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SigaSiga* Sands is located on Vanua Levu, Fiji's second largest island. From Nadi International airport, you'll take a beautiful, scenic one hour flight to Savusavu.  This Flight-seeing Tour is not to be missed - Absolutely Phenomenal!
After a short 10 minute drive from Savusavu Airport through the lush, green countryside, you'll arrive at what looks like a Coconut Plantation. That's because it IS a Coconut Plantation - planted some 60-80 years ago. The well kept grounds look like an Oceanfront Park with hundreds of coconut trees. Whether you're looking to 'Get Away from it All' or enjoy a vacation filled with activities, SigaSiga is located far enough away for the hustle-bustle of town yet only minutes from town and nearby resorts.

*SigaSiga is pronounced "sing-a, sing-a" meaning Sun Sun, the original Fijian name of this property

Special Features of this one-of-a-kind Boutique Resort include:
Long White Sand Beach
115 Acre Oceanfront Property
Unsurpassed Diving & Snorkeling
Amazing Swimming & Snorkel Lagoons
Colorful Gardens, Organic Fruits
Fresh Spring Water
Lilly Pond w/ Fresh Water Prawns
Hundreds of Coconut Trees
Nature Trails, Year-round Creeks, Virgin Forest
Modern Conveniences
Beautifully Maintained
Housekeeping Services (included)
20  Indoor & Outdoor Games
Additional Large Outside Shower
Caretaker Support (when desired)
Siga Thai Cuisine Menu (View PDF)
Indo-Fijian Cuisine Menu (View PDF)

Activities

ACTIVITIES

EXPLORE THE ISLAND:  Call a Taxi and take a chauffeur driven ride to visit a Fijian Village, see Waterfalls, or go Shopping in Labasa.  SigaSiga Directors have rarely rented cars in Fiji.  Transportation Services provided by Savusavu's Taxi Drivers are excellent, courteous and affordable.  And we have a couple favorites in mind to help you get started.  Rental Vehicles are available for rent at several places in town.  However, you may not care to ever leave SigaSiga!

SCUBA DIVING - WORLD CLASS!  Jean Michel Cousteau has his resort here! The diving must be good! Yes, the awesome world class diving you've read about and seen on TV is right here - even out your front door! Dive Charters and Diver Certification are available nearby at Koro Sun Resort (3km/1.5 mi) or The Cousteau Resort near town. They'll show you some of the most fantastic dive locations on earth including one right out in front of SigaSiga!

SNORKELING - WORLD CLASS: You'll discover a fantastic variety of Soft and Hard corals, Fishes and Sea Life right out in your front "yard" at SigaSiga! Nature has blessed this stretch of Vanua Levu's coastline with a very unusual Double Reef formation. The outside reef absorbs the breaking waves, while the second inside reef calms the once open sea. In between you'll find a lovely semi-open-water lagoon 20-30 feet deep about 100 meters/yards in length.  Just walk out at low tide on a calm day to the edge of the reef.  As soon as you see the corals and the water is deep enough, start snorkeling and enjoy the Spectacular Beauty, colors and life of the reef. [Please don't walk on the live corals. And remember, this is a Marine Reserve.  Please Do Not Remove ANY shells, coral, etc from the sea. Thank you for your cooperation.] Beachcombing for shells is fun and rewarding! Snorkel gear rentals are available at Koro Sun Resort or at one of the Dive Shops in town. If you like to snorkel or walk the beaches, we recommend you bring reef shoes or rubber boots. And don't forget to bring your "dive buddy" with you anytime you're in the sea.

SWIMMING is fantastic right at SigaSiga Beach!  At high tide, you can play in 2-3 feet of water right in front of your Beach Bure lounges.  Just a five minute walk down the beach, there's a beautiful spot for swimming and frolicking in the clear, calm ocean.  We call it the Swimming Lagoon. (See Aerial Photo on homepage)

FISHING!! For a 'local' fishing experience, ask around the Open Market fish section or the Yacht Club in the "Copra Shed" building in Town. It's a modern building on the ocean side of Main Street.  You can also charter a cabin cruiser from the Cousteau or Koro Sun Resorts.

TALK STORY! The Copra Shed is also home to the Savusavu Yacht Club. Wow! The stories they tell! Yachties from around the world love to harbor in Savusavu Bay and their experiences are sometimes really incredible. They're really friendly people too!

