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# Short honeymoon in Fiji - suggestions? Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Fiji
lisahylton 06:01 UTC 08 Feb 2010 | My husband and I are going to Brisbane for 2 weeks (we are from Canada) and want to take 4 days to do a short honeymoon in Fiji and are looking for any suggestions! We would like romantic, but also a little activity. We want somewhere affordable but still really nice - we dont mind spending a bit on accomodation if we know it will be good. With only 4 days to spend, we want to make sure we are in the best location. We are both about 30yrs old & have never been to Fiji before. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!! Lisa & Darren |
ozziegiraffe 12:08 UTC 08 Feb 2010 | Tavanipupu is in Solomon Islands, not Fiji, but it may be exactly what you are looking for. Honiara is 3 hours from Brisbane, and flights (Pacific Blue or Solomon Airlines) are on most days of the week. This resort is on a small island off Guadalcanal, where Honiara is, so does not involve flight connections, and they have their own transport connections. | 1
newfie43 23:56 UTC 08 Feb 2010 | We did a day trip to Mana Island when we were in Nadi and I would recommend the resort there as a choice for a romantic vacation. If you check out their website you can have a look at the different types of accommodation available. The island is not overly large but is big enough to do some walks, there are a number of beaches( some quite empty) and there is great snorkeling off shore. If you have a look at Expedia.ca you might find some good deals for this place. You can get there on the Yasawa Flyer -run a search for it. | 2
trvlguy66 03:47 UTC 09 Feb 2010 | Hi Lisa and Darren, Fiji is beautiful! A great honeymoon destination. Four days is not too much time though. I typically suggest heading out to either the Yasawas or the Mamanucca Islands (such as Mana Island which has been suggested). However with only 4 days, I am not sure if you want to spend a day heading out to the islands and then a day heading back to the main land - guess a lot of that will depend on what your flight times are. You might want to consider visiting Sonisali Resort which is just off the main land but you don't have to take the ferry there. It is a good place to stay where you can do day trips out to the islands or on the main land for some activity or just relax around the resort. It is not as gorgeous at all as the out islands though so if you have the time (an early morning arrival and late evening departure ideally) then I would still suggest heading to the islands and staying somewhere like Tokoriki - a great honeymoon spot if it is in the budget! Another idea would be to consider doing a short Blue Lagoon cruise - a great way to see quite of the best of Fiji in a short period of time. Good luck and I am sure you will enjoy Fiji!! Cheers, Carl | 3
goldendamsel 22:03 UTC 22 Feb 2010 | Hi Lisa and Darren I feel for your honeymoon you need an island and something more intimate and romantic than Mana and Sonaisali. They are lovely resorts but both I feel are more suited to family holidays. Providing the cost is OK for you I would recommend you take a look at the Tokoriki Island Resort website as well as the Tokoriki diving website (which details all the activities on offer from Tokoriki Island Resort). I have worked at Tokoriki Island Resort for 10 years - we look after the boating and diving operation there so yes I know I'm biased, but I think Tokoriki may fit the bill for you. It is a small resort (35 bures) so from the minute you arrive everyone knows your name - its a very friendly relaxed place. It is also easy to get to from Nadi where the airport is - so if you only have four days you don't have too far to travel. As far as the accommodation is concerned every bure is very intimate - some even have their own private plunge pools....they are extremely private and romantic. All have ocean views and lots and lots of gardens - making this island sanctuary extremely pretty. Now you mention you are into doing lots of activities . The resort offers complimentary snorkelling and kayaking as well as hobie cats and paddleboards. If you want to do nothing or see no one you can...however if you want to do lots of things then there is an extensive range of activities on a day to day basis. All trips are in small groups so another great way to get to know your fijian guides as well as other guests. We operate an Award winning PADI 5 star dive centre and offer scuba diving for certified divers and a full range of courses and experiences for those wanting to learn. We also run sunset cruises, village visits, twice weekly trip to the Tom Hanks island Cast Away, champagne Island hopping, and a Sacred Islands cruise. We also offer several types of fishing charters. So lots to do if you so wish. Full details of all our trips can be found on our tokoriki diving website. Well where ever you decide to go for your honeymoon I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time...and if you do choose Tokoriki be sure to come along and say hello to me. Best wishes Alex | 4
thebirchadventure 06:37 UTC 24 Feb 2010 | With only 4 days you need to head away from Nadi but not go as far as the outta islands. Can I suggest the coral coast. Its hard to find a resort that wont have lots of kids but there is a place called Devos residence on the coral coast situated at Maui Bay that has 5 private bures. Its a beautiful place and gets great reviews, only 1.5 hour drive that is interesting as you get to see parts of the country side of fiji and the coast line. You are then centrally based to do some of the local activities such as Snorking the MPA (Marine Protected Area) Waterfall horse ride tour Village tours Hot springs and the list goes on but you wont want to fill you days too much if you are honeymooning. Do a search and look them up,, :-) | 5
jacqueo7 03:11 UTC 13 Mar 2010 | I know a great place for a honey moon. it is not your typical fiji holiday experience thought it is more a get away from it all retreat - perfect for a couple. It is also a great cultural fiji holiday experience where you can experience fiji the way it used to be. It is a newly renovated holiday cottage in Levuka, Fiji which is about USD$400 per week. I am actually going there some time this year - i still have to book. I realy need to get away from it all so it is perfect for me right now. check out the this link with more info on the holiday home & home availabilities | 6
desireedee33 05:36 UTC 25 Mar 2010 | Be aware that some days the seas are too rough to attempt crossings. If you have a tight schedule and your airline reservations have draconian restrictions you may want to bear this in mind when considering an island destination. With so little time, maybe consider one of the nice resorts along the south coast of Viti Levu (never been in any of them myself), maybe a day trip or two to some islands, and, of course, a nice room with a beautiful view for, er, honeymooning. | 7