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Expertise
Can answer questions on both air and land transportation, climate, currency exchange, driving, food, time zones, tipping, travel insurance, visas and passports, vaccinations, weights and measures, tourist attractions, adventure travel, hiking, camping, fishing, boating, cruising, hotels and resorts, and how to get the best value for your available time and budget. Happy to answer questions about specific issues
Experience in the area
I am a Maiti Specialist (Fiji) and visit the South Pacific Islands at least once a year so my clients and those asking questions get the best first hand information.
What do you like about this subject?
These are just some of the most wonderful places to Honeymoon, get your body in an absolute relaxed mode and/or stop on the way to or from Australia or New Zealand.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
There are still hundreds of places yet to visit and experience.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Fiji is probably less expensive and more friendly to visitors than Tahiti.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| steve | 01/02/08 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Robin | 07/31/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Madhuri | 06/24/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks! |
| mskyle2 | 04/25/05 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Bruce McElya | 08/18/03 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for responding so ..... |
Recent Answers from Mick Maurer
2008-01-25 Rarotonga chickens:
Bob: Generally, the Cooks will be less expensive than Fiji or Tahiti, depending on what airline is doing the best deals for the time. If you will email me with the dates you are looking at and what
2007-07-29 Weather and water temperature in Fiji:
Robin: The weather in September will be great with lots of sun and sometimes afternoon thunder showers that come and go in a hour or so. The water stays warm enough to swim and snorkel year round. You
2007-06-22 Fiji:
Madhuri: There is a lot of Indian type food in Fiji as well as the local dishes which are a lot of fish, fruit and local vegitables. You can get along well with casual clothes, shorts, and conservitave
2005-12-17 Accommodation and best time to go:
The only hotel with a beach near town is the Royal Sheraton Denaru. The beach is OK but snorkeling is questionable although there is no problem getting a day trip out to a nice island. If you want inexpensive
2005-04-25 Trip of a Lifetime:
In my opinion, you have two options, Fiji or the Cook Islands. If you liked Guam, you will absolutely love Fiji, both for the natural beauty and the wonderful people. A little less expensive and much
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