Awaken to the clap of pristine surf, pour a tall glass of orange juice, and begin your day on Denarau Island. Here, life’s pressures float away when you drift above coral reefs and mingle with manta rays. As the starry night falls, explore the heritage of the Fijian people—from an ancient fire walking ritual to a lively spear dance. Your dinner is baked in a lovo and wrapped in banana leaves.

This is Fiji—an archipelago of more than 300 islands in the South Pacific. Beaches, gardens, golf, a tantalizing variety of restaurants, boutiques and bars. There’s so much to do, you may forget to just relax. But it’s easy in the islands, and Fiji’s pace is laid-back and worry-free.