Fiji, a collection of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, is full of breathtaking, dramatic landscapes. (Thinkstock)
Kadavus is the fourth largest island in Fiji. Rainforest covers much of the land, extending right to the beaches. (Thinkstock)
The Yasawa Islands are postcard pretty, but touched only lightly by tourism. (Jupiterimages/Thinkstock)
Orchids grow in the Garden of the Sleeping Giant on Viti Levu, Fiji's largest island. (Medioimages/Photodisc/Thinkstock)
Queens Road takes you to Natadola Beach, one of the most picturesque white sandy beaches on Viti Levu in Fiji. (100420.000000/Thinkstock)
Castaway Island is part of the Mamanuca islands in Fiji. Those are the ones that come to mind when most people think of Fiji. (Thinkstock)
The Wairiki Cathloic Mission on Taveuni was built in 1907. Sunday services are a great way to experience the beautiful singing of the locals. (Jupiterimages/Thinkstock)
Cuttlefish - just one of the amazing creatures you'll see snorkelling in Fiji. (Thinkstock)
A woman sells vegetables in the central market of Suva, Fiji's capital city. (TIM WIMBORNE/Tim Wimborne/Reuters)
A fisherman and two children row across the harbour in front of Suva as evening approaches. (TIM WIMBORNE/Tim Wimborne/Reuters)
A double rainbow appears after a brief rain in the Yasawa Islands. (Barbara Orr for The Globe and Mail)