Famous things in Fiji

Going shopping in Fiji: Must buy articles and memorabilia

There is a good shot that you will want to take home a case full of Fijian memorabilia and compelling purchases, from local crafts to the rarest natural blacks to tropical'Bula Shirts'. These are our favorite articles that you can put into your basket while you shop in Fiji, whether you are spoiling yourself or looking for the ideal present.

Fiji purchase list: In Nadi's craft market you will find peasants, fishers and artisans who sell their goods to local people and travelers. Suva's city curiosities and crafts centre in the city centre is a great place to buy real artifacts at reasonable rates and talk to Fiji people.

Fiji people have used virgin coir and floral essences for hundreds of years to moisturize and embellish their skins and haired them. The native Masa Fiji spas are excellent. You can find them in many luxurious Fiji resorts throughout Fiji, but at the Sheer Fiji plant in Suva you can see the full line and at the same the famous Fiji Designation.

The guys won't miss it, because Pure Fiji also has a special assortment for men. J. Hunter Pearls' local cultured Pearl in Savusavu on Vanua Levu is decidedly Filipino with a shine and color found only in the Fiji water, from rose to verdant to gold and even dark brown together with the valuable darkest of all.

There is an educative trip through the pearls ranches to find out more about the Fiji pearls farming story, and there is even a snorkeling trip if you have your own equipment. Sigatoka village, on the major Viti Levu isle, is known for its unmistakable handmade ceramics.

The Nakabuta and Lawai Pottery Vilages are two of the most famous towns that still produce traditionally Fiji ceramics. There are no potter's disks and electrical ovens here, the pans are made by handmade and burned in an open fire. Whilst you can buy the potshop at many coral coast stands, there is nothing better than seeing how the pans are made and purchasing an inventive design from the creator.

Not only do they make pans, but also jewelry, animals, bowls, dishes and much more. In Korotogo, on the lovely coral coast of Viti Levu, Hot Glas Fiji is the only glassblowing workshop in Fiji. Here you can not only buy a one-of-a-kind souvenir or present, but the whole hosts can also take home their own inventive masterworks made of crystal.

Once you've fell in Love with the harmonic Fiji voice and guitars, buy a few CD's to hear at home and you'll immediately be back on your quaint South Pacific vacation. Contact your travel associates representative to learn more about our luxurious Fiji vacation package offer!