FIJI
A collection of volcanic islands spanning 1,600 km in the South Pacific Ocean, set your internal clock to ‘Fiji time’ as you prepare to explore the archipelago’s exquisite beaches, undersea marvels, lush interiors and fascinating cultures. With their dazzling sands, perfect palm trees and waters so blue that they glow, Fiji’s beaches look airbrushed. Stunning stretches of white sand abound, but it’s on the islands of the Mamanucas and Yasawas that you’ll find the heavenly heavyweights. Indeed, these sublime sands have played host to a number of blockbuster movies including Cast Away with Tom Hanks and the 1980 teen drama classic The Blue Lagoon, so you know you’re in for the trip of a lifetime. Divers will be especially thrilled with the seemingly endless reefs that lie beneath, home to more than 1,500 species of fish and other sea creatures. Fiji also offers ample opportunities for hikers, bird watchers and adventurers. 70
