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Welcome to the Fiji Islands, the in-spot for the Jet Set. This tropical South Pacific paradise is unequaled in its ability to provide a relaxing environment with a choice of activity diversions for those who desire them.
Fiji is the gateway to the South Pacific with the international airport at Nadi representing the major regional hub. It is the most popular place to begin or end your vacation in the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand or Southeast Asia. Fiji is a versatile vacation destination whose wide variety of resorts and activities will satisfy every visitor with spectacular beaches, colorful coral reefs, intriguing outer islands and mountainous interiors. It is the infectious good humor of the people that visitors remember most during their stay in paradise.
Most vacations start in Nadi, pronounced (Nandi) on the largest island in Fiji, Viti Levu, at the international airport. Some go to the Coral Coast, however most go immediately to the beautiful outter islands for a few days of secluded sun and sea. Suva, also on the main island, is an extremely friendly city which still retains some of its British colonial charm. Approximately half the Fijian population is made up of easygoing Polynesians who still live in traditional villages and cultivate small vegetable plots. The other half of the population is of Indian descent, laborers who originally came to work Fiji's sugarcane plantations and have now founded a new class of merchants.
The islands in Fiji are divided up in groups.
Here are the Fiji hotels by catagory
For years, traveler's have set a course for a group of small islands in the warm, azure blue waters of the South Pacific called Fiji. They return from these wondrous Fiji islands refreshed, relaxed and replenished, bringing back fascinating tales of a breathtaking land, a caring people and the extraordinary harmony between the two. There are also tales on a culture unchanged and for centuries, unaffected by the pace of the modern world. The land is called Fiji, the natives Fijian's. It is a land of unspoiled natural beauty and uncompromising friendliness. Visitors will find themselves treated as honored guests; your Fijian hosts doing all they can do to ensure every vacation dream becomes a reality.
In Fiji, the most wonderful activity is doing nothing at all; just soaking up the warmth, tranquillity and friendliness of a land that is unspoiled, uncommercial, uncrowded - a place that is made for people stressed out by the hectic pace of today's demanding world. As a visitor, you'll be treated in Fiji's timeless tradition as an honored guest. As such, you'll be embraced by the warmth and simplicity of our people and drawn into their idyllic lifestyle, the gentle pace and ease of which is irresistibly seductive.
Fiji is known for the vast variety of activities available. These include great diving, snorkelling over shallow reefs close to shore, riding in a jetboat, hiking in the tropical rainforests, swimming in the tropical clear waters of a rushing river, or even caving. If you prefer shopping----- how about a fun shopping tour of Suva, or a special week-long drive around the major island where you can ride your own raft through whitewater rapids, take a sailboat through the magnificence of the Yasawa island chain or safari into the highlands to see rugged peaks and remote villages... A Fiji Islands vacation has it all.
You'll awaken your spirit by relaxing and reflecting amid the peace and quiet of Fiji's uncrowded beaches, magical lagoons, tranquil coves and lush rainforests. You'll sit in serene seclusion on a nearby mountain top or share the beauty of a fiery sunset from your thatched-roof luxurious bure by the edge of a palm fringed white sandy beach. And, if doing absolutely nothing is beyond your comprehension, you can stimulate and regenerate your body with a wide range of land and water activities. Whatever your choice, you're sure to return home refreshed and truly relaxed with the knowledge that paradise can be more than a dream; it's a way of life...in Fiji.
Tipping in Fiji in not required. Actually, tipping is not encouraged in Fiji and it is left to the individual to determine whether to make a gratuity. In lstead of daily tipping, some resorts operate a staff Christmas fund where "tips" are shared.
The beauty of Fiji is evident in so many ways, but nowhere is it more beautiful than in the souls of the Fijian people. Their genuineness and gentle, caring nature and concern for the well-being of visitors is what sets Fiji apart from many island destinations.
Fiji offers everything you would expect from a South Pacific Island destination. As the pioneer in South Pacific tourism, Fiji has the facilities and atmosphere to provide a truly unique and unforgettable vacation experience. No matter what your taste or budget, Fiji offers a diverse range of accommodation. Choose from luxurious, 5-star resorts to quaint island hideaways; miles of white, gold or black sand beaches to oceans of magnificent reefs; sprawling golf courses and world class tennis facilities to facilities for the budget and the adventure traveler. From cruises to idyllic remote islands to an activity-orientated vacation, Fiji has it all.
Now recognized as the Soft Coral Capital of the World, Fiji stands among the best dive destinations. A recent discovery of its potential for surfing is only now gaining international attention. Our 330 islands offer our visitors an incredible array of sights, activities and experiences that few other island destinations can offer. Fiji is unique.
Fiji has often been referred to as the hub of the South Pacific. From its early days as a trading hub, Fiji also plays host to communities from all neighboring island states as well as from Asia and Pacific Rim countries. Fiji is truly a multi-racial country with diverse cultures co-existing in harmony; their influences reflect in an excellent range of island and international cuisine.
Fiji is one of the few places you can experience the true harmony between a land, its people and their cultural traditions. Yet, there is so much to see, to do and to explore in the Fiji Islands that visitors come to love them so easily. The Spirit of Fiji is what captures the heart of all our visitors. Its people, its warmth and harmony, unrivaled anywhere on earth?that has visitors leaving with a yearning to return.
Fiji has many Islands with ancient rituals, such as the yaqona ceremony, which is still enacted as it has been for centuries. As a guest, you are regarded as honoured, are often welcomed to take part in these solemn occasions. The Fijian the well-being of extended familie culture is based on the interests of the group and are always regarded as above those of the individual.
Fiji's rich cultural heritage is composed of many diverse elements which includes the way of life of it's indigenous Fijian people and others who for the past 190 years have made Fiji their home.
The US dollar is exceptionally strong against the Fijian dollar offering Americans the best value for money in an island vacation.
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