Monday, January 12, 2009

Travel to Taveuni Fiji to Experience Being One with Nature

Taveuni, also known as ‘The Garden Island,’ is an abundance of tropical plants and flowers, with world class dive sites right on the doorstep. With stunning natural beauty, both under and above the sea, makes it a haven for divers, hikers and nature lovers alike.

Taveuni is easily accessible and rather compact and yet without a particular area singled out as the main tourist destination, it is far from feeling overrun. The "real Fiji" as Fijian natives call it, Taveuni is the most visited island in Fiji.’

At 42 km in length and approximately 10km wide, Taveuni is the third largest island in the Fiji group. The 28 extinct volcanoes in the island does all the wonders, and it also gives the black sandy beaches with breathtaking coastlines. Matei in the north has white sand beaches perfect for swimming and snorkeling. The offshore islands around Taveuni host stunning white sandy beaches and the southern west of Taveuni has deep water close to shore. The eastern side of the island has dramatic waterfalls and the southern coastlines have dramatic caves and blowholes, all this including some of the most amazing dive sites in the world, making this the perfect diving destination in the world. If you are a diver, scuba diving in Fiji is the right decision for you.

The flights between Taveuni and the mainland, 90 minutes from Nadi or 50 minutes from Suva, are stunning giving you a chance to experience the gemstone coloured reefs from above. An overnight Ferry service is available for travel to Taveuni from Suva 3 times weekly. It's a long but fun and exciting 16 hours travel from Suva to Taveuni so you want to get a cabin along the way or rent a traveling van.

Taveuni’s Matei airport is on the northern tip of the island and the main road, a combination of tar-sealed and regularly graded dirt roads, hugs its scenic coast and runs from the National Heritage Park in the east to Paradise Taveuni Resort and remote villages in the south.

It's easy to get around Taveuni by the many public trasport option: taxis and buses are always the favorite. Most resorts provide airport transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles and tours to the popular areas such as Bouma Waterfalls and Lavena to enjoy the coastal walk, the Inernational Dateline, Wairiki Catholic Mission, Des Voeux Peak and the Waitavala Water Slide.

There is a selection of places to stay in Taveuni to suit all budgets, providing you different options for Taveuni Accommodation deals. Paradise Taveuni is a mid-priced boutique Resort located in southern Taveuni. Catering to all travelers, the resort has a strong emphasis on the Fijian culture. Guests stay in traditional Fijian Bures (with all the modern fittings on the inside) lacking in phones, TV and clocks to ensure you are truly relaxed. The menu is a mixture of local and international produce with Fiji Night offering an authentic Lovo followed by a Meke performance (dancing) and Kava ceremony with the staff and local villagers. Diving is on offer at the Resort as well as a multitude of adventures and activities from horse riding, guided tours, kayaking, snorkeling, swimming in the new horizon edge swimming pool, cultural walks and hiking tours as well as a day spa to relax and rejuvenate. If you are looking for a real Fijian experience with luxurious touches at an affordable price, consider Paradise Taveuni for your next secluded and remote getaway.

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