Better Homes and Gardens Australia — December 2017

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ouch down in fabulous
Fiji and, within moments
of disembarking, you’ll be
grinning from ear to ear. That's
a guarantee! The spirit of the locals
is so refreshingly upbeat, soul-
soothing and utterly infectious – it's
impossible not to be spellbound.
A stone’s throw from the east
coast of Australia, Fiji is so close
that you’re there in a flash (a chat,
a glass of wine and a film). Plus,
you can make your visit super easy
and stay on the main island, Viti
Levu, to avoid ongoing transfers.
But where to rest your head and
what to do while you’re in paradise?
Here’s your plan of relaxation...

HOLIDAY IN PARADISE
Wherever you choose to stay in
Fiji, you’re going to fall in love.
With the food, the culture, the
hospitality, the natural beauty


  • the whole lot! Stay on the main
    island and you’re a quick trip
    from Nadi to beachside bliss.
    Where to stay? Fiji Marriott Momi
    Bay is about a 45-minute drive from


South Pacific


the airport. Perched on the sapphire-
coloured waters of the bay, this
five-star resort is the ultimate island
escape. Featuring an array of luxury
facilities, including three on-site
restaurants and a well-equipped
fitness centre and spa, this resort
is impressive to say the least.
The clever planning of the
resort grounds means you have
plenty of zones to experience
in your own time, no matter if
you’re travelling alone, as a duo,
in a small group or with the whole
clan. On one side of the resort
you’ll discover the family area –
utopia for mums, dads and kids!
On the ocean side, you’ll quickly
settle into ‘Fiji time’, reclining
by the infinity pool with wide-
sweeping ocean views, surrounded
by the resort’s signature shingle-
clad bures. The tidal lagoon is
ideal for a refreshing dip and sets
the Instagram-worthy backdrop
for most venues in the resort.

Designed purely for adults-only
vacations (read romantic getaways),
the lagoon boasts overwater bures,
the jewel of the Fiji Marriott’s
accommodation offering and heaven
for luxury-seeking holidaymakers.
Find out more marriott.com.au

SPEEDBOAT AND SNORKEL
Look out to the horizon and you’ll
just spot the world-renowned
surfers' paradise, Cloudbreak. Book a
speedboat tour through the resort to
get up-close to the break, where you
can watch surfers tackle whopping
tubes and take in the magnificent
colours of the waters. Double your
fun with a guided snorkelling
experience on the nearby coral reefs.

GO BIRDSEYE BY CHOPPER
One of the most exhilarating ways
to experience the islands is from the

Sparkle in the


BETTER TRAVEL

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