A fortnight on Taveuni rewards a slow approach. Here are ten things worth making time for, from picking your own pineapple to a quiet rest day with the board games out, plus a few rituals that turn a holiday into something you remember for years.

A short walk down through the gardens of Ucuilagi brings you to Vacalla Bay, a sheltered beach on Taveuni Island with reef snorkelling right off the shore. Here is what guests find when they get in the water, and the best conditions for snorkelling it.

A lovo is a traditional Fijian feast cooked underground in a pit lined with hot stones. At Ucuilagi, Isoa and his family prepare the whole thing in the gardens while guests watch. This is what it involves, and why it is one of the most memorable evenings on Taveuni.

Taveuni Island takes a little more effort to reach than a standard Fiji holiday, but for those who make the trip, the reward is significant. Here is a step-by-step guide to getting there from New Zealand, Australia, the USA and the UK, including flights, connections, and what to expect when you land at Matei.

Taveuni Island offers something for every generation. From Rainbow Reef snorkelling and waterfall walks to slow mornings by the pool. Here is how three generations holiday together at Ucuilagi, and why it works better than any resort.

Taveuni Island is Fiji's Garden Island, remote, lush, and unlike anywhere else in the Pacific. This practical guide covers everything from flights and getting around to the best things to do, where to eat, and where to stay.

Two people, a private clifftop pool, 190 degrees of Somosomo Strait, and a week with no other guests. Here is what a couples holiday on Taveuni Island actually looks like and why it works better than any resort.