Why Homestay in Fiji

Homestay can be a very rewarding experience that provides benefits that last a lifetime. To maximize your experience, you must keep an open mind and be willing to experience many new things.

Staying in a village homestay brings income into the village not only for the host but the people within the village as well. A portion of the cost of staying at the homestay goes directly to the village and your hosts employee people from within the village to help cook and clean. For a small fee you can have someone from within the village take you out snorkeling to show you the best spots.

Staying in a homestay environment is what you make of it. You can relax, sit back and enjoy the sun or you can interact with the villagers and experience their day to day activities such as going to the markets, tending to the gardens or collecting food for the evening. The more people you meet within the village they more you will experience.

If you want to bring a gift for your host family consider small gifts that will help out the children of the village schooling such as pencils, rubbers, sharpeners, notepads. Sports balls such as netballs, rugby balls, soccer balls, tennis balls are a big hit and even second hand clothes and shoes for all ages would be very much appreciated. Gifts are not expected and it is entirely up to you if you would like to bring gifts.