Amid the deep green of its dewy forests, blue waters that sparkle like diamonds under the sun, and beaches so white they make you squint, live a people as kind and delicate as the natural beauty that is their birthright. On this side of paradise, Fiji is home to an abundance of resorts where guests come to forget their troubles, served by locals who enters and exit as employees. It is their smiles, seen amidst a rugby scrum or during picnics in the park, that reveal the true beauty of these islands. Take four or more days, use the resorts to relax, but spend time outside of them to recharge by appreciating the island’s people and their beauty.

Suva, Sigatoka, Sand Dunes National Park, Fiji Museum, and various spots along the southern section of Queens Road