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It’s not often I recommend accommodations in Fiji for less than $100 night but this year has made exceptions to a lot of rules. When I was in the islands a few months ago with the Fiji Visitors Bureau, I discovered several lovely beachfront resorts that are also great values. One favorite was Uprising Resort.

Uprising is built on a long stretch of soft sand beach near Pacific Harbour.  Accommodations range from a bunk house with shared bath facilities suitable for the backpacker to comfortable beachfront bures for a more traditional vacation experience.

At today’s fantastic exchange rate, a bunk is about $20 night and bures start under $100 night for two adults including breakfast daily.  Nearby activities include shark and coral dives, snorkeling, horseback riding, ziplining, river rafting, a visit to a traditional Fijiian village and shopping at a local craft market.

For those seeking a little more upscale environment and time on one of the outer islands, I’ve found quite a number of packages for $5-6K including airfare for two, 7 or 8 nights accommodations and some meals.  May through October is the best time to travel in Fij with high temperatures in the 80’s and lots of sunshine.  So call or email Linda, Totem Travel’s Fiji specialist, when it’s time to plan your vacation  or honeymoon in the South Pacific.