What's New!

   Dengue Fever Outbreak   (March, 2008)

We have recently become aware of an outbreak of dengue fever in Tonga, predominantly on Tongatapu Island. Please refer to the attached article for full details.

Dengue fever outbreaks occur most years during the summer months when the weather is hot and humid and when there is a high prevalence of mosquitos. So long as our clients take sensible precautions the risk of exposure is minimal. Precautions to be taken include regularly applying insect repellent (containing DEET) and, where possible, avoiding sheltered areas where mosquitos are more abundant than in windy areas. Other precautions include covering up as much as possible e.g. wearing long sleeved tops, socks, trousers etc.

FIKCO's pre-departure information already stresses the importance of applying insect repellent.

   2008 Tour Information   (January, 2008)

2008 tour dates and rates are now available on-line.