Fiji is already renowned for its sparkling waters; if you’ve ever purchased Fiji water and drooled over the image on the bottle, then perhaps a Fijian beach honeymoon would suit you. After all, what’s better on your honeymoon than a gorgeous expanse of vivid blue water, an endless sunny sky, and soft white powdery sand under your feet? My answer is not much.
When you arrive in Fiji, you’ll be greeted with flower leis, smiles, and a warm welcome from everyone you’ll meet on your way from the airport to your hotel. You may have to take a ferry from your arrival to your island destination; if that’s the case, relax and enjoy the fact that you’ve arrived. You’ll get a beautiful view over the water and may truly begin to realise that yes, you are on your honeymoon, and this amazing paradise is yours for the entire week.
Your choice of accommodation is extensive. I’d recommend a luxury beach villa as the perfect place to spend your honeymoon. Many of these villas are private, well-designed, and completely intimate, the perfect place to begin your marriage. Just one of your options includes the Likuliku Lagoon, a relatively new resort in Fiji’s Mamanuca islands. Likuliku boasts the country’s first Overwater Bures, truly luxury accommodation perched almost magically above perfect Turquoise blue waters. Each bure has been carefully designed with rich fabrics, tasteful local artwork, and well placed glass panels on the floor to remind you what’s beneath your feet whenever you look down. They also have steps leading straight down into the ocean – a morning swim is just a few feet away.
If you can’t afford an overwater bure, don’t despair; you’ll also be able to book a regular bure, which is still charmingly nestled along the beachfront and throughout the gardens. Some of these even have their own plunge pools, with gorgeous views of the perfect lagoon, outdoor showers, and private decks with their own daybeds. The resort also boasts a spa, horizon-edge swimming pool, and gourmet meals included in the price.
Fiji is also the perfect place for active folks. There are many enthralling activities available. You could go sailing in a catamarans or a kayak, head out for some windsurfing, or go underwater for some snorkelling. Scuba diving is also available in many places, and you’ll find training dives available for those who don’t have any experience with the sport.
It’s well worth taking a bit of time out to spend a day or two in the villages. Many Fijian people are warm and welcoming, eager to share the history of their island with you and show you around, especially if you visit one of the villages recommended by your resort. You’ll also find a large variety of nature trails around various Fijian islands, taking you past waterfalls, up volcanoes, and through lush, gorgeous forests.
If you’re looking for a beach honeymoon, you could hardly go wrong with Fiji. It’s one of the world’s most gorgeous places, and what’s better than an interlude of pure relaxation and sunshine to start your successful marriage?
