Luxury Travel Guide: Funafuti

Accommodation

$250-450 per night

Premium lodges, best available rooms, ocean views, full amenities, personalized service

Food & Dining

$80-150 per day

High-end dining, imported ingredients, fresh lobster and premium seafood, customized meals

Transportation

$60-120 per day

Private boat charters, exclusive transfers, personalized transport arrangements

Activities

$100-250 per day

Private diving expeditions, exclusive cultural experiences, customized tours, premium equipment

Arrange accommodation through local contacts rather than international booking sites (typically 20-40% cheaper)

Eat with local families or at community gatherings instead of hotel dining (usually 50-70% savings)

Bring your own snorkeling gear and basic equipment to avoid rental fees (saves $10-25 per day)

Travel during shoulder seasons when boat transfers and activities offer better rates (generally 15-30% lower)

Book longer stays directly with guesthouses for weekly discounts (often 10-20% off nightly rates)

Use bicycle transport instead of motorbikes for short distances (typically 70-80% cheaper)

Join group activities rather than private tours when available (usually 40-60% less expensive)

Not bringing enough cash - limited banking facilities mean running out of money can be extremely expensive to resolve

Underestimating food costs - most ingredients are imported making meals more expensive than other Pacific islands (typically 100-150% higher than expected)

Booking only short stays - accommodation becomes much more expensive per night for stays under 3-4 days