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TABUA

The tabua (tam-bua) is a sperm whale's tooth and is a much-prized possession. Presenting someone with a tabua is the ultimate symbol of respect. Tabuas are utmost in any Fijian ceremony, whether it be family, intertribal or state occasions. They feature in births, deaths, marriages, when welcoming visitors or asking favours. They are used to seal contracts and reconcile differences. Tabuas are not bought and sold, they just circulate from family member to family member, from tribe to tribe as they have done for generations. Recently, companies have seen the value in taking the tabua as a trusted brand. For example, joining the Tabua Club with Air Pacific gives fliers advantages and flying Tabua Class gets you up the pointy end of the plane.
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TANOA

A tanoa is a carved, wooden, kava bowl. Apart from its obvious practical use in the kava ceremony, they make nice souvenirs and can be used as salad bowls etc - they range in size and quality and you’ll pay accordingly from a few dollars to $100.
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TANOA INTERNATIONAL HOTEL

The Tanoa is Nadi's largest airport property with 135 air-conditioned rooms. It’s conveniently located a few minutes from Nadi Airport and runs a 24-hour free shuttle service. It has a swimming pool, restaurant and bars. It’s an ideal property for those whose flights arrive late or leave early or for couples who need to attend the marriage registry office prior to heading to an island resort for a tropical wedding.
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TAPA ARTIFACTS

Tapa cloth can be an ideal souvenir - it’s light to take home, and it is used to decorate a range of items - photo frames, photo albums, earrings etc and the cloth by itself can become a wall hanging, a tea towel or a tablecloth. You will probably find your resort will have a shop that stocks tapa goods - if not, Jack’s Handicrafts in Nadi has a wide selection.
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TAVEUNI ISLAND RESORT

Award winning Taveuni Island Resort (formerly Dive Taveuni) offers excellent honeymoon accommodation. The bures are fantastic (with open air private bathrooms), you can join the communal table for dinner or have five star candle lit dinner for two - throw in some fantastic diving, friendly hosts and staff, some good nearby excursions and you may have enough reason to splurge on the domestic flight from Nadi. Non-guests are not allowed on the premises.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Telecom Fiji Limited provides local telephone services throughout Fiji. The Colonial Sugar Refinery Company introduced the first service in 1895 and the government took it over in 1910. Fiji International Telecommunications Ltd (FINTEL) provides international services via satellite and undersea cables. International and domestic direct dialing, facsimile, Internet and email services are available. Telecom also offers paging and voice-mail. Mobile communications are provided by Vodafone Fiji Ltd, a venture between Vodafone Australia and Telecom Fiji.
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TELEVISION

While local TV can give an insight into local culture with news style programs - I’m sorry, unless it’s a rugby final with Fiji playing, enjoy island life without it.
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TIME ZONE

Fiji has frequently been called "The Crossroads of the Pacific" because the 180th Meridian passes through the islands. In fact, The International Date Line has a dogleg here so the entire archipelago falls into the same time zone - 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
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TIMESHARE

The Fiji islands are some of the most enchanting places on earth. If you'd like to make one of these beautiful destinations a home away from home, consider purchasing timeshare resale in your favorite region. You can save thousands when you buy timeshare from a previous owner, rather than directly from the resort.
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TIPPING

Tipping is not encouraged anywhere in Fiji. Tip with a smile and 'vinaka' (thank you). Some resorts however operate a staff Christmas fund - a box will usually be found near reception and donations are purely voluntary. Fijian custom says that if you give something for nothing, the person receiving will owe you - and that’s how a tip is perceived.
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TOKORIKI ISLAND RESORT

Tokoriki has a Robinson Crusoe feel with comfortable beachfront bures on a private island. It offers extensive water sports, fishing and diving. It’s a small personal resort nestling on a fine white sand beach and, while it’s a bit of a cliché, you are welcomed as a visitor and you leave as a friend. The diving is excellent and from 2004 the resort adopted a ‘no children under 12’ policy.
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TOBERUA

Toberua (Tom-berua) Island Resort sits on a tiny island between Suva and Ovalau Island. That's on the rainy side of Fiji, right? Well, wrong. The sheets of precipitation that often wash across the capital don't often reach here, and Toberua is as sunny as the Mamanucas. The 15 bures are thatched and nicely decorated in the traditional Fijian style, and the meals are usually served outdoors. Unlike many other small island resorts around Fiji, families with small children are welcome here with special tariffs and babysitting services. You can scuba dive, deep sea fish, snorkel, sail, or windsurf. Ecotours to nearby bird santuaries and mangrove forests are also on the program. As elsewhere, you should bring along insect repellent. Prices here are often lower than what's asked at the better-known resorts off Nadi.
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TONGA

If you pick up a brochure on Tonga from a travel agent you will probably read that the Kingdom of Tonga is a “rare sprinkling of jewels set in the turquoise blue of the Pacific”. It could well say the same in a dictionary. The diverse natural beauty, the people and the culture make Tonga a unique and rewarding destination. Tonga is the only Pacific nation never to have been subjected to foreign rule and, as such, traditional lifestyle has been maintained. The monarchy is important, as is the church and the sense of family and inner peace can be somewhat enviable. Visit www.TongaAtoZ.com.
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TOURS

There are around Viti Levu, inland outings and day trips to Suva. From Nadi you can take a tour to The Garden of the Sleeping Giant (orchids), village tours and tours of the markets. Reception or your resort’s Tour Desk will make arrangements for you.
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TRAVELLER’S CHEQUES

Traveller’s Cheques can be used in Fiji but our question is, why are you travelling with them? With credit/debit cards, ATMs and cash, is there a need? Surely these things must go the way of the dinosaur? (see Currency)
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TREASURE ISLAND RESORT

Treasure has 67 air-conditioned bures on a private island, all within 30 metres of the beach. Located in a marine park there are resident turtles, coral reefs and no mosquitoes. There’s a daily kids club, free kayaks, sailboats and windsurfing. Basically, it’s an ideal value destination for both couples and families.
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