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New Era of Experiential Travel in Fiji

One of the biggest trends in travel and tourism during 2017 was a drastic increase in experiential travel. People who once opted for a simple vacation are now looking into very different types of experiences – ones where they walk away with a better understanding of the local culture and themselves. When it comes to experiential, or transformative, trips there isn’t a better destination than Fiji.

What Is Experiential Travel?

Some vacations are solely focused on rest and relaxation. You stay at a lovely hotel, eat decent meals, and spend hours doing very little other than sitting near the swimming pool. Whether you are a busy CEO or mother of three young kids, a few days of sun, sand, and cocktails can be the ideal option to recharge and step away from the commotion of everyday life.

But these trips don’t provide anything deeper or more complex. They are, quite simply, enjoyable.

Experiential travel in Fiji are experiences that provide something more, and in our opinion, better. Through experiential travel, a person is able to not only see the local culture of a far-off place but also be immersed in it. There are opportunities to understand a place and people that are very different from your own culture. In many ways, these aspects of experiential travel provide a more meaningful experience.

Cooking classes and days spent in a local village or areas of town are two examples of experiential travel. In addition to photos, you walk away from these excursions with intense memories of the people and place. You’re given an in-road to the place you’re visiting, and you can be more than just a tourist.

Seeking Out Experiential Travel

The concept of experiential, or transformative, travel is nothing new. It’s always been possible to visit a far-off destination and be truly immersed in the local culture and way of life. We’ve always differentiated between a tourist and a traveler, even if the exact meaning of these terms isn’t the same for everyone. However, recent years have seen a steep rise in the number of people seeking out experiential travel opportunities. Rather than going to a place like Fiji just for the resorts and lavish accommodation, people are choosing to incorporate other activities and adventures into their itinerary.

Accessing experiential travel isn’t easy. The hospitality industry, even in Fiji, is designed to provide an organized and pre-packaged trip for visitors, but experiential travel is most authentic when there is very little planning involved. To truly offer a transformative experience, a private resort or hotel must have an intense passion for experiential travel and the local culture. Raiwasa Private Resort embodies these concepts and provides guests with an opportunity for experiential travel that is unlike anywhere else in the world.

Experiential Travel in Fiji

The food in Fiji is incredible. It is a unique combination of South Pacific flavors and Indian influence. There are fascinating colors, fresh foods, and accompanying traditions that are specific to Fiji. To someone unfamiliar with the cuisine and Fijian culture, trying different dishes is a great way to learn more about the place.

There are hundreds of different ways experiential travel and foods intersect in Fiji. For example, you can go to a kava ceremony, have lunch in a local village, or partake in a lovo meal. These food-driven activities might be about eating and drinking, but the true takeaway is a change in perspective on cuisine, cooking, and another culture.

Access to the food culture is just the beginning of experiential travel in Fiji. There are opportunities to be immersed in village life, the natural world, and the history of the islands. Whether you want to spend your entire trip out on the beautiful South Pacific water or trek in the jungle, you’ll find experiential opportunities that lead to great memories and a whole new understanding of Fiji.

And at Raiwasa Private Resort, you don’t need to sacrifice luxury and beautiful accommodation to have these experiences.