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5 Over-the-Top New Year's Eve Experiences

It only comes once a year, so why not close out 2011 with a bang? Check out these indulgent, blowout New Year’s Eve experiences. You might just wake up and wonder where the night went, but that’s what resolutions are for.

Posted by Bee-Shyuan Chang on December 06, 2011 at 3:00:00 PM EST Tagged: France, Nevada, Las Vegas, Fiji, Florida, Miami
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Mind your head in Fiji

When venturing into the smaller villages, wearing hats and/or touching someone on the head is considered very disrespectful, so opt for sunscreen and a pair of shades, and keep your hands to yourself. In the larger towns hats are more acceptable, but still try to avoid the passerby’s pate.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 07, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Fiji
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Stopover Tips for South Pacific Trips

For many, a trip to the South Pacific—dotted with over 20,000 total landmasses, large and small—is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Australia and New Zealand draw a lot of the attention, as well as vacationers, from their smaller neighbors, but it’s possible to add a Polynesian stop in Hawaii, Fiji, or Tahiti to a down under adventure.

Posted by Stephanie Butler on November 05, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti, Hawaii
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Fiji: Mind the head

When venturing in to the smaller villages, wearing hats and/or touching someone on the head is considered very disrespectful, so opt for sunscreen and a pair of shades, and keep your hands to yourself. In the larger towns, hats are more acceptable, but still try to avoid the passerby’s pate.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on August 11, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Fiji
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Fiji: Dress modestly away from your resort

It's simple really, just toss a T-shirt over your swimsuit, or buy a sulu, like a pareu, to wrap around yourself. Men, take note, you can wear them too!

Posted by Fodor's Editors on May 08, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Fiji
Practical Travel Tips

Fiji: Mind the head

When venturing in to the smaller villages, wearing hats and/or touching someone on the head is considered very disrespectful, so opt for sunscreen and a pair of shades, and keep your hands to yourself. In the larger towns, hats are more acceptable, but still try to avoid the passerby's pate.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 17, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Fiji