Really, it's a prawn tree

Our Fijian Paradise

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July 17th 2007
Blogger Bec reporting in from Matamanoa Island Resort A marine sanctuary one metre off shore, cocktails, an infinity pool, a massive bure, an un-get-outtable hammock, 4 chick lit novels, the pleasure of being alone and a whole lotta rain meant that our wonderful honeymoon was just not long enough! Our one island, one resort was about a 90 minute catamaran ride off the mainland of Fi ... read more

Oceania » Fiji » Mamanuca Islands

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Fiji became independent in 1970, after nearly a century as a British colony. Democratic rule was interrupted by two military coups in 1987, caused by concern over a government perceived as dominated by the Indian community (descendants of contract la... ... read more