This picaresque place is Castaway Island Resort, part of Fiji's Mamanuca Islands. It’s reachable only by ferry boat, seaplane or helicopter.
Kids of Fiji
Friendly local children at a small village on Taveuni Island prepare to jump into the river from a bridge.
Suva Public Bus
In Suva, the capital of Fiji, these colorful vintage city buses are a lot of fun to ride. To stop, you pull a rope connected to a bicycle bell.
Fijian Food
Corn, bananas, pineapple, chicken and taro are staples of the Fijian diet. You can join a village for lunch on the Sigatoka River Safari.
Traditional Fijian Dance
This is a traditional Fijian "meke" dance, performed at the Arts Village in Pacific Harbour on the main island of Viti Levu.
Skydiving in Fiji
At Skydive Fiji, you can jump out of an airplane over the islands from 14,000 feet. An adrenaline rush, and not for the faint of heart!
Matangi Island
While visiting Matangi Private Island Resort, you can stay in a straw-and-wood hut called a "bure." It’s a popular place for honeymooners.
Nadi Vegetable Market
The local markets in the city of Nadi are a bustle of activity. This woman is selling cassava, also called yuca. It's similar to potatoes.
Shark Diving
Off the coast of Beqa Island, you can scuba dive will all kinds of different sharks. This is a grey reef shark; divers will also encounter bull and tiger sharks.
Turquoise Water
Thick jungle covers much of Qamea, one of Fiji's 300-plus tropical islands. The water here is a beautiful turquoise blue.
Local Village
How many Fijian kids can you fit into the back of a pickup truck? This is a common mode of transportation in rural villages.
Fishing Woman
In Fiji, you'll often see women fishing along with the men. This lady pulled up to the beach with a boatload of fish to show off.
Fiji Islands
Small planes are frequently used to hop between islands, delivering both people and cargo. The view from above is breathtaking.
Kava Ceremony
This is a kava ceremony. Kava is a plant that's prepared as a drink for medicinal and social consumption. It has anesthetic properties.
Tropical Jungle
Much of Fiji is covered with tropical jungle. Taveuni is called the " Garden Island" because of its diverse plant life.
