AboutMick Maurer Expertise Can answer questions on both air and land transportation, climate, currency exchange, driving, food, time zones, tipping, travel insurance, visas and passports, vaccinations, weights and measures, tourist attractions, adventure travel, hiking, camping, fishing, boating, cruising, hotels and resorts, and how to get the best value for your available time and budget. Happy to answer questions about specific issues
Experience I am a Maiti Specialist (Fiji) and visit the South Pacific Islands at least once a year so my clients and those asking questions get the best first hand information.
Expert: Mick Maurer Date: 12/17/2005 Subject: Accommodation and best time to go
Question Hi Mick,
During the next 2 years me and my wife will be doing a round the world retirement trip. We would like to spend 3 to 5 days on Fiji as part of our holiday. We're looking for a nice reasonably priced Hotel or resort not too far from the airport. I want her to enjoy the scenery and the magic of the surroundings.We're both in good health and enjoy snorkelling which we would like to include. Also which is the best time of the year to visit?
Answer The only hotel with a beach near town is the Royal Sheraton Denaru. The beach is OK but snorkeling is questionable although there is no problem getting a day trip out to a nice island. If you want inexpensive and very close to the airport, Toka Toka is quite nice, has a great swimming pool and very nice grounds. Anytime will work but expect crowds during the US winters and very high humidity in the summer.
