Fiji was once known as the Cannibal Isles. Here is the historical context behind the practice, the sites you can visit, and how to approach this sensitive chapter of Fijian history with respect and understanding.
Between 1879 and 1916, over 60,000 Indians were brought to Fiji as indentured labourers. Their story — of survival, adaptation, and cultural preservation — shaped modern Fiji in ways every visitor should understand.
Fiji played a significant but overlooked role in World War II, from the Fiji Infantry Regiment's Solomon Islands campaign to the US military bases that transformed Nadi. Here is the history and where to find what remains.
Full-day Coral Coast tour from Nadi covering Tavuni Hill Fort — Fiji's most significant pre-colonial archaeological site — plus the Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park, Nakabuta pottery village, Sigatoka Town, and the WWII Momi Battery. 8–9 hours, includes return transfers and all entry fees.
The Grand Pacific Hotel faced a long restoration delay that turned the waterfront icon into a public debate about heritage, ownership, and Suva’s future.