Visiting the Yasawa Islands in Fiji? Sarah Pollok reveals 10 things every traveller should know before visiting this stunning Pacific location, from packing essentials to tour tips. 1. Food is part of a meal plan Initially, I was puzzled by the bags of snacks and packs of beer fellow passengers brought on to the Yasawa Flyer — the ferry from Denarau to the various islands, resorts, and backpackers in the Yasawa Islands.
It was only once I arrived at my first hotel that I learned why. The islands don’t have supermarkets, restaurants or cafes, so hotels or hostels offer mandatory meal plans with one or two options for each meal. Now, this makes sense; these islands are remote, so accommodations must order food supplies from the mainland, meaning they can’t support a multi-page menu of options.
Generous portions and the ability to ask for more food means you won’t starve, but as someone with dietary requirements who enjoys sniffing out restaurants to try on holiday, I did find the limited options a challenge at times. Read More: Best things to do in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands.
