Shangri-La's Fijian Resort, Yanuca, Fiji Logo Shangri-La's Fijian Resort and Spa, Yanuca, Fiji
Yanuca Island
Cuvu, Sigatoka
Fiji
T: (679) 652 0155
F: (679) 650 0402
Local Time
7.46pm (GMT+12)

Local Weather
High: 30C/86F
Low: 25C/77F
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
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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 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

Rain

Periods of rain, some heavy
High: 30C
Low: 25C
High: 86F
Low: 77F
Rain

Rain

Periods of rain
High: 28C
Low: 25C
High: 82F
Low: 77F
Rain

Rain

Periods of rain
High: 28C
Low: 24C
High: 82F
Low: 75F
Showers

Showers

A shower in the morning, then rain
High: 29C
Low: 23C
High: 84F
Low: 73F
Partly Sunny with Showers

Partly Sunny with Showers

Partly sunny with spotty showers
High: 30C
Low: 23C
High: 86F
Low: 73F
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