Fiji Islands: Soft Corals and White Sand Beaches in Paradise

<body> <h1><a href="fiji_diving.shtml"><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" color="#4169e1"><i>Fiji Islands: Soft Corals and White Sand Beaches in Paradise</i></font></a></h1> <p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" align="left"> <tr> <td style="margin-right: 20; padding-right: 10; padding-bottom: 10;><img height=" 115" width="150" src="graphics/vanuatu_map.jpg"> <center> <img src="photos/fiji_Soft-Fans.jpg" height="219" width="146" align="left" border="1" livesrc="art/fiji_photos/Soft-Fans.jpg" alt="fiji diving"></center> </td> </tr> </table> <font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular">The Fiji archipelago consists of over 300 islands located in the South Pacific between Hawaii and New Zealand. Fiji is so diverse you could spend months here and not see it all.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular">Fijis international airport is located in Nadi on the main island of Viti Levu. From the island of Viti Levu to Vanua Levu and Taveuni you will experience the volcanic overgrown mountains that are purely beautiful. The beaches are incredible, diverse and magnificent for all to encounter.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular">Sunny, unique and unspoiled, the Fiji islands are one thousand miles of pristine white sand beaches, fabulous coral gardens, drop offs and blue lagoons. Overall the Fiji Islands are known as the soft coral capital of the world, and they certainly live up to their name. This rainbow-colored zone is also home to fish of the same dazzling spectrum. Perhaps most impressive are the native Fijians, who welcome visitors to their paradise with open arms, warm embraces and songs from their lovely voices.<br clear="all"> </font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><img src="photos/fiji_Clownfish.jpg" height="143" width="216" align="right" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="2" livesrc="art/fiji_photos/The-Nursery-Clownfish.jpg" alt="fiji diving">Your visit to Fiji is sure to be accompanied by rich tones of music everywhere you go and flowing kava to flavor your way into Fijian culture and history. Small, but quaint, luxury lodging coexist beside tranquil villages, lush green mountainsides, swaying palms and beautiful white sand beaches. Our unmatched experience includes the less-frequented northern out-islands and up to the Western group of the Yasawa Islands. There youll discover some of the very best diving to be found and the most culturally enlightening experiences to be enjoyed.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular">A visit to these outer-islands is a trip back in time to the days of plantation life, dirt roads, traditional native villages, and people unjaded by the modern world. This is a place of pristine beauty, unspoiled tropical landscapes and truly exotic and exhilarating diving opportunities.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular">As North Americas most experienced Fiji agents, we represent all the best diving operations in Fiji, and can help plan a trip thats just right for you.</font></p> <h3><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" color="#191970"><a name="liveaboards"></a></font><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" color="#191970">Fiji Live-Aboards</font></h3> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><img src="photos/fiji_bluelagoon.jpg" height="90" width="150" align="right" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="2" livesrc="art/fiji_photos/YASAWAPR.jpg" alt="fiji diving">Youll cruise in luxury and dive in paradise on <b>Blue Lagoon Cruises 128 Lycianda</b>, or the <b>160 Nanuya Princess</b>. These ships tie in with West-Side Watersports to use smaller boats to explore the tranquil Yasawas.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular">The <b>Fiji Aggressor II</b> (formally the Seri-ni-wa), is an intimate 101-foot dive yacht. Every week, ten lucky divers set off from Suva, Viti Levu for an unforgettable scuba diving adventure in the warm, rich waters of Fiji, the Soft Coral Capital of the World.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><img src="photos/fiji_tuitai.jpg" height="115" width="150" align="right" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="2" livesrc="art/fiji_photos/tuitai.jpg" alt="fiji diving Tui Tai">Among the finest dive boats in the world, the 120 <b>Naia </b>offers true adventure as a motor sailer with 9 luxury ensuite cabins, air-conditioning and nitrox. It has many different routes amongst the islands.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular">Adventure cruises on the <b>Tui Tai</b>, a 140 motor sailer, begin in Savusavu on the island of Vanua Levu, for 3-5 nights on board this magnificent vessel. It features air-conditioned dorm-style sleeping for up to 28, and includes all sorts of activities; mountain biking, sea kayaking, fishing, hiking, visiting remote villages and more! See our <a href="liveaboards.shtml" target="_top" title="Fiji liveaboards">Live-Aboards</a> section for much more info!</font></p> <h3><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><a name="resorts"></a></font><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" color="#191970"><b>Resorts/Dive Operators</b></font></h3> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><b>Sheraton Denarau Island Resort</b>  Denarau Island is located seven minutes from Nadi and only 20 minutes from Nadi International Airport. Denarau Island is joined to the mainland by a causeway facilities and is a playground of the finest resort facilities, 18 hole-championship golf course, tennis, a marina, watersports, beautiful beaches and blue skies. Dive Tropex will serve all divers needs for boat diving right from the resort.