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1.
MEKE
:
Attend a Fijian celebration hosted at many
resorts and villages, and dig into a taro-based treat
wrapped in banana leaves and roasted over a lava pit.
2. RAFTING:
Paddle down one of Fiji’s rivers bordered by
pristine rain forests.
3.
OTA VAKA MITI
:
Learn how to prepare the traditional
coconut- and chili-infused tree fern during a cooking class
on Denarau.
4. SRI SIVA SUBRAMANIYA TEMPLE:
Take in the feast of
architecture at the largest Hindu temple in the Southern
Hemisphere in Nadi.
5. KAVA:
With local villagers looking on, shout “bula,” clap,
and gulp down a potent cup of this beverage as part of a
friendly drinking ritual on Fiji.
6. PLACE DES COCOTIERS:
Find a spot in the shade, catch
a concert, and watch the world go by at this bustling
square in the heart of Nouméa.
7. BLUE RIVER PARK BY DAY:
Watch for exotic birds,
including the native cagou, at this protected reserve in
New Caledonia.
8. BLUE RIVER PARK BY NIGHT:
Take an evening paddle
and view a drowned kaori forest underneath the moonlit
waters.
9. NOUMÉA MARKET:
Go on a Saturday morning and join
the crowds shopping for everything from island
handicrafts to exotic flowers to fresh octopus.
10. SNORKELING:
Go beneath the surface of the world’s
largest enclosed lagoon, which surrounds New Caledonia.
Amid a dazzling underwater landscape, it’s easy to spot
waving corals, tropical fish, turtles, and possibly even a
dolphin or two.
hy Go?
For a no-hurry approach to life and spectacular expanses of flat white-sand beaches without crowds. On Fiji,
locals are only too happy to share a cup of
kava
(a beverage said to have sedative properties) with visitors. On New
Caledonia, a French influence has resulted in a sophisticated yet multicultural urban center, and both destinations offer
spectacular underwater riches.
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Fiji and New Caledonia
“It’s great to do day-trips into
[Nadi] — the local bus is
user-friendly and quite an
authentic experience. And
taxis are pretty inexpensive.”
— kiwiblue649
If you want an island paradise with a French accent … St. Martin
, which shares an island with Dutch
St. Maarten
, offers the
haute cuisine, sidewalk cafes, and high-end shopping found in New Caledonia’s Nouméa. (228)
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