A Spring Fling in Fiji - Yes, Please!
March 2022 - Fiji was as incredible as it had promised from every photo I've seen.
The people. The culture. The water. The views. Mud baths, hot springs, roaming the town, and more delicious food was on the menu.
Everything about Savusavu Island was perfect; I can't tell if this skin glow is from the South Pacific sun or the free Fiji water everywhere.
Fiji was an 18 hour (!) flight from LAX that marked my longest air trek to date. But to say that it was worth it does this paradise no justice. I made so many local friends and bought home what I could carry to remember to this island paradise.
Where to Stay - On the mainland, the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Fiji - Sonaisali Island was perfect. The hotel rooms face the ocean where you'll see a spectacular sunset from your private villa balcony. When you're ready for the company of other guests, the main pool off of the lobby has a swim-up bar where you'll meet your new favorite bartender. The resort is accessible by a small boat that was always available when we needed to leave and return to the property. https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/nansidi-doubletree-resort-fiji-sonaisali-island/
2. Where to Play - With so much to do, it was hard to pick one activity, but the Sabeto Hot Spring and Mud Pool were a fun break from the ordinary. https://www.sabetohotspringandmudpool.com/
3. Where to Graze - Kanu Gastropub by Lance Seeto restaurant in Nadi. To travel with me is to quickly learn that I am not a foodie. Food is optional to me, but I inadvertently keep traveling with friends who require food multiple times a day. That said, I didn't have a single bad meal in Fiji. Everything I ate was better than the last. Usually cursed with a toddler's palette, I was suddenly trying new foods and unexpectedly asking for more.
So for those who pledge allegiance to carbs and swear by snacks, Fiji welcomes you. https://www.kanufiji.com/
