Reasons Tourists Make Fiji Their Happy Place

With a genuinely friendly vibe and limitless options for relaxation and adventure, Fiji makes it easy to live your best island life.

Closer than you think

Fiji puts all the blissful benefits of an exotic South Pacific getaway—secluded palm-lined beaches; luxurious private islands, spas, and resorts; sparkling water as far as the eye can see—all within easy reach.

For visitors from North America, the island of Viti Levu, is only 10 hours by air from both Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Hop on a direct, overnight flight via Fiji Airways, Nadi International Airport and dive right into all the Fijian archipelago has to offer.

If you stay on the big island, you’re a quick drive from the resorts of the Coral Coast and the rural villages and world-class dive sites on the Suncoast.

Or, make Viti Levu a brief stop before heading off to a resort in the Mamanuca or Yasawa Islands, accessible by ferry in as fast as 45 minutes or by seaplane in only 15 minutes.

Nadi is also the gateway to the exotic northern islands of Vanua Levu and Taveuni, both easily reached via scenic flights on Fiji Link, Fiji Airway’s domestic airline.

Bula spirit 

Bula is more than a greeting.

It’s the genuine friendliness, kindness, and joyful spirit permeating every aspect of Fijian life.

Arrive as a visitor and leave as family by experiencing the Bula spirit firsthand through cultural heritage activities, such as village visits and daily interactions with locals.

Be welcomed “home” as family to an authentic Fijian village on a Sigatoka River Safari.

The half-day excursion begins with a jet boat ride up Fiji’s largest river into Viti Levu’s remote interior, and includes a Fijian lunch prepared by and shared with locals, plus traditional singing and dancing.

Designed for minimal impact on village life, the sustainable tours help support local education, health, and infrastructure projects.

Or, hike through the rainforest with a village guide on the Coastal Waterfall Tour to see how Fijians use jungle plants for food and medicine, and to soak up the laid-back Bula spirit by cooling off in the waterfall lagoon.

Hike through the rainforest with a village guide on the Coastal Waterfall Tour.

Photo: National Geographic

Families feel at home

Fijian life revolves around the family.

So, it’s no wonder that Fiji is exceptionally family friendly. Throughout the archipelago, family resorts—such as Castaway Island in the Mamanucas, Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort on the Coral Coast, VOMO Private Island in the Yasawas, and Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort in Savusavu—offer amenities designed to help parents and kids enjoy quality island time together and apart.

Complimentary perks for families commonly include one-on-one nanny services for infants and toddlers, and “Bula Buddies” and supervised kids clubs for children ages four to 12.

Teens typically can choose from a daily slate of guided activities, such as kayaking, snorkelling, and hiking.

Keeping kids active, entertained, and safe during the day, gives parents the peace of mind to relax by the pool, indulge in a spa treatment, or go on excursions.

At the end of the day, families can gather for meals, swim time in the family pool, and evening activities, such as Fijian dance performances.

Source: National Geographic

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