With this indispensable guide at your side, you will discover the true Fiji. Share in lovo feasts, hike on volcanic islands and explore this remarkable archipelago below and above the waterline. <ul>
where to rest your body and mind - from simple island bure to lush resorts </li></ul>
Customer Reviews:
a good intorduction.......2006-03-20
i bought this book to help me get aquainted with fijian culture before i travel there this coming fall. I plan on living there for awhile so this book was really helpfull in a quick introdutory course on what fiji is all about.!
Needs to be updated.......2005-05-01
The facts, figures, and prices in this guide need to be updated. But if you choose to go to sketchy Fiji, then you need to be armed with something. If you take the tourist shuttle from the airport, the tour bus to the Yasawa Flyer, go straight to a resort (I use this term loosely) on the outer islands, then you'll probably love Fiji. Should you go off the beaten path and anywhere near Suva in particular, be very alert. Your wallet & purse are on the radar. One thing LP doesn't relay...Bula (hello/welcome) literally translates to one of the following: 'Come see my shop.'...'Taxi! Taxi!' or 'Let my cousin show you around'. 'Traditional Fijian warmth' unfortunately has become directly proportional to how much you spend.
Better than nothing.......2004-09-07
I've now read this book pretty much cover to cover and am really un-impressed... it mostly just provides a listing of places with some details... facts and figures... there are no real opinions, recommendations, or even suggestions.
It doesn't have much of an overview section that compares the various chains and lists advantagages, disadvatages, differences, overall feel which is what I really need.
I'm try to plan a honeymoon in Fiji and don't really feel much further along except now I know some of the options.
The Frommer's book on New Zealand on the other hand has been wonderful.
Lonely Planet does it right again!.......2002-11-15
Get this guide if you're goin' 2 Fiji! If you're thinking of the Mamanucas go to Tokoriki!
I loved it!.......2001-11-10
It was very helpful and easy to follow. Not having travelled to Fiji before. This book prepared me in so many ways, from accomodation to places to visit and also giving me some idea on how much money I should take there. I would have been totally lost without this book. I recommend that you get it if you're planning to visit Fiji.
Average customer rating:
- Forget Snorkeling Info
- For Scuba Divers Only
- Lacking basic information
- a must buy for Fiji
- This is THE current book on Fiji diving (no pun intended...)
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Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkeling Fiji (Diving & Snorkeling)
Casey Mahaney , and Astrid Witte Mahaney
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- Dive site topography and conditions
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- Common and hazardous marine life
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Top Dives in the Soft-Coral Capital of the World
Customer Reviews:
Forget Snorkeling Info.......2003-12-18
I bought this book primarily because I am going to Fiji in two months and wanted info on snorkeling. Boy was I surprised to find only half a page devoted to snorkeling. The rest of the book is a brief description of various dive sites.
The book does have nice pictures and basic information regarding the more popular dive sites in Fiji. But as a snorkeling reference, it is worthless.
For Scuba Divers Only.......2003-08-23
This is an attractive book which the scuba diver will want to order. It maps and describes 74 of Fiji's top dive sites and the color photography is excellent. Despite the title, however, those interested in beach-based snorkeling will find little of use here as almost all of the sites included are accessible by boat only. Even the new Waitabu Marine Park off Taveuni is mentioned only in passing. There's virtually no practical resort or restaurant information, and the first quarter of the book is devoted to brochure-style hype you can read on almost any Fiji website. Critical reviews of dive facilities are strikingly absent, so this book is of no help in selecting a specific scuba operator. Five pages of listings in the back of the book provide basic contact information, but even this is out of date as all Fiji telephone numbers have increased from six to seven digits since the book was published. Most of the email addresses are also wrong, so substitute @connect.com.fj whenever you see @is.com.fj. Nevertheless, when one considers the cost of a scuba tour to the South Pacific and the lack of any alternative Fiji dive guide, all of the above criticisms are mute and serious divers will click this title straight into their shopping carts.
Lacking basic information.......2003-04-07
This book is seemingly a compilation of dive locations frequented by dive resorts, with little independent research or reviews of specific dive outfitters. The book lacks basic information on water temperatures, currents, winds and seasonal influences. The independent traveller primarily interested in snorkeling will also be disappointed in the lack of practical information on the best sections of the main islands for shoreline snorkeling.
a must buy for Fiji.......2002-11-15
Simple no-nonsense guide to diving in Fiji
This is THE current book on Fiji diving (no pun intended...).......2000-12-29
"Ni sa bula vinaka", as it is said in Fiji. As a master diver who has dived since 1956, and has visited many of Fiji's dive sites, I can heartily recommend this book to anyone contemplating diving Fiji. The Mahaney - Witte team- authors, photographers and dive tour guides well-known and respected in the diving community- are knowledgeable and credible. Mind you, NO book can ever catalogue ALL of Fiji's diverse and innumerable dive sites... but this book is well planned, has a very good selection of sites- rated for conditions and experience levels- and information for the would-be Fiji diver. The book has some maps, and a visual feast of photos. In summary- going to Fiji to dive? Be prepared for stiff currents, and a kaleidoscope of colorful fishes and soft corals... and BUY THIS BOOK! Dive well and safely.
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Lonely Planet Fiji (Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit)
Robert F. Kay
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Customer Reviews:
The World In a Nutshell.......2002-01-18
Rob Kay provides far more than just a survival guide in this wonderous creation. This book will take the reader on the most magical journey into Fiji's history, geography, language and art, and much much more.
Upon opening this book, the reader will never be able to put it down as each detail expand's the limits of one's imagination. The reader will lap up and hang onto every word as the mind enjoys its feast.
If you never traveled to Fiji, you definitely will want to after reading,or even skimming this incredible book.
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- Limited and outdated information in a handy size.
- Mediocre Basic Guide to Fiji Diving
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Diving and Snorkeling Guide to Fiji (Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Guides)
W. Gregory Brown
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Customer Reviews:
Limited and outdated information in a handy size........2000-12-29
As a master diver who has dived over 40 years and has visited many of Fiji's dive sites, I would advise any potential diving visitor to save their money here and buy the newer and much more complete Lonely Planet "Diving and Snorkeling Fiji" by renowned dive guides Casey Mahaney and Astrid Witte (also available on Amanzon). Just be aware- Fiji has so many and varied dive sites visited by day operations and liveaboards NO book can really do justice comprehensively. Nope, no connections with LP or Mahaney, I just want to save other divers the trouble... and if you love diving, you will LOVE Fiji diving!
Mediocre Basic Guide to Fiji Diving.......1999-07-24
This book gives limited information on approximately 20 dive sites in Fiji. The descriptions and photos are adequate, but are relatively brief. The book makes few recommendations, but provides a decent place to start rough planning of an independent dive vacation.
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