What they did for the Fiji Day Weekend ....

Tourists enjoy trip up north

Maneesha Karan
Sunday, October 09, 2011

Tony Ceravolo with his wife Sandra and children Tiana, 16, Joseph, 19, and Joyce, 22, in Labasa yesterday. Picture MANEESHA KARAN

WORD of mouth is believed to have attracted more tourists to take advantage of the Captain Cook Cruises tour to the Northern Division.

This was relayed by tourist Tony Ceravolo, who is on the cruise with his family of six. The family is from Adelaide in Australia.

This was his first visit to Fiji and to Labasa, and so far he has been intrigued with the friendly atmosphere and the warm climate.

"We got to know about Fiji through word of mouth from friends and we decided to escape for a family vacation to this tropical island," Mr Ceravolo said.

"We are overwhelmed with the friendliness of the people and the warm atmosphere. The weather is fantastic.

"The society is colourful because there are many different races and cultures integrated together. People here show a lot of affection which is difficult to get in other countries," he said.

A total of 51 passengers were on the cruise ship. This, cruise manager hotel and hospitality Florian Haber said, was lower then the previous cruise which had 64 passengers.

"The tourists are enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of the north," Mr Haber said.

"They are visiting the un-spoilt remote very friendly north, visiting the shops, enjoying the smell of fresh vegetables and fish at the local markets."