This is a destination that lives up to all of the hype. White sandy beaches, sparkling aquamarine water, palm trees blowing in the warm breeze…this truly is paradise. Fiji is comprised of multiple islands, all offering something just a little bit different. Go surfing, go snorkeling, go diving, go paddle boarding, or go hiking…there are numerous ways to stay active. Or, lounge in a hammock suspended between two palm trees, sipping a tropical drink from a coconut, while watching the sunset. If you are a beach lover, put Fiji high on your list.
Ahhh….Fiji. This has to be one of the most beautiful places we have been to yet. No wonder it is such a popular location for filming movies. Movies such as “The Blue Lagoon” and “Cast Away” were filmed here. During our short stay in Fiji we took a tour out to Modriki Island (also called Monuriki Island), the filming site for the movie “Cast Away.”
We joke around that Fiji is our vacation from our vacation?a very long vacation, I know. Here we got some much needed R & R from our fast paced travels around the world. I can?t complain about the challenges and busyness of long term travel?I wouldn?t trade this experience for anything else in the world. But it is nice to take a break from the challenges and work that comes with long term travel, especially at the pace we are going.
Challenge Fiji. Demand more than pristine beaches and high-class resorts. Search for more than a "tropical paradise" and sun-drenched lazy days. Look for outdoor adventures of the Class IV variety or in the murky waters where eels hide. Put these islands to the test and find out (rather quickly) they're ready for it. Here's a list of some off-beach activities to get your blood flowing. But don’t fret, the beach will still be there when you return.
Conquering Everest changed him as a person and he dreams of tackling the unclimbed peaks in Greenland one day, but the extreme contrasts he experienced in Fiji have made a huge impression on British TV adventurer, Bear Grylls.
From cloud-topped mountain peaks to colorful coral reefs, Fiji’s borders encompass 333 islands as well as the waters that surround them.
With over 300 islands within its borders, Fiji seems like it's best seen by boat. But with your own set of wheels, you’ll uncover scenery and a way of living around the islands rarely seen by those who travel solely by sea and sky.
