Denarau Island is the Destination for You

Everyone dreams of a tropical South Pacific vacations. Well, at least I do. And whenever I take a break from the office routine, I scan around the ol' Internet and fantasize about the endless beach time. We're all familiar with the most popular - Hawaii, Guam, Bali. But one name I hadn't heard of I kept reading over and over again: Denarau Island. And let me tell you, when that day comes that I can finally take off this suit and tie and put on a Hawaiian shirt I'm heading to Denarau Island.

Denarau Island is technically an island, but only because it juts off of the main island of Viti Levu in Fiji with a sliver of a river separating it. It is a reclaimed mangrove swamp. This part of Fiji is unique. It is about 20 minutes from the Nadi International Airport. There is no part of the South Pacific that receives less rainfall than this little half of the island. This is sure to guarantee you plenty of sunshine on your tropical vacation.

Denarau Island itself is a tiny and exclusive resort community. It is comprised of about a dozen different luxury hotels with their own pools and bars. The beaches aren't the best - the sand is more grey than white - but the weather and amenities can't be beat. Denarau real estate has sky-rocketed as one after another luxury hotel crops up. Whether you prefer the Sofitel of the Radisson, a luxury resort is sure to please you. There is plenty of scuba and water games as well as a handful of pristine golf courses with breath-taking views from every tee box.

Keep in mind that Denarau Island is still in Fiji and there's plenty of things to do and see away from Denarau Island. Accessible to the main land by a simple causeway, you're within driving distance away from any part of Viti Levu. Caves, beaches, museums, hills and villages are all in store for you from just a short drive from Denarau Island.

But of course, you go to the South Pacific to take in the tropical weather, and nowhere can you do that better than Denarau Island. Thinking about it again, I better go ahead and check the latest prices for a flight to Fiji - maybe this is the year I finally get to check out Denarau Island.