{"id":12743,"date":"2012-08-17T08:02:12","date_gmt":"2012-08-16T22:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=12743"},"modified":"2015-03-17T10:31:07","modified_gmt":"2015-03-17T00:31:07","slug":"bula-fiji","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.co.nz\/vc\/blog\/bula-fiji\/","title":{"rendered":"Bula Fiji!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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They say a picture is worth a thousand words and we can\u2019t agree more. lastminute lad Sam goes happy-snap crazy and brings us a photo blog post on his latest Fijian adventure. We\u2019re in awe!<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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I\u2019ve never been to Fiji before, so when I was given the opportunity to discover what the region has to offer, I jumped at the chance. With my bags packed for a week-long trip, and my camera fully charged, I was super excited to discover what all the fuss is about.
\nThe first stop on our trip was The Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa.<\/a> The resort is located on Denarau Island, about 20 minutes from Nadi airport, and its beachfront position just oozes luxury.
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Next on the trip was the Reef Endeavour<\/a> by Captain Cook Cruises. We spent three nights on board the cruise sailing between the different islands of Fiji.<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n\"\"<\/a>\n\"\"<\/a>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

One of my favourite places was a stop off at Yanuya Village, where we visited the local school. The kids were happier than ever (especially when we spoiled them with lolly pops).<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n\"\"<\/a>\n\"\"<\/a>\n\"\"<\/a>\n\"\"<\/a>\n\"\"<\/a>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

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One of the young children in the Yanuya Village School… amazed by the tender boats of the Reef Endeavour.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Great Meke (Fijian Dance) performance following a Lovo dinner at the Yanuya Village.<\/p><\/div>\n

Next on the trip was a visit to Naveyago Village where we met with some of the locals and shown around the village.<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

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He made it look extremely easy to climb this 15 foot coconut tree. I can tell you from experience… It wasn\u2019t!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Naveyago Village transport system!<\/p><\/div>\n

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One of the young lads posing for the cameras in Naveyago Village.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Bridge in ruins in the Coral Coast following the recent floods<\/p><\/div>\n

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Hairdressing Salon in the Coral Coast region<\/p><\/div>\n

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Church located at the Tokoriki Island Resort<\/p><\/div>\n

We even managed to take a sneak peak at the island from the movie Castaway.<\/p>\n

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Castaway Island<\/p><\/div>\n

We also made a trip to Sikatoka River Safari Village, which includes one of the highlights of my trip – a Sikatoka River Safari<\/a> – Fiji\u2019s original jet-boat safari. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting the area because not only do thrill seekers get the adrenalin rush they\u2019re hoping for, but you get to do it in unmatchable surrounds.<\/p>\n

If you happen to lucky enough to get the lovely, Jordana \u201cCaptain Joey\u201d Whippy<\/a> as your Jet Boat Captain, don\u2019t be fooled… It is not possible to do a 360 spin to the left, followed by a 360 spin to the right in one move. \u2018The second one is always on Fiji Time\u2019.
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After spending a week in paradise, the thought of coming back home was pretty painful, but I can safely say that I\u2019ll be back!\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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