Have enjoyed our few days in Fiji if only for the sun, food and drink. As the resort has their own catamaran, we did take a trip around the islands for some sightseeing and snorkelling - most enjoyable. We had to laugh though as before we went on the trip we had to sign all the disclaimers as they didn't want to be responsible for any drownings and then when the skipper of the boat went snorkelling he had to use the life belt from the boat - very reassuring!! ...

First impressions of Fiji were mixed - for us it was similar to Mauritius but had more of a Hawaiian feel. As with all these tropical islands the journey from the airport was an eye-opener and you realise just how basically islanders live and not necessarily because of poverty - that's just the way it is. The Sonaisali Resort is just south of Nadi and we had to take a boat ride across the river. We have to say that it is pretty close to paradise and our room has...