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The
South Pacific is home to Fiji’s 333 exotic
islands and friendly, smiling Fijians that welcome
you with a cheerful ‘bula.’ Laze on white
sand beaches and take a romantic stroll at sunset. Swim,
snorkel, and scuba dive in the coral gardens of the
turquoise lagoons. Walk through lush rainforests and
gardens of beautiful tropical flowers.
Explore the ‘Yasawa Islands’ aboard a Blue
Lagoon Cruise. You’ll find hotels to fit every
budget from family friendly resorts along the Coral
Coast to exclusive boutique private island resorts.
Shop in Nadi and Fiji’s capital city of Suva for
local handicrafts of woven baskets and woodcarvings.
Pacific Legends can create a perfect honeymoon
or vacation escape for you to these magical islands. |
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| Legend:
Dakuwaqa the Shark god
Guardian
of the reef entrance of the islands, fearless, headstrong
and jealous, Dakuwaqa frequently changed himself into the
form of a shark and traveled around the islands. One day
he challenged the reef god guarding Kadavu Island—a
giant octopus. Rushing in, Dakuwaqa was nearly squeezed
to death as the octopus coiled its tentacles around him.
Realizing his danger, Dakuwaqa begged for mercy …
that if his life were spared, he would never harm any people
from Kadavu wherever they may be in any part of Fiji's waters.
So the octopus released him, and Dakuwaqa kept his promise.
The people of Kadavu have no fear of sharks as they fish
or swim. Even today when local fishermen go out for a night's
fishing, they reverently pour a bowl of yaqona into the
sea for Dakuwaqa. |
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