A holiday in Fiji is a sun-filled break in one of the world’s most popular and friendly destinations. One of the world's more exotic destinations, Fiji is a tropical paradise in the South Pacific, made up of 322 islands 3,200km off our east coast. Right up there with Hawaii and Tahiti, Fiji offers a tropical resort holiday without the longer travel time and at considerably less cost.
The first word you’ll hear in Fiji is “Bula” that friendly Fijian greeting delivered with a broad smile and a garland of tropical flowers. Whether you’re a family, couple or single, there’s a warm tropical island holiday waiting to fulfil your every desire. And it should go unsaid, but Fiji is perfect for a romantic honeymoon.
It’s a toss-up between sunning on one of the outer islands or staying on the main island, Viti Levu, for its larger resorts. There’s a lot to be said for both options; generally you’ll find more exclusivity and opulence on the outer islands, while the mainland resorts offer a wider range of activity options at a more accessible price range.
If it’s lodgings with private plunge pools, oversize day beds and delectable local cuisine you’re after, probably consider the outer islands, but if you want a full-on holiday with action aplenty and shopping opportunities, or maybe kids clubs, you’ll get much more satisfaction from the resorts near Nadi, on the Coral Coast or Pacific Harbour.
Whatever you choose you can be sure you’ll have ample opportunity to explore Fijian customs and culture, including a traditional kava ceremony and lovo, a beach barbecue where your feast is cooked in the sand. Go easy on the kava, especially if you’re honeymooning.
In Fiji you can be active all day long, or simply dip into a favourite book and an exotic cocktail poolside. Active choices will include surfing, white water rafting, deep-sea fishing, snorkelling, sailing and swimming. Many resorts have access to championship golf courses and you can simply get off the beaten track and explore the many villages inland.
Fiji fun facts
Fiji straddles the International Date Line. On the island of Tavueni, you can stand with one foot in today and the other in yesterday
The Fiji archipelago has over 330 islands scattered across 320,000 square km of ocean
Local healers use kava to help cure ailments such as tooth decay and respiratory diseases
Daydream Island; its not a dream
Sunday 10th June 2007
Travel Counsellor: Nathan Kenny
Daydream Island nestled in the Whitsundays and literally a stone throw from the Great Barrier Reef is an island destination you would be proud and privileged to call home for any number of days. Sarah and I spent several days on Daydream Island soaking in all the splendours of island live that we could.
Day One: Arrive late afternoon, check in and had a swim in one of the several swimming pools available. Late evening and we decide we’d better get some food. So we head the “Tourist” end of the resort and indulge in some traditional Australian pub style meals with some good beverages and great conversation.
Day Two: An early start to the day with a buffet breakfast with every inclusion you could ever think of. After booking in for our spa experiences we decide to check out the world’s only man made Coral Reef with an array of tropical fish, sharks, sting rays and coral. This Reef winds its way through the island and is unbelievable. Spent the afternoon enjoying the bush walk across... view full story
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