Do you dream of a vacation on a South Pacific island? Are you short on cash in this recessionary economy? Don’t worry, you can plan a Fiji vacation and stay within your budget.
Fiji vacations are a lot cheaper than you might think and it’s a wonderful way to spend your vacation in fun, sun, and relaxation with the option to add a bit of excitement to the mix.
There are a number of budget vacation options available in Fiji, from backpackers to affordable hotels. By planning your accommodations well, you can eat well and maybe even save enough money to spend a few nights of privacy and fun at the resort before you catch your flight home.
The cities of Nadi and Suva offer many accommodation options for the traveler looking for relaxation and some nights of fun. Most hotels also have on-site restaurants, as well as a bar for party nights. You can shop, sleep, or just relax by the pool or the nearby beaches. Some of the accommodations also offer a guest kitchen so you can buy food from the local supermarket and cook it yourself.
As for dining on a budget, you can choose the local restaurant or, depending on the hotel’s amenities, buy the food at a local grocery store and cook it yourself. Meals are also offered outside of family homes and are excellent, but be aware that you won’t have much choice in what is served. There are also small eating places that you can dine on on a budget at nearby markets if you want a quick meal that you don’t have to cook.
You can entertain yourself cheaply on your Fiji vacation by exploring the beaches at no cost. Take your own drinks and snacks, find a cove or a spot on the sand, and spend the day swimming and reading. This is also a good time to write that book you always wanted to be famous for. Maybe this vacation!
Bringing your own snorkeling gear will make it easy for you to explore the crystal clear waters and shallows along the beaches. You will be surprised by what you see and how time can pass without you noticing. There is nothing more relaxing than spending a day exploring the water and you will sleep better than in a long time.
In the Nadi Bay beach area, you will discover a great beach for hiking, especially at low tide. It is a tidal beach so you can explore your way and take pictures. It can be a wide beach at low tide so be prepared for a lot of walking and when the tide starts to rise make sure you don’t sleep on the sand near the waves. You will get a rude awakening with the first wave!
For the best snorkeling nearby, try Mamanvca Island. It is worth the low cost to get there. You can sign up for a tour with one of the local teams as a group at the best possible price. This is a good area to get a clear view of Fiji’s underwater fish and coral. The underwater life is so amazing that you will never want to get out of the water. Also be sure to wear sunscreen to make sure you don’t burn yourself.