Fiji OVERVIEW
Close your eyes and imagine a holiday Eden. What scenic pictures slide in front of your eyes? Are there coral islands hugged by powder sugar beaches with palms mirrored in azure waters? Are there cloudless skies and waves so perfect that you suddenly find out you were born a surfer? And underwater marvels to entice with myriad colors and forms? Laid-back charm and plenty of unpretentious feel? If these are your visions of a holiday idyll, Fiji proves that they are far from imaginary. In fact, they dot the South Pacific Ocean with 332 very real heavenly islands ready to please any a traveler's whim.
Steered away from in the days of sailing ships because of fierce warriors and perilous waters, the Fiji Islands volcanic archipelago of coral islands boasts premier holiday destination status of today. No longer carefully avoided, it rather draws holidaymakers from all over the globe with the tropical air and flair, the world-famed and much yearned by surfers Cloudbreak, a 6-meter offshore wave, and underwater scenery to take divers' breath away. Fiji's crown shines with jewels like the Yasawa and Mamanucas island groups which pamper with out-of-this-world reef diving opportunities, 100 per cent sunny weather guarantee and a number of budget resorts overflowing with ‘the real Fiji' vibe, as they claim. If admiring the local beauty from a beach towel is not really you, the Mamanucas and their jungle-clad mountains provide enough of stunning hiking trails and perfect off-the-beaten-track fun instead.
But the Yasawa and Mamanuacas are just a part of the picture. To smell the multicultural Fijian potpourri you need to spend some time on either of the two main islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu inhabited by two-thirds of the country's population. A total immersion in the bustling markets, jostling ports and street life will give you a truly informative lesson on how the melting pot of Fijian, Indian, Chinese, South Sea Islanders and European settlers really lives its island life.
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