Fiji

‘Bula!’ This greeting sums up the exceptional hospitality and warm smiles you will encounter throughout your stay in Fiji. Cruises, sailing, diving or snorkelling, beaches and swimming, adventure, discovering romantic waterfalls or simply the sweet art of doing nothing and unwinding – all this makes for the variety of a perfect holiday in Fiji.

Of the archipelago’s 330 islands, only around 110 are inhabited. The three largest are Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and Taveuni. Each of them has long, beautiful sandy beaches and unique natural scenery. Lush rainforests climb the mountainsides, making an ideal base for adventure holidays and relaxing breaks alike. The fascinating plant life and extraordinary underwater world delight every visitor. Vanua Levu and Taveuni, two still little-known islands north of Viti Levu, are wonderfully unspoilt and offer the finest dive sites in the Fiji Islands. Fijian culture here is even more authentic than on the main island.

Fiji is a diver’s paradise and ranks among the five best diving destinations in the world. Caves and wrecks, colourful channels and a teeming underwater world make it ideal for diving. Dolphins, orcas, humpback whales, sperm whales, manta rays, tuna, giant groupers, sharks and sea turtles, along with countless other species of fish, make the underwater world remarkably diverse. The beauty and colours of the corals and anemones are breathtaking.

Fiji not only has a rich underwater world but also offers a whole range of activities and experiences. A visit to a traditional Fijian village is a must if you want to get to know the fascinating culture of the Fijian people. The customs, rhythmic music, dances and beautiful traditional costumes are also part of an authentic experience in the Fiji Islands.

A cruise is the ideal way to discover the Fiji Islands. Whether aboard a luxury ship or a sailing boat, gliding through azure and emerald-green waters, the experience is unique and unforgettable. Alongside numerous diving and snorkelling excursions, you will also visit islands where a detour to a local village is well worthwhile.

Viti Levu, Fiji’s main island, surprises with its mountainous and densely populated coast. The main island offers plenty of activities for rest and recreation and is perfect for an active holiday full of adventure and discovery. The Coral Coast in the south of the island is a true diver’s paradise, while on the north coast the many Fijian villages offer an insight into the fascinating local culture. Active visitors explore the island’s interior on forest hikes, spotting the many endemic birds along the way.

Vanua Levu, the country’s second-largest island, lies north of the main island and can be reached by plane or boat. In the Wasali Nature Reserve, the few visitors who come here marvel at the density of the jungle. Vanua Levu is also a still relatively unknown underwater paradise that delights divers with colourful corals and a great diversity of species.

The Mamanuca island group consists of 20 small, mountainous islands of volcanic origin. Windsurfing, parasailing, dolphin watching, discovering famous dive sites or simply lazing on the beach – these are just a few of the activities on offer. The idyllic Mamanuca Islands lie close to the main island and can be reached from Nadi or Port Denarau by plane or boat, with journey times starting from 2 hours.

Far from civilisation, they offer an oasis of relaxation. Kayaking or snorkelling excursions are the best way to discover the underwater world of these unspoilt islands.

On a boat trip you can discover several islands, alternating between diving and snorkelling. On these small islands you can also visit traditional Fijian villages.

Although the hotels often serve international cuisine, you will also find typical Fijian dishes such as ‘lovo’, a meal cooked on hot stones in an earth oven. Vegetables, fish and meat are slow-cooked for hours in banana leaves – a real feast. And every visitor should, at least once, take part in a kava ceremony. This welcoming ritual takes place in a local village, and the passing of the kava bowl is accompanied by songs and dances.

Fiji is a South Pacific destination that wonderfully combines rest and recreation with an insight into a fascinating culture and an extraordinary underwater world. Beautiful hotels, unspoilt nature and glorious lagoons await you. The warmth and hospitality of the Fijian people round off a holiday you will remember for a long time to come.