Fiji is already famous for its crystal clear waters; If you’ve ever bought Fijian water and drool over the image of the bottle, perhaps a Fijian beach honeymoon is for you. After all, what’s better on your honeymoon than a beautiful expanse of vivid blue water, endless sunny skies and soft white sand under your feet? My answer is not much.
When you arrive in Fiji, you’ll be greeted with leis, smiles, and a warm welcome from everyone you meet on the way from the airport to your hotel. You may need to take a ferry from your arrival to your island destination; if that is the case, relax and enjoy the fact that you have arrived. You will get a beautiful view over the water and you can really start to realize that yes, you are on your honeymoon and this amazing paradise is yours for the whole week.
Your choice of accommodation is wide. I would 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 Likuliku Lagoon, a relatively new resort on Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands. Likuliku boasts the country’s first Overwater Bures, truly luxurious accommodation perched almost magically above perfect turquoise blue waters. Each bure has been thoughtfully designed with rich fabrics, tasteful local artwork, and well-placed glass panels in the floor to remind you of what’s below your feet every time you look down. They also have steps that lead directly into the ocean – a morning swim is just a few feet away.
If you can’t afford an overwater bure, don’t despair; you will also be able to book a regular bure, which is still charmingly positioned along the beach and in the gardens. Some of these even have their own plunge pools, with magnificent views of the picture-perfect lagoon, outdoor showers, and private terraces with their own daybeds. The complex also has a spa, a pool that borders the horizon and gourmet meals included in the price.
Fiji is also the perfect place for active people. There are many fascinating activities available. You can sail on catamarans or kayaks, go windsurfing or scuba diving. Scuba diving is also available in many places, and you’ll find training dives available for those new to the sport.
It is worth taking some time to spend a day or two in the villages. Many Fijians are warm and welcoming, eager to share their island’s history with you and show you around, especially if you visit one of their resort’s recommended villages. You’ll also find a wide variety of nature trails around various Fijian islands, taking you past waterfalls, volcanoes and lush, beautiful forests.
If you’re looking for a beach honeymoon, you could hardly go wrong with Fiji. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and what better than an interlude of pure relaxation and sun to start a successful marriage?
