Palm Vacations, Avalon Travel Publishing Release 8th Edition of Moon Fiji<br><br> Emeryville, CA (PRWEB) July 18, 2007 -- Avalon Travel Publishing
announces the release of the 8th edition of Moon Fiji, the original
travel guide to the 322-island Fiji archipelago. Since 1985, Moon Fiji
has been the leading travel guidebook to Fiji. Author David Stanley
began writing about the South Pacific in 1979, and over the years tens
of thousands of Pacific travelers have used his guides to Fiji, Tahiti,
Tonga, Samoa, Micronesia, and the South Pacific. <p>
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In this 8th edition, the introductory material has been moved into
Background and Essentials chapters at the back of the book. Background
was updated with an account of the recent military coup in Fiji, and
there's now a "Tips for Travelers" section in Essentials with
information for those with special interests or needs.</p><p>
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A new "blue section" in the front of Moon Fiji includes a five-page
"Discover Fiji" essay with color photos. Then there's "The Lay of the
Land" with summaries of Fiji's nine regions, "Planning Your Trip" with
advice on when to go and what to take, and "Explore Fiji" with two
specific 14-day itineraries titled "The Best of Fiji" and
"Island-Hopper Special." Details of sports and recreation, nature
reserves, and culture are also included in the blue section.</p><p>
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Unlike the maps in other guidebooks, which contain confusing numbered
keys, the 52 maps in Moon Fiji are clearly labeled. To allow for
detail, three street maps of Fiji's capital Suva are included, and two
of the gateway city Nadi. A map of Denarau Island has been added in
this edition.</p><p>
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All of the practical information throughout the book has been
re-researched and rewritten. New resorts in the Mamanuca Group such as
Funky Fish Beach, Walu Beach, Likuliku Lagoon, and Amunuca Island are
included for the first time, and the Marriott and InterContinental
projects south of Nadi are discussed. Internet and e-mail addresses are
embedded in the listings for ease of reference. </p><p>
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Rob Kay of FijiGuide.com has this to say about Moon Fiji: "Packed with
great maps, it also has resources such as a comprehensive bibliography
and tips on local etiquette. More importantly, Stanley excels at
getting accurate information on hotels, inexpensive restaurants and
tourist sites. However, there is another reason why his guide is
valuable. Stanley does not simply list the properties in alphabetical
order and expect the reader to determine what's best. Based on personal
visits and feedback from visitors, he will actually offer you an
opinion and the straight facts." </p><br>