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Indoor Fun: 5 Ways to Enjoy Fiji During Inclement Weather

No one wants to imagine that rain would impact a trip to Fiji, but it’s necessary to remember that Fiji is a tropical destination. Even in the high season, when precipitation is less likely, there are afternoon rainstorms and evening thunderstorms. But when rain or wind arrives on the Fijian islands, there’s no need to sulk.

In Fiji, there is plenty of opportunity for indoor fun, if you know where to look for it! The team at Raiwasa Private Resort put together this list of five ways to enjoy Fiji during inclement weather, to ensure you have the best vacation, no matter what Mother Nature has in store.

#1: Grab a Good Book

Fiji is the ideal place to kick back and relax with a good book, but the best time to grab a novel or work of non-fiction is during a Fiji rainstorm. You’ll have the gentle rhythm of water on the veranda, windows, or jungle plants to pass the time and provide a truly calming atmosphere. Plus, with nowhere else to be, except in the comfort of your private villa at Raiwasa, you can focus entirely on what you read. Be certain to find out more about Raiwasa on a cloudy day in the YouTube video included at the end of this post!

#2: Get a Massage or Spa Treatment

If Fiji’s rain creates a good backdrop for reading, then just imagine the immense relaxation and rejuvenation that comes from a spa session during a rainstorm? While in Fiji, you are already surrounded by one of the world’s most soothing environments. The reassuring sound of the waves, the vibrancy of the jungle, and the solitude of Raiwasa’s private resort are just a few of the things that makes Fiji the perfect place to recharge.

Rain only amplifies the Taveuni’s sedative atmosphere, and you augment it all through a 60-minute massage.

#3: Savor a Really Great Meal

You simply shouldn’t miss the food while you are in Fiji. The Fijian Islands are known for combining cuisines and flavors from several different cultures, and it’s possible to find everything from Indian to Polynesian food here. If it’s raining outside, you have the perfect excuse to spend more time over a meal.

Plus, enjoying a completely new type of food is a fantastic way to reconnect with family or a significant other. You can share the experience of trying something for the first time and discussing your individual reactions. And you never know when something foreign, like Fijian food, could conjure an old memory, such as meals from childhood.

At Raiwasa, we make it easy to savor each meal while in Fiji. Your personal chef, Richie, uses Fiji’s freshest ingredients and local flavors to take you on a culinary adventure. And we take all of your personal tastes and dietary restrictions into account when planning each and every five-course dinner for during your stay.

#4: Discover a Natural Shelter

Sometimes, despite the other options, it’s simply impossible to stay indoors when it rains. In Fiji, you don’t have to. Many of the water and outdoor activities available on a bright sunny day are still accessible during the rain. In particular, adventures in the tropical jungle are just as good, if not better, in the rain. The dense, tropical jungle provides protection and a natural shelter during the rain, allowing visitors to access walks and hikes across Fiji’s Garden Island, Taveuni.

#5: Dive Deeper Than the Rain

Another way you can embrace the rain in Fiji is by going on a scuba dive trip out on the gorgeous Rainbow Reef. Even if it is raining above the water, down below you can still find a calm and clear ocean that is ideal for exploration and fun.

Perfect Place to Stay When It Rains

Rain is hardly a hindrance to your Fiji vacation when you stay at Raiwasa Private Resort. Unlike the impersonal, big hotels our stunning villa provides plenty of space to relax, take a nap, sit outdoors, or enjoy a cup of coffee or tea during the rain. During a recent trip to Fiji, I took the opportunity to give visitors a personal look at Raiwasa on an overcast day!