π«π― My 5D4N Fiji Trip: Visa-Free & Cost Β₯12,925 βοΈπ΄
βοΈ Flight & Arrival Auckland β Fiji (FJ412): 3h10m, landed at 10AM Day 1: Taxi to city β struggled to find open SIM card/currency exchange (weekend issue!) ποΈ Day 2: Tivua Island Day Trip Free snorkeling/kayaking + meh buffet lunch. Verdict: "Just okay" β nothing special. π¨ Day 3: Cloud 9 Disaster! π‘ 2hr crowded boat ride β no good seats left. Food: Only pizza/drinks, 1.5hr wait, rude staff (Asian bias suspected!). Safety: No lifeguards for 3-4m deep jumps! Finale: Left first Google 1-star review + missing change! π Day 4: Hilton Chill + City Walk Morning: Poolside lazy vibes. Afternoon: Chinese seafood feast (better than Aucklandβs!). Note: Locals stare β not a must-visit area. π Day 5: Malamala Island (Better!) Clearer water than Tivua, fun snorkeling/kayaking. Downside: Overcast = meh visibility. π° Costs Breakdown Flights: Β₯3,275 Hilton (4N): Β₯5,250 (breakfast included) Tours: Tivua (Β₯650) | Cloud 9 (Β₯600) | Malamala (Β₯650) Food: Β₯2,500 Total: Β₯12,925 β οΈ HARD LESSONS 1οΈβ£ Avoid Nov-Apr (rainy season) β dry season = clearer water! 2οΈβ£ Fiji is $$$ (more expensive than NZ!). 3οΈβ£ Bring your own snorkel gear (shared ones = gross). 4οΈβ£ Sunscreen + bug spray β UV/insects donβt play! #FijiTravel #VisaFree #IslandHacks #TouristTraps #BudgetCheck