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><b>Castaway Island Resort</b>  A small resort not far from Fijis main Island of Viti Levu. Castaway sits on Qalito, a small reef-fringed island in the Mamanuca Group.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><b>Tokoriki Island Resort</b>  <img src="photos/fiji_castaway.jpg" height="127" width="189" align="right" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="2" livesrc="art/fiji_photos/022.jpg" alt="fiji diving">Located on the western side of the island, Tokoriki offers exquisite sunsets to add to the romantic atmosphere. Two special sunset decks built on the edge of the beach have incredible views over the ocean and Yanuya island in the distance. Add a romantic candlelit dinner on one of these private decks or enjoy a glass of champagne in the comfort of your double hammock on the deck of your honeymoon bure.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><b>First Landing Beach Resort</b>  Legend recalls that the first Fijian arrived around 3,500 years ago landing on the beach at Vuda Point, which is now called First Landing. Discover this tropical beachfront resort with 25 plantation-style all-timber cottages with polished hardwood floors and air conditioning.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><img src="photos/fiji_wananavu.jpg" height="134" width="189" align="right" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="2" livesrc="art/fiji_photos/WSC001.jpg" alt="fiji diving"><b>Wananavu Beach Resort</b>  Fijis best kept secret. Wananavu is located two hours from Nadi airport on the northern tip of Viti Levu. The resort offers seclusion, peace and quiet, far away from the mainstream Fijian Resorts. This family operated resort has 15 very comfortable deluxe bures and two 2-bedroom villas, all with a/c and modern facilities. The food itself is some of the best on the island. <a href="specials.shtml" target="_top" title="Dive travel specials to Fiji">See our Special!</a></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular">When you stay at Wananavu you can choose from two different dive operators, <b>Kai Viti Divers</b> and <b>Ra Divers</b>. Both located right off from the resort. You will truly experience the pristine soft corals and exciting marine life found off the northern side of Viti Levu.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><b>Dive Kadavu</b>  <b> </b>Dive Kadavu - has just 10 bures (Fijian Bungalows) & accommodates a maximum of only 24 guests at any one time. Kadavu Island is located approx 100kls (60mls) south of Suva, the capital of Fiji. It is the fourth largest of the 300 odd islands in Fiji and is virtually undeveloped. The island is surrounded by coral reefs with magnificent palm fringed beaches and rugged terrain. At the southwestern end lies Nabukulevu, an extinct volcano. The length is approx 80kls (50 miles) and the width varies. The native population of some 12,000 still live quite traditionally in 72 villages scattered throughout the island. Experience bright colorful diving .</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><b>Moody's Namena Resort</b>  <b> </b>Namenalala Island lies 15 miles off the southeastern coast of Vanua Levu, and remained uninhabited in recent history until its rediscovery in 1983 by our hosts, Tom and Joan Moody. Less than 10 of its 110 acres have been developed for the resort. Sea birds and turtles treat the island the way it has been for hundreds of years... as if it were still uninhabited. Dive sites are within a 10-20 minute boat trip from the island and, depending upon the tide, the dive site is chosen by your Divemaster to give you both a spectacular and relaxed dive. The barrier reef has both hard and soft corals with the latter in full bloom as the current passes over them.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><b>Vatulele Island Resort</b>  Considered one of Fijis elite properties, Vatulele enjoys a reputation as one of the worlds finest resorts. Located on one of the southern islands of the Fijian group. Vatulele is romantic as any island can be, with its long stretch of white sand beaches, this all-inclusive resort leaves nothing to the imagination. Vatulele has 17 bures all set right off from the beach so everyone has its own private pathway.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><b>Lalati Resort</b>  An intimate resort on Bega Island with only 5 deluxe bures, each with 2 bedrooms and verandah. Not just for divers, but also surfers and kayakers.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><img src="photos/fiji_namale.jpg" livesrc="art/fiji_photos/SLIDE_21.jpg" width="189" height="121" border="1" align="right" hspace="4" vspace="2" alt="fiji diving"><b>Namale Resort</b>  The magic of Namale and this amazing land continues today in the intimacy and luxury of this spectacular resort. Namale is an exclusive adult resort for discerning people who want a unique getaway, and yet dont want to sacrifice luxury and service. It is for those desiring privacy, as it accommodates a maximum of 26 guests at a time in 13 spacious bures and one private home complete with guest house, tucked discreetly away in the tropical gardens, in rain trees, and along the beach. Four honeymoon bures dot the oceanfront and are each unique unto themselves. Multitudes of memories have been created here!