Pacific Island Paradises

fIJI SUVA Suva is the capital of fiji and is a beautiful harbour city built on a peninsula reaching out into the sea. Suva's tall modern buildings are balanced by the rich traditional colonial architecture. The city is perched on a hilly peninsula between Laucala Bay and Suva Harbour in the southeast corner of Viti Levu. The mountains north and west catch the southeast trade winds, producing moist conditions year round. An exciting multi-racial city, Suva began as a late Victorian village with frame houses and stores along the beachfront. Much of its past still survives, for there are many small, quaint wooden bungalows in the old section which sit in juxtaposition to the modern offices and shopping plazas. Suva is the only place in Fiji where you'll see buildings taller than palm trees. On Sundays it's well worth attending church to hear the choral singing which is magnificent. Most churches have services in English, but none compare with the 1000 strong Fijian service at Centenary Methodist Church on Stewart Street. A vital centre, Suva offers a great selection of restaurants including Chinese, Indian, traditional Fijian and European cuisine. at Orchid Island near Suva, where visitors can see Fiji's unique fauna and flora. For those who like history, there's Albert Park where Charles Kingsford-Smith landed his plane Southern Cross on his trans-Pacific flight in 1928. There are tours to landmarks such as the Thurston Gardens next to Government House, the official residence of the president of the Republic of Fiji. The museum is recognised as one of the best of its type in the South Pacific. Not to be missed is the sprawling complex of municipal markets near the waterfront which comes to life on Fridays and Saturdays. Here you'll find an assortment of artefacts and handicrafts for sale, made by Fijians throughout the Island group. There is Fiji's oldest cultural centre located Tropic Towers Apartments for families, business people, tour groups or holidaymakers wishing to experience the cosmopolitan culture, shopping and tropical nightlife that Suva has to offer, Tropic Towers Apartments has a range of reasonably priced accommodation to suit all needs. Suva, known as the hub of the Pacific, that offers visitors a range of things to do and see. Visit the colonial buildings, museums, botantical gardens, shopping and bustling nightlife. Located in a quiet, peaceful area in Suva, high on a hill overlooking the beautiful harbour and environs, the apartments are only a relaxing three-minute walk from the thriving city centre. Discover Fiji's cosmopolitan capital, Tel: +679 330 4470 / 331 3855 is ideal for backpackers and provides serviced separate rooms with telephones and air-conditioning. However, the bathroom and kitchen facilities in the new wing are shared. At Tropic Towers there are 47 spacious and fully serviced single, double and three–bedroom apartments. All units are self-contained with full kitchen facilities including stove, refrigerator, kitchen utensils, radio, telephone and air-conditioning. Ideally located Additional facilities available to guests at Tropic Towers Apartments range from a freshwater swimming pool, bar and Sky TV, to a guest laundry complete with irons in addition to a seven-day laundry service. The complex has recently been expanded with new budget accommodation which Guests at Tropic Towers Apartments enjoy comfort and convenience in the lively area of Suva. PO Box 1347, Suva fIJI fax: +679 330 4169 Email: tropictowers@connect.com.fj www.tropictowers.com www.paradisesonline.com 65

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