Trying to find a hotel in Fiji in Dec 2013
Mar 20, 2013, 1:34 pm
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Trying to find a hotel in Fiji in Dec 2013
Hi, going to Fiji in December 2013 and really would like to stay at a place that would earn me points/miles through the booking and the stay itself but really do not want to stay on the main island (i.e. Denaru). Ideally, I would like to stay in the Yasawa Islands or Mamanuca Islands but beggars can't be choosers here. Are there any recommendations for which hotels to stay at? Thanks!
Mar 22, 2013, 4:11 am
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Trying to find a hotel in Fiji in Dec 2013
I don't think there are any except on the main island. There you have plenty of choice:Hilton, SPG x 2, Accor, intercontinental, Radisson etc etc.
You need to decide if you want points or a more authentic Fiji experience. You won't get the latter at the chain hotels.
Check out Frommers online guide to Fiji. It's got good coverage of the hotels and resorts.
You need to decide if you want points or a more authentic Fiji experience. You won't get the latter at the chain hotels.
Check out Frommers online guide to Fiji. It's got good coverage of the hotels and resorts.
Sep 16, 2013, 9:14 pm
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I ended up booking going against my desire to book a points earning hotel to get a true experience of Fiji. I booked Tokoriki in the Mamanuca Islands. I hear the outer islands are amazing but man is it expensive. Almost made me wish I had booked the Polynesian Islands instead!
Sep 16, 2013, 11:38 pm
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Sep 17, 2013, 1:21 am
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Sometimes not getting points can be a good thing. Enjoy!
Sep 17, 2013, 7:12 pm
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Just cheaper and better by some measures if you stay in the right rooms.