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ne of the top reasons travellers choose Fiji for their holiday is to relax. Our vibrant Fijian islands are filled with experiences that let holiday-makers truly break away and disconnect from the trappings of everyday life. This is why more and more visitors from around the world identify with Fiji as the ideal “tropical getaway”, “escape”; or “haven to unwind”.

In this edition, we feature things to do, places to see and where to dine – just some of many quality experiences that can enrich your time in Fijian paradise, whether as a couple, a family, a group or even alone.

Fiji has been voted as one of the happiest countries with the friendliest people on Earth. Get to know our locals; engage in real life connections. We encourage you to get out of your comfort zone (hotel and resort) and explore the bounty of activities, tours and ceremonies that will fascinate you and add value to your holidays. Find out why Fiji is a spirit-lifting destination as you strike up conversations beyond the ‘Bula’ greeting at the markets, festivals, sporting events, villages and towns.

Speaking of sports, Fiji’s contingent of talented athletes to the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Aug. 5th-21st) is sure to spread some of the famed Bula-spirit as they proudly carry our flag and aim for gold. We wish Team Fiji enormous success. #TosoVitiToso. #GoFijiGo. In October, we’ll see a strong line-up of the world’s best players converge on Natadola Bay’s stunning fairways and greens to compete in the prestigious Fiji International mens golf tournament.

Just as this edition was ready to go to press, American star golfer and world’s number 23, Brandt Snedeker, announced he would headline the Fiji International. Last year, fellow American, Matt Kuchar took out the top prize.

Will Snedeker snare this year’s win?

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Watch the Pros in action or come and enjoy some of the best beachside hospitality at the 4th hole as the tournament is played from Oct. 6th-9th at Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course in Natadola on the western coast of Viti Levu, Fiji’s largest island. Co-sanctioned by the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia and the European Tour, the competition will be broadcast live to 400 million homes around the globe.

“We’re in…are you?” EXPLORE Fiji is proud to again be the Approved Media Partner (Tourism/Travel Magazine) as we extend our partnership into the tournament’s third year. For information on tickets and all packages, see our Fiji International special (page 23).

The natural wonders of our 333 islands are beautiful, each one quite different from each other, and while its sandy beaches and abundant coral reefs are equally spectacular, so, too, is sunrise and sunset. Be inspired by our Golden Bliss pictorial on page 28.

Also in this edition, you’ll find articles on The Rhum-Ba, Denarau’s sexiest dining establishment, Fijian-made surfboards and where to score them, the ideal day trip to Vunavadra, an exciting fast boat tour to Cloud 9, a cultural tour featuring firewalking and traditional dances, scenic coastal tours in a restored sugarcane train and how a Savusavu resort connects kids staying at the property with Fijian primary schoolers of the same age. Within these pages is also a calendar of events, useful information and a map.

Whether you are visiting for the first time or a seasoned traveller with ‘Fiji’ stamped repeatedly on your passport, we hope you find this edition useful. Feel free to share your print edition copy or scan the QR on this page and the cover for a digital version.

We hope our wonderful country and our people present all the essential ingredients for a truly memorable holiday.

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Kids making Fijian connections

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CULTURAL TOUR

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40 EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Natadola worthy of golfing world’s best Photo: Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Fiji.

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Ideally positioned at Denarau Marina, The Rhum-Ba creates a unique island experience of its own as it carves out a place on Fiji’s dining scene.

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he Rhum-Ba raises the bar (pun firmly intended) with its delightful gastronomic pleasures.

With delectable and refreshing cuisine, friendly service, a relaxed vibe and the bonus of magnificent views, one can see why The Rhum-Ba located at the Denarau Yacht Club on Denarau is a draw for the culinary community.

The Rhum-Ba combines intimacy and casual dining with greater success than any other yacht club establishment in the country.

It delivers on its philosophy of “using fresh, quality ingredients prepared in a simple yet delicious manner” with a la carte menus featuring, as much as possible, fresh fare from local waters, farms and plantations. From local slipper lobsters to mud crabs and fish, these are just some of the seafood mains that add seasonal zest to its cuisine. Creative bar snacks using local ingredients that also make for a good light meal include bun sliders filled with rum braised beef & watercress, sugarcane prawn skewers and a Rhum-Ba version of Kokoda (ceviche) served in a pineapple cup.

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On a recent visit to Denarau to seek out The Rhum-Ba I took along fellow foodies, my mother and a family friend visiting from abroad. We were spoilt for choice with the affluence of good food and drink and idyllic views of super yachts, small cruise ships, resort-connection catamarans, water taxis and open punts.

Opened just over a year ago, the two-storied The Rhum-Ba, Denarau Yacht Club offers a bar and casual tapas-style dining on the ground level and the upper level caters for club events and private functions including weddings. It boasts many accents of modern and airy nautical décor including a decidedly large bar that’s shaped like a ship’s haul facing the water; a practical centerpiece on the ground level.

Denarau Yacht Club is the first stage of significant development at this popular yachting destination. It has won praises for hosting major sporting events including ANZ Sail Fiji, a signature race that started from Auckland and finished with yachts berthing at Port Denarau Marina and the Fiji Fizz Festival, the 3rd and final leg of the 18’ Skiff Triple Crown.

Being at the marina means you can grab a late breakfast at 11am before catching a transfer to an island resort or drop in for a relaxing lunch and watch all the coming and goings on the water, or savour a Fijian sunset with cocktails of the same colour before a lingering dinner.

Denarau Yacht Club and The Rhum-Ba is owned by tourism entrepreneurs, Michael Dennis and Nigel Skeggs. The fully local wait and bar staff are friendly, attentive and accommodating, plus the kitchen crew work wonders under the direction of the restaurant’s only expat, executive chef Henry Selmann, originally from Sydney.

