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Traveling to Paradise? How about Fiji

A very popular travel destination has become even bigger after the show "BACHELORETTE" filmed episodes there last season.

The show Bachelorette brought this destination back to the top of the list of beautiful vacation spots. So I decided to highlight the features of Beautiful Fiji and the South Pacific. The island paradise known as Fiji covers a wide 75,000-aquare-mile area swath in the South Pacific, only 10 percent of is actually land. That land is exactly what you might imagine the South Pacific to be lush, mountainous islands surrounded by clear blue water and edged with sandy beaches that are fringed with coconut palms. The tropical climate ensures warm weather all year long, and the warm waters are great for snorkeling and diving among colorful soft coral reefs and exotic sea life.

Fiji’s many reefs create calm lagoons that are perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Some of the loveliest beaches are on Fiji’s Mamanuca and Yawasa island groups, which are popular with vacationers.

To learn more about Fijian life, you should consider visiting the main island of Viti Levu. The island has the capital city of Suva, which is home to 75 percent of the country’s population. Here, you can visit the Fiji Museum in the city’s beautiful botanical gardens, Thurston Gardens. You’ll see a history of the islands in the museum’s collection of indigenous artifacts and relics. Visit the Suva Municipal Market to sample an enormous variety of tropical produce. Near the town of Sigatoka, visit Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park, where wind and water continually uncover pieces of pottery and other archeological relics that date as far back as 5 B.C.

There are lots of options for places to stay in Fiji, where resorts are plentiful and range from lively to peaceful. Some encourage social time with other guests, while others are designed for serene privacy. Let us help you decide which is the one for you. ~ 

Here's one special I found available for guests looking to travel to Fiji.

Qantas Vacations, 8-Day Romantic Fiji Getaway Travel Dates: September 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012 Number of nights: 7 Accommodations: Namale Island Resort 8-Day Romantic Fiji Getaway
7 Nights Namale Island Resort - featured on 'The Bachelorette'

Prices from:
$3599.00* Per Person, Land Only

Your Luxury Romantic Fiji Getaway Vacation Package Includes:
• Seven (7) nights Namale Fiji Resort & Spa, Garden Tropical Bure
• Private candlelight dinner overlooking the Koro Sea under a bed of stars
• Private lunch at one of Namale’s private dining venues
• Horseback ride to Namale’s private waterfall with a delicious 3-course lunch served at the base of the falls
• Champagne on ice and a basket of South Pacific fruits in your bure on arrival
• Nightly turndown service, including romantic themed turndown service the night before departure
• One (1) tank dive, per person, per stay
• Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily and all beverages
• Round-trip transfers airport/hotel in Savu Savu

BACHELORETTE INSPIRED BONUS, Spa Treatment & Dolphin Day Tour!

Travel Dates, 9/1/11 - 12/14/11 & 1/16/12 - 3/31/12

Call us today for more information and to make your Romantic Fiji Getaway reservations.

*All prices are "from" per person based on double occupancy and travel between 9/1/11 - 12/14/11 and 1/16/12 - 3/31/12. Other travel dates available, supplements apply. Flights are NOT included. Not combinable with any other special vacation offer or discount package. No refunds or changes are allowed and space is strictly limited. Cancellation/change penalties and other restrictions may apply. All prices are in US dollars. Prices, itineraries and routings are subject to change.

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