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    This vacation, head over to Fiji, a favourite location for Hollywood and Bollywood films

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    For over 70 years, Hollywood has featured Fiji in blockbusters such as Castaway starring Tom Hanks to reality televisions series such as Survivor.

    ET Bureau
    Let us take you to a filmmaker’s fave spot for film shoots with a dash of amazing active fun...Sounds like a plan? Then come along to the beautiful islands of Fiji while you are travelling to Australia and New Zealand during the ICC world Cup 2015, thanks to the close proximity. Good news is that visa is free on arrival for Indian passport holders.

    FILMMAKERS CHOICE: For over 70 years, Hollywood has featured Fiji in blockbusters such as Castaway starring Tom Hanks to reality televisions series such as Survivor. The first filming of Blue Lagoon starring Jean Simmons was shot on Sawa-i-lau in the Yasawas. Bollywood loves the Fiji islands too. Fast emerging as the latest hotspot for Indian films, with three movies, 3G, Warning and Ammali Tumaali.

    FIJI DELIGHTS: With over 1,200 varieties of reef fish and more than 300 types of coral, snorkelling in Fiji is an activity not to be missed. Spot Spinner Dolphins at Moon Reef. Try waterfall trekking or visit to the Garden of the Sleeping Giant. End this with a trip to the Therapeutic Mudpools & Hotsprings.

    SO MUCH TO DO: Explore lush rainforests or tee off on a world-class golf course. Whether you’re going white water rafting or unwinding with spectacular snorkelling and a quiet swim, it’s all here. In Fiji, you just do what makes you happy. Later, relax with a spa session and let Fiji embrace you in its arms.

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