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Vacations this year? Try Fiji Today Oct 27

Fiji is one of the most beautiful nations of the world. The Fiji is a group of islands, located in the southwest pacific. The total numbers of islands that form the Fiji nations are 322. Out of these 322 islands, around 106 islands are still inhabited. The Fiji islands group also consists of hundreds of small islets.

Fiji is land of adventures and the beauty. The Fiji islands are the most beautiful island and anyone who wants a relief from the stress must have a real Fiji vacation once in his lifetime.

The Fiji has very rich culture including the mixture of European, Chinese and other south Asian countries. The richness of the culture is reflected on the food, festivals and various other activities.

Taking a Fiji vacations  is famous in the world for the diving. The Fiji islands have some of the best diving sites of the world. The Fiji island ahs an extensive ecosystem of the coral reefs. This is because of the large number of the rivers and the nutrients that flow along with them. If you are swimming in Fiji, you can see the great diversity that the coral reef ecosystem holds with them. You can easily notice the sea fans, different forms of the soft and hard corals and also the schools of barracuda

Taveuni is the biggest islands among the different islands of the Fiji. It provides very good site for the scuba diving but to see more beauty you can easily visit the other small Fijian islands. While you go for diving, always carry the emergency surface signaling devices as you can meet variety of sea creatures that can also be dangerous. The temperature of the Fiji islands varies from 20 to 30 degree Celsius. The Fiji is commonly known as the soft coral kingdom of the world.

Taveuni Fiji Travel for Ocean and Nature Adveturers Feb 15

Taveuni, also known as ‘The Garden Island,’ is an abundance of tropical plants and flowers, with world class dive sites right on the doorstep. With stunning natural beauty, both under and above the sea, makes it a haven for divers, hikers and nature lovers alike.

Taveuni is easily accessible and rather compact and yet without a particular area singled out as the main tourist destination, it is far from feeling overrun. The locals and residents on the island refer to Taveuni as ‘the real Fiji.’

At 42 km in length and approximately 10km wide, Taveuni is the third largest island in the Fiji group. The island is home to 28 extinct volcanoes and this is evident from the black sand beaches and lava rock coastlines. If you want to snorkel or swin in white sandy beaches, you do so in Matei beach. The offshore islands around Taveuni host stunning white sandy beaches and the southern west of Taveuni has deep water close to shore. The eastern side of the island has dramatic waterfalls and the southern coastlines have dramatic caves and blowholes, all this including some of the most amazing dive sites in the world, making this the perfect diving destination in the world. If you are a diver, scuba diving in Fiji is the right decision for you.

The flights between Taveuni and the mainland, 90 minutes from Nadi or 50 minutes from Suva, are stunning giving you a chance to experience the gemstone coloured reefs from above. An overnight Ferry service is available for travel to Taveuni from Suva 3 times weekly. The drive from Suva to Taveuni takes 16 hours so you might want to get a private cabin along the way.

Taveuni’s Matei airport is on the northern tip of the island and the main road, a combination of tar-sealed and regularly graded dirt roads, hugs its scenic coast and runs from the National Heritage Park in the east to Paradise Taveuni Resort and remote villages in the south.

Getting around Taveuni is easy using public transport such as taxis and the local buses are an adventure. Most resorts provide airport transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles and tours to the popular areas such as Bouma Waterfalls and Lavena to enjoy the coastal walk, the Inernational Dateline, Wairiki Catholic Mission, Des Voeux Peak and the Waitavala Water Slide.

There is a selection of places to stay in Taveuni to suit all budgets, providing you different options for Taveuni Accommodation deals. Paradise Taveuni is a mid-priced boutique Resort located in southern Taveuni. Catering to all travelers, the resort has a strong emphasis on the Fijian culture. Guests stay in traditional Fijian Bures (with all the modern fittings on the inside) lacking in phones, TV and clocks to ensure you are truly relaxed. The menu is a mixture of local and international produce with Fiji Night offering an authentic Lovo followed by a Meke performance (dancing) and Kava ceremony with the staff and local villagers. Diving is on offer at the Resort as well as a multitude of adventures and activities from horse riding, guided tours, kayaking, snorkeling, swimming in the new horizon edge swimming pool, cultural walks and hiking tours as well as a day spa to relax and rejuvenate. If you are looking for a real Fijian experience with luxurious touches at an affordable price, consider Paradise Taveuni for your next secluded and remote getaway.