HIKING:  Feeling Frisky? Like a little stretch and exercise would be nice? Take a walk out the back door and up the hill using the well-maintained trails - A truly beautiful experience. For an absolutely great "Nature Walk", ask one of our staff to point you in the right direction. They will familiarize you with the trails and make sure you find your way home ¬ if you really want to go home

HOT SPRINGS:  The Fiji Islands were created from volcanic activity and there's still some action in Town. Also a historically significant remote Hot Springs area may be available for guided tours. Ask the Sea Fiji Travel Office in Savusavu town about Nukubolu Village.

KAVA:  This popular drink with the locals is made from the dried roots of the Kava plant, a relative to the Pepper plant.  After the dried Kava root is ground up into a powder and mixed with water, first-timers may think they've been served a bowl of dishwater.  But it's not that bad   Most people observe a numbing in their mouth after a bowl.  Some notice a numbing of the brain.  The locals don't seem to notice.

LET'S EAT!! While both the Bure and Villa have well equipped kitchens, it's nice to know there are options. There are perhaps a dozen restaurants in town serving good food at very reasonable prices. Koro Sun and Cousteau Resorts have more elaborate fare and prices to match - day and night. Advance reservations are requested at the resorts.  For home prepared meals, there is plenty of produce, goods, liquors, and wines in town at the several "supermarkets" or the Savusavu Wine Market. If you prefer, eat out at nearby restaurants.  Or, you can order take-out and have it delivered home to dine on the beach or your ocean view veranda!  The Caretaker Staff can prepare some mighty tasty local Indian and Western dishes as well. (Caretaker-prepared Meals are optional)   

"MEKE" (pronounced may-kay) is the FIJIAN DANCE performed by local villagers. Call Koro Sun or Cousteau Resorts for their Meke schedule. Fijians are exceptionally happy people and their friendly spirit really comes alive and becomes a part of you. Whether or not they are physically dancing the Meke, the Fijians' hearts are always singing.  It's what's earned them the title of some of the "Friendliest People on Earth"!  And speaking of singing, try a visit to one of the local churches on Sunday.  Their beautiful, rich voices come from the heart and warm the soul.

R . E . L . A . X . . . One of our favorite things to do in the whole wide world is SIT and WATCH the world go by... or not go by... right from the front porch. I guess it depends on your state of mind as to which way the world is going

SAILING/BOATING:  Savusavu is famous for being one of the largest, most protected bays in the South Pacific.  Many Sailing Regattas, including the President's Cup, make Savusavu part of their itineraries.  So, naturally, there are resident Sailors that offer Sightseeing, Diving, and Snorkel Adventures.

SHOP - but not til you drop. While this island could not be considered a shopping haven, there are plenty of unique handicrafts and souveniers to choose from. Jack's Handicrafts in Labasa is one of our favorite shops. Clothing is inexpensive because the textile industry is one of the biggest in the country.  There are numerous shops in Savusavu Town, including the Open Market which is its best on Saturdays.  (the town is very quiet on Sunday).  On the other side of the island, the larger town of Labasa offers even more choices.

WATERSPORTS:  There is a variety of toys to play with for rent in town and at Koro Sun Resort.  Kayaking, Water Skiing, small and large Sail Boats, and more.

GAMES:  SigaSiga hosts over 20 INDOOR AND OUTDOOR GAMES!  You'll have more fun than a barrel of monkeys!

Games List:

BEFORE You Go

Before You Get To SigaSiga* Sands
(*SigaSiga is pronounced "sing-a, sing-a" meaning Sun Sun, the original Fijian name of this property)

In preparation for your journey to Savusavu, Fiji, we would like to share a few pointers we hope will prove useful to you and your traveling companions.

Airport Pick-Up at Savusavu:  We include and will schedule your transfer from Savusavu Airport to SigaSiga. (10 minutes) Just let us know when your interisland flight is scheduled to arrive.  You may wish to go to town right away.  However, we recommend you go "Home" to SigaSiga first.  This way, your driver can get your bags unloaded and you can get oriented to the house before going into town.

