HOLIDAY IN FIJI    >   PACIFIC 


White sandy beaches, swaying coconut trees, pristine oceans and waterways and a range of things to do and see that will appeal to the most discerning traveler.

Fiji is a popular honeymoon destination.

The Fiji Islands are known for theirs lush vegetation, a tropical paradise made of 333 tiny islands of which around 100 are inhibited.

Located in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, Fiji is sited to the north of New Zealand and North West of Australia with a land mass of 18, 376 square kilometers.

Main Islands: Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.

The capital city of Fiji is Suva and it is one of the two cities in Fiji. The other city is Lautoka and both are located on the island of Viti Levu. The islands are surrounded by sandy beaches and reefs with mountains covering the centre of most of the islands.


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Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.

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You could see Monuriki island where Tom Hanks was shipwrecked in the film castaway or you could trek to the highlands on a number of islands and stay in a traditional thatched cottage. Many people enjoy visiting Suva's waterfront and marketplace as well with its fabulous tropical fruits, vegetables, seafood and spices.

You can dive or snorkel at Pearl's Point in Beqa Lagoon where you will see fantastic hard and soft coral, sponges, sea cucumbers, starfish and a multitude of brightly coloured fish. Above the surface there are some fantastic breaks for surfers in the southern Mamanucas.



  If You dive.com   -   Scuba diving holidays, gear, pictures & vacations

Travel Guides Fiji

South Pacific (Lonely Planet Multi Country Guide) 
George Dunford, Celeste Brash and Nana Luckham 
Paperback: 704 pages; Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 4th Revised edition edition (1 Aug 2009); ISBN-10: 1741047862; ISBN-13: 978-1741047868.


Links

  Tourist Board Fiji

  Fiji Government Online Portal

  Parliament of Fiji

  Suva   -   Capital city of Fiji 
Political and administrative capital of Fiji and home to almost half of Fiji's population. Suva is the largest city in the South Pacific.

  Lautoka   -   port town

  Central Fiji
  Eastern Fiji
  Northern Fiji
  Western Fiji

  Viti Levu
  Vanua Levu.

  News from the Islands of Fiji   -   Fiji Times Online

Cuisine 

The cuisine of Fiji in pre-colonial times consisted of root crops, vegetables, and fruits, as well as various land animals such as wild pig and various birds.

  Yaqona [ otherwise known as kava ]
Infusion prepared from the root of Piper methysticum, a type of pepper plant. It is extremely important in Fijian culture - in the time of the 'old religion' it was used ceremonially by chiefs and priests only.

The drink is prepared in the tanoa. The dried and powdered root, wrapped in a piece of cloth, is mixed with water and the resulting concoction looks (and tastes) like muddy water. You will then be offered a drink from a bilo (half a coconut shell). Clap once, accept the bilo and say 'bula' (meaning 'cheers', or literally, 'life'), before drinking it all in one go. Clap three times in gratification and try not to grimace. The drink will be shared until the tanoa is empty. You are not obligated to drink every bilo offered to you, but it is polite to drink at least the first.

History of Fiji 

Fiji was first settled about three and a half thousand years ago.

  History of Fiji
Pre-history to 1820 and recent archeology [ Melanesian and Polynesian settlement ], 1820 to 1874, 1874 to 1970, 1970 to present

Music, Arts & Culture

  Music of Fiji
Fijian folk styles are distinct in their fusion of Polynesian and Melanesian traditions....

  Culture of Fijii
Fiji's culture is a tapestry of indigenous Fijian, Indian, European, Chinese, and other nationalities....

  Masi [ also known as tapa ]   -   bark cloth with black and rust-colored printed designs
Masi played an important role in Fijian culture and its motifs had symbolic meaning and to a certain extent still do.
  Mat and Basket Weaving
  Meke   -   a dance performance that enacts local stories and legends.


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