About Fiji

"Fiji Me" it's a way of making your paradise dreams come true... In a world of over 333 islands and almost every conceivable activity to choose from, you can be assured of one thing when you arrive in our pleasant South Pacific destination... that you will experience memorable days and nights that will last a lifetime!

Fiji offers something for everyone - solitude, adventure, culture, tranquility, sports, relaxation, honeymoons, weddings, conferences, dining and much more. To top it off, the people are just as welcoming as the tropical climate.

It's only 4 hours flying time, that's close, but also far enough to be another world away.

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Something Special

Fiji is an idyllic destination in its own right, but if you really like to live it up while on holiday then why not add a little bit of five star luxury to your Fijian experience?

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Popular Regions

NADI is on the big island of Viti Levu, the gateway to Fiji, where you land and are met by staff from our Fiji office. Mostly used for overnight stays if your flight gets in late or leaves early.

THE CORAL COAST is approximately 1-2 hours drive from Nadi with a number of resorts ranging from standard to first class. Being on the main land you will get a chance to get out, sightsee and experience the Fijian culture first hand. Most popular are The Shangri-La Fijian Resort, Outrigger on the Reef, the Naviti & Warwick Resort.

DENARAU is only 20 minutes from Nadi International Airport and 8 minutes from Nadi Town, it is the home of 4 premier resorts, a world class golf course and tennis complex. Port Denarau Marina acts as a major departure point for transfers, cruises and a diverse range of activities. Choose from the Radisson Beach Resort, Sheraton Fiji, Westin Fiji, Sofitel & Hilton.

ISLAND RESORTS are numerous, but the majority are in the Mamanuca Group which is just off Nadi or Lautoka. Transfers are usually by launch although at an additional cost for seaplane or helicopter may be another transfer option. Popular holidays are at Plantation Island, Treasure Island, Castaway Island and Mana Island or ask us about all your other island holiday options.

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Couples Resorts

Why have so many celebrities chosen Fiji as their honeymoon destination? Simply because Fiji is, for many, is the quintessential romantic destination.

Within the 330 islands that make up this paradise are some of the most private and exclusive resorts, all perfect for the romantic escape, honeymoon, or wedding of your dreams. Fiji offers you a huge variety of venues, luxurious hotels on the main island like the Intercontinental Resort on beautiful Natadola Beach or the ever popular Shangri-La Fijian Resort, secluded boutique resorts such as Tokoriki or Castaway Island with a choice of magnificent private chapels or a variety of beachfront or rainforest locations.

Fiji being an idyllic and relaxing tropical paradise is perfect for the about-to-be weds, newly weds and the romantic at heart. Getting married in Fiji has become quite a trend in later years, to the extent where most resorts, hotels and even cruises are offering fabulous wedding and honeymoon packages to suit everyone's dream and budget, eloping or taking along family and friends. We can even help you arrange your wedding either in traditional Fijian style or the white wedding of your dreams. Whatever your plans, come and discover why Fijians are the world's best hosts and dive into Fiji for a wedding and honeymoon that you'll never forget.

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Family Friendly

Fiji's known as the destination for "family friendly fun", because it offers the perfect combination of a tropical paradise, endless activities and friendly locals. Here are some of our favourites.

Shangri-La's Fijian Resort & Spa - best for an island resort easily accessed from the mainland. Situated on Yanuca Island, the Shangri-La has some of the area's best coastline and it's connected to the mainland by a bridge.

Kids will love: The Little Chief's Club, which specialises in supervised activities for children. The kids, as well as the adults, will also enjoy the lagoon side of the island which caters for all sorts of family activities on and off the water.

Parents will love: The secluded adults only pool area, the state-of-the-art gymnasium, the nine hole golf course and the Chi Spa, offering a range of Himalayan and Chinese fusion beauty and relaxation treatments and the chance for couples to stay overnight in luxurious spa rooms.

The Naviti Resort IS best for an all-inclusive holiday. This resort covers 15 hectares with beautifully maintained landscaped gardens throughout. The grounds take on a new life at night with subtle, strategic lighting giving the resort an inviting and romantic feel.

Kids will love: The huge, child friendly pool, rumpus and games rooms with arcade, table-top games and the kids disco with Fijian dancing.

Parents will love: An all-inclusive package option means meals, drinks and a range of activities are all included in the price. Plus there's a golf course and swim-up bar so you don't have to get out of the pool for a drink!

Castaway Island Resort - best for secluded island, reef adventure and relaxation. The moment you set foot on the pristine white sand shoreline, see the crystal clear waters and are greeted with a heartfelt "Welcome home!" from resort staff, you know you have arrived in paradise. Castaway is a barefoot island, and a relaxed dress code is encouraged. The resort has a rather small amount of private bures; a thatched-roof resort villa that reflects traditional Fijian style. You'll never feel like you're just another number, and the attention to detail here makes for a truly sublime and unique holiday experience.

Kids will love: The adventure offered at the resort. There's an extensive kids club activities program, plus they'll love exploring the shoreline and the private reef, located right outside your bure.

Parents will love: The friendly family atmosphere, take advantage of the complimentary child-minding service for children aged three and older, knowing the kids are not only in safe hands but being well entertained too. Parents will also love the organised water activities such as scuba diving, jet skiing and windsurfing just to name a few.

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People & Customs

Fijian is a fusion of people and culture; a melting pot of Melanesians and Polynesians of people of the Indian sub-continent, the English and Europeans. English is the official language of Fiji; therefore just about everyone in Fiji speaks it. However, the traditional Fijian language still lives and is widely spoken in many different dialects.

