Forget about budget travel to the Maldives, why not try Fiji instead?
This Maldives alternative is amazing
If you don't have the budget for the Maldives🏖️, why not consider Fiji in the Pacific Ocean?
Fewer people, beautiful scenery, great value, and views that rival the Maldives🇲🇻
You can have a happy holiday here for half the price😁
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Best time to visit✅
☀️Dry season (April–October): This is the best time to visit, with mild weather and less rain, perfect for outdoor activities and water sports
💧Wet season (November–March): Higher temperatures, frequent showers, high humidity, and fewer people
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Itinerary recommendations✅
🌈Day 1: Arrive in Nadi → Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple
🌈Day 2: Nadi → Sabamasa Beach → Coral Coast
🌈Day 3: Coral Coast → Suva day trip
🌈Day 4: Mamanuca Islands → Snorkeling or kayaking → Sunset cruise
🌈Day 5: Mamanuca Islands → Diving
🌈Day 6: Nadi → Denarau Island
🌈Day 7: Return
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Attraction recommendations✅
📍Fiji Islands: Fiji is made up of over 300 islands, the most famous of which include Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, and the beautiful outer islands
📍Coral Coast: This area is famous for its beautiful beaches and rich water activities, perfect for snorkeling, diving, and beach vacations
📍Mamanuca Islands: A snorkeling and diving paradise, famous for its clear waters and rich marine life
📍Fiji Museum: Located in Suva, this is a great place to learn about Fijian culture, showcasing the history, culture, and art of Fiji
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Activity recommendations✅
✨Diving and snorkeling: The Mamanuca Islands, Yasawa Islands, and Coral Coast are ideal destinations for diving enthusiasts
✨Surfing: Fiji is known as one of the world's top surfing destinations, especially in Tavarua and Cloudbreak
✨Visit local villages and experience a traditional Fijian welcome ceremony, which usually includes drinking kava (a drink made from the kava root)
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Accommodation recommendations✅
🌟Bounty Island Resort: Located in the Mamanuca Islands, this is a great resort for families and couples, offering a variety of water activities
🌟InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa: Located in Suva on Viti Levu, this is a luxury resort offering golf, spa, and a private beach
🌟Likuliku Lagoon Resort: Located in the Mamanuca Islands, this is an adults-only resort with overwater villas, perfect for honeymoons.