Fiji and Sydney with Mark and Tina

Time in Fiji

You're traveling the world now and Fiji should be one of those stops. But don't do it alone, meet up with the both of us, Mark and Tina and we'll have a blast together.

We are leaving LAX Sunday Nov 18th on Fiji Airways and arriving Nadi airport in Fiji 2 days later on Nov 20th, although the flying time is only 11.5 hours .The transfer from the airport to the resort is 25 minutes.

We are staying at our Fiji resort for 5 nights and flying to Sydney Nov 25th. We would love anyone who feels like an adventure to join us.  We have stayed at this resort before, The Double Tree Resort by Hilton -Sonaisali Island (prices shown are in Fiji dollars) and it is definitely in our top 2 most wonderful traveling experiences ever!

We are arranging 3 excursions while in Fiji:

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(1) Nov 21st Fiji: Food Market and Cooking Class


Indulge yourself in a full sensory experience and an unforgettable culinary adventure! Guests start the day with an informative guided market tour through the local fresh produce market followed by a seasonal produce inspired cooking class. We will be transported back from the market to Denarau Island in air-conditioned comfort after our market visit, guests are taught to cook a delicious menu of 8 dishes representative of both Fijian & Indo-Fijian flavours. Our cooking class will take place in a modern custom designed air- conditioned cooking facility, with fully equipped individual cooking stations.

The price of this Market tour and cooking class is $120 per person.

Nov 22nd Fiji: Thanksgiving - We will try to arrange a group dinner in the hotel dining room.

 

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(2) Nov 23rd Fiji: Day Trip to Castaway Island


Spend time on one of Fiji's most beautiful islands.  After a coach ride from the hotel, the day starts on a comfortable high-speed catamaran ride through the Mananuca Islands to Castaway Island.  We will spend quality time on Castaway, you'll have the chance to snorkle, spend time at the pool or try several other water sports, such as kayaking and windsurfing (extra costs may apply).  Lunch is at a local restaurant by the beach.  We will be returned home by catamaran with onboard entertainment and tropical refreshments.

The price of this trip to Castaway Island is $175 per person

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(3) Nov 24th Fiji: Visit Temple, gardens and Mud Baths


There is a lot to experience in Fiji and this excursion packs much of it into one day.  The day starts with a hotel pick-up to Subramaniya Temple.  Then it's on to handicraft shops for souvenirs, the Namaka fruit and vegetable market, Viseisei Village and a primary school.  There will also be a trip to the Garden of the Sleeping Giant filled with beautiful orchids and other tropical plants.  Finally, experience a therapeatic mud bath at Sabeto Hot Springs before we are returned to the hotel.

The price of this trip is $110 per person

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Nov 25th Fiji to Sydney, Australia: Mark and Tina fly to Sydney arriving at 11:30am 

3-Night Stay in Sydney 

Mark and Tina have booked the Grace Hotel in Sydney for Nov 25th - 28th and got the best price on Trip Adviser by paying in advance. The hotel is in a great location with an easy walk to Darling Harbor or Circular Quay (10 - 15 mins).

There is a 24hr airport shuttle service available on request - You must contact the hotel to make the arrangements.

Nov 27th Sydney All Day Tour:  Private Excursion with Mark and Tina

Includes Blue Mountains, Meet a Koala & sail under the Sydney Harbor Bridge

When: Tuesday November 27th, 2018

Pick up location: The Grace Hotel Sydney (in the lobby)

Time: 7:20 am

Tour includes:

Featherdale Wildlife Park, where you can see Koalas, hand feed a kangaroo, wallaby or emu. Established on 7 acres of land originally purchased by Charles and Marjorie Wigg in 1953, Featherdale has evolved from a poultry farm into one of the best privately owned wildlife parks in Australia. 

A two-course lunch at the Country Club Golf Course

Scenic World Blue Mountains is a private, family owned tourist attraction located in Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia, about 100 kilometres west of Sydney. 

Ride on the Cableway, Skyway, in Katoomba** 

Ride the world’s steepest railway. (This takes your breath away!!)**

Take a guided walk along the Scenic Walkway** beneath the canopy of this temperate rainforest at the base of the Scenic Railway.** 

Visit to Waradah Aboriginal Cultural Centre** and witness Aboriginal dance and Didgeridoo performances, each with a brief explanation of the stories that accompany each dance

Relax as you **Cruise back down the Parramatta River and under the Sydney Harbour Bridge** to Circular Quay,  where your tour concludes.

The all inclusive price of $200 per person also includes the following:

** Pick-up from The Grace Hotel and disembark the boat at Circular Quay**
** All day tour including the above **Highlights listed **
** Lunch and drinks provided**