Its lunch and dinner menus are divided into sections (Late Breakfast, Quick Starters & Starters, Pizza, Pasta, Seafood, Meats, Salads, Specialty Platters, Burgers, Sandwiches; plus the option to build your own, Desserts and Dessert Cocktails), so you can grab a quick bite or enjoy a slow heartier fare. There’s even a kid’s menu to keep the young ones well nourished.

When placing our orders, I had no hesitation in choosing the grilled salmon with garlic mash, parsley butter and creamed local spinach. One of the delights of eating in a restaurant is enjoying a dish that seems difficult to create at home like getting crispy skin on a salmon fillet. The salmon was divine and lipsmacking. I would head to The Rhum-Ba solely for this deliciously delicate, sweet flesh fish and a natural dose of Omega-3.

Ordering the whole baked local red snapper was equally a great choice; the dish cooked just right and eating a whole fish allowed our dining companion from abroad to show her deboning skills. A shared order of half a dozen raw New Zealand oysters (with fresh bush limes) went down quickly, so we ordered more.

The flavourful seafood paired well with Pinot Gris.

Craving locally-caught fish, my mum set her eyes on the dinner special (listed on a single A5 page Weekly Specials menu): grilled Mahi Mahi fillet served on a bed on saffron and coconut couscous, coriander papaya relish and lime olive vinaigrette.

When it came to dessert, we were able to summon our second stomachs for an indulgence of delicious mud pie, rum-flamed crème brûlée, warm baked apple tartan and hot fudge brownie; washed down with Rhum-Ba Affogato, English Breakfast tea and shots of Fiji Rum (coffee, coconut).

True to its name, the Rhum-Ba brags over 100 different kinds of rum (from Caribbean to Cuban and Fijian), a creative list of cocktails, a good wine and spirit selection and the largest variety of draft beers in the country.

Kudos to chef Selmann, a master of textures and tastes. He and his team also operate a mean oven from which emerges zesty pizzas like Drunken Sailor with a good topping of dark rum soaked pineapple slices and Rhum-Ba smoked ham – yet another delight that comes out of the spacious, open kitchen.

If you’re a bit of a carnivore, look no further than the dinner menu’s ‘meat’ listing. Carve into a 700 gram T-bone steak or the crispy pork belly.

A majority of the ingredients are sourced locally including herbs and vegetables, prime beef, and ample selections of fish and crustaceans (crab, lobster,

prawn). Local shell fish fetched from our northern towns – mud crabs from Labasa and bugs (slipper lobsters) and green lobsters from Savusavu add to the range. Diners trying out the Fijian bugs for the first time swear they are sweeter than the Moreton Bay bug, an Australian native lobster. Imported ingredients such as salmon, lamb, oysters and mussels are kept to a minimum.

The Rhum-Ba’s specialty platters (Tandoori and Seafood) and Charcuterie board (selection of handcarved meats, breads and pickles) offer true sharing experiences.

Book a table today!

The Rhum-Ba Port Denarau Fiji Islands info@Rhum-Ba.com Tel: (679) 7707486 Opening Hours Mon – Sat: 11.00am - 11.00pm Sun: 11.00am - 10.30pm

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urfers are stoked with the new boards designed and built in Fiji for its world-class waves.

Local surf guru and entrepreneur Ian Muller’s Fijian Surfboard Company, which trades as Fiji Surf Co, is rolling out quality Fiji-brand surfboards from its Nadi-based factory.

With the sport growing in Fiji, both recreational and in the number of professional and international tournaments held here – it makes good sense that Muller, a local industry pioneer, and his Fijian Surfboard Company are paving the way with Fiji’s first PU (Polyurethane) surfboard factory.

“Our Fijian surfboard business has grown from strength to strength with many local and international surfers buying our Fijian-made surfboards and coming back to order more once they have tried them,” said Muller.

Muller’s deep passion for surfing brewed into a business from the backyard of a Nadi house some 21 years ago. Keeping with the mission to shape the future of Fijian surfing, Muller is today riding on the wave of success with his full service surf company.

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surf guides to world-famous surf including iconic Cloudbreak as they run both hardcore and familyfriendly surf tours, private surf charters, surfing lessons, and surf holidays. In June this year, Muller added ‘New Frontier’, a water-based action sport that’s getting the adventurous amped. In Nadi town, the Fiji Surf Co., shop sells surf gear and accessories, repairs and rents boards.

At the surfboard factory the obvious point of difference with the finished product is in the design, the artistic depictions of Fijian and Pacific heritage; plus the shape and name. Expert surfboard shaper, New Zealander Nick Tansley is currently training the local crew in the art of surfboard shaping.

On the waves, the Fiji Surf Co., sponsor two of Fiji’s ace surfers Hannah Bennett and Aca Ravulo and they, too, are thrilled with their Fijian surfboards; winnings.

The ‘Fiji Surf ’ and ‘Viti Surf Legend’ brands are proudly displayed on a selection of boards crafted for different waves, surfing abilities and requirements.

Fijian surfboards: Kaji Model – smaller designed surfboards for kids.

Ika Vuka – wider, flatter and thicker fish-tail boards.

Totoka – high performance short boards.

Wai Kama – longer gun-type boards for bigger waves.

Marau – wider nose, thicker fun boards.

Kailoma – hybrid board, mix of high performance and fun.

Ka Levu – long, high performance nose-rider: 8ft-9ft plus.

