As an experienced backpacker you know that most things from soda pop to taxi's to toilet paper costs more at the airport. After an often long, interrupted cramped flight, traveller's will often pay just about anything to get fed, get a bed and get out of the airport! This extra cost can be avoided by setting up your first nights accommodation from abroad. With the internet readily available and backpacker accommodations linked to this web, you can book a gateway hotel ahead of time and arrange for a transport vehicle to pick you up (see ACCOMMODATIONS section for links).

If you do not set this up prior to departure, here are a few airport tips:

• There is a bank and money exchange terminal in the airport when you leave the gate. It is essential to have Fijian currency if you are taking a taxi or the local bus
• A phone card can be purchased at local stores, look for a sign that says 'TELECARD'. The airport has been know to charge you $5.00 for a local call when a phone card for several minutes is the same price.
• Keep an eye on your luggage at the airport and don't let others carry it as this service often has a price attached.
• Know that Nadi has a large array of hotels/hostels/backpackers & even camping. You can stay in the city centre, outside Nadi by the beach or right at the airport (beyond the gates).