OVERVIEW

Cruise to Cloud 9 and enjoy the bountiful amenities on this floating paradise on the edge of the Malolo Barrier Reef. The first double-deck floating platform ever built in Fiji, Cloud 9 lives up to its name by ensuring that guests have everything they need to completely relax and reach a state of perfect bliss. The DJs will play continuous chill-house music, the bartenders will keep the drinks flowing and the chefs will turn out mouth-watering wood-fired pizzas all day long. Although Cloud 9 is known for its festive atmosphere, the venue is large enough for you to find a quiet spot on the upper deck and do nothing more ambitious than bask in the sun on a reclining day bed. The surrounding turquoise sea is crystal-clear and ideal for snorkeling if you wish to explore the wonders underwater. Or you could just take a refreshing swim and return to the party.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise to and from Cloud 9, the first floating platform with a double deck in Fiji.
• Enjoy the party atmosphere, chill-house music and the options for dining and drinking.
• Bask in the sun, lie in the shade, swim in the sea and do most anything else you please.
• Snorkel the surrounding barrier reef, which is teeming with tropical fish.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Stroll the winding paths of an exotic orchid garden and delve into Fijian culture at a seaside village on the island’s western shore. Supposedly founded as early as 1500 B.C., Viseisei is considered to be the oldest settlement in Fiji and its villagers still follow traditional ways. After a brief guided tour of Viseisei, you will browse the shell market and take in the stunningly beautiful views from Vuda Point, where those original settlers landed. You will also visit the exquisite Garden of the Sleeping Giant, which is named after the legend of a giant that ate so many Fijians that he fell into a deep sleep. The garden started as a nursery to house the orchid collection of actor and part-time Fiji resident Raymond Burr of “Perry Mason” fame. Thousands of brightly colored orchids now flourish there in the foothills of the Nausori Highlands, including hybrids that Burr created.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Tour the oldest settlement in Fiji, which according to tradition dates to 1500 B.C.
• Browse the village shell market and admire the panoramic views from Vuda Point.
• Meander through the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, a lush paradise full of exotic orchids.
• Hear how the garden began as a nursery for the orchid collection of actor Raymond Burr.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Cruise the meandering Sigatoka River in a powerful jet boat to a waterfront village where you will become immersed in daily life. The river flows through a fertile agricultural valley known as Fiji’s “salad bowl,” so the scenery along the way will be extraordinarily lush. Upon reaching the village, you will be warmly welcomed and introduced to some of the more traditional activities, which will provide great insight into the culture. You will watch an interpretive dance that will likely be a meke performance that conveys the island’s history, legends and stories in a fascinating way. You will also see how kava – the national drink of Fiji – is made from a pulverized pepper root. During the kava ceremony, you will sit in a circle as the light-brown drink is prepared in a communal wooden bowl and served. Even your parting will be ceremonial as the villagers will perform a farewell song.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride a jet boat along the Sigatoka River to a traditional inland village in a lush valley.
• Gain an understanding of daily life while touring the village.
• Watch an interpretive dance that reflects Fiji’s culture.
• See how the national drink kava is prepared and served in a traditional ceremony.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Spend hours blissfully enjoying the offshore day club Seventh Heaven, a floating paradise with remarkable amenities. Even the cruise there will be heavenly as the tropical scenery will be picture perfect the entire way. Once you disembark, will be free to do whatever you please. If you want nothing more than to bask in the sun, comfortable loungers are available or you could just stretch out on the open decks. There are also plenty of shaded areas, an open-air bar with live music and a casual restaurant – all on a slice of heaven floating on the turquoise sea. Although you can see the shore from Seventh Heaven, this floating party playground will seem like a world away. You can spend the whole time at the club or jump into the ocean for a refreshing swim and to snorkel in the crystal-clear waters. You could also explore on one of the kayaks.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise to and from Seventh Heaven, a floating day club not far off shore.
• Bask in the sun, lie in the shade, swim in the sea and do most anything else you please.
• Explore the surrounding waters while snorkeling and kayaking.
• Take full advantage of the excellent restaurant and bar.
• Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Seventh Heaven without a care in the world.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Join a local Indian family in their home for an enlightening conversation and food tastings before continuing on to the village of Nadi to shop. Nearly half of all Fijians are of Indian descent, including the family that will welcome you into their private residence. They will happily share their cultural traditions and values while preparing various Indian foods for you to sample. The dishes will likely include an aromatic spiced curry and roti, a circular flatbread made primarily with ground wheat flour. The family will also show you some typical Indian clothing such as saris, which will offer another cultural perspective. Many Indo-Fijians practice Hinduism, and Nadi is home to the country’s largest Hindu temple, Sri Siva Subramaniya. After a guided tour of this ornate architectural treasure, you will be free to browse the local stores. Expect to find merchandise ranging from tropical clothing to reproductions of 19th-century cannibal forks.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Converse with a local Indian family while visiting their private home.
• Appreciate the family’s willingness to share their culture and traditions.
• Sample freshly prepared Indian staples such as curry and roti bread.
• Visit a temple in Nadi, a village that is a center of Hinduism.
