Advice

|22 Jun 2023|4 mins

Holiday Hacks: Your Ultimate Guide To Fiji

Dominique Elissa and Jess Vander Leahy share their hot tips for where to stay, eat, explore and more.

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Just a short flight from home, Fiji is where happiness comes naturally. The sun is warm, the locals are welcoming, the food is fresh, and with 333 islands to explore, the adventures are endless.

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Besties Dominique Elissa and Jess Vander Leahy recently returned from a relaxing girls’ trip on the island paradise and shared their experience and holiday tips with us.

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First Impressions:

“The water was crystal clear, the air was warm and palm trees covered the entire island. When I arrived, I was welcomed by such friendly staff, and I felt calm from the moment I checked into my room.” - Dom

“Warm! Because it’s cooling down in Australia I was delighted with the heat. And the people were so friendly. I couldn’t wait to lap up the tropical lifestyle.” - Jess

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Top Things To Do:

“Snorkel, eat the local seafood and watch the sunset.” - Dom

“A reef excursion to go snorkelling – there’s so many fish and turtles and things to see. Sunset cocktails at Cloud 9 – the drinks go down too easily. And indulge in some Fijian food – the seafood is so fresh and delicious”. - Jess

If you like the sound of island adventure, you could also spend your days island hopping around the Mamanucas by boat, jet ski or stand-up paddle board, stopping to picnic on a sandbar or surf Cloudbreak with the pros.

For those looking to live like the Fijians and reconnect over delicious local food, an overnight stay in Denarau is a must – the port is home to many restaurants, where you can enjoy the freshest Kokoda, Fiji’s answer to ceviche.

Couples and friends will appreciate the adults-only islands like Tropica, Tokoriki Island Resort, Lomani or Likuliku, while those with little ones in tow will love the family-friendly favourites like VOMO and Musket Cove. Wherever you choose to stay, you’ll always be able to relax and unwind with ease.

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What To Pack For Fiji:

“A swimsuit, sunscreen, a bucket hat, gym clothes, a hair mask, brow gel and my lip and blush stick.” - Dom

“A few swimsuits—I loved my Seafolly one-piece. A hat. Some Lover dresses for cocktail hour.” - Jess

Escaping to Fiji with carry-on baggage only is easy, but if you love to have endless outfit options on holiday (because, why not), we’ve got the perfect resort edit here.