- Fiji: where are the "Prince William Islands"?
- How to get to Fiji?
- Holidays in Fiji
- Fijian beaches
- Souvenirs from Fiji
Before wondering where Fiji is, you should find out what period is good for rest in this republic, located in Oceania. This period is considered May-November, while in December-April it is hot there, strong winds blow, it rains and floods occur (in December-February, you should bet on the Mamanuta or Yasavu Islands). As for the beach pastime, it is popular with vacationers in June-October, and for the sake of diving in Fiji, it is better to go in May-November.
Fiji: where are the "Prince William Islands"?
Fiji, with the capital Suva, has an area of 18,274 sq. km. Fiji (a complex of islands of coral and volcanic origin) occupies the territory of the archipelago of the same name in the Pacific Ocean (south) - these are more than 330 islands (the largest are Vanau Levu, Viti Levu, Taveuni and Kandavu), of which only a third is inhabited.
Fiji consists of the Northern, Western, Central and Eastern districts, and 14 provinces (Matuata, Namosi, Lomaiviti, Tailevu, Rewa, Mbua and others). Fiji also includes the island of Rotuma, with an area of 43 sq. Km - it is 650 km away from Suva. The highest point in Fiji is the 1300-meter Tomanivi mountain located on Viti Levu.
The distance from the capital of Fiji to New Zealand is 1770 km, and to Hawaii is 4450 km.
How to get to Fiji?
Fiji from Russia can only be reached by connecting flights. So, on the way to Suva, travelers will make stops at the airports of Guangzhou and Sydney (passengers will have a 39.5-hour journey), Shanghai and Sydney (it will take 37.5 hours to reach their destination), Hong Kong and Nadi (Aeroflot sends passengers at 28 -hour air trip), and on the way to Nadi - in Irkutsk and Hong Kong (the flight will last 29.5 hours), in Vladivostok and Seoul (the flight will end after 26.5 hours), in Seoul and Beijing (it will be possible to get to Nadi through 25, 5 hours after departure from Moscow airport).
Holidays in Fiji
Tourists who come to Fiji are interested in Suva (famous for its first-class beaches, a golf club with 18 courses, fishing and diving clubs, the Municipal Market, nightclubs on Victoria Pareid Street), the Yasawa Islands (they flock here to take part in wedding rituals, explore the limestone caves on the island of Sawa-i-Lau, climb a 170 m peak on Kuata Island, swim surrounded by reef sharks on Vaya Island), Paradise Falls (its stream rushes down from a 35-meter height; around the waterfall ferns grow and lianas hang down, and a lagoon is formed below, where clear emerald water flows), Sigatoka (tourists flock here for the sake of the Sand Dunes, the river of the same name, the cultural center of Kalevu).
Fijian beaches
- Savusavu Beach: On this beach on Vanua Levu Island, holidaymakers sunbathe, swim and snorkel.
- Natadola Beach: guests of the beach (Viti Levu island) will have a rest on the golden-sandy coast, conditions for comfortable swimming and surfing. At their service - hotels with restaurants, business centers and spa-salons. If you wish, you can stay here in the storm (traditional dwellings in Fiji).
- Papageno Beach: It is best to relax on this best beach of Kadavu Island in May-November. Its coast and bottom are covered with sand.
Souvenirs from Fiji
Those leaving Fiji are advised to acquire black pearls and products from it, animal figures, ritual masks, fabrics (painted in ethnic style), “cannibal forks”, cosmetics based on rose oil, wicker and coral products, coconut soap, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and other spices.
