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Planning Your Luxury Fiji Vacation: The First 5 Steps

There are two types of people in this world, those who enjoy the process of planning a vacation and those who do not. For some people, it is pure joy to research a new location, make arrangements for accommodation, and plan the day-to-day itinerary. Others simply want to show up and have the vacation pre-arranged.

If you fall into the latter category, there is a good chance you’ll have a travel agent on the phone soon after the mention of planning your luxury Fiji vacation. However, for the adventurers, who want to take on travel plans themselves, here are six steps you absolutely need to plan a fantastic vacation.

#1: Decide the Length of Your Trip

Fiji offers a myriad of adventures and unique destinations. Visitors can spend an entire month hopping around the different islands or simply swing by for a week of pure R&R in one location. Until you know how long you have away from work or other responsibilities, it is difficult to plan any details of your luxury Fiji vacation.

It might be difficult to select exact dates for your vacation, until you know more about Fiji and flight options, but saying “I am going to Fiji for 10 days,” is substantially more effective for trip planning than working with an unspecified timeframe.

#2: Research the Weather in Fiji

Before you book anything, it is essential to research the climate in Fiji. There are essentially two seasons in Fiji, the wet season and dry season. Most years, the dry season begins in July and ends in October. This can be the best time of year for sun-seekers and beachgoers. However, during the shoulder seasons, April, May, October, and November are much better for crowds, accommodation costs, and flight options. While you might experience the beauty of rainfall over the South Pacific Ocean, it is unlikely that weather will ruin your trip, in the wet season. Therefore, this can actually be the best time to book your trip to Fiji.

#3:  Look For Flights

Being a small island nation, flights to Fiji aren’t as common as other places in the world. However, the country’s proximity to New Zealand and Australia can help visitors from North America and Europe reach the archipelago. There are flights from both Australia and New Zealand to Fiji on a daily basis, and vice versa. Therefore, looking at flights comes down to whether you want to fly a specific airline, and if that company flies to Fiji’s international airport.

Once in Fiji, many visitors catch domestic flights between the different islands. Unlike international flights into Viti Levu, the domestic flights may not be available every day so try to book your airfare well in advance. Make sure you can travel on the right day before booking hotels and return flights. However, Fiji Airways offers flights to twelve different airports within the country and Northern Air has started to operate a domestic flight to the island of Taveuni. This option, to one of Fiji’s most beautiful islands, is a fantastic opportunity to add Taveuni and Raiwasa Private Resort to your itinerary. The flight will operate six days a week, making it that much easier to reach Taveuni.

#4: Decide on Activities

Fiji offers a sweeping range of activities and excursions for visitors to enjoy. Whether you simply want to relax, surf the world-class breaks, or explore the natural wonders of the rainforest, it is all here in Fiji. And there is much more. Paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkeling, exploring islets, yoga, and visits to open air-markets are all part of the Fijian experience. As you plan, keep in mind that every island in Fiji offers something different.

One island that provides access to some of Fiji’s best activities, without the crowds and crowded resorts is Taveuni. Fiji’s third largest island offers the opportunity for a true luxury Fiji vacation, complete with stunning ocean and vibrant marine life. This is the island you imagined when painting a picture of Fiji in your mind.

Also, you plan stellar dive trips and research the best beaches, save some time to experience the local flavors of Fiji, such as a lovo and meke. The people are jovial and kind, and the Indian-Fijian cuisine is outstanding. You won’t be disappointed by the time you spend exploring the traditions and culture of Fiji.

#5: Switch to Island Time

A luxury Fiji vacation is an opportunity to switch off and leave your normal routine behind. While most resorts and luxury hotels offer a good Wi-Fi connection and opportunity to stay connected to the office, you can also step away from smartphones, emails, and conference calls. At Raiwasa private resort, we highly recommend ditching your devices for trip and switching to island time.

We know that requires some planning before you leave. So, as part of your planning your luxury Fiji vacation, make sure you set an out of office response, delegate ongoing projects, and embrace just how remote Fiji is compared to the rest of the world.

Of course, a big part of your Fijian vacation is where you stay. Raiwasa Grand Villa offers a private resort experience among the pristine jungle on Taveuni in Fiji. The villa sits on a cliff overlooking the South Pacific Ocean and exemplifies a luxury holiday in Fiji. Book now