<br clear="all"> </font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><img src="photos/fiji_ReflectPool.jpg" height="125" width="189" align="right" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="2" livesrc="art/fiji_photos/ReflectPool.jpg" alt="fiji diving"><b>Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort</b>  On the 2nd largest island in the Fiji archipelago, Vanua Levu. The Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort is becoming known for its hands-on teaching to their guests about the eco-friendly marine life around the resort. The resort offers Bula Camp for the young ones. <a href="specials.shtml" target="_top" title="Dive travel specials to Fiji">See our Special!</a></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><b>Lomalagi Resort</b>  Lomalagi means Heaven in Fijian and when youre in Heaven you get to make your own rules! Rule #1: Only twelve guests in six luxury villas. The most gorgeous and secluded location in all of Fiji. 600 square mile Natewa Bay at your feet  the largest bay in the South Pacific.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><b>Hot Springs Hotel</b>  Nestled into the lush tropical hills of Savusavu is the Hot Springs Hotel... with 46 spacious rooms overlooking the picturesque, serene bay and surrounding mountainside.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><b>Naigani Island Resort</b>  Naigani Island lies in Northeastern Fiji, the island is far enough north and 6 miles out to sea thus escapes the rain belt of Fijis summer months. The island consists of private beaches and coves.<img src="photos/fiji_Naigani.jpg" height="123" width="185" align="right" border="1" hspace="2" livesrc="art/fiji_photos/Naigani.jpg" alt="fiji diving"> Naigani Island Resort is the only resort on the island. There are eleven delightful and spacious two bedroom beachfront and garden villas; and five deluxe double rooms, allowing a maximum of only fifty to sixty guests. It is two resorts in one, as it is best suited for families with young children during school holidays, and a retreat for honeymooners, couples or groups of friends for remainder of the year. It is more like staying in a beach house than a hotel room.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><b>Koro Sun Resort</b>  With its location in the unspoiled native north, Koro Sun offers you the happy warmth of the Fijian people, beautiful lush tropical surroundings, and warm, calm water to play in. This moderate resort of 17 bures offers you relaxing Fijian hospitality, including their new Rainforest Spa.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><b><img src="photos/fiji_taveuni.jpg" height="127" width="189" align="right" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="2" livesrc="art/fiji_photos/DT0035.jpg" alt="fiji diving">Taveuni Island Resort</b>  One of Taveunis finest resorts and well respected as one of the first dive operations in Fiji. Sit back and enjoy the wonderful sunsets from your bure and watch the sun glisten over the Somosomo Straits, best known for the Great White Wall and Rainbow Reef. With over 7 deluxe bures and an inviting cliff-top pool.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><b>Maravu Plantation Resort</b>  Across from Taveuni Island Resort, this once was a coconut plantation, now a moderate resort with 14 bures nestled amongst the coconut palms. Maravu offers a wonderful restaurant, swimming pool and horseback riding.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><b>Garden Island Resort</b>  This hotel styled property has over 30 rooms all facing the ocean. Garden Island Resort has the budget diver in mind. <b>Aqua-Trek Divers</b>, is on the property. <a href="specials.shtml" target="_top" title="Dive travel specials to Fiji">See our Special!</a></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><b>Rainbow Reef Resort</b>  Small and private, you can only get there by boat after you arrive in Taveuni. This all-inclusive resort offers beachfront cottages with a blend of luxurious European amenities and South Pacific craftsmanship. Some of the best diving in Taveuni is right out your front door.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><b>Matangi Island Resort</b>  Located off shore from Taveuni, this 240 acre private island is owned and operated by the Douglas Family, well known in Fiji. All inclusive resort consists of 14 bures, standard, deluxe and Treehouse.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><img src="photos/fiji_Nukubati.jpg" height="124" width="188" align="right" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="2" livesrc="art/fiji_photos/Nukubati-sunset.jpg" alt="fiji diving"><b>Qamea Beach Resort</b>  Off shore and a boat ride away from Taveuni, this intimate facility with only 12 ocean front bures is nestled among swaying palms and tropical greenery. A first class, casual, true Fijian style private island resort. Scuba dive from the resort daily, all meals are included in the packages.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><b>Nukubati Island Resort</b>  Nukubati is a privately owned island situated in a coral bay just off the northern coast of Vanua Levu. This laid-back luxury retreat is in the style of colonial plantation living, nestled among palms on the western beach of the island. Each deluxe suite is of gracious tropical design. The three-room interior is fully appointed and serviced, and is adjoined by an enclosed patio and a large front verandah affording spectacular views. 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