This underground oven is embedded in Fijian cooking tradition. Pork, chicken and fish are cooked to mouth-watering perfection, along with sweet potato, yam and taro. The azure waters of Fiji have long been an alluring draw for cruise-line passengers in search of paradise. Royal Caribbean, Princess and Cunard offer similar routes and itineraries.
For a great local option, consider Captain Cook Cruises. With cruise itineraries lasting from three to 11 nights, these immersive cruises take guests on a sightseeing adventure where larger cruise ships cannot go. Explore a different island each day, visit a hidden cove or cool off with a swim in the deep blue ocean.
The peak and off-peak seasons are mostly determined by annual holiday periods and weather conditions. Christmas holidays, school holidays and the warmer summer months of November to February are often the busy and more expensive times to travel. The lower-priced months tend to be October and November, in-between school holidays and the pre-Christmas season.
According to Expedia, there are as many as lodging options. More than 50 accommodation sites are classified as large resorts. Those after a more traditional experience can stay in a bure. For a real treat, stay in an overwater bungalow where the warm, crystal- clear waters are on your doorstep. Voted No. It has 25 luxury villas, each with infinity pools and private dining pavilions. From Sydney, Virgin Australia flies once daily, Fiji Airways flies twice daily, and Jetstar offers four weekly services.
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Romantic and secluded, they are perfect for honeymooners or couples looking for an adults-only escape. They also make a tropical backdrop for a barefoot island wedding. Many of our favourite Fiji resorts are here amongst the dreamy Mamanucas. Some of the Mamanuca Islands are home to several boutique resorts, while islands have only one resort, such as Matamanoa. The Mamanucas are also great for people on shorter stays as they are closer to Denarau meaning passengers can have the island experience even if they are short on time.
The picturesque Yasawas are located just north of the Mamanucas, with gorgeous white sand beaches and clear blue waves. Once a die-hard backpacker hangout, there are now boutique resorts popping up all over these islands, making them ideal for everyone from young couples to budget honeymooners and families. More rustic, and generally more sociable than the Mamanucas, the Yasawas are full of Robinson Crusoe feeling.
If you get stumped by choosing an island, you can even book a boutique island-hopping cruise , covering all the bases.
These cruises leave from Port Denarau and drift between the sun-drenched Yasawas for four or five days, stopping at tiny beaches on the way. What could be better? Fiji is also easily accessible from Australia and New Zealand, making it a perfect add-on to a round the world trip or a multi-centre holiday. We can suggest all kinds of ways to squeeze Fiji into your round the world ticket. Perhaps the most complex thing to understand about Fiji is how to get from A to B!
There are many different transport options available including coach, private car, ferry, speedboat, water taxi, helicopter, seaplane or light aircraft. If you can afford it, helicopters are a fantastic way to travel out to the Yasawas and Mamanucas. Not only is it far quicker, but it doubles up as a scenic flight experience.
How you travel in Fiji will depend largely on your budget. If you use shared or public transport, you will be pinned down to daily bus and ferry schedules, so this may dictate some of your plans. We're South Pacific experts and we can put together all kinds of tailor-made Fiji holidays. Castaway, also called Qalito, is a cocktail of swaying palms, tranquil waters and bleach-white sand. Founded in , the resort caters to families, couples, honeymooners and solo travellers alike, with a wide variety of free and paid-for activities.
Like other islands in the Mamanuca Island Group, Castaway Island is fringed by spectacular coral reefs. There are over 30 stunning dive sites within just 20 minutes of the Castaway Resort, making it one of the most popular destinations for scuba diving and snorkelling in Fiji. Insider tip: The Dive Centre at Castaway Island is run by accredited divers, but ensure you pay special attention to safety instructions because diving can be a deceptively dangerous activity.
A few fundamentals in dive safety include:. For travellers looking for a comfortable yet action-packed Fijian escape, Plantation Island Resort offers everything from mini golf to big game fishing tours. Plantation Island Resort has a large arsenal of water sports gear to rent, including Hobie Cats, canoes, windsurfers and banana boats.
Insider tip: Plantation Island Resort hosts hundreds of high-school leavers in late November and early December each year. Visitors should also check that there is no construction in progress on the resort during their stay. Some guests may be expecting tropical serenity, only to find they wake up to the rumble of a nearby bulldozer each morning.
The southern island is a remote outpost of lush forest, winding rivers, virgin beaches, quiet local Fijian villages, and the world-famous Great Astrolabe Reef - one of the largest and healthiest coral reefs in the world. The award-winning resort has a strong reputation as a leader in sustainable tourism in Fiji. While the world class snorkelling and diving available on Kadavu is enough to keep any nature-lover occupied, the local culture offers one of the best experiences on the island.
The population of 10, live in small villages and enjoy a lifestyle that has remained largely preserved since their ancestors reached the island over 2, years ago. Each of the accommodation providers listed on the Kadavu website arranges cultural tours for guests.
Insider tip : The Fijian communities living on Kadavu Island are proudly traditional. When visiting the villages, remember to:. No list of go-to Fijian islands would be complete without Denarau, the largest integrated resort in the South Pacific. Denarau began as a resort development in the s and has now grown into an extensive playground for holidaymakers with a taste for the finer things. When do you want to travel? Demand is at an all-time high for travel this year, particularly Read More….
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