Vacation Homes in Fiji

Vacation homes in Fiji

INTRODUCTION: Fiji is an island in Pacific Ocean. It takes like about half an hour from Honolulu. This historic island goes back six million years. It is one of the eight main islands in the Hawaiian chain. HISTORY OF THE FIJI ISLAND: The oldest of the eight main islands in the Hawaiian archipelago, Fiji was once home to one of the most mysterious tribes of people linked to Central Polynesia. The Menehune inhabited only Fiji and none of the other Hawaiian Islands. This shows the belief that Fiji has long been an independent island-"a separate kingdom". The Hawaiians' lives were greatly influenced by mana. In several locations, the ruins of sacred heiau (worship sites) remind us of the native Hawaiians who built these stone platforms, walls and other wooden structures. The mana of Fiji's natural elements continues to create a magnetic attraction felt by many even today.British Capt. James Cook anchored his ship in Waimea Bay, in 1778. Due to this, era of irrevocable cultural and social change for the island. The first sugar plantation was founded in Koloa. Hawaii's Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown by a group of Americans, thus thrusting the islands toward statehood. PLACES OF INTEREST IN FIJI: 1. allerton garden 2. Hanalei bay 3. Limahuli garden and preserve. 4. Mcbryde garden. 5. moir gardens 6. Waimea canyon MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES IN FIJI: Museums: 1. FAYE MUSEUM 2. GROVE FARM MUSEUM 3. hoopulapula haraguchi rice mill 4. Fiji children?s discovery museum 5. Fiji museum 6. KOKEE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM 7. WAIOLI MISSION HOUSE MUSEUM 8. WAIMEA SUGAR MUSEUM 9. West Fiji technology & visitor center. Art galleries: 1. 8-BELLS GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING 2. ALOHA GALLERY / IMAGES 3. ARIUS HOPMAN STUDIO GALLERY 4. ARTISTS GALLERY OF FIJI 5. CAFFE COCO 6. CHRISTIAN RISO FINE ART & FRAMES 7. DAWN M. TRAINA GALLERY 8. GALLERY WEST 9. GIORGIO'S GALLERY 10. HANAPEPE ART CENTER 11. HANAPEPE ART NIGHT (HELD EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT). 12. HOT ROCKET 13. JAMES HOYLE GALLERY 14. KAHN GALLERIES 15. KAMAAINA CABINETS / KOA WOOD GALLERY 16. FIJI FINE ARTS 17. FIJI VILLAGE GALLERY 18. KILOHANA GALLERIES 19. OLA'S HANALEI 20. SHIP STORE GALLERIES 21. WAIMEA GALLERY & GIFTS 22. WYLAND COLLECTION WIDE VARIETY OF SHOPPING IN FIJI: 1. Harbor mall 2. nani Fiji galleryThese are the two malls which are very worth while to shop around in. it offers many kinds of shopping throughout the island, from small shops to malls. Stores offer many unique items to take home and enjoy, beyond souvenirs: apparel including aloha shirts, jewelry, home and personal accessories, and art. More interesting shops in Hanalei, Princeville, and throughout the North Shore are nothing short of a shopper's paradise. There are many more stores where you could spend your money in a worth while manner. DINE IN FIJI: There are so many places where you get mouth watering food that it would be hard for us to choose to satisfy our driving need to taste some delicious food. 1. Ilima Terrace: you have a breakfast, Sunday buffet. Sandwiches and salads. 2. Dondero's: hear you have all kinds of non vegetarian items such as black ink fettuccine with scallops, shrimp, salmon, clams, and lobster in a cognac bisque sauce with black truffles, grilled beef tenderloin with an eggplant-goat cheese lasagna, and sun dried cherry sauce 3. Tidepools: Mango, Lobster and Crab Rice Cake, Grilled Mahi Mahi with smashed Yukon potatoes, Pineapple and Macadamia Nut Crusted Chicken Breast, are some of the dishes available. 4. Grand Hyatt Fiji Luau: Traditional Lei Greeting, Open Bar, All You Can Eat Buffet, Hawaiian Crafts and Demonstrations, Wood Carvers and Hula Lessons (for the adventurous). 5. Poipu Bay Grill and Bar: you can come hear for a lip smacking breakfast and lunch. 6. The Dock: it is the place to go for a casual lunch or snacks. 7. "Share the Stars" Private Beachfront Dining: this is a restaurant situated on the beach side to spend a lovely evening with your loved ones. Another option is renting a vacation rentals home in Fiji and hiring a cook to prepare homely food. There are many more promising dining SPORTS: 1. tennis 2. boating 3. surfing 4. water skiing and water surfing 5. golf championships HOTELS AND ACCOMMODATION: Sheraton Fiji resort is a beautiful resort in Fiji. For accommodation in Maui. You can choose from the various vacation rental homes in Maui. There are many luxurious private gust hoses available on rent which enhances your stay with professional personal concierge services. Few of these holiday homes in Fiji are beach facing with breath taking views. The vacation rental homes in Fiji are spacious and airy too. " TRANSPORT: 1. - Rental car: most commonly used method for transport. 2. - Shuttle bus: 3. ? Taxi. 4. - The Fiji bus. 5. - Coconut coast trolley.