9 Reasons Why Fiji Is a Perfect Winter Escape

1. Fiji is not as far as you think.

Fiji Airways flies daily from Los Angeles to Nadi on a brand-spanking new Airbus 330 equipped with state-of-the-art entertainment, Fijian-inspired cuisine, and a lie-flat business class. The 11-hour flight is overnight, so a meal, a movie and a nap can take you all the way to Fiji. Fiji Airways also flies from Honolulu (a six-hour flight), allowing you to create a very nice Hawaii and Fiji combination trip if you want to break things up. Those flying in from the East Coast might even spend the weekend in California before heading out, which usually adds no more to the airfare.

2. Fijians are among the friendliest people in the world.

Fijians are renowned for their friendly nature. Families will enjoy the local community's positive reception and hospitality, including affordable childcare services full of kid-approved programs and fun activities.

3. You can get a great holiday package.

Tahiti offers more than just tailor-made travel options, including packages catering to all types of travellers with an array of different styles of accommodation, from hostels to high-end hotels.

4. You will stay busy in Fiji.

There’s more to Fiji than lazing on a beach! It can offer you the perfect adventure vacation as well. This diverse country offers endless active, fun, outdoor adventures, including rafting, diving, hiking, cruises, windsurfing, stand-up paddle boarding and more!

5. Fiji has lots of fascinating bars.

Once you’ve had enough relaxing on the beach, in your private bure or at one of Fiji’s fabulous spas, visit Cloud 9, a floating bar and restaurant in the Mamanuca Islands, easily accessed from Denarau and several island resorts. Here, you can indulge in delicious tropical drinks or a pizza with an incredible view before relaxing in the ocean.

6. Fiji is a great diving destination.

Go shark diving at one of the best shark dives in the world, Beqa Lagoon. This famous and safe shark dive offers the exhilaration of sharing close quarters with up to eight species of shark and over 400 types of fish, rays, morays, and more! Beqa Lagoon is also known as the soft coral capital of the world, with spectacular reef landscapes ready to explore. You can easily access this dive from the Coral Coast and Royal Davui Resort.

7. Fiji has interesting villages to explore.

Sigatoka River Safari is another great excursion for those staying on the Coral Coast. This is Fiji’s original, and the world’s first, jet boat and village safari. Enjoy a half-day eco and cultural adventure taking you deep into the heart and soul of Fiji aboard a custom-built safari jet boat. Cruise up the magnificent Sigatoka River to authentic Fijian villages and experience a day in the life of the real kaiviti (Fijian).

8. Fiji has fascinating local landmarks.

Visit the Garden of the Sleeping Giant and Vuda Lookout. Embark on a half-day tour into Nadi’s scenic heartland, through the beautiful Sabeto Valley, to the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, where you'll find Fiji's largest and most varied orchid collection. Visit the Vuda Lookout and marvel at the 360-degree bird’s eye view of the West’s mountain ranges, Nadi Bay, Nadi International Airport, and the beautiful Yasawa group of islands. End your day in a Fijian Bure and indulge in tropical fruit juice and seasonal fruits from nearby orchards. This option is a great extension for anyone staying in Nadi.

9. Fiji is a great place to try flyboarding.

Surf the sky and try flyboarding! Flyboarding is the newest extreme water sport to take the world by storm. Imagine surfing the sky up -with a jetpack- 9m / 30ft in the air, performing all kinds of cool tricks before swimming beneath the sea like a dolphin, all possible within 15-20 minutes of training. You can enjoy this perfectly safe activity from select island resorts.