Countless movies and TV shows have made references to the Pacific islands as the perfect get-away. The most popular is this island nation in the South Pacific Ocean east of Vanuatu, west of Tonga and south of Tuvalu – well might as well go ahead and say it – FIJI! As if one couldn’t easily guess that; in fact, do a random survey about the beaches and islands that people would want to run off to and Fiji is one of your top answers.

What is it with Fiji anyway? Fiji may be thought of as the embodiment of everything exotic: from hot sandy beaches to tropical rainforests waterfalls and villages. Choosing was a real challenger but here are the top destinations in the island paradise:

Mamanuca Islands. Learn to scuba dive or snorkel with the diverse marine life, soft corals and dolphins. Visit Navala Village and explore the Yasawa islands. You can even go skydiving from Nadi or sightsee from a seaplane or helicopter.

The Bouma National Park is a marine park that boasts of waterfalls and coastal walks while the Navua River runs from the rainforest to the villages. The more adventurous can explore the remote islands of Kadavu, Lau or Lomaiviti.