The Fiji group is served by a number of international flights an extensive network of internal air routes, inter-island boats and an efficient bus system along its roads. Visitors will find that this infrastructure makes travelling within the larger islands and around the archipelago relatively easy. In addition, transport is very reasonably priced, especially for Americans who have the benefit (at least for the time being) of a strong dollar. Despite the `manana' attitude that pervades Fiji, planes, ferries and buses generally run on time. And if they don't? Well, it doesn't concern too many people except visitors.
Many tourists never leave the western side of the country, finding the hotels a self-contained vacation. They may venture only by local tourist bus or rental car to nearby attractions. However, those wishing to go to Suva or other parts of Viti Levu have the options of flying from Nadi or taking the `scenic' route via rental car, local bus (which generally makes quite a few stops and takes four to five hours), or the express coach primarily for tourists (which makes few stops and takes about three hours from Nadi to the capital). It is highly recommended that the first-time visitor travel overland (along Queens or Kings Rds) rather than by air, to get at least a cursory look at the Fijian coast and countryside.