Planning your next Fiji vacation on a budget

Do you dream of a vacation on an island in the South Pacific? Are you short of cash in this down economy? Don’t worry, you can plan a Fiji vacation and stay within your budget.

Holidays in Fiji are much cheaper than you might think and are a wonderful way to spend your holidays in fun, sun and relaxation with the option of a little excitement in the mix.

There are a number of budget holiday options available in Fiji, from backpacking to affordable hotels. If you plan your accommodations well, you’ll still be able to eat well and maybe even save enough money for a few nights of privacy and fun at the resort before you catch your flight home.

The cities of Nadi and Suva offer multiple accommodation options for the traveler looking for relaxation and a few nights of fun. Most hotels also have restaurants right on site, as well as a bar for party nights. You can shop, sleep or just enjoy relaxing 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 from a local grocery store and cook it yourself. Meals are also offered outside of the family homes and are excellent, but you should be aware that you won’t have much choice in what is served to you. There are also small eating places that you can dine on a budget in the nearby markets if you want a quick meal that you don’t have to cook.

You can entertain yourself cheaply during your Fiji vacation by exploring the beaches at no cost. Take your own drinks and snacks, find a cove or spot on the sand, and spend the day swimming and reading. This is also a great time to write that book you’ve always wanted to be famous for. Maybe this holiday!

If you bring your own snorkeling equipment, it won’t cost you anything to explore the crystal clear waters and shallows of 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 you have 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 come in make sure you don’t sleep on the sand near the waves. You are in for a rude awakening with the first wave!

For the best snorkeling nearby, try Mamanvca Island. It’s worth the low cost to get there. You can sign up for a tour with one of the local group ensembles at the best price possible. This is a good area to clearly see Fiji’s underwater fish and corals. Underwater life is so amazing that you will never want to get out of the water. Also be sure to wear sunscreen to ensure you don’t get burned.