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Fiji is a visitor friendly country made up of  233 islands of uncrowded and inexpensive facilities. Most of the residents of Fiji can speak English making it easy to communicate with the locals. There is a hotter more humid season from November to April and a cooler, drier season from May to October. Fiji is almost a rural country with their latest constitution being amended in 1997.  Nadi town is the focal point of the hotels and resorts of Fiji and  is a 10 minute car ride from Nadi International Airport. Nearby is Denarau Island famous for it’s championship golf course.  Nadi is a convenient location to explore Viti Levu and the nearby Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands.

Approximate Travel Time

Las Vegas 35 hours

New York 30 hours

Seattle 23 hours

Dallas 20 hours

Things To Do in Fiji

Boat trips Cruise by schooner or yacht to the different islands or zoom along the mangrove-lined tidal corridors in a jet-boat. Alternatively, bamboo-raft along the streams and rivers – a uniquely Fijian experience.

Scuba-diving Fiji has a number of soft coral reefs, such as the Beqa Lagoon, Rainbow Reef or the Somosomo Straits with the famous Great White Wall, which make for fantastic scuba-diving and snorkelling.

Watersports Sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing, canoeing, kayaking and parasailing are all popular activities across the islands. You can also swim in numerous waterfalls found in the forest, coastal parks and reserves.

Surfing The famous ‘Cloudbreak’ (6m/18ft wave) is found offshore at Tavarua. Fiji’s waves typically break on coral reefs. Most of the well-known spots are off Viti Levu and can often only be reached by boat.

Trekking Fiji has a network of marked nature trails, such as the Lavena Coastal Walk or Vidawa Forest Walk.

Wildlife watching Watch for fruit bats, parrots and marine turtles. You should also check out the acres of orchids and flowering plants in the Garden of the Sleeping Giant at the foot of the Sabeto Mountains, and the Sigatoka Sand Dunes off the main Queens Highway on Viti Levu.

Fijian dancing Take part in a meke, traditional Fijian dancing. The locals dress entirely in the national costume of flower leis, grass skirts and tapa cloth. The men perform warrior dances while the women sing.

Suva Fiji’s capital, Suva, boasts the  situated in the lush surrounds of Thurston Gardens next to Government House, and the old Parliament Buildings.

Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple The Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple in Nadi is the largest Hindu temple in the southern hemisphere.

Naihehe Sacred Caves The Naihehe Sacred Caves, situated deep in the Sigatoka Valley, are popular with tourists and locals alike. Once a fortress of Fiji’s last pagan tribes, the caves contain a priest chamber and a ritual platform. Fiji’s plantations Fiji is renowned for its copra, ginger, sugar cane and cocoa plantations.

Church of Saint Francis Xavier The Church of Saint Francis Xavier, situated high on a hill overlooking the dusty Kings Road on the northwestern side of Viti Levu, contains beautiful murals.

Arts Village Visit the Art’s Village at Pacific Harbour on Viti Levu where cultural performances alternate with Fijian firewalking on hot stones. The adjacent marketplace contains many speciality shops.

Views of Fiji Fiji boasts an array of spectacular views. Arguably the best vista is the reward you get after a hike up the mountains, such as Mount Batilamu on Viti Levu.