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Lonely PlanetAug 28, 2026

8 Best Islands in Fiji

Narrow down your hit list with this pick of the best island groups in Fiji.

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  • Municipal MarketMarketLively market in the capital.
  • Fiji MuseumMuseumInformative museum in the capital.
  • Elsewhere
  • Viti LevuNeighborhoodFijiFamilies base themselves here; has resorts and mountain villages.
  • MamanucasNeighborhoodFijiSurfers and snorkelers should head here for white-sand islands.
  • YasawasNeighborhoodFijiPromise manta-ray dives and isolation.
  • KadavuNeighborhoodFijiRewards serious divers with off-the-beaten-track adventures.
  • Vanua LevuNeighborhoodFijiRewards serious divers with traditional villages.
  • TaveuniNeighborhoodFijiKnown as the Garden Island, great for jungles, waterfalls, hiking.
  • Lomaiviti GroupNeighborhoodFijiVisit Levuka.
  • LevukaRestaurantOvalau, FijiHistoric buildings and offbeat travel.
  • Lau and Moala GroupsNeighborhoodFijiFiji’s frontiers for visitors, virtually untouched by tourism.
  • Denarau IslandSightViti Levu, FijiInternationally famous, carefully manicured resort areas.
  • NavalaNeighborhoodViti Levu, FijiMountain village where locals live in thatched bure.
  • Navua RiverSightViti Levu, FijiKayaking or rafting down the river.
  • Zip FijiPlaceViti Levu, FijiZip-lining over treetops.
  • Garden of the Sleeping GiantSightViti Levu, FijiWalking through the gardens.
  • NatadolaSightViti Levu, FijiBeaches for relaxing.
  • EcotraxPlaceViti Levu, FijiBike ride along a former sugarcane railway.
  • Beqa LagoonSightViti Levu, FijiDive with resident tiger sharks.
  • Nananu-i-RaSightViti Levu, FijiSnorkel the thriving reef.
  • Coral CoastSightViti Levu, FijiDazzling white sands.
  • SuvaHotelViti Levu, FijiCapital city with a lively Municipal Market and Fiji Museum.
  • NadiNeighborhoodViti Levu, FijiMain transport hub showcasing Indian heritage.
  • Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami templeSightNadi, FijiImpressive temple showcasing Indian heritage.
  • Monuriki IslandSightMamanucas, FijiUninhabited island where the film Cast Away was filmed.
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Lonely PlanetJul 17

The best tropical vacation destinations on a budget

Plan an excellent tropical escape without spending a fortune at one of these budget-friendly warm-weather destinations.

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  • Vanua LevuSightFiji's second-largest island with pristine beaches and waterfalls
  • Rainbow ReefSight
  • Namena Marine ReserveSight
  • Elsewhere
  • Providencia IslandSightProvidencia, Colombiaremote Caribbean island with footprint-free golden sand beaches
  • Playa BlancaSightCartagena, Colombiaoffers beach huts, bars, and hammocks for overnight stays
  • Gunung RinjaniTrailLombok, Indonesiamulti-day adventure climbing Indonesia's second-highest volcano
  • Pantai MawiSightLombok, Indonesiaworld-class surf breaks in southern Lombok
  • Air Terjun Sindang GilaSightLombok, Indonesiaspectacular waterfalls in Lombok's jungle interior
  • Gili IslandsNeighborhoodLombok, Indonesiafree from motorized transport, includes Gili Trawangan, Meno, Air
  • Zanzibar IslandSightZanzibar City, TanzaniaTanzania's jewel with cinematic coral reefs and soft sand beaches
  • KendwaSightZanzibar City, Tanzaniawidest beach on Zanzibar, swimmable with soft sand
  • PongweSightZanzibar City, Tanzaniacrowd-free coastline with sublime shades of turquoise on east coast
  • JambianiSightZanzibar City, Tanzanialaid-back tropical place on Zanzibar's southeast coast
  • PalawanHotelPuerto Princesa, Philippinesarchipelagic province with islands, waterfalls, caves, and wrecks
  • Green IslandSightCairns, Australiacoral cay near Cairns for reef trips
  • KurandaNeighborhoodCairns, Australianearby village with artsy, hippie markets
  • Rusty'sMarketCairns, Australiamarket filled with tropical fruits
  • Trinity BeachParkCairns, AustraliaIn the 2021 census, Trinity Beach had a population of 6,594 people.
  • BarbadosSightBridgetown, Barbadosaffordable Caribbean destination with public sugar-sand beaches
  • Brownes BeachSightBridgetown, Barbadossnorkel with seahorses, turtles, and rays
  • BathshebaSightBridgetown, Barbadosepic surfing on the wild Atlantic-facing east coast
  • Clifton BeachSightCairns, Australia
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