A Holiday in Fabulous Fiji – The Land of Rich Ecology and Culture - Top Holiday Destinations - 454 views

This island country in the midst of South Pacific Ocean is one of those with rich culture despite the people from varied Religion. A group composing of more than 300 islands, it is surrounded by the water and richly covered with the greens.

The population mostly consists of Christians, followed by Hindu’s (the indo-Fiji) and the Muslims. You will get a variety of religious followers with every festival being celebrated at one time or the other. Most of the people being Polynesians have a distinct culture and methods of festivities. The Fijian capital is Suva, is the largest port city and the commercial centre of the country.

Fiji is still a not so explored by tourists. Still with its coming up in the world map with its great architecture and dense flora and fauna, many are planning to travel to this island. Some of the old sites you can go for are the Tavuni hill resort in the coral coast comprising of the preserved ecology; the rock paintings at the southern islands and the Navala village. Since the migrated people traveled with their own customs and beliefs, the Fijians were known for their warfare, and their mind believed in the spirited world.

The sea coastal plains and the water surrounding the cities and the island have given its temperature to be warmer and humid. You can plan a journey to Fiji in between May to October. The island of rotuma, the Viti Levu and others have all one thing in common- The beautiful waters, a long coastline and beaches. Fiji can prove to be a day in the dark as with its amazing resorts and hotels at the islands, you cannot ask for more on a holiday.

Not only it will take you closer to nature, the rich culture of Fiji will also make you happy, with the way they sing, dance and make merry. This state has all its roots very much intact, so the style is very simple and rich is tradition. You can also look around for the best hand crafted materials, with the use of all the naturally available products.

A Fijian holiday is highly recommended if you want go away from this hush-hush city life and spend sometime alone with your family. Not only will it do well to your inner self but also be an adventure for your kids. The water sports in here have truly emerged as one of the highlights of a holiday. Scuba diving, motor sports and going over an expedition, is all what you plan when you visit Fiji.

You can fly well into the country easily, you just need to get a tourist visa and you will be here to witness Meke – the Fijian dance, and taste Yaqona- the ancient drink, made from a variant of the pepper plant. This pacific holiday will be remembered for long with its exclusive products like mat and basket weaving and bark cloths and textiles. Indeed, a true rejuvenating experience.

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