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Hi, my name is Jeanne Kolander and I believe, you will find this site a great place to visit when planning your trip to Fiji. You will be saving time and money and avoiding mistakes.

This site includes maps and general information on Fiji such as climate, geography, entry requirements, currency, clothing, dining, diving, shopping and more.

Over the past 20 years I have personally counseled thousands of people just like you on their Fiji travel plans. My first trip to Fiji was over 30 years ago and I've been going back ever since. I will share my knowledge with you throughout this site.

Our agency offers detailed travel information on the islands of Fiji including, Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Qamea, the Mamanuca Group, the Yasawa Group and more! We are your one source for providing expert knowledge and superior travel service. We can get you the best cruises, vacations, honeymoons and wedding ceremonies for your money.

This site is designed to help you get all the answers to your Fiji travel questions. There are money saving tips on airlines, resorts, hotels, restaurants, food, excursions and more. Learn tips and secrets that others only wish they knew. We are a retail travel company specializing in the South Pacific exclusively. Contact us today and we'll begin creating the Fiji vacation of your dreams.

A "travel package" or "tour package" is a pre-designed itinerary put together by a travel company that specializes in a specific destination. Hands down! This is the best way to see Fiji. These savings can be substantial compared to making these arrangements on your own. Let me give you an example. If you were to plan your own trip you would contact the airline direct and pay for a full fare economy ticket. You would then need to contact each hotel directly in Fiji to make your reservations (not an easy task!). And you would pay "published" room rates, which are a hotel's highest price. Then once you arrived you would need to take taxis. And making inter-island air reservations are near impossible. Well...you get the picture. Arranging all this yourself takes a lot of time and a lot of work! You will benefit from the strong relationships developed with suppliers such as the airlines, hotels and all the other money-saving components that make up a tour package. Now when I say "tour package", I am not referring to a group of people being herded along by a group leader. It is not like that. It is all independent travel. It really means everything has been arranged for you in advance making it worry free and isn't that what a vacation is all about. A package is definitely the way to go!

My opinion on this is let your departure date determine the carrier you will use. By this I mean each airline that flies to Fiji does not go every single day. Each one only flies certain days of the week. Most people have a set vacation schedule and are not real flexible on their departure and return dates. Therefore you go with the airline that operates on the days you want to travel. (by the way, you should not mix carriers...meaning you cannot go over on one airline and come back on another - it's cost prohibitive). The carriers that depart from the west coast of the U.S. are Air Pacific and Air New Zealand. And speaking again of "package", lower airfare is the biggest reason why you want to go with a package. Massive buying power means incredible savings, which is passed on to you.

This is the first question that everyone always asks me. In my opinion you can't go wrong here! However, each has its own charm and beauty. Each has its own look and feel. Each offers it own unique travel experience. But just as travelers are different so are their interests. What areas spark your interest is a very personal choice. I can tell you the Mamanuca Islands have proven to be the most popular. I think this is partly due to their proximity to Nadi International Airport and easy access to the main island of Viti Levu. Most of the islands with in this group are just a 10 to 15 minute flight or a 30 - 60 minute boat ride. The second most popular area is the north with all its diversity. Magnificent rain forests, water falls, world class scuba diving and unique cultural experiences. I highly recommend you take a look at the "Regions of Fiji" section for detailed information on all the areas of the Fiji Islands. By the way, this section also profiles the various excursions available from each area - you know, the fun stuff!

The hotel you select may be determined by the area or island you choose as it may be the only one! However, when there is a choice, the hotel you select is so important to the overall success of your trip. I can't stress this enough. Your hotel is likely to be the center of your activities - you'll want it to be a good one - the right one. A hotel in Fiji can range from a large 200+ room resort to a small intimate hotel with just a few Fijian style bures. We try to paint a very clear picture of the wide range of hotels so that you can make an informed choice. Prepared for you are detailed descriptions of each hotel. Most resorts I have either stayed at the hotel or done a thorough inspection. The hotels have been rated based on quality of their facilities and services. You will find our "starfish" hotel rating system - 5 starfish being best. I encourage you to take a close look at the "hotel" section. Hotels are a key element to a travel package. Fiji hotels give highly discounted rates to tour operators. In selecting a package you benefit from these special prices and as an added feature, room taxes are included.

How do I get around?
How do I get from the airport to the hotels
and back to the airport?

