AT Sea During your leisurely day at sea, learn more about the culture of the islands you’re visiting with onboard lectures, presentations, and demonstrations. The traditional Tahitian dress for women, the pareo (or sarong) originated in the Cook Islands. Often brilliantly emblazoned with hibiscus flowers, indigenous designs, or traditional tapa patterns, today, pareos are sported by both men and women, and there are many ways to tie and wear them. Learn how from Les Gauguines.
Savusavu How does this sound: a day on a beautiful tropical island where the cares of the outside world don’t stand a chance of finding you?
Like a smile that can’t be suppressed, the island of Vanua Levu in northern Fiji presents itself with blushing splendor. Charming, unassuming, and unspoiled, the second- largest of Fiji’s 300 islands extends a warm welcome with lush green hills surrounded by coral reefs. Some call it the “Hidden Paradise of Fiji,” and you will agree.
Described by Jean-Michel Cousteau as the “Soft Coral Capital of the World,” Fiji offers some of the world’s finest SCUBA diving, with a dazzling array of first-rate dive sites. If you’re a diver, consider joining the SCUBA 1 Tank excursion. Internationally certified dive operators will lead you to
spectacular hard and soft corals, caves, and grottos, and diverse marine life including sharks, turtles, tuna, and fish of all shapes, colors, and sizes.
Suva Located on Fiji’s largest island, Suva is perched on a hilly peninsula between two harbors. Every view is a stunning combination of blues and greens, volcanic cliffs, and velvet jungles. The city is a fascinating mix of modern and colonial architecture, and life here is all about laid-back sophistication. As the largest urban area in the South Pacific outside of Australia and New Zealand, Suva is rich in Fijian culture, with museums, galleries, and marketplaces to explore. Fiji’s highest peak, Mt. Tomanivi is an exquisite landmark from every vantage point. The shell of this ancient volcano is an unforgettable climb for experienced hikers.
Beqa Island It seems that everyone you meet in Fiji is wearing a smile. And when you behold the tiny island of Beqa (pronounced “BENG-uh”), it’s easy to understand why. The startlingly turquoise lagoon is cradled in the crater of an extinct volcano. Waterfalls tumble, golden sands sparkle, and gentle breezes whisper secrets of this paradise rich in tradition and heritage, where the ancient ritual of Fijian firewalking began.
Located about six miles off the coast of Fiji’s main island, Viti Levu, Beqa may be tiny—less than six square miles in territory—but the hospitality here is as big as the South Pacific. There are no paved roads and only a sprinkling of friendly villages. From the lush forests, trees heavy with coconut and papaya wave a friendly hello. Pristine beaches frame one of the world’s largest barrier reefs, a paradise for divers, snorkelers and fishing enthusiasts.
Lautoka Fiji’s largest island, Viti Levu, is the hub of the Fijian Islands. And what a visual: the city of Lautoka is known as “Sugar City” for the golden- green sugarcane that surrounds it on three sides, and the sparkling blue Pacific Ocean forms its western border. The palm-lined main street invites strolling, shopping, and exploration. The lagoon is perfect for kite surfing, sailing, and surfing; a playground awaits beneath the surface for diving and snorkeling. And the beaches? Flawless, with super-fine white sand and swaying coconut palms.
One of the island’s highlights is the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, which includes manicured lawns, lily ponds, fountains, and more than 2,000 truly rare Asian and Cattleya orchid hybrids, once the private collection of actor Raymond Burr. A fitting end to your idyllic voyage!
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