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Ice Cream
Immigration
Imodium
Information Offices
Inoculations
Insurance
Internet Resources
Internet Services
Island Time
Itineraries
Ice CreamTongans love their ice cream and the confectionary is cool, sweet, enormous and inexpensive. There are two quality types of ice cream, with lots of flavours in each quality section (Jaffa is sensational!). Cost is T$1 or T$2 per scoop depending on quality type. Check out the Italian ice cream place on the corner of Wellington and Taufa’ahau Roads.>Top
ImmigrationVisitors must have a return or ongoing flight for entry into Tonga. You will be met by immigration officials at the airport who will stamp your passport allowing you to stay for up to 30 days. Extensions up to six months are possible but be sure to apply with plenty of time for processing. People who overstay their visas are harshly dealt with.>Top
ImodiumMany travellers to the tropics get mild tummy upsets. This may not be the fault of the tropics as much as a change of time zone and diet and the body doesn’t like it (who has a cooked breakfast every day and those extra few beers every night at home?) While there are natural remedies like lots of water, packing Imodium or similar to take with you may come in handy. Common sense tells you to eradicate intestinal infections by flushing the system with fruit, juice and water but, if on holiday, some chemical ‘cement’ can make the stay more enjoyable.>Top
Information OfficesThe Tongan Visitors Bureau (offices in Nuku’alofa, Vava’u and Lifuka) has brochures, maps, info on events and activities and notice boards worth checking out.
(Vuna Road - Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm; Saturday 9:00am to 12:00noon) Box 37, Nukualofa, Kingdom of Tonga Ph: (676) 25 334 Email info@tvb.gov.to or Web www.tongaholiday.com
Tonga Visitors Bureau Vava’u
Tonga Visitors Bureau Australia
Tonga Visitors Bureau New Zealand
Tonga Visitors Bureau America
Mr Joe Mataele, Marketing Representative
Tongan High Commission United Kingdom >Top
InoculationsInoculations are not required (unless arriving within six days from an area infected by Yellow Fever). An up-to-date tetanus shot may be a good idea but if you experience a cut (coral or otherwise) you can always have one after the event.>Top
InsuranceTravel insurance is highly recommended. As they say, if you can't afford the insurance, you can't afford to travel. Travel insurance is cheap - because most people don’t get to use it - but if you do, it could save you thousands of dollars. Flights get delayed, connections get missed, people get sick or have accidents and property does get stolen. Policies vary so check the fine print for your needs - e.g. pre-existing health conditions, whether extreme sports are covered, whether property is has new replacement value etc. A good policy for Australians travelling to the South Pacific is SureSave Travel Insurance (even covers your pets boarding if you are delayed getting home!)>Top
Internet ResourcesThis site is designed as an overview for travellers and we are more than happy to answer any questions cost and obligation free - just email here. Other handy sites for info, maps and answers to FAQs:
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Internet ServicesInternet access is improving and will become less expensive - still not a lot just to check or send email. The Tonga Telecom Office on Salote Road can be busy (T$2 for 15 minutes) so may be better to try a café. There’s one on the ground floor of Tungi Arcade behind the Air New Zealand office (T$5 an hour) and Friends Tourist Centre next to Friends Café on Taufa’ahau Road (T$4 for 15 minutes)>Top
Island TimeIt can be frustrating and annoying and also totally wonderful - it’s what being in a tropical paradise is all about. Island time means things don’t happen when you think they should. What you thought would take no time at all will take forever but what you thought would take ages will be done in a flash. Let go, relax go with the flow and enjoy it. It’s a nice change and it helps you to live longer. Once you arrive the only deadline you have to keep is your flight out - and keep smiling if your airport transfer is early and your flight is delayed. I thank travel author David Stanley for the phrase, “The coconut will fall when it is ripe.”>Top
ItinerariesIf you would like obligation and cost-free suggestions on how to make the most of your time and interests in Tonga (or details on flights and accommodation), drop Laura an email - laura@smallguide.com.au.>Top
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