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Shangri-La's Fijian Resort and Spa, Yanuca, Fiji

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Yanuca Island
Cuvu, Sigatoka
Fiji
T: (679) 652 0155
F: (679) 650 0402

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Local Time

7.46pm (GMT+12)

Local Weather

High: 30C/86F

Low: 25C/77F

Rain

Facts for the Traveller

At a Glance

Shangri-La's Fijian Resort and Spa, Yanuca, Fiji is located on Yanuca Island, which is connected via a short causeway to Viti Levu, one of the two main islands of Fiji. The nation of Fiji consists of over 300 South Pacific islands on the International Date Line a few hours' flying distance from the east coast of Australia.Plug Type

LanguageEnglishPopulation775,000Time ZoneGMT + 12 hoursMeasuresMetricVoltage240 voltsMobile PhonesGSM 900/1800

Visas

Most foreign visitors do not need visas for stays of less than three months. A passport with at least six months' remaining validity is required. For more detailed information on visa requirements, please visit the Fijian Visitors' Bureau Web site.

Official Web Site of the Tourism Fiji

Currency

The national currency is the Fiji Dollar (FJD). Cash and travelers cheques can be exchanged in licensed exchange offices and international hotels.Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.FJD 1.00 equals:

.57

US Dollar (USD)

.53

Australian Dollar (AUD)

.43

Euro (EUR)

.36

British Pound (GBP)

4.39

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

28.36

Indian Rupee (INR)

44.01

Japanese Yen (JPY)

.69

New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

.71

Singapore Dollar (SGD)

Taxes

A 15% VAT and 5% Hotel Turnover Tax applies.

Tipping

Tipping is not encouraged in Fiji, and it is left to the individual to determine whether to make a gratuity. In lieu of daily tipping, some resorts operate a staff fund where tips are shared.

Business Hours

Bank Hours9.30am to 3/4pm, Monday to Friday.Office Hours8.30am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.Shop Hours8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
8am to 1pm on weekends.

Public Health

Fiji is free from major tropical diseases that are endemic to many tropical countries. It has an effective medical system in place, although local people still believe in the efficacy of age-old herbal remedies. Fresh water at the resort has been treated and is safe to drink from the tap. Bottled water is also available at the Resort.

Dress

Light clothing for summer months and a sweater for the cooler months. Suits are appropriate for business occasions. Shorts and t-shirts are frowned upon in government offices. It is more respectable to wear modest dress in towns and rural areas.

Weather

Fiji is tropically warm year-around. Average temperatures range from 19C at night to 29C during the day. The rainy season is from November to March.

Five-Day Forecast Today Tomorrow Sunday Monday Tuesday
Rain Periods of rain, some heavy High: 30C Low: 25C High: 86F Low: 77F	Rain Periods of rain High: 28C Low: 25C High: 82F Low: 77F	Rain Periods of rain High: 28C Low: 24C High: 82F Low: 75F	Showers A shower in the morning, then rain High: 29C Low: 23C High: 84F Low: 73F	Partly Sunny with Showers Partly sunny with spotty showers High: 30C Low: 23C High: 86F Low: 73F