4 Fiji island holidays that come with great city stopovers
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What does your imagination conjure when you think of Fiji? Glorious, soft sandy beaches lapped by water as warm as a bath? A hammock slung between palm trees where you can doze beside the ocean? Or perhaps you’re thinking about the friendly Fijian welcome song and flower necklace that will greet you when you arrive?
Well, you’d be right on all fronts! You can expect all of this, plus turquoise lagoons, traditional kava drinking ceremonies, sacred sights, island-hopping and places to stay that suit every style and budget.
If you want to add some contrast to your beach escape, here are 4 Fiji island holidays paired with fantastic city stopovers. These exciting twin-centre trips break up the journey to Fiji brilliantly and allow you to roll two adventures into one!
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How to get to Fiji
Getting to Fiji from the UK involves flying almost all the way around the world! This is a massive distance, so breaking up the journey by combining Fiji with somewhere in the Americas or Asia makes excellent sense.
We have a handful of exciting Fiji multi-stop holiday ideas - hopefully, they'll inspire you. Almost anything is possible, so talk to our experts about your ideas, no matter how weird or wonderful they may seem!
1. Fiji and Hong Kong
If you’re after a multi-centre holiday that’s packed with contrast, twinning Fiji & Hong Kong is a great place to start. First, you’ll enjoy a buzzing 3 night Hong Kong city break. Sail across Victoria Harbour on the Star Ferry and enjoy views over Kowloon Bay and Hong Kong island.
Next, dip into a back street eaterie for some authentic dim sum, take the peak tram up to Mount Victoria or watch the world’s largest ‘Symphony of Lights’ laser show that takes place from the rooftops of the skyscrapers each evening!
Afterwards, mix in some real contrast! A 10-hour flight from Hong Kong brings you directly to Fiji, abundant in warm hospitality and a relaxing ‘island time’ schedule. Head out into the stunning Yasawa Island chain and make your way to the dreamy Blue Lagoon - a few days spent on pure white sands beside crystal clear waters is guaranteed to fully restore your work/life balance!
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2. Fiji and Singapore
Singapore is another brilliant option as a stopover on your way to Fiji. In Singapore, you can explore the iconic Gardens by the Bay, hit the supersized shopping malls on Orchard Road and indulge in world-class Asian cuisine. Treat yourself to a Singapore Sling while you relax in the pool at your luxury hotel. Singapore has it all!
Next, escape the city and head for the castaway islands of Fiji. There's plenty to do on the main island (Viti Levu), from water sports to cultural village visits, jungles and waterfalls. However, many visitors decide to head out to the tropical islands for a boutique stay in the Mamanucas or Yasawas.
In both the Yasawas and the Mamanucas, you’ll find dreamy deserted islands, a slow pace and a laid-back atmosphere. Simply relax in the sunshine and leave the daily grind behind. Can't decide on one island? Why not plan an island-hopping holiday or book a small-ship cruise that visits several different spots?
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3. Fiji and Los Angeles
Heading west from Europe, it’s easy to twin Fiji with a West Coast USA stopover in Los Angeles. L.A. has something for everybody. Families will love the theme parks like Disneyland, Universal Studios and Six Flags, beach bums will be spoilt for choice with Venice Beach and Santa Monica, and Hollywood fans can trace their heroes’ footprints on the Avenue of Stars.
After the glitz and glamour of L.A., you can escape to Fiji for some quality downtime in the South Pacific. For luxury, make a beeline for the LikuLiku Lagoon Resort, set on Malolo Island in the Mamanuca Islands. This secluded, adults-only paradise is set beside a lagoon and it’s the only place in Fiji where you can stay in an overwater bungalow. Snorkel in the clear waters of the lagoon, visit Sacred Sites, sail out to explore a deserted island or get pampered in the hotel’s top-end spa. Pure holiday bliss!
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4. Fiji and Australia
Fiji and Australia are ideal companions. You'll find short flight times and convenient flights to Fiji from Brisbane (3.5 hours), Sydney (4) and Melbourne (4.75), so you can easily combine these two iconic destinations. Mix an epic East Coast Australia road trip with a stay in Fiji, explore the Outback before island-hopping through the Yasawas, or blend an Australian city break with a boutique Fiji cruise.
Sydney is a striking arrival city for any holiday; the glistening harbour, the sails of the opera house and an alluring al fresco lifestyle. If you yearn for the great outdoors, a short drive out of Sydney brings you to the Blue Mountains or the Hunter Valley wine regions for walking and wine tasting.
Melbourne offers a different kind of charm with plenty of sports and arts on the doorstep. A little further into the state of Victoria you can discover the irresistible ‘little penguins’ of Philip Island, Yarra Valley wineries and the scenic Great Ocean Road coastal drive.
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Interested in a Fiji island holiday?
If you’re keen to visit Fiji but don’t know where to start – get in touch. We can create any route to Fiji. Other destinations that are also easy to twin with Fiji include Seoul and Hawaii. Our Fiji specialists are ‘Matai’ certified, so you’ll be working with somebody who’s been to Fiji and understands the different islands and resorts. We'll be able to offer first-hand recommendations so that your trip goes off without a hitch. For more inspiration, see our tailor-made Fiji holidays.
To speak to a Fiji specialist, call us on 1273 320 580 or make an enquiry by email.
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About the author Bryony Dunn
Marketing Manager
Bryony is an explorer in every sense of the meaning. In 2013 she took the plunge, quit her marketing job and decided to face down her lifelong panic disorder to begin life as a freelance digital nomad. Journeying all over Asia, for years she earned her keep writing for travel brands. Almost by accident, she ended up in Cali, Colombia where she discovered a remarkable (as yet latent) talent for Salsa dancing. After spending a year in sequins shimmying from dance show to dance show, she returned to the UK, tanned, toned and ready to settle down. Bryony joined Travel Nation as a round the world specialist in 2016 and is now the Marketing Manager, with a little salsa on the side.
