The Mamanuca Islands are close to Nadi and perfect for a short trip. They are home to luxury resorts, overwater bungalows and famous spots like Cloud 9, a floating bar in the middle of the ocean, and Monuriki Island, where the movie Cast Away was filmed.

The Yasawa Islands feel more remote and wild. Here you can swim with manta rays between May and October, explore the Sawa-i-Lau caves, hike to viewpoints over turquoise bays and stay in small eco resorts right on the beach.

For divers and nature lovers, Taveuni, known as the Garden Island, has the Rainbow Reef, the Bouma waterfalls and lush rainforest. On the main island of Viti Levu, the Coral Coast offers resorts, river trips, zip-lining and the Sigatoka Sand Dunes, while Pacific Harbour is famous for shark diving.

Fijian culture is warm and welcoming, and you will hear the word Bula everywhere you go. Join a traditional kava ceremony, visit a local village, enjoy a lovo feast cooked underground and try kokoda, a fresh fish dish with coconut milk and lime.