Fijian Surfboard Company’s Bilibili SUPs are Fijian designed and branded, but they are built overseas due to “its complex manufacturing nature and large size.” The Epoxy Bilibili SUP boards resemble their older cousin, the Fijian bilibili (bamboo raft) and are available in three sizes.

StandUp Paddle boarding (SUP) is one of the fastest growing water sport in the world and more and more, the sport is taking off in Fiji. The International Surfing Association (ISA) has chosen Fiji to host the 2016 World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship from November 5th-13th.

To get your feet on a Fiji-made surfboard and Fiji-brand SUP board, contact:

Fiji Surf Co. Tel: (679) 6705960 fijisurfco@gmail.com www.fijisurfco.com

*Compiled & written by EXPLORE Fiji. Photos: Fiji Surf Co.

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• Air, Sea & Land Activities • Art Gallery • Asian Cuisine • Bakery & Pattisserie • Bank • Bars • Beachwear • Beauty & Massage Therapy • Boat Charter • Boutiques

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the Port at Denarau • Car Rental • Coffee Shop • Confectionery Shop • European Cuisine • Fashionwear • Fast Food & Takeaways • Fijian Cuisine • Fishing Charters • Footwear

• Handicrafts • Hard Rock Café • Ice Cream Parlour • Indian & Italian Cuisine • Jewellers • Kebabs • Money Exchange • Nail & Hair Salon • News Agency

Located on the water’s edge, the Port at Denarau offers the largest single collection of quality shopping and dining in Fiji.

Open daily, the Port boasts mouth watering cuisine and an unhurried shopping experience in a relaxed and unique environment.

It will take you five minutes by car from Nadi Town and fifteen minutes from Nadi Airport.

Come, unwind and enjoy our hospitality on a sun splashed deck or indulge in an enchanted evening to a backdrop of shimmering waters and live local entertainment.

Denarau’s renowned yachting harbour plays host to island hop cruises & charters, super yachts and the occasional ocean liner.

Visitors to the Port will enjoy a wildly casual environment and experience the Fijian warmth and cultural diversity.

The Port at Denarau is just a short walk or bus/taxi ride away from any Denarau Resort.

For business or pleasure, The Port is a “must visit” whilst in Nadi or Denarau.

Port Denarau Centre Management, Denarau Island, Fiji • P.O. Box 80, Port Denarau • Telephone +679 6750602 • www.portdenarau.com.fj • Post Office • Pizza • Real Estate • Speciality Cuisines • Seafood • Steakhouse • Supermarket • Travel Agency • Wine & Liquor • Yacht Chandlery

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Our award-winning Full & Half Day Cruises include a delicious lunch, refreshments, watersports, snorkelling, diving options and more. Whatever your dream is, of a tropical island day out, come and experience it with us. And if you want to relive your dreams you can, on a new island and a different slice of paradise, day after day.

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atch sizzling action and prepare to be inspired as 380 chefs compete to become stars of the future in Fiji’s version of Salon Culinaire.

An annual event on the Fiji Chefs Association calendar, the Fiji Chefs Moffat Salon Culinaire is a pinnacle cooking competition and culinary Olympic affair. This year’s event will be held from November 8th-11th at Sheraton Fiji on Denarau.

Revel in the energy and passion as young apprentices and established chefs from across the country showcase their talents in a series of culinary competitions. Nearly every resort and notable restaurant sends young hopefuls to vie for medals and the prestigious Chef of the Year awards.

Chefs will battle it out in static classes and live cooking in front of a public audience, under the watchful eyes of the judges.

In addition to the daily culinary competitions, visitors will also be able to get up close to all the action in the Piazza D’Oro Fiji Barista of the Year competition.

For more information, visit: www.fijichefs.org *Compiled by EXPLORE Fiji. Photos: Fiji Chefs Association.

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Vunavadra

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s a child, if you were asked to draw an island, it’s almost guaranteed that you drew a relatively flat oval of sand, with a single palm tree in the middle, and swirls of water around it.

Pulling in towards South Sea Island whose Fijian name is Vunavadra, it’s easy to be instantly transported back to childhood days and as you look at the real life, picture-perfect island you used to sketch.

One of the closest of the Mamanuca group of islands to mainland Viti Levu, South Sea Island’s golden sands wrap around the small resort, forming that flat oval shape, surrounded by impossibly bright hues of blue and green. The only thing different in the real life image is there’s more than just one palm tree.

A day trip to South Sea Island is a seriously challenging combination of snorkelling straight off the beach on the bright and colourful fringing coral reef, lazing under a thatched umbrella on the beach with complimentary drinks, indulging in a BBQ buffet lunch feast (complete with a traditional ‘meke’ dance performance from local Fijians) and then doing some more snorkelling. Tough! Welcome to Fiji!

You can also try scuba diving for the first time, while families with younger (and older) members may like the complimentary semi-submersible trip around the island to view the coral without getting their feet wet.

Before you know it, it’s time to board the fast catamaran again for an afternoon of cruising through the Mamanuca Islands. Wile away the afternoon out on the sundeck, taking in the many luxurious island resorts and endless stunning scenery of the Mamanuca group.

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South Sea Cruises operates daily cruises throughout the Mamanuca and Yasawa island groups from Port Denarau Marina.

South Sea Island Combo Cruise (described above) departs daily 9am; returns 3pm.

Other cruises to South Sea Island include: Full Day, Half Day and ‘Finding Nemo’ for families.

For more information, prices and to book:

South Sea Cruises Tel: (679) 6750500 www.ssc.com.fj Words: Danielle Krista.

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n Fiji, many quality resort kids clubs offer a great choice of activities.