• Spend free time shopping for locally made products in Nadi.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Ride through the interior of Fiji in a 4-wheel-drive motor coach for an adventurous and culturally rich experience like no other. As an introduction to Fijian life, you will first tour Koroiaca village, the traditional home of the chief of the Sabeto district. The mood will change dramatically at the Sleeping Giant Zipline, a series of seven high-flying cables that will carry you over rivers, waterfalls and through the jungle at hair-raising speeds. A casual lunch follows after which you will enjoy a closer look at the tropical vegetation in Fiji while meandering through the Garden of the Sleeping Giant. No matter what the season, something wonderfully exotic will be in bloom as thousands of orchids flourish there. The focus will turn to organic fruits and vegetables at Vee’s Farm, where you can sample the honey produced there. Afterwards, you may reap the therapeutic benefits of a soothing geothermally heated mud bath.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy an immensely scenic ride into Fiji’s interior in a 4WD motor coach.
• Tour a traditional Fijian village and soar above the jungle floor on seven ziplines.
• Admire the fertility of Fiji while browsing thousands of flowers in an orchid garden.
• Visit a farm whose organic products are consumed and used in cosmetics.
• Reap the benefits of a mud bath, a natural spa treatment that gently exfoliates your skin.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Pack a change of clothes and a bathing suit.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Travel inland to a traditional Fijian village for an eye-opening look at local life and to indulge in a soothing geothermal mud bath. Villagers dressed as warriors will greet you upon your arrival in Sabeto, a small settlement within a district of the same name. An enlightening tour follows, during which you will browse a shell market and watch a ceremony involving kava, the national drink of Fiji. This mildly intoxicating, mouth-numbing beverage is made from pulverized pepper root and is typically consumed by a group of people as a way of building relationships. You will then ease into a mud pool that acts as a natural spa treatment. To reap the full benefits, you should slather the mineral-rich mud all over your body, wait for it to dry and then wash it off with warm water. As it is removed, the mud will gently exfoliate your skin, leaving it silky smooth and glowing.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit an inland village where traditional ways are still practiced.
• Browse a village shell market and watch a culturally important kava ceremony.
• Reap the benefits of a mud bath, a natural spa treatment that gently exfoliates your skin.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Pack a change of clothes and a bathing suit.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Spend the day luxuriating at the world’s first beach club that occupies an entire tropical island. A short but spectacularly scenic ferry ride will bring you to the Malamala Beach Club, an absolutely beautiful resort that covers every square inch of the island. After a few moments to settle in and become familiar with all the amenities, you will be free to enjoy this private paradise as you please. The island is small and intimate, yet large enough to offer everything you could possibly need. You might stretch out on the sugar-white beach and bask in sun, take a leisurely stroll around the circular island – it only takes about 20 minutes – or relax in a beach cabana. The sea is irresistible for a refreshing swim or you might ease into the infinity pool if you prefer freshwater. Use of the kayaks, paddleboards and snorkeling gear is included and a Pacific-inspired lunch will be served between activities.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Relax however you please at a luxurious beach club that covers an entire private island.
• Enjoy the intimate ambiance and the convenience of everything being at your fingertips.
• Swim, snorkel, kayak and paddleboard in the turquoise sea.
• Ease into the infinity pool and admire the sweeping tropical views.
• Savor tropical dishes from the à la carte menu.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Cruise to idyllic Beachcomber Island for a pure Fijan adventure at a resort where you can completely relax and enjoy all sorts of beach and cultural activities. The fun will begin the moment you arrive with opportunity to hand-feed fish and snorkel the reefs in the marine sanctuary that surrounds the island. As the day progresses, you can snorkel once again, feed the sea turtles and swim in the crystal-clear waters at your leisure. If you want to observe the wonders underwater without getting wet, just hop on the glass-bottom boat. You could spot neon-colored parrotfish, bright-red flame angelfish and gar, a long slender fish that is easy to identify. For a glimpse into the traditional Fijian lifestyle, you can sit in on a basket-weaving demonstration, watch a dance performance and see the ceviche-like dish Kokoda being prepared. Around mid-day, you will be treated to a grilled buffet lunch that complements the all-day open bar.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Spend a carefree day enjoying the beach and cultural activities on Beachcomber Island.
• Swim, snorkel, hand-feed fish and observe the marine life from a glass-bottom boat.
• Delve into the Fijian culture by watching a dance performance and basket weaving.
• See a ceviche-like Fijian dish being prepared and enjoy a grilled buffet lunch and open bar.
• Take in the gorgeous tropical views and you cruise to and from Beachcomber Island.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Enjoy the generous amenities at the Urban Sugar Beach Club at the Crowne Plaza hotel on gorgeous Wailoaloa Beach. It won’t take long to reach the resort, giving you all the more time to relax as you please. You will be greeted with a refreshing tropical drink that will set the mood for the experience that lies ahead. The beach club is a two-story oasis right on the sand and, while you are welcome to spend the day there, you will also have access to every other luxury that the hotel offers. That includes seven swimming pools, so you can easily find an idyllic spot to stretch out in a lounge chair or a cabana and enjoy the carefree atmosphere. You can find a slice of paradise that is serene and private or one that is more festive with music and games. A delicious buffet lunch will make the perfect complement.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Spend hours relaxing at the private beach club at the Crowne Plaza hotel.
• Enjoy complete access to all the other amenities at the hotel.
• Swim in the sea and in any of the hotel’s seven swimming pools.
• Dine on international and Fijian dishes at the buffet.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.