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Home to more than 600 waterfalls By Andhy Blake Ambrosial and beautiful, Taveuni has long been known as Fiji’s ‘Garden Island’. And it is true that Taveuni’s lush tropical flora is breathtaking and one of the first things you notice as you descend into Matei airport. But it is not until you finally land that […]

Korotogo is an often-overlooked gem on Viti Levu’s Coral Coast. A bypass road that takes you swiftly up the hill and past the Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort means it is easy to miss this lovely pocket, with its diverse accommodation options and several good restaurants in strolling distance. StayKaila Na Ua: Its name translates as […]

Savusavu Bay is one of Fiji’s most glorious stretches of water and most charming towns. Formed from the caldera of a volcano, the bay is home to marinas, wonderful swimming and snorkelling spots, and a world-famous pearl farm. The town itself provides many diversions, under and on the water, and on land. Things to do […]

Levuka makes a memorable first impression. Arriving by sea,  colourful storefronts and historic buildings are framed by the forested slopes of an extinct volcano rising sharply behind the township. Levuka, as Fiji’s first capital (1874-1882), is a town of many firsts. It is a significant cultural world heritage site under the United Nations Educational, Scientific […]

Maui Bay on Fiji’s Coral Coast is a popular refuelling stop for both petrol (the TOTAL station is open 24/7) and stomachs on the Nadi-Suva highway. It is known for two landmarks, its spectacular long jetty—site of many amateur photo shoots—and a wall exploding with colourful frangipani and bougainvillea, that shields some of the area’s […]

By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Labasa town was established in 1922 and has a population of approximately 28,000 people. It is called the ‘Friendly North’ with good reason; it is home to one of the warmest, most welcoming people in Fiji. The indigenous people and the history they share with the descendants of indentured labourers are the […]

By Kite Pareti The Navua-Deuba/Pacific Harbour area is an hour’s drive from Suva and Sigatoka. It has a thriving community of nearly 20,000 residents and is home to veteran soccer legend Patrick Wise and rugby star Waisea Nayacalevu.  It is a place of pilgrimage for many local families and friends looking for a welcoming beachside […]

By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Nausori was declared a town in 1931 but is rich in a history that started well before that time. It is the site of Fiji’s first sugar refining company, a place of remembrance for the people who died aboard the Syria and those who came to the rescue of passengers, and the […]

By Leila Parina Fiji is a well-renowned tourist destination filled with clear blue waters, white sandy beaches, amazing culinary delights, a rich culture, and the friendliest smiles from the local citizens. All these make it an exceptional destination for studying. With the school year kicking off, the country has welcomed many students from across the […]

The opening of Toorak Central in an historic part of Suva has bought fresh attention to the changing neighbourhood. Once known as the place to procure after-midnight longnecks and steak and egg (or curry and cassava) fry-ups from the infamous Sunia Cama’s, it is now attracting a new style of retailer. Bordered by the Colonial […]