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Adventure, luxury or family time what will your Fiji holiday look like?

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There’s something for every traveller in this South Pacific island paradise

Fiji is one of the world's favourite holiday destinatio­ns, thanks to its welcoming locals, idyllic tropical climate, white-sand beaches and diverse range of experience­s. Whether you're on a budget, planning the ultimate family holiday or splashing out on a luxury escape, Fiji has a resort and holiday experience to suit you.

Land and sea adventures

There's no shortage of adventures to be had in Fiji. From diving some of the world's best reefs to surfing Kelly Slater's favourite waves, you'll have no shortage of experience­s.

Diving and snorkeling

Who says Fiji is only for laid back beach holidays and cocktails? Nestled in the Yasawa Islands, strap on your snorkel and swim with the manta rays or discover some of the world's best dive spots just off the Suncoast. If sharks are more thrilling to you, jump aboard the Ultimate Encounter's Day Trip to Barefoot Kuata Island to get up close and swim with the reef sharks.

Surfing

The locals call it ‘Thunder Reef', you can call it an opportunit­y to surf Kelly Slater's favourite spot and one of the most challengin­g waves in the world, Cloudbreak. The Mamanuca Islands are a surfing mecca from April-October. Spend the night at Namotu Island resort – one of the best surf resorts on the planet then get up early to catch the waves.

Pacific Harbour - Fiji’s adventure capital

Here you can zip in the wilderness with Fiji's newest zipline, Zip Fiji, ride the rapids of the Navua River at Rivers Fiji or tear it up on a ATR buggie with Terratrek Tours Fiji. Finish up with an adrenaline­filled jetski safari to nearby Beqa Island before resting your weary head at The Pearl Resort.

Hiking

411 square kilometre to explore, Kadavu feels a little more off the beaten track, its remote and rugged landscapes a draw for outdoor enthusiast­s. The island that's a one hour flight or six hour ferry ride from Fiji's capital Suva, is home to some of the best marine and hiking hotspots.

Luxury wellness escapes

There's treating yourself and then there's treating yourself in Fiji… Spa Denarau offers blissful massage therapy, manicures, pedicures, facials and hair treatments.Fijians are so committed to ensuring you leave relaxed, they've even created a day spa, Spa at the Fiji Airways premier Lounge at Nadi Internatio­nal Airport.

For a truly indulgent experience, book the Dusk ‘til Dawn package, an overnight couples spa and sleep experience hosted in the Ocean Bure Spa Suite at Shangri-La Yanuca Island and complete with an unforgetta­ble spa and sleep experience. With its own spa treatment room and bath with endless views of the ocean, you'll be waking up feeling light as a feather before your goodbye facial to have you ready for the day.

Family time

The Coral Coast offers plenty of adventures at affordable prices for the whole family to enjoy. Scour the Sigatoka sand dunes, make friends with turtles and iguanas at Kula Wildlife Park and ride on the old sugar-cane tracks with the world's only solarpower­ed velocipede at Ecotrax. The family-friendly 5 star Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort boasts gorgeous views, a tropical pool, signature Talai butlers and traditiona­l bure bungalows, perfect for you to sit back, relax and work your way down the cocktail list while the kids play in the pool or at the Kids Club.

Kids' clubs and family resorts abound on Denarau Island, home to Fiji's only land-based waterpark, Big Bula. The Radisson Blu Resort has a kids club

and babysittin­g service, along with pristine tropical gardens, scenic waterfalls, beachfront views, temperatur­e controlled pools for the whole family, adults only pools for you to get some quiet time, spa treatments and a walk up pool bar for the adults to enjoy.

Bula on a budget

Local restaurant­s in Nadi and Suva have delicious food you can savour on a shoestring.

Many resorts, like Oarsman's Bay Lodge in the Yasawa Islands, offer hostel-style accommodat­ion for travellers wanting a culturally rich experience without breaking the bank. There are also plenty of boutique backpacker­s, fun hostels and eco-inspired beachfront bures offering accommodat­ion for every budget.

Learn more about travelling to Fiji or dream up inspiratio­n at fiji.travel/open

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Fiji. LEFT: Cloudbreak. Credit:Tourism Fiji. MIDDLE: Shangri-La Yanuca Islands. Credit: Brook & Radha Sabin. RIGHT: Enjoy an extended Family holiday in
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Experience a traditiona­l Kava ceremony.
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Experience swimming in caves.

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