Books, Travel, Australia & South Pacific, Fiji

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J. Maarten Troost
Getting Stoned with Savages: A Trip Through the Islands of Fiji and Vanuatu
by Broadway (Paperback) (Release Date: 2006-06-13)

With The Sex Lives of Cannibals, Maarten Troost established himself as one of the most engaging and original travel writers around. Getting Stoned with Savages again reveals his wry wit and infectious joy of discovery in a side-splittingly funny account of life in the farthest reaches of the world. After two grueling years on the island of Tarawa, battling feral dogs, machete-wielding neighbors, and a lack of beer on a daily basis, Maarten Troost was in no hurry to return to the South Pacific. But as time went on, he realized he felt remarkably out of place among the trappings of twenty-first-century America. When he found himself holding down a job—one that might possibly lead to a career—he knew it was time for him and his wife, Sylvia, to repack their bags and set off for parts unknown.Getting Stoned with Savages tells the hilarious story of Troost’s time on Vanuatu—a rugged cluster of islands where the natives gorge themselves on kava and are still known to “eat the ...

David Stanley
Moon Fiji (Moon Handbooks)
by Avalon Travel Publishing (Paperback)

South Pacific expert and veteran travel writer David Stanley knows the best way to experience Fiji, from making waves at one of the world’s premiere diving spots to getting away from it all in lesser-known villages. Stanley provides great trip ideas like Best of Fiji, Island-Hopping, and Diving in Fiji. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Fiji has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. Complete with details on the best beaches and tips on prolonging a trip to the islands, Moon Fiji gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.

Justine Vaisutis
Fiji (Country Guide)
by Lonely Planet (Paperback)

Lonely Planet's guide to Fiji covers all aspects of this most-popular of Pacific Island travel destinations. Bula and welcome to the diverse islands of Fiji! There are white-sandy islands here perfect for a relaxing beachside holiday, or little-visited islets and rugged hinterlands for the more adventurous. Wherever you're based, coral gardens teeming with life are only a short paddle away. CHOOSE YOUR ISLAND - large or tiny, party or romantic, exclusive or family-friendly... there's an island in Fiji for you. GO NATIVE OR DO IT IN STYLE - our authors tell it like it is with frank, opinionated reviews of backpacker digs, homestays, luxury resorts and everything in between IMMERSE YOURSELF - with a detailed special section on diving in Fiji DIG THE LOCALS - we reveal the inside scoop on history, culture, and how to fit right in

Casey Mahaney, Astrid Witte Mahaney
Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkeling Fiji (Diving & Snorkeling)
by Pisces Books (Paperback)

Countless reefs, walls and pinnacles painted in a patchwork of soft corals earned Fiji its reputation as the soft-coral capital of the world. The 332-island archipelago offers remote, pristine sites, thrilling drift dives and more than 1,000 tropical fish species. Feed hungry reef sharks at the Supermarket, pay a dental visit to cleaner shrimp or seek sanctuary in the sun-dappled Alacrity Rocks. From the snowy slopes of Great White Wall to the teeming depths of the E6 seamount, this book highlights 74 of Fiji's best sites, with full-color photos throughout. You'll get specific information on: Dive site topography and depth range Typical diving conditions Common and hazardous marine life Topside information, from dive resorts and live-aboards to Fijian culture and customs 16 easy-to-read maps

ITMB
Fiji Islands Map (Travel Reference Map)
by ITMB (Map)

Travel map of the islands in color. Color changes show elevation levels. Distinguishes roads from major roads (mostly paved) to tracks; railways (for sugar cane); ferries and cargo vessels; airports; national parks; cities and other settlements; accommodations; beaches; diving/snorkeling; surfing; points of interest. With information about cruises, temples, and other things to do and see. Shows airports, ports, bus stations, gasoline stations, post offices, medical facilities, accommodations, museums, points of interest, archaeological sites, mines, oases, caves, beaches, hiking, more. Index of islands and villages. Reverse side has close-up maps of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, Suva City, each with its own index. Latitude/longitude grid. Main map scale 1:525,000. Distances in kilometers and miles. Printed on both sides.

W. Gregory Brown
Diving and Snorkeling Guide to Fiji (Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Guides)
by Pisces Books (Paperback)

This illustrated guide provides details of 21 dives around Fiji's 300 islands. The information for each site includes: depth and visibility; required diving expertise; bottom terrain; currents; marine life; safety tips; history, geography and climate; and local dive shops and charters.

David Stanley
Moon Handbooks Fiji
by Avalon Travel Publishing (Paperback)

For more than 30 years, the award-winning Moon Handbooks series has been the top choice among independent travellers who want a unique experience, a new perspective, and a few new stories to tell. With Moon Handbooks, travellers are given the tools to make their own choices and create a travel strategy that's theirs alone. The result? A more personal and ultimately more satisfying travel experience. For those wanting to travel to any of the 322 islands in the Fiji archipelago, Moon Handbooks Fiji has everything they need. From coverage of Fiji's top-rated resorts to the newest adventure tourism facilities and little-known backpacker areas, travellers of all interests will find the destination to suit them. This guidebook includes vivid descriptions of the islands' dazzling beaches, rainforests, and reefs, with a special focus on scuba diving, snorkelling, surfing, windsurfing, rafting, kayaking, hiking, bicycling, and golf. Complete with practical essentials, including 53 ...

Jon Haggins
African American Travel Guide to Hot, Exotic & Fun-Filled Places
by Amber Communications Group, Inc. (Paperback)

This Comprehensive guide has over 30 pictures of hot, exotic and fun-filled places and lets you explore magical and historical landmarks through the author’s eyes. After reading this book, you’ll feel as if you’ve personally been to each country and mingled with the locals. Jon Haggins teaches you all about the cultures and traditions of the people in Africa, the Caribbean, South America, and South Pacific. You will explore the flavor of several selected countries in the intriguing worlds of Africa, Brazil and other exotic destinations while walking the lush beaches and historical paths in Gambia, Ghana, The Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, Brazil, Fiji and the Caribbean. You’ll travel to Egypt, the land of the Pharaohs, where everything is larger than life; cruise the Nile; tour the temples; journey to the Valley of the Kings and Queens and tour the Museum of Antiquities.

Stopover
by University of Hawaii Press (Hardcover)

Indians first came to Fiji as indentured laborers in 1879. Since the Rabuka coup d'etat in 1987, and three subsequent Fiji coups, Indian-Fijians have been emigrating from the country in earnest. Stopover is a haunting suite of photographs by New Zealand artist Bruce Connew from the tiny Indian-Fijian sugar cane settlement of Vatiyaka, taken during seven visits between June 2000 and November 2003, placing an extended family inside the story of migration. Connew's narrative captions and a story by Brij V. Lal take the reader to the heart of an embattled life.

Sue Moesly
Circumnavigation: Sail the Trade Winds : Volume 1, Fort Lauderdale to Fiji
by Wescott Cove Publishing Company (Paperback)

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