One fabulous holiday destination is Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Fiji, offering spectacular ecological exploration, understated natural luxury and warm hospitality in the traditional Fijian style. Located in Savusavu on Vanua Levu, Fiji’s other big island, JeanMichel Cousteau Resort’s Connect with Kids program is just one more reason to add this destination to your travel wish list.

Already a firm favourite with families the Connect with Kids program is a unique and culturally educational travel experience for children and their parents staying at the resort. The program allows families to embark on an off-site tour where visiting children are invited to join local primary school children of similar age groups in their classroom and participate in that day’s curriculum.

While travelling to the nearby school, families will take part in a language learning game to teach children how to say common phrases in Fijian, such 20

as “hello,” “thank you,” and how to count to ten.

Upon arrival, each visiting child will be paired with a local child of their own age, and together they will join in recreational and educational activities, such as a short game of soccer or volleyball, and get a taste of traditional Fijian cuisine with afternoon snacks like tapioca cake and other assorted local sweets.

After the visit, Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort encourages children to send handwritten letters to each other through a pen pal program. As part of the program, the resort will provide envelopes for the local children, collect the letters each week, and send them with an update attached about the charity work done in the school.

How’s that for a wonderful holiday with the added benefit of making firm friends with the locals? *Text: Out & About With Kids (OAWK).

Edited by EXPLORE Fiji. * Photos: Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Fiji.

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Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course 6th – 9th October 2016 6th – 9th October 2016 The FIJI INTERNATIONAL is one of the hottest golf tournaments in the The FIJI INTERNATIONAL is one of the hottest golf tournaments in the South Pacific and a week not to be missed. This year the quality of the field South Pacific and a week not to be missed. This year the quality of the field is anticipated to be the best of the tournament’s short history with the is anticipated to be the best of the tournament’s short history with the European Tour coming on board as a sanctioning partner.

European Tour coming on board as a sanctioning partner.

The best golfers from Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia will be in The best golfers from Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia will be in action, however the tournament is about more than just the golfing action. action, however the tournament is about more than just the golfing action.

From some of the best beachside hospitality to a traditional sevusevu From some of the best beachside hospitality to a traditional sevusevu ceremony the FIJI INTERNATIONAL is the place to be seen this October! ceremony the FIJI INTERNATIONAL is the place to be seen this October!

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ne of the most influential men in Australasian golf has visited Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course ahead of the Fiji International and is pleased with what he sees.

ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia tournament director Andrew Langford-Jones, who will referee golf at the Rio Olympics, conducted his first site inspection ahead of this year’s Fiji International and has predicted European Tour players will be impressed by what awaits them.

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Golf Course situated on the coast of western Viti Levu, Fiji’s largest island.

“European courses are a totally different style to Natadola Bay. The European players coming out are used to cold, wet weather and soft greens. They won’t get that in Fiji but I am confident they will be thrilled with the place,” said Langford-Jones.

“Natadola Bay is worthy of the best players in the world, we saw that last year when Matt Kuchar won in a very difficult week, where the winds were excessive.”

“We are hoping the weather will be kinder to us and if it is, the Fiji International will blow the minds of the Europeans that compete because there is not a more beautiful course anywhere in the world.”

Involved with the Fiji International since the tournament’s inaugural staging in 2014, LangfordJones believes the tournament is headed in the right direction with the European Tour co-sanctioning.

“We have gone from the OneAsia platform to the European Tour which is one of the biggest Tours in the world. This is a real step up for the Fiji International,” added Langford-Jones.

“Europe is such a big Tour now, so there may be tournaments that clash with the Fiji International, but the depth of player that comes to Fiji will be far superior of that in the past.”

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“It’s like a snowball running downhill; it’s going to gain momentum from here. The hardest years are the first two or three but once the players recognise what a great venue Fiji is, what a great golf course Natadola is and how their families will enjoy the trip I am sure it will go from strength to strength.”

It’s the positive word of mouth from the marquee players who have competed in the Fiji International in the past that is the biggest key to securing more world-class players in the future.

“Having Matt Kuchar here last year was a big accomplishment. This year there is a chance of other players of his calibre coming across on the back of the praise Kuchar gave the tournament.”

“There is a real chance that some Americans may come out as well as the Aussies that play on the PGA TOUR in America coming to support the Fiji International.”

“As long as we continue to show the players a good

time, look after their families and present them with a golf course which is competitive and challenging the Fiji International’s reputation as a must-attend event will continue to grow.”

As much as Langford-Jones enjoys watching the Fiji International grow each year, he enjoys watching the people of Fiji embrace golf even more.

“Now that the people of Fiji are starting to learn about the nuances of golf, understanding the rules and the challenges of the game they are enjoying their roles in the tournament more,” added LangfordJones.

“Caddies are one area which has improved out of sight over the past two years. When the tournament started most of them had no idea what was expected of a caddy.”

“It’s great to watch all facets of the Fiji International grow and improve every year.” *Source: Fiji International.

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iji’s paradise has lured the world’s number 23 Brandt Snedeker to the Fiji International.

Turning Professional in 2004, Snedeker is an eight-time winner on the PGA TOUR. Snedeker’s most recent victory came in February this year in the USA but he is hungry to add another title to his resume.

“I am excited to be coming to play in the Fiji International. I enjoy competing all over the world but this will be my first time playing a golf tournament in Fiji,” said Snedeker.

“I will try not to get too distracted by the beauty of Fiji as I would love to win another golf tournament this year.”

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s Fiji is a tropical country it is not able to grow wine grapes and produce its own wine and so wines are imported from all the key wine growing regions of the world. With high duty and taxes imposed on wine imports, Chile, with its excellent price and quality ratio, is therefore an important source of wines for Fiji.

