Welcome to Simply Fiji

When people first hear of Fiji they think paradise and they are not wrong. Fiji is an oasis, an archipelago of over 300 islands of which all are paradise surrounded by warm blue waters, coral reefs and filled with lush green tropical vegetation. Fiji's coast is dotted with sun drenched white sand beaches which are home to luxurious resorts.

However Fiji is so much more than this. If your passion is for the deep, either snorkelling or scuba diving Fiji is one of the top destinations in the world. Its sea life is stunningly abundant and diverse. If tramping and walking is more your thing, then the volcanic craters, long extinct, make for great hikes, you will discover magnificent waterfalls, rainforests, rugged landscapes and ruins from Fiji's past.

There is little doubt that you will be blown away by the natural beauty of Fiji but you will discover on your trip there that it will be the people of Fiji that leave the lasting impression. The population of the Fiji islands is mainly made up of native Fijians and Indo-Fijians.

Most of the natives of Fiji still retain traditional values and customs. They tend to live in small villages and are governed by a local chief. If you have time, and you should as Fijian time passes much slower than anywhere else, you should visit one of the villages. You will be rewarded by friendly people, maybe the friendliest on the planet. If you are lucky enough you may even experience traditional dances, meke, kava or a feast.

In 1970 Fiji gained it's independence from Britain, up until then it had been a British colony. In the past British sugar plantations where the industry of the islands and many of the Indo-Fijians ancestors where brought to Fiji from India by the British to work on these plantations.

Europeans came for the trade, there is a large and growing number of Chinese immigrants and when you travel around Fiji you will notice the eclectic mix that is becoming modern Fiji.

Fiji's climate is tropical and very pleasant. There is no malaria on the islands, which is always a bonus.

Travelling around Fiji is actually relatively easy. There is quite a large transport network of buses, taxis, boats and more to avail of and for the most part is trouble free. Exploring is also a great way to see the Islands. Depending on how much time you have, many people go for a week and stay for a month. You can take a trek, rent a car, hop on a cruise and just grab a bus.

Whatever your passion, whatever you consider fun, Fiji has it.