Why Fiji should be your next holiday destination

Whether it’s luxury, lifestyle, or family reconnection, this South Pacific paradise delivers

As a holiday choice, Fiji could not be more multi-layered. Those seeking new connections, luxury seclusion, wellbeing activities, or a total reset will find them all within this South Pacific archipelago, home to 300 islands and as many memories in the making.

Fiji has a unique rhythm – the rhythm of ripples on reefs, the drumbeats of Fijian dance, village life cycles (fishing, cooking, gathering), the rhythm of a hammock in synch with a warm breeze, or – the holy grail – the gentle rhythms of relaxation.

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This island hotspot accessorises with just about every shade of blue: dive into waters that are turquoise, vibrant aqua, emerald, or deep oceanic blue, and explore an underwater wonderland rich with the rest of the paintbox – a playground for reef reconnaissance, snorkelling, water sports and swimming.

Fiji is as bountiful as it is beautiful. From luxury bures to modern villas, beach-bathing to world-class surf breaks (the Fiji Pro World Surf League hits town late August), golfing on the island fairway to traditional Fijian entertainment – these Marriott properties take the guesswork out of where to stay.

Luxury on Viti Levu’s secluded coast 

Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay lures holidaymakers seeking an introduction to rich Fijian culture. On the secluded south-western coast of Viti Levu, Fiji’s main island, find good times at their most premium. 

The resort has 250 rooms and bures, the bures with both lagoon and ocean views. Chill with guided or self-paced paddleboarding at first light. Book breakfast on your private bure deck. Give back to the environment by planting mangroves. Young guests – from four to 12 years – can expend their energy at the Adventure Academy. Seek out signature treatments at Quan Spa (the seashell massage is a twist on the hot stone massage, but uses instead heated, polished seashells to impart restorative warmth). Soak up a Fijian sunset with oysters and Champagne at Fish Bar or experience the local seafood featured on the signature Salt Menu. The Momi Sunset Ritual gathering marks the end of the day, welcoming evening with ceremonial fire lighting and, later, some dazzling stargazing.

Family-friendly fun on Denarau Island

Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort, 20 minutes by car from Nadi International Airport, is – with 300 rooms – one of Denarau Island’s ‘big buzz’ destinations, especially popular with intergenerational families and those attracted by zero-stress travel. Guests expect to get swept up in the unique rhythms of Fiji the minute they arrive. Have a swim, enjoy easy access to water sports, marina activities, beachfront cabanas, and island day trips; head for the 18-course championship golf course, or maybe the tennis courts – synthetic and grass. There’s a fitness studio for those whose wellbeing pivot starts now!

Enjoy food every which way – from themed buffet nights and family-style dining at Island 619 to beachfront wine-paired dinners and chef-led degustations. For premium seafood, hand-cut meats, sliders and local produce head to Tatavu Grill & Bar, which is also one of the best spots to see sunset fire dancing. Want nightlife with that? Seek out cocktail culture and late-night speakeasy sophistication at Cellar & Barrel.

Island living with space to breathe

Right next door is a sister resort, Sheraton Denarau Villas, close to the embarkation point for Port Denarau island cruises and marine excursions. 

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There are 82 villas, with a mix of two- and three-bedroom options fronting either garden, pool, or beach. Enhance the holiday mood with private villa breakfasts and poolside family mornings. In the afternoon, road-test the various swimming options. It’s an easy walk to restaurants, kids’ activities, and wellness facilities shared by the two Sheraton properties on Denarau. The villas have a kitchenette for in-villa dining when you need to scale down the fun.

Romance, reefs and adult-only escapes

Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island is family friendly with an adults-only section that attracts honeymooners, couples and those who want a no-holds-barred luxury escape. The 101-room resort is a taxi ride from Nadi International Airport to Port Denarau Marina, then a 1.5-hour high-speed ferry ride or a 15-minute helicopter flight directly to the island, part of the Mamanucsa – a guarantee of Fiji’s signature turquoise waters, vibrant coral reefs, and lush tropical landscapes.

Guests can paddleboard in the morning, snorkel to the island’s reef straight from the shore, book a soothing wrap at the Spa – the largest in the Mamanucas, sip cocktails while soaking up a Mamanuca sunset, or order an intimate beachfront dinner. Foodies dine at Curcuma, an Indian fusion restaurant, and at Waitui House, where there’s an international menu available all day. 

Whichever of these properties ticks the holiday boxes, beauty and bounty are the gifts with purchase.

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