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Luxury Fiji Holidays Will Reinvent Your Idea of the Tropical Vacation

If Instagram is any indication, there are some incredible places to visit in this world. Every single day people post pictures from their adventures in Australia’s Outback, exploring the sites of New York City, and wandering the stunning streets of Paris. In fact, over 60% of Instagram’s active users post photos of their travel destinations. And while Paris is pretty and New York exciting, it is tropical destinations that receive the most attention on the social media platform.

Among the millions of Instagram photos of stunning destinations around the globe, Fiji still stands out as the most desirable and dreamt about island holiday.

No argument here. Over the years, we have found luxury Fiji holidays to be special and unique from other vacations for a multitude of reasons. From a higher expectation of hospitality, to the “I’m home” feeling visitors have the minute they step off the plane, here are four reasons Fiji will exceed your expectations and reinvent your idea of the tropical vacation.

#1: English Is Spoken Across the Islands

Travel and tourism have made English a vital language for communication; you can visit many destinations around the world and find luxury properties with English speaking concierge and other hospitality employees. However, on Fiji the proliferation of spoken and written English is quite different – everywhere you go on the islands people will understand English, among other languages.

Children in Fiji learn to speak English from first grade onward, but many people hear it in their own homes far earlier. This allows visitors to Fiji to interact and communicate with the local people on a deeper level than in other international destinations. Whether you are visiting a local village, discussing fauna with a guide on a jungle hike, or making arrangements with the Raiwasa staff – nothing is lost in translation during your stay on Taveuni.

#2: Fiji Isn’t Just Salt, Sand, and Sea

If you anticipate a tropical holiday to only offer beaches and water activities, think again.

Fiji has mountains. It is an unexpected surprise for many visitors to Fiji to see the jungle peaks, but the mountains quickly become a favorite feature of the archipelago. These mountains were formed through the volcanic activity that created most of Fiji’s landmass roughly 150 million years ago. Today, these mountains offer opportunities to explore a very different side of the tropics, and offer some of the best hikes and views in the South Pacific.

On Taveuni is the second highest mountain in Fiji. Mount Uluigalau is 4,071 feet in height and covered in the gorgeous tropical vegetation that earned Taveuni the nickname “The Garden Island.” However, it is the views from Tavenui’s second highest mountain, Des Voeux Peak that garners most of the attention. The vistas from the summit of Des Voeux Peak are beyond beautiful and on a clear day offer even offer glimpses of Fiji’s remote Lau Islands.

#3: Fiji Is Focused on Sustainability

Fiji is refocused on sustainability and environmentally friendly practices in tourism and development. Around the world, inappropriate waste management, deforestation, and other environmental problems impact tropical locations. The problem is almost always associated with an increase in tourism to these previously untouched corners of the world. However, in Fiji there are visible efforts by the local populations and developers to preserve the islands’ natural beauty, both on and off shore.

Along with village leaders, certain luxury properties, like Raiwasa, are engaged in these efforts. Over 60% of Taveuni remains covered in lush tropical jungle and protected by a national park. At Raiwasa, we want to keep it that way, and are invested in our own sustainability practices. Maintaining an intimate size and focus on sourcing local produce and seafood are just two of the small ways that we contribute to sustainability efforts.

And it isn’t just in terms of growth and development. Efforts are made to ensure other natural resources are preserved and conserved. For instance, across all 106 inhabited islands over 50% of electrical power comes from hydropower.

#4: Fiji Does Romance, Adrenaline, Relaxation, and Exploration – All at Once

Most island destinations are known for a single type of experience. For example, want to simply soak up the sun on the sand, you head to one place, but if you are an adrenaline junky looking for watersports, you choose somewhere else. In Fiji, this isn’t the case. Fiji offers an extensive range of activities and atmospheres that can fit any personality or type of luxury holiday. And when you book at a private resort of Raiwasa’s caliber, it is acceptable to set out on one trip, and decide to have a very different experience.

To learn more about the experiences and luxuries awaiting you at Raiwasa in Fiji, visit our website.