FOOD
Fiji is famous for their seafood. Their fish, prawn, lobster and cray cuisines are a culinary creator's dream. If you have the chance, try the KOKODA (pron: CORE-CONDAA). It is fresh fish marinated in freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice and left to "cook" for several hours. Freshly scraped and squeezed coconut milk is added after it is "cooked" together with finely diced tomatoes, spring onions, chillies and with salt and pepper added to tantalise your tastebuds. It is left in the fridge for an hour or two then served as an entrée. Do try it.
If you get the chance to experience a Fijian LOVO (a traditional Fijian Feast with food cooked in an underground oven), it'll be a mouth-watering treat. Much like the Maori Hangi and the Hawaiian Luau, the Fijian Lovo is a delightful food fare with meats like lamb, pork, fish, vegetables and other local delicacies cooked for several hours under the ground. The taste is very much like a smoked or BBQ style dinner. The Lovo cooking practice goes back thousands of years and a camera would be handy to record this novel and colourful Fijian feast.
Then there's the famous Fijian curries made fresh from their home-grown chooks, vegies and of course seafood, including fish. Made with the freshest of ingredients, these curries are unlike many of the curries from the Indian Sub-continent. They have a unique Fijian flavour and are a delight to eat. Remember to ask for mild or medium.
There is a variety of foods to eat in Fiji together with everything that you're used to at home. Be adventurous and try their local cuisine. You will be pleasantly surprised as your tastebuds experience the sumptuous flavour sensations of the Fijian islands. And don't be bashful about eating with your fingers because that's how the Fijians love to eat!
While on the subject of food, it is always advisable to have some Imodium handy just in case of a tummy upset. The rich food and climate change can sometimes have an adverse effect on a tender tummy.
There are Chemists at virtually every major hotel and resort complex as there are Doctors and Medical Practitioners who are readily available for any medical problems.