O.A.R.S.’ Fiji: Highlands to Islands Vacation Selected as National Geographic Traveler’s Tour of a Lifetime

May 7, 2009.

Every year, the editorial team at National Geographic Traveler magazine combs the world to find the most authentic, most innovative, most immersive, best-guided, and most sustainable tours. This year, they wanted to make sure that the trips they picked were also a great value, given the economic climate.

O.A.R.S.’ Highlands to Islands: The Ultimate Fiji Explorer was selected as one of National Geographic Traveler magazine’s 2009 Tours of a Lifetime.

According to Nat Geo Traveler senior editor Norie Quintos, “What we found is that there is no better time to go on a guided tour than now as the traditional savings offered by an outfitter being able to negotiate better rates on a trip’s components is magnified by cheaper airfares, a strengthened dollar, and more discounts, freebies, and extras."

This Fiji vacation features Class II-III whitewater rafting on the Upper Navua River, as well as inflatable kayaking on the Class II ‘luva River with a visit to a riverside village where friendly locals welcome visitors. Also included: sea kayaking on Beqa Lagoon and zip lining through a forest canopy. And, of course, snorkeling and swimming in turquoise water and relaxing on white-sand beaches.

The May/June issue hit newsstands, Tuesday May 5th.