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The heart of Fiji's 333 islands (106 are inhabited) is a 4,020-square-mi island of verdant mountainsides encasing volcanic peaks and lush river valleys running out to barrier reefs. The English-speaking former British colony is home to 75% of the country's population and Fiji's only two cities. The inhabitants are a unique mix of Melanesian Fijians (about 51%), Indo-Fijians, whose ancestors came from India as indentured laborers (about 44%), and a small number of Europeans, Chinese, and other Melanesians. Although not heavily industrialized, Fiji is a nation of "shop-keepers," with an eager, white-collar economy epitomized by storefronts, table service, and taxi cabs. The country as a whole is seeing a trend toward urbanization; cities and larger towns tend to have large Indo-Fijian populations while most Melanesians remain in the same close-knit villages and even the same houses inhabited by their families since long before European contact. Fiji's Melanesians have a strong tradition of hospitality in complement to their communal lifestyle and are considered to be among the friendliest people in the world.
Viti Levu Hotels
Viti Levu is notable among the Fiji islands for its abundance of large four- and five-star resorts. Families in search of a one-stop holiday with in-room...read more
Viti Levu Restaurants
Seafood is Fiji's star ingredient. Countless locals make their livings as divers and fishermen, keeping the local restaurants and open-air markets stocked...read more
Things To Do in Viti Levu
The big joke on Viti Levu is that the buses are the...read more
Travel Deals in Viti Levu
- Sale on Worldwide Flights (R/T incl. Tax) CheapOair.com
- Tahiti 7-Night Vacation incl. Air, Tax from LA Pleasant Holidays
- New Zealand from West Coast (R/T incl. Tax) — $958-$1,058 Air New Zealand
- Tahiti 7-Night Vacation incl. Air, Tax from LA — $1,935 Pleasant Holidays
Viti Levu Experiences
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Shark Diving. Observe the sea's greatest predator feasting in its natural environment.... Read more
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On the island of Beqa, there lived a famous storyteller who often entertained his tribe, the Sawau. It was customary for the people of the village... Read more
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Viti Levu's magnificent landscapes are unmatched anywhere else. You can raft or kayak between the 300-foot-high black volcanic rock walls of... Read more
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One of the last persons to be eaten in Fiji, as the many tribes bowed to pressure from Christianity, was the British missionary Reverend Thomas... Read more
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South Sea Cruises. For a taste of the Mamanuca and Yasawas island groups and its resort experience, you can choose one of many day trips offered... Read more
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Democracy may not be present in the nation's capital but investors and developers have confidence enough in Fiji's future.... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
It only comes once a year, so why not close out 2011 with a bang? Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
When venturing into the smaller villages, wearing hats and/or touching someone on the head is considered Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
For many, a trip to the South Pacific—dotted with over 20,000 total landmasses, large and small—is Read more
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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After my brother and his family got back from an awesome trip to New Zealand last March, my husband and I started talking about adding it to our trip we were considering to Fiji. Read more
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I was anctious to board our Air Pacific Flight to Fiji. Read more
·Australia Forum, Cook Islands Forum, Fiji Forum, New Zealand Forum
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Hi everyone!
I am planning a 3 week trip with my boyfriend in February and it is LAST MINUTE! We are only able to take 3 weeks off from work so that's all we have to work with. We are in our mid 20s and Read more
