There are numerous activities to do and places to see while in Fiji. Its environment makes it suitable for adventure sports and eco-tourism. Fiji boasts of its rainforests that are unpolluted and free from harmful insects and animals such as crocodiles and leeches. Here you can enjoy the wonderful sight of birds of different colors, and if you are lucky enough you may even see some of Fiji’s wild parrots. There are many waterfalls and streams, most famous of which is the Bouma Falls on the Island of Taveuni, wherein the Hollywood movie “Return to the Blue Lagoon” was filmed. Other adventure activities in Fiji include cave tours, guided walks, backpacking in the mountains, waterfall treks and inter-island cruises.
Fiji also takes pride in its charismatic, colorful and vibrant underwater environment. Scuba diving will make you discover the colorful corals and the variety of fishes that Fiji is known for. Cocos is known for its hammerheads, Chuuk’s signature scene is its wrecks, while Bahamas is famous for its dolphins. You can also view about a hundred dolphins in Lonalagi Resort.
Fiji is a site for various adventure sporting activities. Its rivers and streams are very appropriate for jet boating. People of all ages can have an ultimate experience of twists and turns and 360 degrees spins in Fiji’s rivers. Fiji’s water resources are also best suited for other water sports such as snorkeling, kayaking, water skiing and surfing. Fiji also has lots of sandy beaches in which you can play a round or two of beach volleyball or simply enjoy trekking in the sand dunes. In the mountains, you can do adventure biking, and there are various providers of quality mountain bikes and helmets.
Fiji’s warm weather also makes it possible for other sports to be enjoyed whole year round. Fiji also has infrastructures and facilities to provide for laid-back sporting opportunities such as badminton, darts or golf. You may also choose to just be a spectator of Fijians playing rugby, Fiji’s national pastime. Engaging in sports will also help you build friendships with locals and tourists alike. Whatever your choice is – whether you want to play sports as an individual or as a team, and whatever abilities you have, you will surely find a sport suitable for you to make your stay in Fiji more memorable.
There are also numerous shopping and dining destinations in Fiji. There are shops in Fiji that will give you the chance to view historical and cultural artifacts. You will also be able to shop or simply browse in international fashion boutiques, gift shops and souvenir stores. The shops accept all major credit cards. Most of these shops, however, are closed during Sundays.
In the cities and towns, there is a wide variety of shops that are frequented by locals, most of them selling gold jewelries, silks or cotton. If you enjoy or if you are an expert in bargaining, the Cummings Street in Suva is the perfect place for you. Here you can find stalls that are not to be missed.
Fiji offers superb dining experience. Whether you are dining in town, in a resort or hotel, there is definitely food that will suit your taste buds. Diners in Fiji offer an assortment of dishes from India, Japan, Korea, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific waters. Commonly found in each restaurant’s menu are steak and local seafood dishes. It is a must to try Kokoda, pieces of fresh fish marinated in lime juice and served in a half coconut, Fiji’s most popular specialty.
Fiji’s remote, tropical and secluded islands also make it an ideal spot for romance and wedding. The picturesque wedding churches, Fijian choirs, warrior escorts, distinct cultural ceremonies and ornamented traditional costumes will surely make your wedding memorable.
Fiji is also ideal for meetings and conferences, especially if you want them to be memorable ones. Eco-tourism is also popular in Fiji, because it gives you the chance to partake in its multi-cultural diversity, or even experience living in a remote Fijian village. You can avail of specialist eco-vacation packages. There are also special events such as the Eco Challenge. Surely, Fiji is a haven that will give you the rare opportunity to be one with nature.
