My Trip | paradise

The Beginning

Since Fiji is literally on the opposite side of the world, our first and second day will be spent traveling to Nadi which is on one of the main islands called Viti Levu and also a gateway to Fiji. We chose to fly into Nadi because this is where we booked our hotel. We booked our flight off of a website called . I have used this website before and have found that it provided me with the cheapest airfair and all inclusive packages and is extremely easy to book through. Angel and I have never been on an airplane together so this will be the beginning of first time experiences together. Considering that the totally travel time is 19 hours, it will be a good test for us to see how we get along and how we deal with being exhausted and jet legged.

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We decided to stay in an hotel just a few kilometers from the airport. The resort provides a shuttle so this will be the best way to get to and from locations. We decided to go with the Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa for many reasons. The Hilton is a world renowned company that I am very familiar with. Mostly everytime I stay in a hotel, I chose the Hilton. There is always great customer service, quality rooms and extremely comfortable beds. We also took into consideration that it was the best value that we could find that fit our expectations. They have a beautiful building, with mesmerizing views and awesome amenities that will keep us busy.

These amenities include:

internet
wifi
snacks
pool
barbeque grill so that we can cook our own food
spa

For the majority of the trip we plan to be spending our time just at the hotel and on the beach. As travelers, our main motivation for this trip is not to do a million activities, it is to get away from all of the stress we have in our lives back home and to enjoy each others company. Although we will be doing some physical excursions, it will not be the focus of our trip. We plan on buying most of our food from local grocery stores, trying new foods and grilling them on the barbeque that is provided by the hotel.

On one of the days we are going to make our way to the Mamanucas. These are small islands just off the coast of Nadi. Here we will be able to experience the nature and how beautiful life is. We will have the opportunity to surf, snorkel in the Malolo Reef and observe the wildlife. This will give us a chance to bond appreciate how amazing God's creations are.

Excursions

We learn how to snorkel with a company called Adrenalin Fiji. With his company we will learn the basics and then be able to do a short ocean dive. If we decide to snorkel again in Malolo Reef, we will have the opportunity to observe sharks, batfish, moray eels and elkhorn coral. We have great timing for this trip because from July to December there is the best visibility. I am excited to do this with Angel because he is afraid of what he cannot see when he is in the water. This way I will be there to support him and be there for him if he is scared. This experience will bring us closer.

~The Mamanucas~

~Denarau Island~

Just ten minutes from our hotel, we will take a taxi to Denarau Island and explore the island. Here we will have lunch at the Chantara Thai Restaurant. This restaurant has amazing reviews, not too expensive and both of us love Thai cuisine. We can indulge in new flavours together. After lunch we plan on walking around the island and discovering Fijian culture. At night we plan to rent paddle boards and go on a sunset paddle trip to get some exercise and to witness the magical sunset. This will be such a romantic time where we can fall in love all over again and capture gorgeous pictures. Neither of us have ever done this activity so it will be a new learning activity as a couple.

14 Day Getaway. August 1st-August 15th, 2016

~Nausori Highlands~

One of our days will be spent at the Nausori Highlands located in Nadi, Fiji. These highlands are in the same town as our hotel so we will just take a taxi to get here. We thought we would incorporate an aspect of life that we love, specifically physical activity. We will enjoy a long hike in the trails of The Garden of the Sleeping Giant. Here we will feel on top of the world, admiring the breath taking view and take multiple pictures to capture the special moments. Taking pictures is an activity we love so that when years go by we can look back at our memories together.