Baggage Limits: Typically, the airlines share a common policy about baggage limits.  However, the size of your plane can influence the size and weight limits as well as the cost of any extra bags.  Some international flights allow 2 check-in bags of 32kg/70 lbs each plus one carry-on and one personal item such as camera, laptop or purse.)  Be aware that some inter-state airlines only allow maximum 50 pound bags, even if you are connecting to an international flight.  Please refer to your airline or travel agent for details.

Banking:  A Fijian Dollar only costs about US$ .58 (ref. May '06) and there are plenty of banks around for exchange, credit card services, and ATMs, including one conveniently located at the Nadi Airport.  We recommend exchanging some money at Nadi Airport upon arrival. There is a bank located just outside the customs arrival area. For current exchange rates, click Currency Converter.

Clothing:  It's easy to pack too much. Lean toward conservative and informal. Temperatures are between 65 and 80F degrees year-round. It could rain, but expect sunny warmth most the time.

Communication:  English is the official language of the Fiji Islands.  This makes it very easy for English speaking people to get around.  Fax, Copy, DHL Delivery, and Internet Cafe services are available in Savusavu town (7 miles).  SigaSiga's Villa and Bure both have telephone.  The Villa has a Fax machine.  If you have your own computer, (High Speed Dial-up) Internet is available in the Villa (wired) and Bure (wireless).

Flights/Transfers: All international flights arrive in Nadi (pronounced "Nandi") on the main island of Viti Levu. To get to SigaSiga Sands you'll need to book an inter-island domestic flight to Savusavu on Fiji's second largest island called Vanua Levu (about 3,800 sq. miles). This is a gorgeous flight over hundreds of reefs and islands. We highly recommend booking this flight before departing for Fiji. Bookings may be made by contacting McCoy Travel (800-500-3454), Sunflower Airlines or Air Fiji.  For your international flight into the Fiji Islands, popular carriers include Air New Zealand and Air Pacific, Fiji's own airline company.

Ground Transport:  Bus and Taxi Rides are fun on this Island no matter where you're going. The people are very friendly and the buses stop anywhere you want them to, whether you're getting on or off. Taking a FJ$1 Bus ride into Savusavu Town (7 mi.) and a taxi ride home (FJ$10) is a very practical and affordable way to get around. (The buses tend to be quite full going out of town)  Buses run hourly (Fiji Time). There is also Rental cars/trucks available in Savusavu. If you rent a car, then you're driving, paying for gas, and hauling your own bags, groceries, etc.  If you hire a punctual, courteous Taxi, you enjoy the view and the driver does the rest.  Both cost about the same - approx. US$78/day. (ref.5/06)
                                                       
Incidentals: 
*Skin lotion, sunscreen and mosquito repellent are common bring-alongs, although these are readily available in town. 
*Reef walkers or booties are good to have for beachcombing or if you plan on snorkeling because sometimes you have to walk to your snorkel spot. 
*Snorkel gear is not yet provided at SigaSiga, but gear rental is available at the dive shops.
*Availability of your favorite coffee and tea flavors, or specialty drinks may be limited or expensive.  However, liquor stores carry a reasonable variety of wines and spirits.
*Beach towels are provided. 
*Common gifts for locals include clothing and candy/chocolate.

Meals/Restaurants:  The Bakeries and various "Supermarkets" offer a nice variety of food and drink.  Savusavu's open market also offers fruits and vegetables (and Kava) from the local farmers at very reasonable prices. There are also imported fruits and vegetables that carry a higher price tag. There are about a dozen eateries in town which offer Fijian, Indian, Chinese, and American cuisine, also at very reasonable prices.
Gratuities/Tips: Tips are not customary or expected in Fiji.  It is our opinion that tipping will not result in better service and may even lead to negative impact on the service industry’'s attitude and spoil it for future tourists. The exception might be the few really upscale resorts. If you feel you need to leave something, look for the "Christmas Fund" box near the cash register or leave the change.
SigaSiga's Caretaker Staff** has been known to prepare some tasty local Indian and western dishes.  (Caretaker-prepared meals are optional.)
For more exclusive fare, two Resorts in the area have a more extravagant presentation and price.  There is the Cousteau Resort (about 3 miles the other side of town) - owned by The Jean Michael Cousteau- and the Koro Sun Resort, located about 1 mile from SigaSiga.  Both have very nice restaurants and advance reservations are recommended.

 
**The Caretaker Staff can be of great help and friendship OR they can remain virtually invisible.  It's up to you.