| 1) The Mamuanca Islands, a collection of over 30 | | | | caves, canyons, wall dives, and swim-throughs. |
| small islands located off the coast of Nadi, are one of | | | | 6) Aqua-Trek Shark Encounter is another of Fiji's |
| the highlights of any trip to Fiji. By signing up for one | | | | most famous dives that had to make this list due to |
| of the many tours available, travelers can actually | | | | its thrill factor and uniqueness. In just one dive, |
| manage to see most of the Mamuanca Islands in one | | | | visitors can encounter eight species of shark and |
| day. Some tours even offer opportunities to go | | | | nearly 300 species of fish! Aqua-Trek has been |
| snorkeling, kayaking line fishing and dolphin watching. | | | | arranging dives in Fiji for 20 years, so divers can rest |
| 2) For vacationers who wish to relax and be taken | | | | assured that they'll be accompanied by some of the |
| care of, the Coral Coast on "the mainland" of Viti | | | | best shark experts in the area. |
| Levu is speckled with lovely resorts. The best beach | | | | 7) The Navua River on East Viti Levu snakes 60 |
| on the island, Natadola Beach, is located on the Coral | | | | kilometers through tropical rainforest land, past scenic |
| Coast, and its pristine white sands attract picnickers | | | | waterfalls and rugged mountain terrain to the |
| and sunbathers alike. Vacationers can also take a | | | | southern coast. Travelers above the age of eight can |
| delightful train ride on the Coral Railway, which makes | | | | take a day-long rafting tour up the Navua River |
| a stop at the Muka Caves. | | | | offered by the Rivers Fiji office in Pearl Harbour. |
| 3) Visitors cannot leave Fiji without visiting the | | | | 8) Suva is the capital city and the cultural hub of the |
| breathtaking and provincial Navala Village, which can | | | | Republic of Fiji, and it houses some of the best |
| be reached by taking a scenic 50-minute ride into | | | | restaurants, night clubs, museums and monuments |
| Nadi, the highlands of Viti Levu. Navala is a village in | | | | that the islands have to offer. Must-sees in Suva are |
| the most traditional sense, populated by locals who | | | | the unique government buildings modeled after |
| live in one-room houses made entirely out of natural | | | | traditional Fijian huts and the Suva Municipal Market, |
| materials such as bamboo. Tourists are welcomed | | | | where you can find every tropical fruit and vegetable |
| warmly with an entry ceremony and a taste of the | | | | you can imagine. |
| traditional Fijian drink, kava. | | | | 9) The Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, located in Nadi, |
| 4) Bouma National Park, located on Taveuni Island, is | | | | Viti Levu, is the largest Hindu temple in the southern |
| a stunning tropical rainforest of 15,000 hectares, | | | | hemisphere, and reflects a unique, architectural design |
| complete with high sea cliffs, cove beaches, | | | | rarely seen outside of India. Viewing the stunning |
| waterfalls, and even 1,000 foot volcanic peaks. | | | | murals and sacred statues inside, and taking a |
| Visitors can explore this tropical paradise on their own | | | | peaceful walk on the temple grounds make this visit |
| by hiking the trails throughout. | | | | well-worth your time. |
| 5) For those who prefer to spend their vacations in | | | | 10) The Yasawa Islands, accessible by a two-hour |
| the water, the Scuba Bula Dive Centre is 5-Star dive | | | | ferry ride from Nadi, are a string of small coral |
| resort that offers excellent diving on some of the | | | | volcanic islands, many of which are fishing villages. |
| highest, most unspoiled, undamaged reefs in the | | | | The islands are close enough that travelers can go |
| world. The waters are crystal clear and the marine | | | | "beach hopping" from resort to resort; many budget |
| life lush and diverse, with hundreds of species of reef | | | | hotels are also now available for backpackers in need |
| fish. The Centre actually has 22 dive sites, making it | | | | of tightening their purse strings. |
| easy for patrons to enjoy all types of dives, including | | | | |