When it comes to history, legend has it, the great chief Lutunasobasoba was an amazing leader. He led his people and brought them to the land of Fiji. On this island, the Polynesians and Melanesians mixed their cultures and lived as a community for a long time before the invasion of Europeans.
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| The beauty of Fiji |
The European discovered the island by a mistake; Abel Tasman was the first to visit Fiji. Followed by James Cook, he further explored the area in 1774. The Indians came to the island as laborers to work in sugar plantations in the 1800s. Soon, the system was abolished, and people stayed as businessman and farmers. Now, they comprise of 43.6% of the population.
This is a top tourist destination because of its adventure filled activities and serene beaches. Fiji is a wonderful island that has everything, from jungle waterfalls to mesmerizing white sand beaches. When in Fiji, you must definitely give water activities a try.
Fiji is known as Soft Coral Capital because of the Great Astrolabe Reef that surrounds the islands. You can go snorkeling and diving, water rafting, kayaking, parasailing and paragliding, jet boat safari, shark feeding, and much more.
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| Great Astrolabe Reef |
A remarkable thing about this place is its fresh seafood. It is a staple Fijian cuisine; the most popular varieties include lobster, mahi-mahi, snapper, crab, tuna, pawn, grouper, and snapper. Their national delicacy is beyond delicious, it is a dish that you must definitely try. It is called kokodo.
Famous for its world-class golf, the main island of Fiji, Viti Levu has a few championship courses. You can enjoy golf at the 9-hole courses around Viti Levu and some other islands. The best thing to do in Fiji is head to the excellent beaches and relax on the white sand in the middle of South Pacific.
Whether you want to go for a couple’s getaway or an adrenaline-filled adventure with family, Fiji has it all. Looking for some hot-spots to stay at? You should really stop by our Fiji Resorts page!
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