Melanesia, South Pacific

Fiji

Islands where you're greeted with 'bula', and some of the South Pacific's most colourful reefs lie just offshore.

Photo: Nik Schmidt / Unsplash

Fiji is made up of more than three hundred islands, yet most travellers see only a handful. From Viti Levu, boats head out to the Mamanuca and Yasawa groups — sandbars, clear lagoons and villages where evenings begin with a kava ceremony.

Further north-east lie greener, wilder Vanua Levu and Taveuni, with rainforest and waterfalls, and in the strait between them are soft-coral reefs prized by divers. Fiji suits families and couples especially well: distances are short, and the warmth of the people is felt from the very first day.

Clear turquoise water and a palm-lined shore in Viani Bay, Vanua Levu

Experiences to consider

01
The reefs of Vanua Levu and Taveuni
Snorkelling or diving in sheltered bays and in the Somosomo Strait, where the reefs are draped in colourful soft corals.
02
The Yasawa chain
Move from island to island, stopping where you like — volcanic hills, empty bays and evenings by the sea.
03
Village life
A village visit with a sevusevu ceremony, a lovo feast cooked in an earth oven, and singing that carries on long after dinner.

Ways to travel

Ways to experience it

Ways to travel aren't separate paths — the best journeys often bring several together.

Family journeys
Short boat transfers, calm lagoons and kids' clubs — Fiji is one of the most family-friendly places in the Pacific.
Honeymoons & special journeys
Beachfront bures on a secluded island, private breakfasts on the sand and sunset cruises.
Adventure & active travel
Reef diving, hikes to Taveuni's waterfalls and kayaking between islands.
Exceptional stays & escapes
From simple eco-bures to luxurious island retreats — chosen to suit your rhythm.

Sample journey