The islands of Fiji
In the South Pacific Ocean lies the Melanesian country of the Fiji Islands. It is situated two thirds of the way from New Zealand and Hawaii and is made up of over 300 islands, only a third of which are inhabited. The country is found at the very edge of the international dateline, placing the entire country in one timezone, and ahead of most of the rest of the world.
Fiji is covered in naturally beautiful landscapes, and has a lot of opportunity for discovery. For example, among the islands is Taveuni, which is the only home of the Tagimoucia flower. Volcanic mountains and warm tropical waters provide excellent environments for spas and watersports. Its coral reefs attract tourists from across the globe, although they were not so favoured among 19th Century fishermen. There is a tradition of living off the land here, and as a result most of the country is untouched by commerce. As a result, it is not difficult to get lost in a world of tropical rainforests, pure beaches and rolling hills. Fiji does have an interesting cultural history nonetheless, with European invasion bringing Christianity, and the immigration of Indians bringing a new labour force.
Tourists will be pleased to hear that Fiji is a country that is free of malaria, terrorism, and threats that malign destinations of a similar climate and beauty. Recently, political activity has prompted the tourist industry to lower its prices and increase the promotion of resorts, making now a better time than ever to visit.
Tropical marine; only slight seasonal temperature variation. Tropical cyclonic storms (The South Pacific version of Hurricanes) can occur from November to April. Temperature sensitive visitors may wish to visit during the Southern Hemisphere winter.