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SRI SIVA SUBRAMANIYA TEMPLE
NAUSORI HIGHLANDS
FEATURED New Port of Call
GARDEN OF THE SLEEPING GIANT
LAUTOKA, FIJI
Oral tradition says Fiji’s second largest city gained its name when one chief speared another, causing him to cry
“Lau-toka!” (“Spear hit!”). Thankfully, present-day Lautoka offers a far calmer vibe, especially compared to nearby
downtown Nadi. Situated between the verdant mountains of Koroyanitu National Park and sparkling waters dotted
with tiny, unspoiled islands, it’s a perfect place to experience the best of Fiji. Visit Sabeto Village for a warm glimpse
of traditional Fijian life that includes folkloric dancing and singing, plus hand-woven reed items crafted by villagers for
purchase. Head further inland to immerse yourself in the Sabeto Hot Springs & Mud Pool, a natural geothermal bath
guaranteed to leave you silky-smooth and glowing. Lose yourself amid over 2,000 varieties of orchids in the Garden
of the Sleeping Giant, tucked away in the Nausori Highlands. Offshore, experience Fiji’s internationally renowned
soft-coral reefs at tiny Tivua or Savala islands by snorkeling, kayaking or viewing through glass-bottom boats.