Basics - Rough Guide to Fiji - page 66

New Zealand Pratt St, Suva 331 1422.
Tuvalu 16 Gorrie St, Suva 330 1355.
UK High Commission, 47 Gladstone Rd, Suva 322 9100.
US Embassy, 158 Princes Rd, Tamavua 337 1110.
Gay and lesbian travellers
Gay and lesbian travellers shouldn't feel any sort of discrimination in Fiji, especially within
resort environments where many openly homosexual staff work. However, gay behaviour is
far more evident than lesbian and open affection between women may generate curiosity. In
urban areas, homosexuality and cross-dressing are quite open, although it's frowned upon in
the conservative Christian-dominated village environment where discretion is advisable.
Insurance
You should always have travel insurance that covers you against theft, illness and injury.
Most policies exclude so-called dangerous sports unless an additional premium is paid: in Fiji
this can mean snorkelling, surfing or scuba diving. If you need to make a claim, you should
keep all receipts for medicines and treatment as well as transport and any additional accom-
modation bills whilst recuperating. In the event of having anything stolen, you must obtain
an official statement from the police confirming this.
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Internet
Almost all large hotels and boutique resorts offer Internet access - a few of the larger hotels
around Viti Levu also have wireless (Wi-Fi) access or broadband sockets in rooms. On the
outer islands, Internet access is not always available, especially at the budget resorts in the
Yasawas; when it is available it's generally slower and more expensive than elsewhere. Prices
are typically at least F$25 an hour at the luxury hotels and outer-island resorts, F$4 to F$8