on it. The sword salesmen are prevalent in the cities of Nadi and Suva, so don't provide your name if you see them coming.

• Don't Forget:
  • Sunscreen and raincoat for the tropical climate
  • Reef shoes/sturdy sandals to protect your feet while snorkeling
  • Insect repellant (It is often found just in the city pharmacies)
  • Reading materials. Bookstores are rare outside of the cities
  • An underwater camera to capture the colorful coral scenes playing out under the waves
  • If you're prone to seasickness, prepare with either a pill, patch or wristband because you're bound to take a couple of boat rides during your stay in the islands.