Viti Levu Luxury Hotels & Destination
Be Viti Levu, Fiji Destination
Beautiful Viti Levu is at the heart of Fiji’s 333 islands, not all of which are inhabited. The small luxury hotels of this verdant, tropical paradise are a perfect place to rest and rejuvenate or use as a home base for excursions to other nearby islands of Fiji. Viti Levu is not only Fiji’s largest island in land area, but Viti Levu is also home to 75% of the population. Suva, Fiji’s cosmopolitan capital is located on Viti Levu and is the economic and intellectual epicenter of the South Pacific. A luxury hotel traveler can have it all on Levi Viti, the peace and quiet of a secluded luxury hotel resort and the hustle and bustle of the big city. There is a strong tradition of hospitality on Viti Levu and a luxury hotel stay is the best way to experience the warmth and bountiful friendliness.
Viti Levu Luxury Hotels
Viti Levu translates as “Great Fiji”, and such will your experience of Viti Levu by electing to stay at one of its fine luxury hotels. Whether you prefer the romance and privacy of a secluded luxury hotel beach resort, or the cosmopolitan atmosphere of a big city luxury hotel, the sophisticated personal attention you receive is what makes luxury hotel living so special and unique. The amenities include spas, fitness centers, upscale dining in the luxury hotel restaurants, all with the pampering you deserve. The luxury hotel concierge is ready with a friendly smile to assist with your itinerary during your Viti Levu stay, whether it’s transportation to the airport, an enjoyable golf game, or fine dining dinner reservations, the luxury hotel concierge is a valuable resource to make your time in Viti Levu truly memorable. Avoid being treated as just another typical tourist and experience the genuine quality and attention of a Viti Levu small luxury hotel.
Viti Levu History
Viti Levu is believed to have been inhabited longer than any of the other islands comprising Fiji. According to oral historians, the first settlers landed at Vuda Point some 3500 years ago. Based on linguistics, it is surmised that they arrived from Vanuatu or the Solomon Islands. Geologists believe that Viti Levu has been submerged a number of times as well as covered by lava and other volcanic material. The rugged terrain of Viti Levu was created by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Archeologists studying remains found on Viti Levu, believe there were two periods of pre- historic immigration caused by volcanic activity on neighboring islands. To this day, human remains and pottery shards are being excavated on the western coast lending further evidence to the theory. Dutch explorer, Abel Tasman, was the first European to come ashore on Viti Levu. Captain James Cook also landed on Viti Levu in the year 1774, but the unfriendly natives practicing cannibalism discouraged a lengthy stay. The first recorded discovery of Viti Levu was made by Captain William Bligh after a mutiny in 1789 on his ship, the Bounty. Although the luxury hotel visitor may enjoy diving on the coral reefs around Viti Levu, they were treacherous for 19th century mariners. Shipwrecked sailors and runaway convicts from Australia’s penal colonies were quite, by accident, the first Europeans to live amongst the Fiji natives. Missionaries and sandalwood traders would soon follow. Fiji was ceded to Britain in 18 74.Sugar plantations developed as the primary source of industry. Between 1879 and 1916, indentured laborers from India were brought to work the fields. When the indentured system was abolished, many of the laborers stayed on to become independent farmers and businessmen. Fiji gained its independence in 1970 and much of native Fijian life has been preserved. Today the Viti Levu city of Suva serves as the capital of Fiji, a multi racial and multi-cultural nation living in harmony ready to share their ways with interested luxury hotel visitors.
Viti Levu Attractions
Luxury hotel visitors to Viti Levu may breathe a sigh of relief to know that English is the lingua franca. Be relaxed exploring Viti Levu’s places of interest and attractions. Suva is at Viti Levu’s southeastern end, set atop a hilly peninsula. Luxury hotel guests interested in local culture, the museum and government buildings are a good place to begin. At the Fiji Museum located in the heart of the Suva Botanical Gardens the luxury hotel visitor will see a remarkable collection which includes objects dating back 3700 years. On the Parliament grounds, which were completed in 1992, stands a Fijian village and the largest building is the parliamentary meeting chamber. The concrete bunkers and naval guns located at Viti Levu’s Momi Battery Historical Park serve as a reminder to the luxury hotel guest of the need to protect the passage through the Great Sea Reef during World War II. Another breathtaking experience on Viti Levu’s western coast is the Garden of the Sleeping Giant. Small luxury hotel guests will witness thousands of different kinds of gorgeous orchids as the gardens originally housed the private collection of Raymond Burr star of Perry Mason. Natadola Beach is considered the best beach on Viti Levu. Here, luxury hotel visitors can enjoy the sunshine, ride a beautiful horse and enjoy a nice swim without worrying about the coral. A delightful Viti Levu day trip for luxury hotel guests to make goes to Arts Village Pacific Harbour. It is one of the island’s finest cultural attractions with performances, tours, a marketplace for shopping and the opportunity to eat traditional Fijian cuisine. The Sigatoka Sand Dunes reach a height of over 150 feet in Viti Levu’s first national park. Kula Eco Park, located on the Coral Coast of Viti Levu, provides the luxury hotel guest with the opportunity to see the efforts being made to recover endangered species. The park has a wondrous display of both the flora and fauna of Viti Levu. Luxury hotel guests can take to the sky for an overhead tour of Viti Levu and other Fiji islands with a helicopter excursion. It’s a great way to plan the places you will visit during your Viti Levu luxury hotel stay.
The active Viti Levu luxury hotel visitor will find ample ways to enjoy the outdoors and some exercise. For the water lovers, diving, surfing, windsurfing and snorkeling are available. River rafting and sea kayaking will get you on the water but hopefully keep you drier. Hiking, biking, golf and tennis will give you chance to work on your tan and get a workout at the same time. The Viti Levu luxury hotel concierges are your best asset for advice on tours, equipment rentals and travel arrangements.
Viti Levu Shopping
Across the street from Viti Levu’s Suva Harbour is perhaps the most authentic and reasonably priced place for the luxury hotel visitor to find unique keepsakes to serve as the perfect souvenir souvenirs to remember your fabulous Viti Levu retreat. The more than seventy stalls feature jewelry, handicrafts and carvings. The Mid City Mall in Suva Viti Levu is Fiji’s first western style mall that includes service and retail space. The open-air mall at Port Denarau in Nadi, Viti Levu has a variety of retail and dining venues and is the point of departure for the luxury hotel guest to explore other Fiji islands. When in doubt about the best place to buy something specific, your luxury hotel concierges are guaranteed to be your most reliable source of information.
Viti Levu Dining
Surrounded by water, it’s safe for the luxury hotel diner to assume that seafood would be a prime ingredient in the restaurant fare in Viti Levu. Since many of the locals are fisherman and divers, luxury hotels will find the fish and seafood to be incredibly fresh. Suva, being the largest city on Viti Levu, has the most expansive restaurant scene which includes not only Indo-Fijian fare where curries a predominate addition, but the exquisite restraint does an excellent job of catering to Western tastes as well. The dining rooms of small luxury hotels and resorts also welcome guests from other luxury hotels. All that is necessary is an appetite and the curiosity to try something new. Book your Viti Levu luxury hotel escape today.
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