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Destination of the week: Fiji
Why we’re loving Fiji this week:
Fiji hit by Tropical Cyclone Evan
Tourists have been evacuated as Tropical Cyclone Evan batters Fiji, causing flooding and destroying roads and houses.
Fiji in state of emergency after floods
Fiji called a state of emergency this weekend, after flash floods devastated the country – killing three and leaving 8,000 people homeless.
State of disaster declared in Fiji after severe flooding
Fiji has declared a state of disaster after severe flooding and landslides that have killed at least six people.
Cruising the Yasawa Islands in Fiji
Cruising around the Yasawa islands, located to the north-west of Fiji’s Western Division, is a ‘must’ for many holidaymakers travelling to Fiji.
Fiji is an archipelago of 332 tropical islands situated between Hawaii and New Zealand.
While only 110 of these are inhabited, each is surrounded by a ring of coral reef – which combined with the sapphire waters of the South Pacific – makes for superb diving. There is a thrilling clash of cultures to welcome you during your stay on one of the many, very hospitable Fijian islands, with a cultural kaleidoscope including the Melanesian, Polynesian, and Micronesian.
Fiji Essential Information:
Capital: Suava
Major Islands: Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and Taveuni
Major resorts: Gold Coast, Great Barrier Reef, Bondi Beach
Places of interest: Nadi and the Gold Coast
Time Zone: GMT+12
Language: English, Fijian and Hindi.
Currency: Fiji uses the ijian dollar (FJD). For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc.
International dialling code: +679
British Embassy: visit the website for more information
