3. Fiji & LA

Heading west from Europe, it’s easy to twin Fiji with a west coast USA stopover for example, with Los Angeles. LA is one of those destinations that can please everybody; families will love the theme parks like Disneyland, Universal Studios and Six Flags, beach bums will be spoilt for choice with Venice Beach and Santa Monica, and Hollywood fans can trace their heroes’ footprints on the Avenue of Stars.
After the glamour of LA, you might be looking forward to some quality down time on the beach, which is exactly what Fiji offers by the bucket load. If you’re looking for luxury, why not make a beeline for the LikuLiku Lagoon Resort, set on Malolo Island in the Mamanuca Islands. This secluded, adults-only paradise is set beside a lagoon and it’s the only place in Fiji where you can stay in an over water bungalow (or ‘bure’ as they’re known in the Pacific). Snorkel in the clear waters of the lagoon, visit Sacred Sites, sail out to explore a deserted island or get pampered in the hotel’s top-end spa. Pure holiday bliss!
If you’re on a budget, the islands are definitely not out of your budget. Grab a pass for the Yasawa Flyer boat which lets you island-hop throughout the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands and includes transfers and accommodation pre-paid.