Victoria Wines is the “Official Wine Supplier” of the Fiji International until 2018. Victoria Wines will continue to showcase specific wines it distributes namely Leyda from the esteemed VSPT Group in Chile, San Pedro’s 1865, Trapiche and Champagne Taittinger.

Chile’s diverse geography, with the Atacama desert in the North, the ice fields of Patagonia in the South, and sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean on the West and the Andes in the East, has the perfect climate for viticulture. The different wine growing regions in Chile express this climatic diversity through their wines.

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European wines that are crafted to be paired and enjoyed with food, in the tradition of the ‘old world’.

Viña Leyda is a pioneer in the development of cool coastal vineyards in Chile. Winemaker Viviana Navarrete, nominated to the Top 100 women leaders from Chile, El Mercurio (2013), is clear about her passion to create wines that reflect the region.

“When a person opens a bottle of Viña Leyda anywhere in the world, they can feel the minerality and freshness of our cold coastal climate.”

This commitment towards evoking the ‘story’ of place is reiterated by the red wine sponsors for the competition - with San Pedro’s 1865 range of Single Vineyard wines giving excellent expression of terroir: “Each wine comes from a vineyard in a particular location, with a certain kind of climate, planted on soils with special features, and subjected to specific handling for each variety...And this, in turn, means consistency, character and quality”.

Enjoy the ‘taste of Chile’ whilst relaxing in the balmy islands of Fiji…a great experience that won’t cost you a fortune! *Source: Victoria Wines.

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Golden Bliss

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iji’s sunsets are every bit as spectacular as its beaches and reefs. To watch an elaborate sunset - one of nature’s extraordinary light shows – in Fijian paradise is an experience most people are likely to talk about and share their images with family, friends and colleagues, plus the world through social media.

These gorgeous images were captured with a Canon 760D camera from locations on Denarau

Photography by Weizhao Wu

and Sonaisali in western Viti Levu, Fiji’s largest island. They feature calm waters stretching to the horizon, brilliant rays of light extending from clouds like ‘fingers of God’ and the jagged silhouette of the Sleeping Giant Mountains looming above the sugarcane fields of Sabeto Valley and neighbouring Nadi, the international gateway to Fiji. *Compiled and written by EXPLORE Fiji.

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* Enquire with RBF for price Prices are effective 12 December 2012 and may be subject to change without notice.

RESERVE BANK OF FIJI “Leading Fiji to Economic Success”

Physical Address: Pratt Street, Suva, Fiji. Postal Address: Private Mail Bag, Suva, Fiji.

Phone: (+679) 331 3611 Fax: (+679) 330 2094 Email: info@rbf.gov.fj Website: www.rbf.gov.fj Our Values: Professionalism ... Respect ... Integrity ... Dynamism ... Excellence

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Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141. The liability of its members is limited.

Excitor to Cloud 9

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xcitor - Fiji’s fastest boat of its kind and size with its catchy tagline “Business Class to Paradise” is proving popular with day trippers.

Now in its third year of operation out of Denarau, Excitor Fiji’s style and presence, superior speed and ride options offer a definite point of difference to other water-based activities in the country.

Built for the job, the colourful custom purpose, 18-metre, 55-seat 1500 Horsepower vessel (cruising at 60kph) glides through most local sea conditions, smoothly and safely. The open boat feeling adds extra dimension, a sense of adventure, and is popular with all age groups.

Excitor departs Denarau daily at 10am for Cloud 9, the two-level floating platform off Malolo Island in the Mamanuca group and returns at 4pm. Bookings are essential. Excitor also runs a daily tour to Bounty Island. Group transfers and private charter are also available.

Excitor Fiji Tel: (679) 6751161 sales@excitorfiji.com www.excitorfiji.com *Source: Excitor Fiji.

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Port Denarau carnival

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monthly carnival boosting Port Denarau’s hospitality is bringing together visitors and locals alike.

Free to everyone the “Courts Port Denarau Carnival” is held at Port Denarau, Denarau from 9am to midnight on the last Saturday of the month.

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Fun rides, live clowns, vendors selling candy floss, popcorn and snow cones, food stalls and retail booths are standard features.

Port Denarau Centre Management Ltd.’s general manager Aysha Koya said the carnival allows everyone to enjoy a wildly casual environment and experience Fijian warmth and cultural diversity.

“The carnival is for locals and tourists alike and our aim is to bring happiness and fun to everyone,” Koya said. “Come along and unwind and enjoy Port Denarau’s hospitality on a sun-splashed deck or indulge in an enchanted evening to a backdrop of shimmering waters.”

2016 carnival dates 27th August 24th September 29th October 26th November 31st December *Source: Port Denarau Centre Management Ltd.

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Cultural Tour

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Phone (679) 672 2233 (24 hours)

• Port Denarau (Free delivery to all Denarau Resorts)

• Nadi Airport (24 hours)

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• Suva

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• Labasa

• Nausori Airport (we meet all pre-booked clients)

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ake a journey into Fiji’s past and witness an ancient firewalking ceremony and cultural dances.

On offer at the Arts Village located in Pacific Harbour in Deuba (a 40-minute drive from Suva), the exciting cultural tour has firewalkers of Beqa displaying mysterious powers over fire. As elders chant, young men remove burning logs from a smoking pit to reveal the white-hot stones signaling the start of this ancient ceremony. An entertaining cultural performance of special dances interprets the history and legends of Fiji.

Enjoy this cultural performance in high action with physical acrobatics, singing and dancing.

The Arts Village is also home to boutique-size shops, eateries and a supermarket.

