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h2><p id="7c68">This one may be obvious but it had to make the list. The beaches in Fiji are truly as good as they look in travel magazines, if anything they look so much better in real life.</p><p id="bb22">The sand really is golden and the water is a picture-perfect turquoise blue. You can see the fish swimming around without having to snorkel. The beaches are Fiji’s biggest selling point and they definitely do not disappoint.</p><h2 id="0555">3. The locals</h2><p id="e722">When you arrive in Fiji, it is so easy to see the warm and welcoming nature of the Fijian people. Living in a place surrounded by so much beauty seems to have trickled into the personalities of the locals.</p><p id="e54e">They are some of the friendliest people I have met, and have a great sense of community. They are also very open and make tourists and travelers feel like they are locals too.</p><h2 id="3a99">4. The traditions</h2><p id="a510">Fijians are very proud of their culture and you can see it by the way they embrace their traditions, some of them being Fijian traditional music, dances, and ceremonies. They perform dances to traditional Fijian music on a regular basis and even teach travelers how to do it too.</p><p id="3e7d">They also have something called a Kava ceremony, which is a communal tradition where you sit in a circle around a tanoa which is a large wooden bowl. The person performing the ceremony prepares Kava which is the powdered root of a plant called Piper Methysticum mixed with water. They then pass around a bowl of kava to each person in the circle one by one. Kava can make you feel tired and also numb your mouth but it’s all a part of the experience.</p><h2 id="4d25">5. The parties</h2><p id="fa85">Fijians really know how to party. Because the locals are so open and invitin

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g your group of 4 will have turned into a group of 20 before you know it. This was one thing I loved as you were able to meet others travelers so easily as well.</p><p id="6362">They were always up for creating a bonfire party on the beach or going into town to one of the clubs. It was a perfect way to socialize and get to know both the locals and other travelers.</p><h2 id="ee3f">6. The serenity</h2><p id="6db0">In contrast to the above point, Fiji is also a great place for peace and relaxation. Some of the islands are very quiet and depending on when you go there are fewer tourists, so finding a beach to have to yourself is not hard.</p><p id="1d75">Even when it is busier there are so many places to discover where you can relax and have an incredible view.</p><h2 id="2c61">7. The sunrises and sunsets</h2><p id="50ce">The sunrises and sunsets I saw in Fiji were incredible, pictures did not do them justice at all.</p><p id="c3ba">It is definitely worth waking up early to watch the sunrise and scoping out a good spot for sunset. The beauty of it was that even if you watched the sunrise and sunset every day, they <i>always</i> looked so different.</p><p id="0d08">Fiji is one of those places where you can’t help but be in a good mood. The people, the surroundings, and just the general energy are so lively that it seeps into your very being.</p><p id="4d5f">There is a reason why Fijians are so happy and content with life, and I believe it is due to having a slower-paced lifestyle, what they call Fiji time; being immersed in nature for most of their day, and meeting new people all the time.</p><p id="9cb5">I hope that this has inspired you to put Fiji on your bucket list! If anyone has already been there I would also love to hear what your experiences were.</p></article></body>

7 Enticing Reasons To Visit Fiji

Why this should be on your travel bucket list

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Fiji was a place that had been on my bucket list for a while. It seemed like this magical, tropical paradise far away and seemed so out of reach, so I wasn’t sure if I would ever make it there.

Thankfully living in New Zealand made the Pacific Islands a lot more accessible. That is the beauty of New Zealand, it is the gateway to all of these tropical paradises, Fiji being one of many.

I was fortunate enough to stay in Fiji for 2 months which was not planned at all. I was planning to only be there for a couple of weeks but there was something about that place that kept me there longer. I don’t really believe anyone needs convincing to visit there anyway, but here are a few reasons to visit the tropical paradise that is Fiji.

1. The many islands

Fiji is made up of roughly 333 islands each of them having something unique to offer. From the mainland, you can book your accommodation and boat trips so you can island hop and experience as many as you like. To be honest, Fiji is more expensive than other places I have traveled and the accommodation and boat rides are not cheap, but they are definitely worth every penny.

Some islands have a more tropical and beach vibe, some are better for snorkeling and diving and some are great for seeing the villages and culture. You feel spoilt for choice when having to decide which ones to visit!

2. The beaches

This one may be obvious but it had to make the list. The beaches in Fiji are truly as good as they look in travel magazines, if anything they look so much better in real life.

The sand really is golden and the water is a picture-perfect turquoise blue. You can see the fish swimming around without having to snorkel. The beaches are Fiji’s biggest selling point and they definitely do not disappoint.

3. The locals

When you arrive in Fiji, it is so easy to see the warm and welcoming nature of the Fijian people. Living in a place surrounded by so much beauty seems to have trickled into the personalities of the locals.

They are some of the friendliest people I have met, and have a great sense of community. They are also very open and make tourists and travelers feel like they are locals too.

4. The traditions

Fijians are very proud of their culture and you can see it by the way they embrace their traditions, some of them being Fijian traditional music, dances, and ceremonies. They perform dances to traditional Fijian music on a regular basis and even teach travelers how to do it too.

They also have something called a Kava ceremony, which is a communal tradition where you sit in a circle around a tanoa which is a large wooden bowl. The person performing the ceremony prepares Kava which is the powdered root of a plant called Piper Methysticum mixed with water. They then pass around a bowl of kava to each person in the circle one by one. Kava can make you feel tired and also numb your mouth but it’s all a part of the experience.

5. The parties

Fijians really know how to party. Because the locals are so open and inviting your group of 4 will have turned into a group of 20 before you know it. This was one thing I loved as you were able to meet others travelers so easily as well.

They were always up for creating a bonfire party on the beach or going into town to one of the clubs. It was a perfect way to socialize and get to know both the locals and other travelers.

6. The serenity

In contrast to the above point, Fiji is also a great place for peace and relaxation. Some of the islands are very quiet and depending on when you go there are fewer tourists, so finding a beach to have to yourself is not hard.

Even when it is busier there are so many places to discover where you can relax and have an incredible view.

7. The sunrises and sunsets

The sunrises and sunsets I saw in Fiji were incredible, pictures did not do them justice at all.

It is definitely worth waking up early to watch the sunrise and scoping out a good spot for sunset. The beauty of it was that even if you watched the sunrise and sunset every day, they always looked so different.

Fiji is one of those places where you can’t help but be in a good mood. The people, the surroundings, and just the general energy are so lively that it seeps into your very being.

There is a reason why Fijians are so happy and content with life, and I believe it is due to having a slower-paced lifestyle, what they call Fiji time; being immersed in nature for most of their day, and meeting new people all the time.

I hope that this has inspired you to put Fiji on your bucket list! If anyone has already been there I would also love to hear what your experiences were.