From the Publisher
Frommer's Fiji completely details the highlights of
this 300-plus island nation, covering the best beaches, outdoor
activities, all-inclusive resorts, and cultural experiences. Our
author has written about the South Pacific for years, so he''s able
to provide valuable insight and advice, steering you away from the
touristy and the inauthentic and showing you the real heart of
Fiji. He''ll guide you from the "mainland" island of Viti Levu and
the neighboring resorts on Denarau Island and the Mamanuca Islands
to the pristine northern Fiji islands of Vanua Levu and Taveuni.
And he''ll lay out the best spots for sailing, snorkeling, diving,
fishing, hiking, and rafting, as well as the best ways to explore
the region''s complex cultural and political history, its flora,
fauna, and topography.
You'll travel Fiji like a pro with our candid advice and handy
Active Vacation Planner. Also included are a detailed history of
the nation and culture, accurate regional and town maps, an online
directory that makes trip-planning a snap, up-to-date advice on
finding the best package deals, and suggested itineraries on how to
explore this island nation in 1 week and 2 weeks, with additional
itineraries for families, outdoors enthusiasts, and
honeymooners!
From the Jacket
More than 600 species of coral and a plethora of tropical fish,
including the clownfish, make Fiji a divers'' Mecca. See chapter
2.
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Detailed maps throughout
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Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical
information
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Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping,
and nightlife
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Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas
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Insider tips from local expert authors
About the Author
Bill Goodwin is one of the world''s experts on
travel to Fiji and the South Pacific. Before falling in love with
the islands, he traveled widely as a decorated officer in the U.S.
Navy and was an award-winning newspaper reporter for the
Atlanta Journal, which sent him to Washington, D.C., as a
political correspondent. He then served as legal counsel and
speechwriter for two influential U.S. senators-Sam Nunn of Georgia
and the late Sam Ervin of North Carolina. In 1977, he and a friend
sailed a 41-foot yacht from Annapolis, Maryland, to Tahiti. He left
the boat in Papeete and, with girlfriend and backpack, spent more
than a year exploring French Polynesia, American Samoa, Samoa,
Tonga, Fiji, New Zealand, and Australia. After another stint with
Senator Nunn and a year in Hawaii, he researched and wrote the
first edition of
Frommer's South Pacific in 1986-87. He
also is the author of
Frommer''s Tahiti & French
Polynesia and, at home,
Frommer''s Virginia. Visit
him at
www.billgoodwin.com.
About the Book
More than 600 species of coral and a plethora of tropical fish,
including the clownfish, make Fiji a divers' Mecca. See chapter
2.
Detailed maps throughout
Exact prices, directions, opening hours, and other practical
information
Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants, plus sights, shopping,
and nightlife
Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas
Insider tips from local expert authors
