Taking the Best Family Vacations in Fiji

As the summer months quickly approach, the time for planning your family vacations in Fiji also arrives. Summer is the perfect time to take family vacations; after all, as the kids are out of school and working parents can take their much-deserved work break. When looking for a place to take a family beach vacation, no place is more perfect than Fiji.

Family vacations in Fiji are ideal as the islands have plenty of resorts which offer fun and affordable activities for both parents and their children.

Fiji is found in the South Pacific, about 2,700 kilometres away from Brisbane, Australia. The islands are known for their beautiful beaches, clear waters, and lush forests. Locals are a diverse and friendly bunch, with roots that can be traced to Asian, European, Indian and Pacific ancestors. Getting to know their culture alone makes family vacations in Fiji worthwhile.

Travel with Kids to Fiji

Travelling to Fiji, even with children, is quite easy. Air Pacific, an Australian airline, has daily flights from Sydney. From Brisbane, there are six flights per week and three from Melbourne. The flights all take less than five hours, so your children certainly won’t be feeling to bored or antsy. They’ll certainly forget about the boredom once the vacation itself begins. Also, you will notice upon arriving at the Nadi International Airport that families are actually given top priority.

They are put ahead of lines, even in the queue for immigration.

Before actually travelling to Fiji, of course, you have to make sure you orient yourself with the basic customs of the place. The language used in the islands is Fijian, though English is also widely known, as it is a tourist spot. Certain areas will also have people speaking in Hindi.

The currency used is the Fiji dollar and tipping is generally not a custom there. Health-wise, make sure that you bring lots of sun block and avail of bottled water every time. While most of the resorts have safe tap water, especially in Nadi and Suva, such cannot be assumed of the other islands.

There aren’t really any other health and safety concerns, but you must still do well to check with your family doctor for any advisable shots.

Where to Stay in Fiji

Also, one of the first things you need to do upon choosing to take your family vacations in Fiji is to look up a place to stay. Fiji has many a family resort but you might need to check and determine if they’re within your budget. Accommodations in the islands can range from 5-star to budget accommodations. All of them, however, will be guaranteeing fun, enjoyment, and relaxation for the entire family, so choosing shouldn’t be so difficult.

Like any other beach destination, Fiji offers the usual pleasant sights – a wonderful view and, certainly, many hunky men and beach babes. However, the entire atmosphere of the place is that of general family friendliness. In the resorts, children are allowed to go barefoot, run around, build sand castles and attend activities at resort clubs designed especially for kids.

While they are off having the time of their lives, parents can go to the spas and relax, go for long romantic walks at night when the kids are asleep, and go on diving or snorkelling adventures if they’re especially adventurous.

Different resorts offer different prices and specialized activities, but generally, all resorts in Fiji will be providing your family with lovely suites, good food at their specialty restaurants, and lots of water fun. Most will also have a resort club for kids, as these places are really especially designed for family vacations in Fiji.

There are lots of non-negotiable things to try out in the island and if you have kids, you should really make sure to try the following out.

Family Attractions in Fiji

Go on a village tour. As mentioned above, Fiji culture is very rich and the locals are especially friendly. What better way to immerse yourself in such culture than to actually go around the local villages and see local customs for yourself? These villages offer interesting local delicacies which the children will surely love and will also be having local Fijian dancing at certain times of day. Fijian dancing – and singing, as well – has been known to be a hit with small kids.

While there, you also shouldn’t forget to visit the local farmer’s market. All the produce there is fresh and there are a lot of seafood choices. You can purchase some and cook it back in your resort suite or eat them at the village itself.

If you can, you should also try checking out the mangroves in tidal Salt Lake, on the island of Vanua Levu. The place offers paddle boarding, a child-friendly activity, and most instructors will also be telling you and your family a lot about mangroves and the role they play in our ecosystem.

It’s both a fun and educational activity. On the same island of Vanua Levu, there is also a spot called Split Rock which is known as a great snorkeling place. It’s known for being a safe area for kids so if you want to snorkel as a family, you can opt to go there instead of availing of the snorkelling services of your resort.

Of course, one other important thing to make your kids try out while in Fiji are the resorts’ clubs designed especially for children. While you are off getting a massage or trying out more adventurous activities, you can leave your children at the clubs or with a nanny.

Most resorts offer cheap nanny services for the day, though you might have to do your own babysitting at night.

These kids’ clubs often have their own game rooms, theaters, and sports facilities designed particularly for children. Certain resorts also offer lessons at their clubs, such as for swimming and for diving. Arts and crafts activities are also almost always present at these kids’ clubs for the less outdoorsy types.

With all the fun available in Fiji, there is no doubt that you will be having a blast and will want to return.

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Travelon Jo

Travelon Jo is a mom and travel blogger who believes that taking your kids travelling is one of the best things you can do for them. As a former travel agent, she knows all about the ins and outs of planning a trip, and loves nothing more than sharing her knowledge with others.