Michele Herrmann
| Special to USA TODAY 10Best
Fiji excited to welcome tourists after long COVID-19 closures
Fiji welcomed tourists for the first time in two years on December 1, following the prolonged closure of its international borders due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit: Shane Hussein via Storyful
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With its turquoise waters and white sand beaches, Fiji is synonymous with visions of paradise. Yet this South Pacific nation of 333 islands can be experienced in many ways and through different trip ideas. Let’s get started on planning your trip to Fiji with this introductory guide.
Flying there
Fiji Airways, Fiji’s flagship carrier, flies directly to the island nation from the United States. Non-stop overnight flights to Nadi International Airport consist of one daily flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and flights during the week from San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Fiji Airways also flies to and from Australia and New Zealand, along with Qantas, Virgin Australia, JetStar and Air New Zealand.
Fijian culture
Both multiracial and multicultural, Fiji’s population reflects Indigenous, European and Asian heritages.
It is believed that the first Fijian settlers came from Melanesia about…
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