The country´s second-largest island is dubbed its “hidden paradise” – greener and less developed than Viti Levu. Inland, the sugar town of Labasa (pop. 49,000) provides an interesting look at “everyday Fiji,” while Savusavu (picured here, pop. 7,000) is a quaint laidback harbor town which is the island´s tourism hub; its pearl farms are especially interesting to visit, and Savusavu Bay and Namena Marine Reserve are great for dolphin spotting and diving/snorkeling.

Read more in my post An Introduction to the South Pacific Paradise that Is Fiji.

Leamus