Not so far away, in the blue seas of the South Pacific are the extraordinary islands of Fiji , a scenic and fabled wonderland inhabited by a people who invented the true meaning of hospitality : the people of Fiji welcome visitors

Sunny, unique and unspoiled, Fiji comprises about 300 islands dotted across 200,000 square miles of sea and features miles of pristine ,white, sandy beaches, fabulous coral gardens and azure lagoons .

Fiji is a multicultural society formed by the mingling of Fijian, Indian, European and Chinese lifestyles and influences. Though English is the official language , Fijian and Hindustani are widely used.

Fiji can be enjoyed all year round and is a great place to escape northern hemisphere winters. While the 180 degree meridian passes through the Fiji Islands the International Date Line is diverted for convenience so all islands lie to the west of it. Fiji is 12 hours ahead of GMT. Daylight is from about 6am to 6pm .

Most visitors to Fiji arrive at Nadi International Airport , which is 9 kms north of central Nadi. Fiji is about six hours from Hawaii and around 10 hours from the West-Coast USA