Shangri-La's Fijian Resort and Spa Logo Shangri-La's Fijian Resort and Spa Logo
Yanuca Island
Cuvu, Sigatoka
Fiji Islands
T: (679) 652 0155
F: (679) 650 0402
Local Time
3.48am (GMT+12)

Local Weather
High: 30C/86F
Low: 21C/70F
Facts for the Traveller
At a Glance | Visas | Currency | Taxes | Tipping | Business Hours | Public Health | Dress | Weather | View All
At a Glance
Shangri-La's Fijian Resort and Spa 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
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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 Fiji Islands Visitors' Bureau
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:
.67
US Dollar (USD)
.71
Australian Dollar (AUD)
.43
Euro (EUR)
.34
British Pound (GBP)
5.23
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
27.17
Indian Rupee (INR)
69.82
Japanese Yen (JPY)
.86
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
.91
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Taxes
A 12.5% 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
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Monday
Tuesday
Partly Sunny with Showers

Partly Sunny with Showers

An a.m. shower or two; some sun, humid
High: 30C
Low: 21C
High: 86F
Low: 70F
Intermittent Clouds

Intermittent Clouds

Nice with times of clouds and sun
High: 28C
Low: 21C
High: 82F
Low: 70F
Partly Sunny

Partly Sunny

Pleasant with sun and some clouds
High: 28C
Low: 21C
High: 82F
Low: 70F
Mostly Cloudy

Mostly Cloudy

Considerable cloudiness
High: 28C
Low: 22C
High: 82F
Low: 72F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Cloudy and humid with thunderstorms
High: 28C
Low: 22C
High: 82F
Low: 72F
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