August 3, 2004 -- It just doesn't get any better value than this. As the weather starts turning cooler at home, why not warm up during a fall getaway to exotic Fiji? Not just for honeymooners, this 333-island paradise is also a haven for diving, surfing, game fishing, kayaking and sailing. Alternatively, you can do absolutely nothing on some of the most sensational white sand beaches in the world.
Located a mere 12 hours from Los Angeles, Fiji has long had the reputation of being the ultimate Pacific paradise. With a highly favorable exchange rate ($US1 = $FJD1.78) and deals as low as $999, you really don't have an excuse not to go.
Air Pacific (www.airpacificusa.com) is teaming up with Fiji Adventures to offer three incredible vacation packages that provide rest and relaxation alongside adventure and excitement. Normally airfare alone on Air Pacific would cost you a minimum of $880 + taxes but these packages are just $999 per person (+ taxes/fees of approx. $80) and include roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles to Nadi on Air Pacific's evening 747-400 services (4 flights a week), with 5 nights accommodation and selected activities.
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Rainforest Escape package -- This "escape" includes airport transfers; 5 nights accommodation in a Terrace View Room at Waidroka Bay Resort, a rainforest retreat centrally located on Fiji's largest island of Viti Levu; a full day boat trip to the outer reefs for snorkeling; and a local village adventure including a trek through plantations, a pole boat down river, and lagoon snorkeling (including a traditional Fijian lunch). The resort also features additional free activities such as rainforest hikes, kayaks, kava ceremonies, and private beach treks.
An optional Jet Ski & Day Sail "ad on" package is available for $260 per person. The jet ski adventure to Beqa Island has world class snorkeling and includes all equipment, a guide, picnic lunch at a private Island and transfers. The Day Sail is on a 110-foot schooner around the Mamanuca Islands and includes unlimited beverages, champagne breakfast, buffet lunch, refreshments, entertainment, snorkeling and island exploration.
This resort is also famous for its surfing trips and game fishing in some of the best fishing waters in the world (at additional cost). The thrill of fishing for Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi-mahi and Yellowfin tuna awaits you. -
Endless Beaches package -- This offer includes airport transfers; 5 nights accommodation at Club Fiji Resort in a Garden Court "bure" (a traditional Fijian style hut), situated on Viti Levu on one of Fiji's longest stretches of beach; 1 day boat snorkeling trip to the outer reefs; a scenic mountain to valley bike excursion (including bikes/guides/safety equipment/champagne breakfast and transportation) and other free "on-site" activities including windsurfing, kayaking, 2-seater pedal craft, Hobie Cat sailing, kava ceremonies, and beach treks.
An optional Day Sail around the Mamanuca Islands "ad on" package is available for $110 per person. -
Combined Beaches and Rainforest package -- This best of both worlds package includes airport and ground transfers; 2 nights accommodation at Club Fiji Resort and 3 nights at Waidroka Bay Resort; 1 day boat trip to the outer reefs for snorkeling and "on-site" activities including rainforest hikes, windsurfing, kayaking and more.
Optional Day Sail, Village Adventure & Kayaking "ad on" package available for $225 per person. The day sail and village adventure tours are as per the previous two packages. The sea kayak excursion through the mangrove forest includes safety equipment, guides, picnic lunch, snorkeling and transport.
Prices are based on double occupancy subject to availability. Valid for travel between August 27 and December 4 2004 with a maximum stay of 30 days. All travel arrangements must be purchased and ticketed by Nov 18, 2004 with travel to be completed by December 20, 2004. For further information and bookings visit www.airpacificusa.com or call 888/418-4462 (10am -10pm PST).
The next closest deal available is from EEI Travel (tel. 800/927-3876, www.europeexpress.com). They are offering a 5 night package at the Tambua Sands Resort, including roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles, daily breakfasts and transfers for $1269 (+ taxes of approx. $100). Valid for travel August 27 to December 11, 2004.
Voyager Travel (tel. 800/813-5009, www.vthi.com) has a 5 night package at the Hideaway Resort, including roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles on Air New Zealand, daily breakfasts and transfers for $1,298 (+ taxes of approx. $80). Valid for Monday, Thursday & Saturday departures between October 1 to December 19, 2004.
If you're looking for something more remote and away from the main island of Viti Levu, Go-Today (www.gotoday.com) has a Fiji outer island special for $1,419 (+ taxes of approx $100) which includes roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles, airport and hotel transfers, 1 night accommodation in Nadi on arrival, island transfers, 4 nights at the Beachcomber Island Resort on a marine sanctuary in the heart of the Mamanuca group of islands, all meals at the Beachcomber, hotel taxes and service charges. Departures are between September 1 and December 11, 2004. The 30-days advanced purchase is not required but recommended. People can still book the package within the 30 days but additional fees will apply.
An additional Fijian airport departure tax of $FJD30 (approximately $15) is required to be paid in local currency for all flights departing from Nadi.
