Some international flights arrive in Nadi early morning or late in the evening, so you may wish to purchase our "arrival" package which provides a room at an airport hotel while you await your island transfer, usually by seaplane.  We arrange transportation to and from the hotel with your connecting international flight or island transfer.

Some return flights depart late in the evening or very early in the morning, so accommodations may be desirable for this period as well..

Arrangements are made through our reservation office at the time of booking.  A chartered aircraft departs Nadi for the 30-minute flight.  The same plane that brings our new visitors to the island picks up our departing guests.  Your arrival and departure are memorable events that the entire Turtle family wants to share.  When it's your turn to leave, you'll find everyone at the dock to bid you farewell.

A total allowance of 33 lb. (15 kg.) is allowed per person on the seaplane.  Dress is casual and a daily laundry service is readily available on Turtle, therefore, a minimal amount of luggage is required.  In particular, we provide beach towels, bath robes and hairdryers - so leave these behind!  If required, we have complimentary luggage storage available at our Nadi office.

Cool, casual, comfortable and colourful!  For men, lightweight trousers or shorts with a T-shirt are appropriate.  For women, shorts and T-shirt or a light cotton dress.  Bring comfortable shoes for walking, hiking, biking or jogging.  Sandals, thongs and water-socks are the only other footwear necessary.  Sunscreen and a hat will offer protection from the sun's rays for guests unaccustomed to being so near the equator.  A lightweight wrap may be welcome for the evenings.

Bikinis and brief attire are fine on the beach or around Turtle, but Fijians are modest by nature, so brief attire may cause offense in public places.  We ask our guests to be sensitive to the Fijian culture when visiting a village or another island.

A video of this tropical paradise is available upon request.  For a modest charge, our own island videographer will add scenes of you and your companion enjoying your own personal holiday on Turtle.  Back at home, you can relive the warmth, color, and song of a Turtle Island birthday celebration, wedding, or anniversary.  Scenes of you romping in the South Pacific surf or horseback riding on a grassy plateau will make a special keepsake that you can share with your family and friends.

As previously stated, your stay on Turtle Island is entirely prepaid.  However, we find that nearly all guests wish to contribute to the Staff Fund and the Yasawas Medical Clinic Fund to show their appreciation.

Visitors leaving Fiji are subject to an airport departure tax.  It is collected prior to your departure, so be sure to keep $20 per person in Fijian currency for this purpose.

Fiji's weather is warm and pleasant without great extremes of hot or cold.  The temperature averages 87°F (30.5°C), November through April and 84°F (28.5°C), May through October.

How you like to be addressed:
Only first names are used on the Island, so be sure to let us know if you prefer (for example) "Bob" instead of "Robert."  Our staff will know your name when you arrive.

Exact flight information:
If we are not arranging your flights, please advise us of your arrival and departure schedule.

Your travel plans:
Tell us where you'll be in Fiji, before and after Turtle Island, and we'll assist you in any way we can.

Are you celebrating a special occasion:
Please let us know so that we can help you celebrate a birthday or anniversary.

Dietary or medical requirements:
If you have special needs, let us know when you make your reservations, and we'll do everything possible to accommodate your request.

The Island offers both 110 and 240 volts AC, and combination outlets provide side by side voltages throughout the Bures.

Fiji's unit of currency is the Fijian dollar.  Because your stay at Turtle is completely prepaid, you will have little need for local currency.  If you plan to spend any time in Nadi sightseeing or shopping, we do suggest that you convert a small amount of money.  The bank is open 24 hours a day at the Nadi Airport.  It is the first office on your left after clearing customs at the arrival concourse.