Last day in Fiji

370zFORme!! · 07-20-2010, 10:23 PM

I'm here in Fiji on my honeymoon and its our last day of 10. If anyone ever has a chance in the world to visit this place, I highly suggest you do. Not only is the landscape and the water amazing, but the people and culture will blow you away. Everyone is soooo nice and they go out of their way to make sure you have a great time. Been to Hawaii a handful of times and it holds no water to the tradition and culture in Fiji. Not only that but the exchange rate is 2:1 so more activities for less! Last day means bring on the drinks! Binaca(thank you in Fijian) Fiji for the hospitality and the best vacation of my life!

370Zsteve · 07-20-2010, 10:29 PM

Thanks man! I'm putting it on my bucket list!

Ztoon · 07-20-2010, 10:42 PM

You're bringing back great memories!
Some years back my wife and I backpacked there for 5 months, going native. We lived in the villages on the outer Islands. I brought a hand spear that gave us a steady diet of fresh fish off the reefs much of the time.
Ahhhh,........ Yah man, the simple life.

370zFORme!! · 07-20-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ztoon

You're bringing back great memories!
Some years back my wife and I backpacked there for 5 months, going native. We lived in the villages on the outer Islands. I brought a hand spear that gave us a steady diet of fresh fish off the reefs much of the time.
Ahhhh,........ Yah man, the simple life.

Wow man I gotta give it to you and your wife, living in the villages would be roughin it. My wife and I are ordering off the menu drinks and food at a five star resort(intercontinental resort and spa) but the Fijian way of life is one to be respected for sure. They live off the land and use only what they need. Respect!

Ztoon · 07-20-2010, 11:21 PM

LOL, Wasn't as rough as you might think, thanks to the incredible Fijian hospitality. Once we had the blessings of the village chief, everyone treated us as their family. Even though they had very little, they gave us everything they had!

Mind you, that goes back some time now. These days I'm pretty much a five star resort guy as well, LOL!!

370zFORme!! · 07-20-2010, 11:58 PM

It's crazy that despite the amount of money people spend on the island vs the average weekly income for them being $80 Fijian ($40 USD), they still go out of their way to make sure their guests are comfortable. No spite in their way of life. I tipped one of the waiters $200 Fijian dollars and he said that it would feed his family of 4 for 2 weeks. He was so thankful he started getting teary eyed. I seriously wanna come back and sponsor one of their schools with books and pencils.

TreeSemdyZee · 07-21-2010, 12:55 AM

Binaca!

Means "thank you, cuz your breath was nasty".

370zFORme!! · 07-21-2010, 05:06 AM

The entire restaurant staff just sang us their traditional farewell song for our last night here. Gonna miss these times..

IMWEZL · 07-21-2010, 06:08 AM

Wow now I'm thinking about Fiji. I lived in Hawaii for three years and it is a little crowded on Oahu. The other islands are nice but the expense rises. I might have to try this out.

Backpack, a few shorts and a couple of shirts and my Nikon D5000.

TreeSemdyZee · 07-21-2010, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zFORme!!

The entire restaurant staff just sang us their traditional farewell song for our last night here. Gonna miss these times..

Sounds like you and your new bride have started building a life with a lot of great memories. Congrats.

370zFORme!! · 07-21-2010, 02:42 PM

Ya this vacation blew my mind for sure. Definately a bucket list destination and I can happily say I checked it off my list!

bsramzy · 07-21-2010, 03:35 PM

i need details when you get some time please. which hotel etc. thanks!

370zFORme!! · 07-21-2010, 03:49 PM

Intercontinental resort and spa on the western side of Fijis main island (Viti Levu). You land in Nandi Fiji which is about a 45 min drive to the resort. Prepare to drive on the left side of the road in your right hand drive rental car or you can take taxis everywhere which can get expensive. Bring plenty of cash (we brought $2000 Fijian) which equals $1000 USD because there are no ATMs at the resort. Hope this helps!

07-20-2010, 10:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
370zFORme!! Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,459 Drives: 2012 6MT STiffy Rep Power: 17	Last day in Fiji I'm here in Fiji on my honeymoon and its our last day of 10. If anyone ever has a chance in the world to visit this place, I highly suggest you do. Not only is the landscape and the water amazing, but the people and culture will blow you away. Everyone is soooo nice and they go out of their way to make sure you have a great time. Been to Hawaii a handful of times and it holds no water to the tradition and culture in Fiji. Not only that but the exchange rate is 2:1 so more activities for less! Last day means bring on the drinks! Binaca(thank you in Fijian) Fiji for the hospitality and the best vacation of my life! __________________ 87' Honda Civic Hatchback: Kaput @ 288,000 miles, 90' Toyota Celica: Kaput @ 175,000 miles, 93' Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4: Kaput @ 138,000 miles, 06' Scion Tc: Traded in @ 64,000 miles, 10' Nissan 370z: Traded in @ 25,000 miles, 12' Subaru Impreza Sti: Current.

