‘Shopping’ plays a vital role in the tourism industry of this phenomenal south pacific destination. With more than 333 spectacular islands, Fiji is known to offer its visitors a touch of heaven on earth with its miles of pristine beaches, world class resorts, unlimited activities, rich and diverse culture, history and heritage and of course shopping.
In the many shops, boutiques and markets in Fiji, visitors will get the opportunity to discover cultural artefacts, boutique fashion and even fascinating gifts and souvenirs to take home with. Most stores here are open for trading from 8 in the morning till about 6 in the evening and credit cards are also widely accepted. Souvenir shops are ideal to purchase distinctive local handicrafts such as baskets, wood carvings, mats, pottery, exquisitely carved tanoa bowls, Fijian combs and much more. Special t-shirts designed according to typical Fijian style are perfect for a gift.
A majority of the towns in Fiji boasts its own market trading essentials such as vegetables, tropical fruit and seafood. Most of these towns also have various shops specialising in jewellery, cottons and silks.
The active Nadi Town is well known as the best place for shopping in Fiji, being home to many recognised shopping outlets and boutiques. The duty free shops in Nadi Town sell designer clothes, perfumes, watches and sunglasses. This budding town is also home to several large scale supermarket chains such as Morris Hedstrom, New World and RB Patel. Furthermore, Nadi is home to renowned boutique stores such as Jack's, Nads and Sogo's.
Some of the recommended places for shopping in Fiji include Prouds that sell various international brands, Tappoo store, Nadi Handicraft Centre, Jack’s Handicrafts, Raniga Jewellers, Tadra Flowers, Baravi Handicrafts and Krishna Jewellers. In addition, Fiji hotels such as Shangri-La's Fijian Resort and Spa, Yanuca, Fiji Islands provides easy access to the many shops, boutiques and markets whilst making shopping in this unmatched tropical destination simply unforgettable.