Fiji's islands are fringed by coral reefs

When it comes to lush tropical islands lapped by warm South Pacific ocean, few places can match Fiji for beauty and diversity.

Located east of Vanuatu and west of Tonga, Fiji is an archipelago nation of more than 800 volcanic and coral islands and islets.

Fiji's main islands are Vitu Levu (home to the capital Suva) and Vnua Levu. Many of the hotels and resorts are located in the island groups of Mamanacu and Yasawa.

On Fiji you can enjoy a relaxing or adventurous holiday, dance the night away in clubs or simply hide away on a secluded island.

Many travelers are drawn to Fiji for its outstanding range of water sports, which include scuba diving and snorkeling the coral reefs as well as fishing, sailing and surfing.

Some of Fiji's islands are rugged and mountainous and make ideal locations for adventure activities such as hiking and camping.

Survival guide

The best time to visit Fiji is in the winter, between May and October.

Fiji is a multiethnic nation, home to Polynesians, Micronesians, Melanesians, Europeans, Chinese and Indians.

Accommodations in Fiji caters for a wide range of budgets. There are luxurious, five-star hotels as well as intimate and private bungalow-style offerings. You will typically find hotels on the larger islands while most intimate set-ups can be found on outlying islands.

On the islands themselves you are likely to travel by bike, cart, small car or on foot.