For more information and bookings, contact your hotel or resort tour desk. *Text: Web-sourced. Photos: Tourism Fiji.

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Custom made boards and artwork available upon order / Future and FCS Fins available

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Bring your own artwork or company logo to place on our “Fijian Made” surfboards to have that cool point of a difference.

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Choo-Choo down the coast Scenic Village Tour includes a visit to a village, a kindergarten, a cave and time to shop in Sigatoka town. Afternoon refreshments are provided.

Shopping & Sightseeing Tour includes a visit to a cave, a kindergarten and shopping in Sigatoka.

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ake on a picturesque coastal ride in a restored sugar cane train for a different Fijian experience.

Hop on the rustic train at the tiny railway station located at the causeway entrance to Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa along the Queens Road in Sigatoka on Viti Levu, Fiji’s main island.

Offering scenic rides in an old diesel locomotive along the Coral Coast where tradition, culture and nature meets, the Coral Coast Railway Co., runs two tours three days a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Transportation to and from select hotels along the Coral Coast, Nadi area and Denarau is provided.

For timetable, rates and bookings, contact: Coral Coast Railway Co. Tel (679) 6520434 coralcoastrailway@gmail.com *Compiled by EXPLORE Fiji. Photo: Tourism Fiji.

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EVENTS

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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s you plan your Fiji holiday for the months of August, September and October, take note of the following events that could add memorable Fijian experiences:

AUGUST

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SEPTEMBER

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Photo: Allan Stephen.

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August 12th-20th: The Vodafone Hibiscus Festival will be held at the Vodafone Arena in Laucala Bay, in the capital Suva. The annual festival marks its 60th anniversary and funds raised go to charity.

September 7th: Constitution Day is a public holiday.

October 6th- 9th: The Fiji International will be played at Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course in Natadola, western Viti Levu, Fiji’s main island. Fiji International is a professional golf tournament which is a co-sanctioned event between the PGA Tour of Australasia and the European Tour.

Photo: Fiji International.

OCTOBER

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OCTOBER

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October 10th: A public holiday, join in Fiji Day celebrations across the country.

If you’re in or near Sigatoka, head out to the town’s riverbank for a hive of activity as competitors from tourism and hospitality-related groups converge for the annual Bilibili Races. While the bilibili (bamboo raft) and kayak races on the Sigatoka River is a major draw, so are land-based competitions like the waiters relay, tug of war, coconut bowling, board walk and a fun run.

October 31st: Celebrate Diwali (Deepawali - Festival of Lights) - the biggest of all Hindu festivals on this public holiday. *Compiled by EXPLORE Fiji.

Photo: Allan Stephen.

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Useful Information EMERGENCY Police DIAL 917 AMBULANCE DIAL 911

WEATHER Fiji can be enjoyed all year round because of its mild tropical climate. The dry season is from May to October.

This is when the temperatures are cooler and there is less rainfall and humidity. The wet season is from November to April. Daytime temperatures average around 25oC (77oF), and humidity is generally high.

ATTIRE Local dress in Fiji varies. Decent casual, light clothing is recommended. Often you will hear people refer to “Bula” attire, which is Fiji’s equivalent to Hawaii’s “Aloha” dress code. Visitors are asked to be careful not to offend local sensibilities. Bikini and ultra-brief swim wear is acceptable at hotels/resorts but not when shopping in towns/cities and visiting villages.

ETIQUETTE There are a few places in the world where visitors are as warmly welcomed as they are in Fiji. But there is a protocol to follow. In a Fijian village, a house is a home and visitors aren’t expected to poke their heads inside. If invited inside a bure (local cottage), it is considered polite to stoop, to take off your shoes, keep your voice down and sit cross-legged on the floor. Shorts, swim wear, caps or hats aren’t normally worn inside a village. If offered a bowl of kava, drink it, unless you have been advised not to for medical reasons. Kava drinking is an important ceremony and a past time. If you intent to visit a Hindu temple or Muslim mosque, ask a local adherent first. It is offensive to walk into a mosque with shoes on.

MONEY EXCHANGE There are specialist bureau de changes around the country but foreign currency and travellers cheques can usually be exchanged at any bank.

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Crime Stoppers Fiji Recompression Chamber Emergencies

dial 919 dial 999 3506 999 3500

TIPPING While tipping is not encouraged here, it is your choice to decide whether to make a gratuity.

CURRENCY The Fiji dollar is the basic unit of currency.

Notes available in $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100.

Coins: 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2.

CREDIT CARDS Major credit cards widely accepted at hotels, shops, restaurants, cruises, travel agencies, rental companies and tour operators. VISA, MasterCard, American Express, China UnionPay, Diners Club and JCB International.

BANKING Banks generally open 9:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Thursday and 9:30am to 4pm Friday. Closed weekends and public holidays. Banks include Westpac Banking Corporation, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ANZ), BSP, Bank of Baroda, BRED Bank and HFC Bank. All have offices in Suva and branches & agencies around the country.

POSTAL SERVICES Operated by Post Fiji Ltd., post offices are located throughout Fiji. Philatelic Bureau Sales Centres are located at 1 Edward Street in Suva and the Prouds Building in Nadi.

STOCK MARKET South Pacific Stock Exchange 33 Ellery Street, Suva • Tel: 330 4130.

VAT

A Value Added Tax (VAT) of 9% is applied on the cost of goods and services in Fiji.

There is also a Service Turnover Tax (STT) of 10% and an Environmental Levy (EL) tax of 6%.

