There’s only one thing better than ticking a destination off your bucket list – ticking two off the never-ending list of holiday desires.
In some continents like Europe or Asia, visiting multiple countries on the single visit is easy.
But when you’re heading to the world’s fourth largest country, the USA, you’re looking at ticking off multiple cities and only one country.
Unless of course you consider a stopover.
Airlines like Fiji Airways are making it easier for Aussies to tack on an extra country before or after a USA getaway.
Although the stopover route is new to Australians, Fiji Airways has been services the USA since 1983 when it started flights to LA via Honolulu.
Now, the airline flies daily between Nadi and LAX. These flights can be added to the twice daily flights from Sydney or one daily services from Brisbane and Melbourne to create a sun and star-filled holiday.
If that’s not enough to convince you, here are five reasons to stop by Fiji on your next USA holiday:
1. Sun + beauty before celebs
If you’re going to the home of the stars then you might want to blend in a little, at what better place to lay by the sun with a cocktail and a light snack then a five-star resort on Denarau Island.
Fiji is also a great spot to get incredible beauty treatments without breaking the budget.
Depending on where you’re staying you can book a full-body massage by the beach.
2. Fijian hospitality
Bula!
If you’ve ever flown over to the gorgeous island nation or with Fiji Airways then you know the Fijian people are the definition of hospitality.
They’re always smiling, always ready to help and always greeting you – even if they’ve already seen you twice that day.
But perhaps the warmest part of Fijian hospitality is the way they take note of your name and all the little things you enjoy.
Fiji Airways doesn’t just bring the Fijian hospitality onboard, but also the flavours of the islands.
Last year, the airline introduced new inflight dining for Economy and Business Class passengers.
This included the introduction of a Signature Dish menu for Business Class that offers a choice of hot meals inspired by renowned Fijian culinary expert and executive chef of Castaway Island Resort, Chef Lance Seeto, in collaboration with other Fijian chefs.
There was also the introduction of the Signature Welcome Cocktail and Mocktail that practically brings the Fijian sun onboard.
3. Feel refreshed and avoid jet lag
No stop-over vs Stop-over
Picture what you’d look like stepping off a plane after a 16-hour straight flight (probably the image on the left).
Now picture the sun glow and smiles as you step off the plane in LAX after spending three days laying by the Fijian resort pool.
Having a short break during a long-haul flight really makes a difference and helps you kick start your holiday in a positive and slightly more attractive way.
4. Need a holiday from your holiday?
Ever felt like you need a holiday from your holiday?
When touring a grand destination like the US it can often see travellers rushing to get from one destination to another that they’re not actually getting any rest.
Fiji is the perfect solution to get relaxed and refreshed before returning to the day-to-day work and home life.
5. One on one time with your travel companion
As mentioned above, the US can be such a whirl wind that you often don’t find yourself really relaxing into your surroundings or with your travel companion.
Fiji offers couples and families the ultimate bonding experiences, whether it’s going on a scuba diving adventure, visiting local tribes, volunteering or even just playing pool games at the resort.
