House of travel Fiji Brochure 2017

Fiji for Families Everyone knows that the Fijian Islands are the perfect destination for a great family holiday – beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters (great for snorkelling), warm sunny weather, some of the friendliest people in the world and an endless supply of fun things to do. With Fiji literally on our doorstep – only a three hour flight away – it’s not hard to see why this destination is a Kiwi favourite. The Fijian people have such a natural love of children and a strong affinity for the family; from the moment they arrive, kids will feel welcomed and relaxed and will return home with fond memories. The resorts we feature on this page are some of Fiji’s most popular resorts with families of all ages. The toughest choice for you may be deciding which island or mainland family holiday to take! © Tourism Fiji Kids Fun! • • Learn the local lingo – it’s always fun to try and the locals love it! At the very least learn to say Bula (hello) and Vinaka (please and thank-you). • • Take mum and dad to a Meke (traditional Fijian dance and song) and try some local food like taro and breadfruit in a lovo (feast cooked underground, like the NZ hangi). The Fijians also make excellent Kokoda (raw fish marinated in lime juice and mixed with coconut milk) – yummy! • • Go snorkelling and get up close and personal with many friendly, vibrant and tropical fish. If you’re old enough you may be able to learn to scuba dive in the resort pool. • • Visit a local village if you can, to learn how the locals live and to check out their bures (traditional Fijian thatched hut). • • Meet up with some of the local kids. Make sure to get their address so that you can write to them when you return home. • • Watch the geckos wandering the walls and ceilings of buildings – they’re fun to watch and do a great job of keeping the mozzie population down. • • Visit the local markets – fun for all ages. You might even get to buy a souvenir here with your pocket money! • • How about a day at the beach, swimming, hunting for crabs and building sand – cool fun! Sheraton Fiji Resort, Denarau Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa, Coral Coast Plantation Island Resort, Fiji Islands Kids will have a ball with all of the fun and games at the Lai Lai Kids Club, free for children 4-12 years. The daily activities programme includes sandcastle building, Fijian language lessons, swimming classes, fish feeding and face painting, to name a few. Kiddies under four are also welcomed but will need to be accompanied by a guardian. Let the friendly and caring staff entertain the kids at the Little Chief’s Club while you unwind. Free for kids aged 4-12 years and the little ones under four years are most welcome accompanied by a nan

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