Cosmopolitan and progressive, Suva is Fiji’s capital and biggest city, set on the southeast coast of the Viti Levu island. This vibrant melting pot of eclectic cultures, traditions, and architecture presents a living legacy of its fascinating past. Here you will find dignified colonial buildings interspersed with contemporary skyscrapers; state-of-the-art sports stadiums as well as almost 80 parks and recreational areas. If you are to choose just one green space to explore, make it Thurston Gardens, which contains an incredible collection of exotic flora from throughout the South Pacific. It is also home to the Fiji Museum, filled with incredible archaeological and historical artifacts. If you love to shop till you drop, you will be in your element in Suva - it is a veritable retail Mecca, with a wide range of venues from sleek mega-malls to rustic country markets.