Fiji

Fiji is built around water — turquoise lagoons, soft-coral reefs, and hundreds of islands ranging from resort-lined Denarau to remote, barely touched outposts in the Yasawas and Lau groups. Snorkeling and diving are the main draw, but the warmth of Fijian hospitality, built around kava ceremonies and village life, is just as memorable as the scenery. It's a Pacific classic for travelers wanting castaway beaches without sacrificing easy resort comfort.

Why go thereIslands Beaches Diving & snorkelling Surf Nature & landscapes Indigenous cultures Adventure sports Wellness & spa Wildlife Food Rural traditions

Main destinations

Food & drink to try

Kokoda

Walu cured in lime then bathed in coconut cream with chilli and onion.

Lovo

Meat, fish and root crops wrapped in leaves and cooked over hot stones underground.

Palusami

Taro leaves parcelled around coconut cream and onion, baked until they melt.

Main destinations

Other destinations

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Food & drink to try

Kokoda

Walu cured in lime then bathed in coconut cream with chilli and onion.

Lovo

Meat, fish and root crops wrapped in leaves and cooked over hot stones underground.

Palusami

Taro leaves parcelled around coconut cream and onion, baked until they melt.

Rourou

Taro leaves simmered in coconut milk into a thick green side dish.

Ika vakalolo

Fish poached in coconut cream with lime leaf and chilli.

Duruka

Fijian asparagus, the flower of a cane, cooked in coconut milk in season.

Miti

Coconut cream with lemon, chilli and onion, poured over everything from the lovo.

Cassava cake

Grated cassava baked with coconut milk and sugar into a dense slab.

Vakalolo

Grated cassava and coconut steamed in leaves and served with caramel sauce.

Roti parcel

Indo-Fijian curry wrapped in flatbread, sold everywhere at lunchtime.

Purini

Steamed pudding of flour and coconut, served with a hot coconut syrup.

Kava

Pounded root strained into water, drunk from a coconut shell with a clap.

Practical info

Drives on the left

Entry & health

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Tipping & local customs

Tipping is not customary in Fiji and is not expected in restaurants, taxis, or cafés; a service charge is often already included at resorts, and if you wish to reward exceptional service, a small discretionary tip is fine but never obligatory.

Remove shoes before entering a home, church, or traditional bure
Dress modestly in villages—cover shoulders and knees, and avoid wearing hats (seen as disrespectful, especially around chiefs)
If invited to a village, participate respectfully in the kava (yaqona) ceremony—clap once before and three times after drinking
Never touch someone's head, as it's considered sacred in Fijian culture
Ask permission before taking photos of locals or entering villages, and bring a small gift (like yaqona root) if visiting as a guest
Sundays are traditionally quiet and reserved for church and rest in many communities, so plan activities accordingly

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Before you go

Stay connected

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