Fiji Family Holidays And Vacations

I’ve travelled to both Thailand and Fiji-  and to be honest I prefer Thailand.  My issues with Fiji come under a) politics and b) costs. 

Fiji is a military dictatorship, so although Thailand’s democracy is not perfect, I’d rather give that regime my money. 

Which brings me to my second point – Fiji is expensive because bascically tourists have to stay at resorts. There is very little local accommodation. For all the laid-back welcoming culture of the Pacific its hard to find local accommodation. While in Thailand – its everywhere. Sure you can stay in an international 5-star resort at Phuket or Koh SAmui, but there are plenty of no star local-run places which are nice too. 

Then there is the food- most of Fiji’s food, what the tourists eat anyway, is imported from Australian or New Zealand. So its expensive. And the local cuisine is a little-  dull – to be honest. Thai food on the other hand, is one of the world’s great cuisines, with enough flavours and methods to give France a run for its money. 

Thai people love to eat – and you will find great local food for a few dollars on any street corner. Its not the same in Fiji. 

So having decided to go to Thailand for my next trip: one last issue: Phuket or Koh Samui? 

If you are not into just sitting on beach in the sun, then your considerations as to where you are going to go on holiday are probably more varied. You may like to go and enjoy the culture of a certain country, enjoy the architecture, so somewhere like Italy might be your choice.

Then there is the city of London, where you can soak up all the traditions, the palaces and Tower of London, along with several monuments and museums. If you have not visited there before, you may really enjoy it. With the Olympics in 2012, it really might be a good choice.

Then there are other places that you could visit at certain times of the year to enjoy there festivals and carnivals. Take Germany for example, in the new year they have a fantastic carnival where everyone dresses up in carnival costumes, and celebrates. It is similar in New Orleans, they have Mardi Gras, again lots of carnival costumes are worn, it is a truly colourful sight. The atmosphere at these celebrations is hard to beat, everyone gets caught up in it.

So think about when you are able to take your vacation, then look to see if there is anything special going on somewhere, and join in with the spirit of the celebrations.

Cap d’Agde lies nestled next to the Mediterranean Sea in the south of France, so there is no mystery to the reason why water is a major attraction in this popular seaside resort. In addition to the scenic shoreline, the city marks the spot where River Herault empties into the ocean. It is also where the Canal du Midi offers passage from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic Ocean. These natural water formations have contributed greatly to the prosperity and growth of this bustling resort.

Many of the city’s landmark historical structures are found overlooking the River Herault. A walk on the banks will take visitors past the great cathedral and eventually to a fishing village at the river’s mouth. This relaxing hike is an ideal way to drink in the natural beauty of the region and get a good feel for how important the waterways are to the city’s heritage.

Another pleasant way to tour the region is by bicycle. Tourists can rent a bike and take a ride beside the Canal du Midi. Hikers will walk along footpaths lined with trees and enjoy good views of the Round Lock. This engineering marvel rotates huge canal boats to allow access to one of three exits. And visitors who want to get out on the water can also take a leisurely boat or barge tour.

Guests can participate in many water-based activities and then indulge in the wonderful seafood dishes prepared by local chefs. Many Cap d’Agde restaurants take advantage of the daily bounty from the sea to prepare the freshest gourmet meals possible. Diners are treated to the finest local cuisine created by professional chefs. Sitting down to a superb meal and a bottle of regional wine is a relaxing way to top of a day of taking advantage of all Cap d’Agde has to offer.