FIJI Fantasy
HAUTE TRAVEL
There are trips you reminisce about, then there are places that captivate your very being. Sojourn to this sunny island country for an experience that will also warm the heart. BY STEPH KEAY
W
Despite its reputation as a faraway land, Fiji is blissfully accessible from San Francisco. Fiji Airways offers a direct flight from SFO to Nadi International Airport on Fiji’s main island, Viti Levu. The 11-hour trip feels even shorter thanks to an extended siesta, courtesy of the fully reclining seats in its luxe business class cabin. As we descend into the lush verdure of Viti Levu, dawn illuminates the cabin, the sun just risen over the archipelago of more than 330 islands. Over the week, I’ll discover three of Fiji’s best resorts, curating experiences centered on Fiji’s incredible culture, cuisine, and—most importantly—its people.
48
PHOTO CREDIT: © KONSTANTTIN (SHUTTERSTOCK)
HILE FIJI CONJURES IMAGES OF STARK WHITE SAND BEACHES, impossibly clear water, and coral reefs teeming with brilliant aquatic life, the tropical archipelago is more than just a picturesque destination for honeymooners. The mystical island country brims with rich culture, intriguing cuisine, and a heartwarming sense of community that extends far beyond simple hospitality. It’s the ideal country for a soul-stirring vacation after two years of social distancing.