Which Fiji is right for you?

Which Fiji is right for you?

Fiji is the perfect destination for every kind of holiday-maker. Here’s why.

1 | It’s family friendly. Kids’ clubs feature everything from crab racing to treasure hunts. Some resorts even have their own inflatable water parks. Ask us about family bures which can accommodate several guests, inter-connecting suites and resorts which sleep up to three kids in one room.

2 | Even teenagers love it. For active teens, sand dune adventures and forest hikes keep the kilojoules burning. And if they need bragging rights for the school yard, there’s shark snorkelling and manta ray swimming.

3 | It’s paradise for couples. With glistening resorts, private beach picnics and fine dining with toes in the sand, couples flock to Fiji. We highly recommend Koro at Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa, an exclusive adults-only area. Koro means village in Fijian, so everyone’s encouraged to eat, swim, mingle and relax.

4 | You can get off the beaten track. Getting off the well-worn track could involve getting off the ground altogether — and onto a Captain Cook Fiji discovery cruse. Explore Fiji’s lesser-visited islands such as Vanua Levu and Taveuni, or the Lau and Kadavu Islands which are rarely seen by tourists.

5 | It’s budget friendly. You don’t want to worry about the budget while chilling out. Look out for resort deals where kids stay, play and eat for free, usually up to the age of 11. All-inclusive is advantageous because you pay for everything in advance and often includes accommodation, meals, unlimited drinks, nightly entertainment and various water activities. ■

1 | YASAWA ISLANDS Once the domain of the budget conscious, now also boasting several 4-5 star resorts for luxury seekers. Pristine unspoilt beaches offering amazing snorkelling, swimming with manta rays and reef sharks or explore local villages for a glimpse of Fijian life. A three hour ferry ride from the mainland means the Yasawas is more secluded and the perfect antidote “for those wanting to get away from it all.”

Hot Tip Tick something incredible off your bucket list and arrive at your destination by sea-plane.

2 | MAMANUCA ISLANDS Under an hour from the mainland makes this beautiful area very popular. Options to suit all budgets, great family friendly snorkelling and one of the best surf breaks in the world.

Hot Tip If snorkelling straight off the deck of your overwater bungalows takes your fancy, ask us about the adults-only Liku Liku resort.

3 | DENARAU Convenient for quick getaways and young families - from airport to resort in 20 minutes. No “postcard perfect” Fiji beach but high-end resort lagoon style pools have you feeling tropical in no time. Dining options galore on your doorstep or a short Bula bus ride away.

Hot Tip | If travelling with kids check out the Big Bula Water Park and finish the day at the Denarau Golf Club for meals your kids will love, without the resort prices.

4 | CORAL COAST Drive one hour from the airport to an area offering something for everyone from the active to the sedate. Whilst the beaches may not be as ice white as the outer islands, you’ll get an authentic Fiji experience. Some of our most popular resorts are on the Coral Coast – ask us about some of our amazing all-inclusive packages – no more worries about blowing the budget while away.

Hot Tip | So you don’t miss out on an outer island experience, head out on a day trip to Malamala Beach Club — luxuriate on a lounger in your private cabana looking out on crystal clear water.

5 | FIJI NORTH Great for diving, nature and all things aquatic. Popular with repeat travellers to Fiji wanting to explore more of Fiji away from mainstream locations – laid back and a distinct lack of commercialism this feels like the Fiji of yesteryear.

Hot Tip Fiji’s Northern area is home to Fiji’s eco-tourism movement, which means you’ll find small resorts that endeavour to combine tranquillity and luxury with ecological values.

6 | PACIFIC HARBOUR Adventure junkies take note – in under an hour’s drive from Suva you can Jet Ski, kayak, fish, white water raft, zip line and shark dive between bouts of relaxation.

Hot Tip Beqa Lagoon is a hot spot for divers of all abilities. For best visibility go between July and September.

WHERE TO STAY: A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITES

GREAT FOR EXPLORING Captain Cook Cruises. Captain Cook Cruises are small and intimate. Frequenting hard to reach places, you’ll anchor in private lagoons and explore uninhibited islands. Great for the family.

GREAT FOR FAMILIES Plantation Island Resort, Malolo Lailai. Plantation’s on-site waterpark features an aqua trampoline! While the Coconut Kids Club delights with face painting, dance practice, treasure hunts and more.

GREAT FOR LUXURY Vomo Island Resort. Escape to Vomo Lailai, a tiny island just offshore from the resort. Totally deserted, it’s the Robinson Crusoe experience — with romance.

Pop in-store, call us on 0800 713 715 or visit houseoftravel.co.nz and say “Bula!” to an incredible island escape.