07-20-2010, 10:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Thanks man! I'm putting it on my bucket list! __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

07-20-2010, 10:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 25	You're bringing back great memories! Some years back my wife and I backpacked there for 5 months, going native. We lived in the villages on the outer Islands. I brought a hand spear that gave us a steady diet of fresh fish off the reefs much of the time. Ahhhh,........ Yah man, the simple life. __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof

07-20-2010, 11:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 25	LOL, Wasn't as rough as you might think, thanks to the incredible Fijian hospitality. Once we had the blessings of the village chief, everyone treated us as their family. Even though they had very little, they gave us everything they had! Mind you, that goes back some time now. These days I'm pretty much a five star resort guy as well, LOL!! __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof

07-20-2010, 11:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
370zFORme!! Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,459 Drives: 2012 6MT STiffy Rep Power: 17	It's crazy that despite the amount of money people spend on the island vs the average weekly income for them being $80 Fijian ($40 USD), they still go out of their way to make sure their guests are comfortable. No spite in their way of life. I tipped one of the waiters $200 Fijian dollars and he said that it would feed his family of 4 for 2 weeks. He was so thankful he started getting teary eyed. I seriously wanna come back and sponsor one of their schools with books and pencils. __________________ 87' Honda Civic Hatchback: Kaput @ 288,000 miles, 90' Toyota Celica: Kaput @ 175,000 miles, 93' Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4: Kaput @ 138,000 miles, 06' Scion Tc: Traded in @ 64,000 miles, 10' Nissan 370z: Traded in @ 25,000 miles, 12' Subaru Impreza Sti: Current.

07-21-2010, 12:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Binaca! Means "thank you, cuz your breath was nasty".

07-21-2010, 05:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
370zFORme!! Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,459 Drives: 2012 6MT STiffy Rep Power: 17	The entire restaurant staff just sang us their traditional farewell song for our last night here. Gonna miss these times.. __________________ 87' Honda Civic Hatchback: Kaput @ 288,000 miles, 90' Toyota Celica: Kaput @ 175,000 miles, 93' Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4: Kaput @ 138,000 miles, 06' Scion Tc: Traded in @ 64,000 miles, 10' Nissan 370z: Traded in @ 25,000 miles, 12' Subaru Impreza Sti: Current.

07-21-2010, 06:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 17	Wow now I'm thinking about Fiji. I lived in Hawaii for three years and it is a little crowded on Oahu. The other islands are nice but the expense rises. I might have to try this out. Backpack, a few shorts and a couple of shirts and my Nikon D5000.

07-21-2010, 02:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
370zFORme!! Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,459 Drives: 2012 6MT STiffy Rep Power: 17	Ya this vacation blew my mind for sure. Definately a bucket list destination and I can happily say I checked it off my list! __________________ 87' Honda Civic Hatchback: Kaput @ 288,000 miles, 90' Toyota Celica: Kaput @ 175,000 miles, 93' Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4: Kaput @ 138,000 miles, 06' Scion Tc: Traded in @ 64,000 miles, 10' Nissan 370z: Traded in @ 25,000 miles, 12' Subaru Impreza Sti: Current.

07-21-2010, 03:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
bsramzy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: prairieville Posts: 70 Drives: 09 350z maNUAL Rep Power: 16	i need details when you get some time please. which hotel etc. thanks!

07-21-2010, 03:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
370zFORme!! Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,459 Drives: 2012 6MT STiffy Rep Power: 17	Intercontinental resort and spa on the western side of Fijis main island (Viti Levu). You land in Nandi Fiji which is about a 45 min drive to the resort. Prepare to drive on the left side of the road in your right hand drive rental car or you can take taxis everywhere which can get expensive. Bring plenty of cash (we brought $2000 Fijian) which equals $1000 USD because there are no ATMs at the resort. Hope this helps! __________________ 87' Honda Civic Hatchback: Kaput @ 288,000 miles, 90' Toyota Celica: Kaput @ 175,000 miles, 93' Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4: Kaput @ 138,000 miles, 06' Scion Tc: Traded in @ 64,000 miles, 10' Nissan 370z: Traded in @ 25,000 miles, 12' Subaru Impreza Sti: Current.

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