Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Fiji - coral reefs or coup?

When you think Fiji - do you think islands fringed with coral reefs, lapped by warm azure waters; diving and snorkelling and diverse cultures? Or do you think of an archipelago dogged since 1987 by military coup and political instability?
Unfortunately the latest talks to settle the rift between the military and the government have been unsuccessful, so travel warnings have been released for those visiting Suva.But how might this affect your trip to Fiji, how much impact will this have on travellers on the ground?
The majority of the advice says that if you give Suva a wide berth, you will be unaffected. Most conclude you wouldn't want to go there normally anyway. Copperspoon reports: "You worry too much! Political games have nothing to do with tourists."
My own opinion? I'll give it to you in a couple of weeks once I'm there

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