Most of us imagine all Pacific Island destinations as expensive, especially Fiji (thanks, Fiji Water!) but in reality, that’s not the case. Fiji, unlike its expensive island neighbors, is actually relatively cheap. While there are many $1,000-a-night resorts, you can manage to enjoy pristine beaches, world-class diving, and tasty seafood while chatting withfriendly locals without having to mortgage your home. Since Fiji is a stopover on Fiji Airlines, many backpackers take advantage of that and so a small backpacker community has emerged. That means cheap guesthouses, transportation, and activities, especially in the popular Yasawa Islands. Fiji is one of the best budget destinations on the region and not to be missed.
