Island Paradise Fiji by: sally Green

If you are going to the South Pacific, you simply must visit the Fiji Islands. If you want to take a trip to paradise, come sample the culture, beauty, and climate of Fiji - holiday destination to hundreds of thousands of tourists annually. Fiji is truly a tropical paradise, boasting emerald lagoons, coral reefs, and thousands of miles of pristine, white sandy beaches. As a tourist destination, you can't beat Fiji with its deep, lush valleys, rainforest, and waterfalls.

The people who live on Fiji are incredibly friendly, and you are sure to love this unique getaway. You will encounter a mixture of old and new, which is something lacking in other regions. Here you can take it easy and delight in what’s clearly a paradise that belongs to you.

No matter who you are or what you like, you will find something to love on Fiji. Some people like to visit the villages and local markets. Others just like to lie on the beach and read. You can enjoy sports activities during the day and nightclubs, restaurants and movies in the larger cities at night. On special occasions, such as holidays and weekends, festivals and dances are held.

You will not find any more varied selection of outdoor activities and water play than on the Fiji Islands. In fact, if you love water, Fiji is the place for you. You can go snorkeling and scuba diving any time of year in the exotic, yet safe, ocean. Water-loving visitors can enjoy water skiing, kayaking, sailing, body surfing and wind surfing in the warm tropical waters of Fiji.

If water activities are not your thing, you may want to visit the rainforest, caves or archeological sites. There are lots of activities to enjoy. A few are bird watching, horseback riding, tennis, golf, biking and back-packing.

You can find all kinds of typical lodgings on Fiji; however, you must visit a small and intimate resort. You are sure to like their special bungalow accommodations. Depending on how much you have to spend, you could rent a simple or a world class bure. No matter what kind of event you are planning -- business trip, family vacation, honeymoon or even wedding -- you will surely find Fiji is the perfect place for it. At the resorts, you can enjoy a package that includes your room, food, activities, and entertainment.