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The Yasawa Islands are some of Fiji’s most pristine and least busy.

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Swaying palm trees, white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, beautiful coral and fish filled lagoons, Fiji really is postcard perfect.

20 things that will surprise first-time visitors

For first time visitors, Fiji packs plenty of surprises – especially if you venture beyond the resort confines.

Castaway Island sits on one of 20 islands of the Mamanucas.

How to choose the perfect Fijian island

Fiji isn’t one island – it’s 333. Which island is best for you? That depends on what type of experience you’re after.

Malamala Beach Club.

The ultimate Fiji holiday guide for families

Whether you’re a first-timer or return visitor, travelling with teens or enduring the terrible twos, Fiji has a family holiday experience everyone will love.

Fiji has a range of island resorts, big and small, off the coast of the main island, Viti Levu.

The best times to visit

Fiji barely has a winter, making it a great destination to visit year-round. But it’s not all sunshine, blue skies and blazing sunsets.

Floating restaurant Cloud 9 is one of Fiji's most iconic dining and drinking options.

Where to eat and drink

With an abundance of fresh produce and seafood and a heavy Indian influence, dining in Fiji is a big reason to visit.

Kokomo has just 21 villas and all are located right on the beach with their own private plunge pool.

The best places to stay

From rustic hostels on quiet beaches to private island retreats frequented by the stars, Fiji has somewhere to stay for every budget.

The water park at Plantation Island.

How to find the right resort kids club for your family

No one does a family holiday quite like Fiji. There are big resorts and small ones, but for children (and parents) the kids’ club is king.

Nacula Island in the outer Yasawa Islands group.

Sick of resorts? There’s an alternative (and cheaper) way to stay in Fiji

We make new friends, eat home-cooked meals and life slows down. But this kind of holiday isn’t for everyone.

Vomo Island partners with Pack for a Purpose Fiji to help guests to make a lasting impact by donating vital supplies to two local villages.

Five ways tourists can help the locals

Fears that Fiji is careening into an existential crisis not of its own making has spurred action from different quarters.

Built in 1914, The Grand Pacific Hotel looks out across Suva's harbour.

Nine top things to do in Fiji’s capital

Suva is one of the most cosmopolitan centres in the South Pacific, home to almost a third of the population of Fiji.

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Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji.
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10 lessons I learnt taking two kids to a Fijian resort

I’ve been to Fiji before, but never with children. But now I’ve seen what this country can do for stressed-out parents and their energetic offspring.

There are just 25 residences on this 12 square kilometre island.

What it’s like to stay at Fiji’s most exclusive resort

Guests including Oprah Winfrey and George Clooney are happy to pay the steep rates at Laucala Island.

Nadi’s ornate Hindu temple.

An expert expat’s tips for Nadi, Fiji

Some of Fiji’s best Indian food is located in the last place you’d think.

Radisson Blu, Denarau from above.

The perfect resort for a family’s first international getaway

Just 20 minutes from the airport, Denarau is the perfect place for exhausted families with young kids to test the waters on their first international trip away.

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