Scuba instructor Ashley Roberts had a incredible encounter with a swarm of sharks while on a diving trip to Fijis Beqa Lagoon. Local dive guides counted at least 40 bull, 12 grey reef, 15 white tip and 20 black tip sharks during Roberts dive in the crystal clear waters of the lagoon. Roberts video captures the swirling swarm of sharks. Credit: Ashley Roberts via Storyful

THIS place is heaven on earth and only a few flying hours from Australia.

As an extreme cold front settles over much of Australia this week, we cant help but think of places where we can escape winter.

And here are seven reasons why the always friendly nation of Fiji has our vote.

These are Fijis most Instagrammable spots, according to fiji.travel.

CLOUD NINE

Cloud Nine. Picture: blissfulkcteam/InstagramSource:Instagram

Fijis only two-level floating platform, this slice of paradise has an internationally stocked bar and Italian wood-fired pizzeria surrounded by picturesque turquoise waters.

MONURIKI ISLAND

Look familiar? Monuriki Island. Picture: tropicalfijian/InstagramSource:Instagram

This island in the Mamanuca Archipelago is most famous for providing the setting for 2000s blockbuster movie Cast Away, starring Tom Hanks and a volleyball named Wilson.

SOUTH SEA ISLAND

South Sea Island. Picture: andreajane photography/InstagramSource:Instagram

The best way to see this picturesque island is with a cruise there are plenty of day cruises to choose from, and theyll all take you to see the worlds clearest waters, most colourful coral reefs and whitest sands.

BEACHCOMBER ISLAND

Beachcomber Island. Picture: @mamanuca_islands_fiji/Blair Monk/InstagramSource:Instagram

This pretty island is situated on a scenic marine sanctuary in the heart of the Mamanuca Islands, just 19km from Nadi International airport.

CLOUDBREAK

The famous Cloudbreak. Picture: joliphotos/InstagramSource:Instagram

Cloudbreak is a world-class wave consistently ranked among the ten most challenging waves in the world. It also makes a really pretty picture.

LAUCALA ISLAND RESORT

Laucala Island Resort. Picture: laucalaisland/InstagramSource:Instagram

This spot is a favourite among the rich and famous Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegal spent their recent honeymoon there. The best part about it has to be that pool.

LIKULIKU LAGOON RESORT

Likuliku Lagoon Resort. Picture: tourismfiji/InstagramSource:Instagram

This is one of the few resorts in Fiji with overwater bures, and its the perfect place to stay for an idyllic Fiji holiday.

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