ATM LOCATIONS

ATM LOCATIONS

Enquiries - 132032

Enquiries – 132888

Westpac Banking Corporation Suva • Suva Branch - 1 Thomson St • Marks St Branch • Nabua Branch • Laucala Bay Branch • USP Campus • Kundan Singh Tamavua • Sportsworld Waimanu Rd • Tappoo City • Distill - Flagstaff • MH Rodwell Road • MH Superfresh Tamavua • MH Vivrass Plaza LBE • Dolphins Plaza • Damodar City Complex • American Outlet - LBE • Ratu Sukuna House • Foster Plaza - Walu Bay • Wing Sang - Samabula • Shop & Save - Lami • Shop & Save - Nabua • Shop & Save - Nasinu • New World - Valelevu • New World - Narere • Hansons - Makoi • Atlas - Valelevu • CMF - Harvest Centre Nausori • Nausori Branch

• Nakasi Branch - Tebara Complex • Hemron Plaza - Nausori Nadi • Nadi Branch • Namaka Branch • Port Denarau Branch • Pala’s - Nadi • FDB - Nadi • Tanoa Int. Hotel - Votualevu • MH Namaka • Yee’s Store - Port Denarau Sigatoka • Sigatoka Branch • Foodhall - Sigatoka • Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa • Shangri-La Fijian Resort & Spa Lautoka • Lautoka Branch - Vitogo Pd • Personal Banking Centre Naviti St • Sugar City Mall - Naviti St BA/ TAVUA / RAKIRAKI • Westpac Branch Labasa • Labasa Branch • Jaduram Building Savusavu • Savusavu Branch Levuka • Levuka Branch

Tourist VAT Refund Scheme The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority operate counters at the Nadi Int. Airport and the Suva wharf where tourists can claim refunds. To qualify, a visitor must spend FJ$500 (VAT inclusive) in any of the registered VAT refund outlets and must take the goods out of Fiji within two months from the date of purchase. Present goods for inspection along with the refund form, original tax invoice, passport and int. boarding pass to a customs officer at the Tourist VAT Refund Inspection Counter.

Mobile (cell) Services Several mobile phone operators offer cellular phone services in Fiji. Mobile phone and sim card rentals services are also available. Recharge cards can be purchased from airports, post offices, shops, supermarkets and service stations.

BSP

Suva • Pacific House • Central St • Dominion House • Suva Central • Dolphins Plaza • Downtown Blvd • Suva Private Hospital • Atlas Trading, Mark St • Tappoo City • Parade Arcade • Grand Pacific Hotel • RB Patel Market Point • Sun Insurance Bldg, Flagstaff • Garden City, Raiwai • Grantham Plaza, Raiwaqa • Cost-U-Less, Laucala Bay • BSP, Samabula • Marco Polo, Garden City • RB Patel Centrepoint • MH Valelevu • Niranjans Autoport, Walu Bay • TOTAL, Lami • Kundan, Tamavua • Village 6, Victoria Pde Pacific Harbour • BSP, Arts Village Navua • Post Fiji

Sigatoka • BSP, Sigatoka • 5 & 2 Bistro • Nadro Supermarket, Cuvu Nadi • Colonial Plaza, Namaka • Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa • BSP, Namaka • Consumer’s, Namaka • BSP, Nadi town • BSP Top Town • Shop & Save, Nadi town • Smugglers Cove Beach Resort • McDonalds, Nadi • Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa, Denarau • Nadi Int. Airport Lautoka • BSP Branch, Lautoka City • Sugar City Mall • RB Patel, Westpoint • Vuda Point Marina Ba / Tavua / Rakiraki • BSP Branch Nausori • BSP Branch Labasa / Savusavu • BSP Branch Taveuni / Levuka • BSP Branch

PHONE SERVICES Local and international calls made from hotel and resorts generally cost more as rates and surcharges apply. Telecom Fiji Ltd (TFL) customer care centers are located in major regional centers on Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. Cardoperated phones are available in some locations and prepaid phone cards are sold at post offices and select shops and service stations.

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INTERNET services Internet access is available at most hotels and resorts across Fiji. Wi-Fi is also available at select locations. If you bring your laptop or ‘tablet’ you may consider dial-up access or wireless connection. Cybercafés are available in major centres such as Suva, Nadi and Savusavu.

AIRPORTS Two international gateways - Nadi International Airport in the Western Division and Nausori International Airport, outside Suva.

DEPARTURE TAX

ELECTRICITY 220-240 volts, 50 Hz, 3 pin flat plug is the standard. You will need a voltage converter if the application is 110 volts.

Most leading resorts and hotels offer universal outlets for 240 volt or 110 volt hairdryers, shavers, etc.

LICENSE TO DRIVE You will need a valid home country driving licence for the same class of vehicle. Driving is on the left side of the road and seatbelts are compulsory. Maximum speed limit in built-up areas is 50 km/h (30 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph) on the highways, unless otherwise posted.

FJ$200.00 departure tax. Children under 12 are exempt.

The tax would already be included in your airline ticket.

Note: Visitors who stay in Fiji for less than 72 hours are exempt from paying departure tax.

MEDICAL

MOVIE THEATRES

Damodar & Village 6 Cinemas in Suva and Village 4 Cinemas in Lautoka. Life Cinema in Nadi.

POLICE

There are many private practitioners in the country.

Check the local telephone directory for listings. Major hospital locations:

Suva Stations Central Police Station Joske Street.

Tel: 331 1222

Suva Colonial War Memorial Hospital Waimanu Road • Tel: 331 3444 Suva Private Hospital 120 Amy Street, Toorak Tel: 330 3404

Nabua Police Station Ratu Mara Road.

Tel: 338 4000

Samabula Police Station Ratu Mara Road.

