'Bula!' That's a greeting ou will hear from smiling Fijians throughout your entire stay. Another word you will hear often is 'vinaka', meaning 'thank you'. It's a very polite and friendly destination and perfect for a 'resort' type holiday. Most visitors tend to stay within one or two resorts and not venture outside unless on an organised tour. Couples looking to relax and while away the hours on a glorious beach should definitely consider Fiji as their ultimate honeymoon destination.
Here are our Top 5 Reasons to honeymoon in Fiji...
1. Affordable luxury: From the convenience of the resorts on Denerau island (just outside of Nadi town) to the beachside villas and overwater bungalows of the Yasawas and Mamanucas, island-hopping is budget friendly and easily accessible.
2. Wine & Dine: You'll find plenty of local and international delights served up in the resorts, and many will do a traditional Tatavu (beach BBQ) for guests with the focus on fresh seafood.
3. Variety: With an archipelago of over 330 islands each offering a range of different adventures, activities, styles and experiences, couples can tailor their honeymoon to suit every taste and desire, from hedonistic luxury to tropical escapism.
4. Proximity: It's only 3 - 4 hours flight time to Fiji from the East Coast of Australia, with most major cities and both Virgin and Fiji Airways offering regular flights.
5. Shopping: Nadi and Suva have some good handicraft markets where you can pick up traditional items like tribal masks and clubs and hand carved Kava bowls (and the packaged brew itself!).
We spotted this article on Holidays for Couples for a bit of Fijian honeymoon inspiration...
"One of the easiest ways to acquaint yourself with this tropical paradise is to make your first stop Denarau Island. Just a short road transfer from the main airport at Nadi, Denarau offers a taste of Fijian ..."
