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White-sand beaches, pristine waters with kaleidoscopic coral, top-tier luxury resorts: the islands of Fiji offer a host of showstopping stays in the Pacific’s most beloved tropical paradise. Whether you’re looking for thrilling diving, island-hopping adventure or beachfront bliss, Fiji caters to every traveller’s needs.
Fiji’s romantic resorts and family-friendly hotels are best experienced during the country’s dry season from May to October. However, this is one island destination worth visiting year-round. During the rainy season, travellers can expect brief showers and higher temperatures – think a top of 31°C, with averages of 25°C in January and February. That still leaves plenty of time to enjoy the sun, surf and sand, and with fewer crowds to compete for that prime beach spot, you can look forward to an easy breezy time in Fiji’s off-season.
Families will find days of endless fun for the little ones at an array of resorts on Viti Levu, Fiji’s main island, as well as the nearby Mamanuca Islands, including the exciting inflatable water park at Shangri-La Yanuca Island. For newlyweds looking for the perfect honeymoon, the Yasawa Islands are a must, with exclusive stays like the remote Yasawa Island Resort & Spa and rugged natural sights like the famous Blue Lagoon caves. The Yasawa Islands are also home to numerous trails and some of the best dive spots in the Pacific, ideal for the more adventurous traveller looking to experience Fiji beyond the Castaway Island surface.
Colourful fish and unique coral are abundant in Fiji, so snorkelling ranges from excellent to superlative. Easily accessible sites in the Mamanucas include the popular Gotham City – so named for its plentiful batfish – as well as the thriving Supermarket Reef near Malolo Island. In the Yasawas, untouched waters host vibrant corals, while the Blue Lagoon offers a unique cave dive opportunity. Farther afield is Vanua Levu’s Rainbow Reef, the ‘soft coral capital of the world’ and home to all 27 types of Fijian butterfly fish. During the dry season, you may even see the graceful manta ray passing through.
