Vacation to Fiji
Fiji is an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean east of Vanuatu, west of Tonga and south of Tuvalu. The country occupies an archipelago of about 322 islands, of which 106 are permanently inhabited, and 522 islets. The Fiji Islands are tailor made for relaxed adventure. The islands boast miles and miles of extreme pristine beauty and are a nature lover’s delight. At the crossroads of the Pacific, Fiji is the exotic melting pot of cultures of Fijian, Indian, Chinese, South Sea Islanders and European settlers.
Five Great Things to Do While on Vacation to Fiji
By Andy Gibson
A group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean is where the Republic of Fiji or Fiji is located. It is an archipelago of nearly 322 islands form part of this country, where about 106 do not have people living in them.
Photo: kitakyushu.iges.or.jp
The islands of Vanau Levu and Viti Levu are where the majority of Fiji’s population live. The people living in Fiji are called Fijians, and they are all mostly Melanesians, except for a few, who have some traces of Polynesian ancestry in them.
While visiting Fiji many people make time to take a trip to the Fiji Museum. It is situated in the Thurston gardens and is full of various political, archaeological and cultural objects that reflect the changes that has occurred to the population over the years.
Everything from old cooking tools to jewellery worn by the initial habitants can be seen here. This is contrasted by showing how modern day fishing techniques have developed.
The Bouma national heritage park is another must see tourist destination. As you walk into Tavenui, you will notice that the National heritage park protects most of the land around here. It is surrounded by rain forest and the coastal forests, amidst which flora and flauna have been living for decades.
Photo: Annie&John
The Tavoro waterfalls are about 10 minutes away from the land that has been cultivated in this park. There are natural swimming pools which draws most tourists because of the stunning setting and beautiful natural habitat.
Moving on to Viti Levu, is the small island of Nananu I Rai. It has beautiful hills and is surrounded by white beaches, bays and mango groves. For people who are looking to getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life, and enjoy a holiday which is quiet and not very expensive, this is the place to visit.
The sand dunes along the shoreline of Sigatoka river are the highlight of any holiday in the Fiji Islands. These dunes get blown around by the strong winds and can rise up to a height of about 20 kilometers.
Photo: fijiguide.com
These sand dunes, unlike the Sahara desert, are not fine sand, but they are greyish brown in colour and filled with shrubs and bushes all along the way. The sand dunes have been forming for over million years, and there have been excavations through which ancient pottery has been discovered from under the sand.
Colo I Suva national forest reserve is also popular with holiday makers.It is filled with birds, and wildlife, along with tropical flora. Walk along a trail through natural pools to discover what’s in store within these walls, almost like in an Indiana Jones movie. Once you have walked across the forest, you will have spotted quite a number of birds and wild animals.
Many holiday makers to Fiji rent holiday villas or self catering holiday apartments. Holiday rentals are growing in popularity and it is much cheaper than staying in a hotel. Tourists use these holiday homes a base to explore these wonderful islands and to experience the local food and culture.
Andrew Gibson is MD of Direct Holiday Bookings. It has holiday apartments to rent as self catering holidays around the world. It has a great selection of holiday rentals to book as holiday accommodation.
