Hey Tweez, I'm happy to help you and others here to tune in on some awesome action that pro surfing is bring to us in ever better coverage from around the world. The current contest schedule and format is accessing the best spots at the right time of year to score Da Kine as we say here in Hawaii. Plus the quality of camera work and live streaming brings it to all of us :-)
2012 Volcom Fiji Pro: Day 2 Highlights | ASP World Tour, Photos | Transworld Surf
Fiji is a wonderful place to visit, some of the friendliest people on earth, beautiful islands, even more beautiful underwater, plus great surf. Not many places for novice surfing. But the diving can almost make up for that.
Good news is that the Fijians have realized that they should stop charging money for access to the surf. I've been lucky to have spent two seasons cruising in Fiji. and was not happy to be told that there was a fee to surf. After sailing great distances to get there, and spend a fair bit of cash while there that bit really did sting. Sounds like they have sorted it out now :-)
The Fijian culture is very alive on the outer islands.
Bula Vinaka Rich