What should you bring to fiji

Congrats on your upcoming wedding! What a stunning place to have it. I haven't used the fusion myself, but I have the GoPro Hero 5 and love it! I'm not sure why you'd need more than that for your underwater photography unless you're after pro shots. In which case I'd suggest underwater housing for your current camera if it's decent quality. But really, I've found the GoPro sufficient so far. I have my fingers crossed for the weather too! In my experience, the rain doesn't last long, so hopefully, even if you do get wet patches you'll have plenty of sunshine also Going to Turtle Island Fiji in August for the first time ever!

Any tips for long flights? Thanks so much for this I googled "Packing for Fiji" and couldn't find anything!! I am also have a weight limit due to the seaplane that will be taking us from the main island to Turtle Island. Thanks again! You're most welcome Celeste! Ah, yes long flights - you either love them or hate them. If you can get them, sleeping pills are the way to go.

We don't use them so much anymore as we have a little one to look after on the flight. But they absolutely help to get a good sleep en route! This is the initial step in determining the things to bring to Fiji. Either way, these tips might be of some use. Packing cubes come in various shapes and sizes and are a terrific way of organizing your clothes into swimwear, daywear, exercise gear and so on.

If two of you are packing into the same suitcase, we suggest getting two different colors of cubes, so it makes it even easier to put your hands on what you are looking for. While you will find that you can easily limit your shoe choices, we also recommend putting vacuum seal shoe bags on your Fiji packing list as they minimize space in your luggage. Other tips include ziplock freezer bags and even disposable hotel shower caps — anything to keep shoes together and to save getting your clothes dirty.

Packing for Fiji is not just about clothes! We recommend treating yourself to a travel kit like the ones from Australian company Aesop. While most resorts will have a first aid kit, it is always more convenient to have your own support kit on hand. Some considerations for a Fiji check list might include Aloe Vera for that extra time spent in the sun, something to calm your stomach — always important when trying out new foods, Berocca to recover from one too many umbrella drinks and maybe an insect repellent.

But not to worry if you decide to skip some of these items when visiting Turtle Island as we grow fresh Aloe Vera in our gardens , we can provide calming stomach remedies and have an abundance of fresh coconuts to keep you well hydrated. Pure Fiji specializes in beauty products and they are easily purchased on your arrival at the airport and found in most resort spas.

We love that they are made locally in Suva with an environmental focus and an ethos of supporting the community in Fiji. Of course, sunscreen is an essential. Look for one that is labelled broad-spectrum, water-resistant and SPF50 or above.

We also recommend checking the expiry date, as products that are past their use-by date will not give proper protection. Now for the main attraction — your choice of clothing. So, the question is — Fiji what to bring? We recommend doing a trial pack and then putting half of it back in the wardrobe! Forget your sequins and your suit and tie, Fiji is a casual destination made for relaxing days and nights.

The weather year-round is ideal for a tropical getaway with the perfect timing being May to October. Fiji does have a wet season which is typically considered to be December to February but the outer islands including Turtle Island in the north of the Yasawa group enjoy less rainfall year-round.

Regardless, it is a good idea to put a light raincoat on your Fiji packing list for those rare evening showers. During the day, no doubt you will be poolside or staking out a lounge chair on the beach so bring several changes of swimwear as this will be your main wardrobe staple. We also suggest making sure you have a rash guard or rash vest with UV protection to safeguard you from the strong South Pacific sun. This will be essential for your snorkeling, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, jet skiing or sailing activities.

Remember to be considerate though of the Fijian community — when out in public areas please be a little modest in your swimwear choices and pack something to throw over your swimwear if you want to head off to the bar or communal areas. Fiji uses the same power outlet as Australia and New Zealand, which is different from the rest of the world.

Keep your electronics charged with a universal power adapter which allows you to plug in your electronics to the outlets in Fiji. Shop for a Universal Travel Adapter. It may be a non-issue for most resorts, but packing a flashlight keeps you prepared just in case. Shop for a Flashlight. Fiji is in the tropics, which means it sees many showers especially during the wet season November — April. Shop for a Rainjacket. Keep your important travel documents such as your passport, flight confirmations, hotel confirmations, trip vouchers and travel insurance secure.

We recommend you keep extra photocopies of your documents in your luggage as an extra back up. Need a packing list for Fiji on the go? Download and print our Fiji packing list here. Here comes the hard part for most — the clothes! The last thing you want to be doing on holiday is working, but a laptop can still come in handy for downloading photographs, looking up local sights, and checking in with home. Reef shoes are a great way to protect your soles from the rough coral. Coral cuts can take quite a while to heal, so pack some waterproof Band-Aids just in case.

You might also want to pack some alcohol wipes. If you take any prescription medicines, be sure you have ample supply. Look for cottons which will keep you cool and comfortable. A Sulu or Sarong is a great addition to your luggage as a quick cover-up.

A sarong is great for slinging on over your bathers come lunch time to save having to change every few hours. The beauty of cruising in Fiji is that there is plenty of nightly entertainment, so be sure to pack a few different evening outfits.