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You Will Love The Culture of Fiji

If you get a chance, participate in kava ceremony. In Fiji, a kava ceremony is a ritual in every village you will enters well as a key feature your Fiji resort ’things to do list’. It is commonplace for Fijian families and friends to gather together on a daily basis and enjoy kava together. It is what Fijians commonly refer to as ‘Fiji time’.

Fiji offers a variety of cuisine despite being a remote destination. Aside from seafood, Fiji has international cuisine ranging from Italian to Japanese. For some traditional Fijian food, try lovo: meats and vegetables wrapped in banana leaves and baked directly on hot stones. I loved the variety of different foods available and exotic spices; my personal favorite was Fijian seafood curry. In some resorts, you can participate in a culinary demonstration that has remained the same for centuries.

Coconuts are a big part of Fijian culture – the tree of life provides a diverse range of benefits and uses. The soil in Fiji is rich in unique minerals and nutrients, making the coconuts some of the best in the world. Natural resources are valuable and used with gratitude. Islanders see coconuts as precious gifts from the Earth. Even the age-old legends and myths that are whispered throughout Fijian culture hold stories of coconuts. One tales says that coconuts have eyes, that they watch people passing from their trees and decide which individuals to fall on. Legend has it that if you receive the coconut bomb, bad luck will follow you for the next three days. Heads up! Pure Fiji is a line of natural bath and body care products made with pure coconut oil and flower extracts. Make sure you bring some home. 

You Will Love The Culture of Fiji

If you get a chance, participate in kava ceremony. In Fiji, a kava ceremony is a ritual in every village you will enters well as a key feature your Fiji resort ’things to do list’. It is commonplace for Fijian families and friends to gather together on a daily basis and enjoy kava together. It is what Fijians commonly refer to as ‘Fiji time’.

Fiji offers a variety of cuisine despite being a remote destination. Aside from seafood, Fiji has international cuisine ranging from Italian to Japanese. For some traditional Fijian food, try lovo: meats and vegetables wrapped in banana leaves and baked directly on hot stones. I loved the variety of different foods available and exotic spices; my personal favorite was Fijian seafood curry. In Nanuku Resort Fiji, you can participate in a culinary demonstration that has remained the same for centuries.

Coconuts are a big part of Fijian culture – the tree of life provides a diverse range of benefits and uses. The soil in Fiji is rich in unique minerals and nutrients, making the coconuts some of the best in the world. Natural resources are valuable and used with gratitude. Islanders see coconuts as precious gifts from the Earth. Even the age-old legends and myths that are whispered throughout Fijian culture hold stories of coconuts. One tales says that coconuts have eyes, that they watch people passing from their trees and decide which individuals to fall on. Legend has it that if you receive the coconut bomb, bad luck will follow you for the next three days. Heads up! Pure Fiji is a line of natural bath and body care products made with pure coconut oil and flower extracts. Make sure you bring some home.

Your Trip To Fiji

My most asked question about the resorts is if there is an all-inclusive resort. The answer is not in a true sense of an all-inclusive like we have in the Caribbean and Mexico. Most of the resorts are European Plan (no meals included) or Bed and Breakfast, but we have a good number of resorts that include all meals and drinks except alcohol and hand-crafted smoothies. Alcoholic drinks are actually quite reasonably priced. With New Zealand in the close proximity, fantastic wines are widely available.

We have a few resorts that are truly on their own private islands, and still relatively affordable. Royal Davui is a breathtaking oasis with only 16 villas, and Kokomo Private Island Resort will include a thrilling arrival in a hydroplane. Royal Davui’s Director of Sales and my dear friend Chris Southwick, whose family has owned the island for five generations once told me “You know the expensive FIJI water you buy in the store? We flush our toilets with it.”

Tipping is not common in Fiji, but the exceptional service can always be rewarded. Most of the resort staff live in nearby villages, and guests can contribute to the communal fund of the villages at check out.

During the 2020 and 2021 pandemic Fiji was closed to visitors for almost 20 months. December 1st, 2021 Fiji reopened for tourism, and is offering great packages and specials to incite more and more people to fall in love with this magical place.