Fijians have a reputation of being possibly the friendliest people on earth. By respecting their customs and traditions you will always be a welcome guest in their villages and homes. Local considerations for you to take into account are; Religion, Fijians are mainly Christian, Indians are Hindu, and there is a Muslim minority. Tipping is not generally encouraged in Fiji. Both men and women should be careful to respect local feelings and dress code should be respected when visiting villages or towns.

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Shopping

Whether shopping in Fiji or just browsing the Fiji Markets, here's your opportunity to become acquainted with some of the savviest Fijians as well the best barterers around. In Fiji, you'll discover unique cultural and historical artifacts, stylish international boutique fashions as well as budget gift and souvenir shops. Most Fiji stores are open 8am to 5pm or 6pm, sometimes later at hotels and resorts. Most stores are closed on Sundays. All of the major credit cards are widely accepted.

Some popular Fiji items to bring home for friends, family and business associates to enjoy, include Fijian inspired designer T-shirts and 'bula' shirts, carved tanoa bowls, from which the national drink "Yaqona" (Kava) is mixed and served, Fijian replica war clubs, "cannibal forks" and Fijian combs. Handicraft like Fiji woven baskets and mats, masi (tapa cloth), animal wood carvings and pottery items are best sellers. And, for international fashion buffs, the ubiquitous Sulu for men and women is Fiji's all-purpose, one-size-fits-all garment. Women wear them 100 different ways from a beachside wrap to an evening dress while men in Fiji business and government wear them as a day skirt.

Beyond the Fiji hotels and resorts, in our Fiji island towns and cities, you'll find a wide assortment of shops frequented by locals. Fijian shops offering glittering displays of gold jewellery along with cottons and silks are popular among and often owned by our Indian compatriots.

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Top Things To Do

The Fiji Islands are tailor made for relaxed adventure. It boasts miles and miles of extreme pristine beauty and is a nature lover's delight. You don't need to be a sports fanatic to enjoy the adventure experiences that are available in Fiji. You can marvel the rush of jet boating, whitewater rafting, or travelling at a more sedate pace on bamboo rafts, hiking through rainforests, mountain biking, big game fishing and swimming with manta rays.

Fiji is uncrowded, with a population of less than a million and is a tropical haven for those seeking a playground with an appetite for adventure. Whatever your budget, you'll find world-class choices of excursions that support the local communities and environment and with opportunities to meet Fiji's people, all to suit your adventure thrill, be it sea, air or land.

Of course, most people know Fiji as the soft coral capital of the world and that's true! But soft corals are only a symbol of Fiji's complete story, the soft corals vibrant colours and giant size, the diversity of fish and invertebrates that live among their branches, the dramatic changes they undergo in an ancient rhythm of survival with the tides and currents, and the many types of underwater environments in which they thrive.

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General Health

Fiji is free from malaria, yellow fever and major tropical diseases that are endemic to most tropical countries however dengue fever can be found in some of the remote regions. Fiji has an effective medical system in place although local people still believe in the efficacy of age-old herbal remedies. Fresh water reticulated in Suva, Lautoka and the other major towns has been treated and is safe to drink from the tap. This also applies to hotels and resorts. Some resorts use artesian water for bathing, but provide drinking water separately. If this is the case, visitors will be advised. Discuss vaccinations and risks with your doctor before you go. Travel Insurance is highly recommended.

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When To Go

Fiji enjoys an ideal South Sea tropical climate. Maximum summer temperatures average 31° Celsius with the mean minimum 22° Celsius, winter average maximum is 29° Celsius and mean minimum 19° Celsius. The interior of the large islands is much cooler.

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What To Pack

Dress is always casual and comfortable. Fiji enjoys a tropical climate - especially noticeable in the hotter, humid summer months of November-March, so you will be able to travel light! That includes shirts with short sleeves, shorts, skirts, bathing suits, open-toed shoes, etc. Reef-walkers are great for protecting your feet if you are exploring exposed reefs at low tide. And don't forget a hat! Depending on where you are staying, you may like to bring some dressier, but lightweight clothes for the evening.

During the popular winter season which is high season in Fiji, it is less humid and some travellers can even feel a little cool in the evening, so a lightweight jacket or sweater is handy. To avoid embarrassing and offending the local Fijian people, visitors should dress modestly when in town, keeping brief clothing for the beaches and resorts. If in doubt about what is acceptable, ask your resort or hotel. This is especially important if you visit a local Fijian village.

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Weddings & Romance

Why have so many celebrities chosen Fiji as their honeymoon destination? Simply because Fiji is, for many, the quintessential romantic destination. Within the 330 islands that make up this paradise are some of the most private, and exclusive resorts -all perfect for the romantic escape, honeymoon, or wedding of your dreams.

Fiji offers you a huge variety of venues - luxurious hotels on the main island like the Intercontinental Resort on beautiful Natandola Beach or the ever popular Shangri-la Fijian Resort, secluded boutique resorts such as Tokoriki or Castaway Island with a choice of magnificent private chapels or a variety of beachfront or rainforest locations.

Fiji being an idyllic and relaxing tropical paradise, is perfect for the about-to-be weds, newly weds and the romantic at heart. Getting married in Fiji has become quite a trend in later years, to the extent where most resorts, hotels and even cruises are offering fabulous wedding and honeymoon packages to suit everyone’s dream and budget: eloping or taking along family and friends. We can even help you arrange your wedding either in traditional Fijian style or the white wedding of your dreams. Whatever your plans, come and discover why Fijians are the world’s best hosts and dive into Fiji for a wedding and honeymoon that you’ll never forget.

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