• The islands of Fiji offer an array of educational activities.Robinson Crusoe Island, Fiji image by Jono026 from Fotolia.com
  
  The islands of Fiji are adored for their beautiful beaches and incredible snorkeling and diving opportunities. But Fiji also offers a chance to experience a different culture, and there are many educational activities for adults and children.
  
  To get the best experience, read up on the places and people before visiting to truly appreciate the history and culture of the area.
  
  

Sea Life

• Fiji is teeming with natural sea life.dolphin image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.com
  
  Consider learning more about the local sea life. For example, check out Spinner dolphins (named such because of their propensity to jump out of the water and spin up to 7 times on a longitudinal axis) at the Takalana Retreat on the Sun Coast. A group of 30 to 40 of these amazing creatures visit the nearby Moon Reef daily, and this is also a great area for snorkeling and diving.
  
  Or try joining Aqua-Trek in Pacific Harbour for a shark feeding. Both of these places are a terrific chance to see some incredible sea life in their natural habitat.
  
  

Historic Plantation

• Explore a working plantation in Fiji.grazing on plantation image by feisty from Fotolia.com
  
  At Vatuwiri Plantation, you'll find a host of activities, from exploring the ruins of a 200-year old ancient village, viewing a volcanic crater or visiting the historic family homestead and meeting the owners Spencer Tarte and his family, Fiji plantation owners for five generations and counting. Their ancestor James Valentine Tarte settled in Fiji in 1871 as part of a group of early European settlers.
  
  The plantation also has a cobra farm and production facility, cattle ranch, piggery and horse ranch, so this is a chance to see a working plantation in action.
  
  

Religious Temples

• Visit one of the places of Murukan worship in Fiji. The first Murukan temple was built on the bank of the Nandi River around 1861; this is where you'll find the oldest and biggest temple today. However, others can be found throughout Fiji.
  
  Consider visiting during one of the observed festivals, such as Taip Pucam or Pankuni-Uttiram, for a really spectacular experience.
  
  

Natural Wonders

• View magnificent cave formations in Fiji.cave. grotto. sea running into a cave image by L. Shat from Fotolia.com
  
  From Sigaoka Sand Dunes National Park on the Coral Coast to the Sawa-i-Lau Caves in Yasawa, the islands of Fiji are full of natural wonders.
  
  Pottery has been found in the Sand Dunes National Park that is 3,000 years old. Try to visit in early morning or late afternoon to avoid the mid-day heat.
  
  The Sawa-i-Lau Caves feature some incredible natural formations, which are still believed by many islanders to be a sanctuary for the gods. These caves are filled with water and do require getting wet.