Shangri-La's Fijian Resort and
Spa, Yanuca, Fiji, is located on Yanuca Island, which is connected via a short
causeway to Viti Levu.
The nation of Fiji consists of
over 300 South Pacific islands on the International Date Line. It is a few
hours' flying distance from the east coast of Australia.
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.
Visit the official Website of Tourism Fiji
Currency
The national
currency is the Fiji Dollar (FJD).
Cash and
travellers cheques can be exchanged in licensed exchange offices and
international hotels.
Here are the
most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.
Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.
FJD 1.00
equals:
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Exchange Rates
|
Currency
|
|
0.55
|
Australian Dollar
(AUD)
|
|
0.42
|
Euro
(EUR)
|
|
0.36
|
British Pound
(GBP)
|
|
4.21
|
Hong Kong Dollar
(HKD)
|
|
29.95
|
Indian Rupee
(INR)
|
|
55.66
|
Japanese Yen
(JPY)
|
|
0.66
|
New Zealand Dollar
(NZD)
|
|
0.68
|
Singapore Dollar
(SGD)
|
|
0.54
|
US Dollar
(USD)
|
Taxes
A 15% VAT and 5% Hotel Turnover Tax applies.
Tipping
Tipping is not encouraged in Fiji. It is up to
the individual’s discretion whether to make a gratuity.
In lieu of daily tipping, some resorts operate
a staff fund where tips are shared.
Business Hours
Bank Hours
9.30am - 3 / 4pm, Monday through Friday
Office Hours
8.30am - 5pm, Monday through Friday
Shop Hours
8.30am - 5pm, Monday through Friday
8am - 1pm, Saturday and Sunday
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
Bring along 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 19°C at night to 29°C during the
day. The rainy season is from November to March.
Today
Sunny, Thunder Showers
A thunderstorm in spots in the afternoon
|
High:
|
31°C /
87°F
|
|
Low:
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23°C /
73°F
|
Tomorrow
Intermittent Clouds
Humid with sun through high clouds
|
High:
|
31°C /
87°F
|
|
Low:
|
23°C /
73°F
|
|
Saturday:
|
|
Intermittent Clouds
|
High:
31°C /
87°F
|
Low:
23°C /
73°F
|
|
Sunday:
|
|
Cloudy
|
High:
30°C /
86°F
|
Low:
24°C /
75°F
|