When you plan your trip using a tour package all the necessary ground and water transfers are always included. This means included in the price of your package will be all the transfers necessary for you to get from the airport to the hotel and back to the airport. Also included will be transfers that are necessary to get you to an excursion, a sightseeing tour or special lunch or dinner that has been included in your itinerary. This is a money-saving benefit not to mention the convenience. Your baggage handling is taken care of. You get door-to-door service every step along the way. People tell me "It's wonderful having someone meet us when we get off the plane."

Now that you know a travel package is the way to go, you want to know where to find these packages. I have taken the time to review and critique all the itineraries of the top Fiji wholesale companies. I have extracted the best of the best, featuring only the ones that offer the greatest value. This is a big time-saver for you. You won't need to pour over all the travel brochures with a calculator...I have done it for you. You will find these selected programs in the "Packages" section of the site. There's a big selection offering you plenty of choices. So explore, have some fun...dream.

Once you have made a selection let our Fiji experts handle your reservations. We are your one source for providing expert knowledge and superior service in planning your Fiji adventure. And, best of all our service is FREE! Honest, it doesn't cost you a cent. A travel agent is paid a commission from the supplier (hotels, airlines, tour operators, etc.) for selling the product. You get all this great information and top notch quality service at no additional charge to you. You pay only for the selected trip itself. Our complete Fiji vacation consulting and reservation service is absolutely free.

Absolutely! This is our specialty. We know and love Fiji, and we take great pride in making your vacation just what you want it to be. And with a custom designed itinerary you continue to benefit from the same money-saving components that make up any other travel package...airlines, hotels, meeting service and ground transfers.

Many of us use will hire a realtor to buy a house, an accountant to do our taxes, a lawyer to represent us in court yet, we will spend $2,000, $5,000 even $10,000 on a trip without researching the person who is going to book it for us. It doesn't make sense to seek expert advise from a general travel agent who maybe books 1 or 2 trips to Fiji a year and who quite possibly has never even been to Fiji. Doesn't it make more sense to work with a travel agent that is a specialist in your destination? Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I began my travel career some 20 years ago and I have personally planned trips to the South Pacific for thousands of people just like you. I founded the retail travel agency, eTravelBound not only to introduce travelers to the beauty, culture and romance of Fiji but to also get you the best value for your money. All eTravelBound agents are "Matai Fiji Travel Specialists" having achieved expert status on the Fijian Islands. We are the Fiji travel pros! The South Pacific has always attracted a different kind of traveler...the explorer, the artist, the adventurer, the writer, the poet...our experience makes us different. And remember, the South Pacific is all we do.

eTravelBound is able to offer you the best travel packages as we work in concert with many Fiji tour companies. However, we are not affiliated with them. We have no alliance. We will give you advice as to which company offers the best value for your particular itinerary but the ultimate choice is yours. The reason I mention this is, many travel agencies will try to "steer" you to use their "preferred travel provider". Many times this has the agencies best interest in mind, not yours! Why? The agency has made an arrangement with the provider to get paid higher commissions if they use the provider company exclusively. We have no such agreements. Having said that, we invite you to compare our prices.

We know for many people a trip to Fiji is a major investment. For many it's a trip of a lifetime. I have only touched on some of the many aspects of Fiji travel. There is so much more. So take some time to wonder around the site. If you truly want to put money back into your pocket, then this information and service I'm offering to you is absolutely essential. The world is changing rapidly. So is the way people are making their travel plans. Making a reservation to Fiji is not a matter of simply booking an airline reservation. You need to book an experience. We know and love Fiji, and we want you to see it the way it should be seen, tailored to your personal needs, tastes and budget. We would like to talk to you. We would like to know your interests, your needs and your expectations. So why not contact us today and we'll being creating the Fiji adventure of your dreams.

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You may make requests through snail mail. All you have to do is print the completed "Reservation Request" form or for quotes the "Design My Own Vacation " form and mail to: eTravelBound, 2312 Ryan Way, Bullhead City, AZ 86442

You work had for your vacation...so you deserve the best. I look forward to hearing from you.

Jeanne Kolander - your personal Fiji travel consultant
eTravelBound
Registered California Seller of Travel
CST #2050390-40

P.S. Keep in mind, what makes the appeal and uniqueness of Fiji are the small hotels and not a lot of airlines bringing in hoards of tourists. The downside to this is they fill up and sell out very early on. To insure you get your first choice book soon. If you don't, you run the risk of settling for your 2nd or 3rd choice on hotels, dates and airlines. People often ask: How early should I make my reservation? Once you have made a decision, make your reservations straight away.

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