Tel: 338 1222

Other Stations Deuba Police Post Korolevu Police Post Labasa Police Station Lautoka Police Station Levuka Police Station Nadi Police Station Namaka Police Station Navua Police Station Savusavu Police Station Sigatoka Police Station Taveuni Police Station

Tel: 345 0156 Tel: 653 0122 Tel: 881 1222 Tel: 666 0222 Tel: 344 0222 Tel: 670 0222 Tel: 672 2222 Tel: 346 0222 Tel: 885 0222 Tel: 650 0222 Tel: 888 0222

North Labasa Hospital • Tel: 881 1444 West Lautoka Hospital • Tel: 666 0399

TRANSPORT Bus and taxi services throughout Fiji are considered quite reasonable. Rental cars are available on the two main islands of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu and some outer islands by arrangement.

MUSEUM Fiji Museum at Thurston Gardens, Suva, opens Monday to Thursday: 9:30am to 4:30pm, Friday: 9:30am to 4pm and Saturday: 9:30am to 4:30pm. Closed Sunday. Admission: International adult $7, children $5.

Tel: 331 5944.

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PORTS Ports Terminal Ltd offices are located at the Princes Wharf (Suva) and at Raymond’s Building (Waterfront Road, Lautoka). Port Denarau is located on Denarau (Nadi).

Speak Our Ethnic Languages English is commonly spoken in Fiji.

As you explore our beautiful and ethnically diverse country you will also hear conversations in Fijian and local Hindi and Cantonese, especially at the markets and smaller shops.

You, too, can speak our languages.

English Fijian good morning ni sa yadra (ni sah yan dra) hello bula (mbula) goodbye ni sa moce (ni sa mothey) yes io (ee-o) no seqa (senga) thank you vinaka (vee naka) village koro lady marama mister turaga (tu rang ah) little vaka lailai (vaka lie lie) plenty vaka levu (vaka ley vu) quickly vaka totolo (vaka toe toe lo) house vale/bure (valey/mburey) eat kana come lako mai (la ko my) go lako tani (la ko tanee) bring kauta mai (ka ou tah my) toilet vale lailai (vale lie lie) one dua (ndua) two rua drink gunu (goo noo)

Hindi Kaise hai namaste achaa, hum jaata haa nehi dhan baad ngao aurat aadmi (man) tora se dher se jaldi ghar kana kao ao jao lao chota ghar ek dwee peeo

Cantonese jo sun ney ho joy kin hai ng hai dor cheer hang chin tai tai sin sung siu siu hoo dor fei fei oouk shiek lei whui tai lei chee sow yat yhee yum

Overseas Missions & Honorary Consulates In Fiji Australian High Commission 37 Princes Rd, Suva Tel: 338 2211 British High Commission 47 Gladstone Rd, Suva Tel: 322 9100 Embassy of the People’s Republic of China 183 Queen Elizabeth Dr, Suva Tel: 330 0215 Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands 41 Borron Rd, Suva Tel: 338 7899 Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia 37 Loftus St, Suva Tel: 330 4566 Embassy of the United States of America 158 Princes Rd, Suva Tel: 331 4466 Delegation of the European Commission to Fiji 6th Fl, Tappoo City, Suva Tel: 331 3633 French Embassy 7th Fl, BSP Life Centre, Suva Tel: 331 2233 High Commission of India 7th Fl, LICI Bldg, Suva Tel: 330 1125

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia 6th Fl, Ra Marama Bldg, Suva Tel: 331 6697 Embassy of Japan 2nd Fl, BSP Life Centre, Suva Tel: 330 4633 Kiribati High Commission 36 McGregor Rd, Suva Tel: 330 2512 Embassy of the Republic of Korea 8th Fl Vanua House, Suva Tel: 330 0977 Malaysian High Commission 5th Fl, Pacific House, Suva Tel: 331 2166 Nauru High Commission 7th Fl, Ratu Sukuna House, Suva Tel: 331 3566 New Zealand High Commission 10th Fl, Reserve Bank Bldg, Suva Tel: 331 1422 Papua New Guinea High Commission 3rd Fl, Credit Corp Bldg, Suva Tel: 330 4244 Solomon Islands High Commission Level 3, Plaza 1, Downtown Blvd, Suva Tel: 310 0355

South African High Commission 16 Kimberley St, Suva Tel: 331 1087 Tuvalu High Commission 16 Gorrie St, Suva Tel: 330 1355 United Nations Development Programme 8th Fl, Kadavu House, Suva Tel: 331 2500

Consulates

Belgium Mr Richard Naidu Munro Leys & Co. Tel: 331 4188 Canada Mrs Janna Bai Vyas Tel: 672 1936 Chile Mr Rahat Ali Asgar Asgar Optometrists, Suva Tel: 330 0433 Denmark Mrs Jenny Seeto PwC, Suva Tel: 331 5199 Finland/Sweden/Norway Mr Neil Underhill Cell: 999 8803 Germany Mr David Aidney Williams & Gosling Ltd, Suva Tel: 331 2633

Greece Ratu Tu’akitau Cokanauto Tel: 337 1648 Israel Mr Viliame Cegumalua Tel: 336 2194 Italy Mrs Taeko Ruggiero Tel: 666 4011 Netherlands Mr. Roderic Evers Five Princes Hotel Tel: 338 1575 Pakistan Mr Mohammed Razak Akbar Tel: 338 5233 Philippines Dr Virgilio De Asa De Asa’s Medical Clinic, Suva Tel: 331 4450 Spain Mr Stuart Huggert Tel: 330 3855 Switzerland Mr Rolf Gfeller Tel: 999 5637

Trade Mission Taiwan 6th Fl, Pacific House, Suva Tel: 331 5922

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