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Guide to Nadi, Fiji
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Nadi
Though it isn't the official capital of Fiji, Nadi is nonetheless the busiest and most traveled-to city within the South Pacific archipelago. Suva (capital) balances the main island's international flight schedule with Nadi, and because both are located on opposite ends of Viti Levu, hardly anyone who visits Suva will encounter a tourist who has landed in Nadi, and vice versa. The Fijian climate is something to experience firsthand. You'll rarely find the perfect mix of dryness and warmth, but here it seems anything is possible. A tropical locale no doubt, Nadi is mostly modern, with large commercial and shopping districts, along with plenty of classy homes and sprawling resorts. There's a lot to do here, but most adventurers who've arrived on the island don't stay. Instead, Nadi is utilized as a stock house for all necessary items not available on the small groups of islands to the north and to Viti Levu's east. If you're looking to be close to working faucets and an endless supply of snack food, is home to more than enough delights for people sticking to city life. Is it possible for seven blocks of a city street to offer duty-free shopping? Evidently, yes! Take a stroll through Nadi Town along Queen's Road and you'll come to know countless souvenirs, culturally-commemorative attire, and more. Despite having a knack for attracting more and more visitors seemingly every passing day, you'll find Nadi to be everything you'd expect, with plenty of surprises and unique intricacies to have you grinning from ear to ear your whole stay through.
When to go:
On par with Northern Australia in terms of overall consistency with weather, Fiji is blessed with being surrounded by clean tropical waters which stay warm for the majority of the year, only to cool slightly for roughly two months in the Southern Hemisphere's wintry season. Fly to Nadi in summer and all you'll need are an umbrella (for unexpected showers) and some easy-fitting sunglasses. You'll avoid the majority of the year's storms by visiting the island in the first season to start post-January 1st.
Getting there and around:
Nadi International Airport, positioned relatively close to the city's hotels and resorts, is far less tricky to connect with than the Fijian capital, Suva. The terminal's stock of technologically advanced services and good number of shops, restaurants, and other standard flight-center amenities come in handy, particularly at midday when traffic on the well-worn Queen's Road is at its worst. If you're lucky to catch a flight to Fiji with an arrival time in the late evening, you'll be spared the worst, but there are no guarantees. Many locals own vehicles, though inner-city residents tend to rely on public transportation for its ease of use, regardless of what their spaces upon the streets may hold for them. As long as you're not headed to a distant beach every day, Nadi's buses and taxis will serve you well.
Attractions:
Those staying at the Sheraton Fiji may find themselves caught up in provisions their accommodations and package deals may offer, but if your secret love is reality minus excess, a diversionary measure or two in the form of a visit to the sugar cane fields, the city's lagoon, and the heights past Nadi's limits are all greatly appreciated natural sights sure to quench quiet-hungry palates.
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