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The South Pacific exudes a remote, exclusive and virtually untouched natural beauty. Fiji is a deluxe island hideaway and boasts glorious understated luxury providing sensational tropical retreats amidst captivating mountains, cliffs, tropical rainforests, beaches, lagoons and reefs, vibrant flora, tropical park reserves, waterfalls and caves. Fiji has more than 300 islands, fringed with coral reefs and lapped by warm azure waters. Located nearly 2000 miles off the east coast of Australia, it has a mountainous terrain covered with tropical forests. The Fijian culture blends Melanesian, Polynesian, Micronesian, Indian, Chinese and European influences. The local people are notoriously friendly and welcoming.
The Wakaya Club, Fiji
This is a small luxury resort boasting a stunningly diverse landscape in a remote and unspoilt corner of the world. Located on its own private Wakaya Island, this beautiful tropical retreat is surrounded by cliffs, forests, beaches, lagoons and reefs. There are 9 intimate Fijian cottage suites or bures feature cathedral, woven bamboo walls and indigenous yaka timber flooring, and are dressed with Tibetan rugs and Asian art. All enjoy breathtaking views from private gardens and outdoor sundecks. For that extra special occasion the secluded and romantic Governor’s Bure has an indoor Jacuzzi bathtub, an open-air shower stall, a private garden with waterfall and a television, film and sound system.
The pinnacle of luxury is Vale O, the island villa home of the owners is located on 16 acres of headland. Six staff, including a chef are all on call providing chauffeured transport. The remarkable villa, with wrap-around decks and unforgettable views of the South Pacific, has a cliff-side swimming pool and floodlit tennis court. Dining is equally extravagant, you can be transported to a deserted beach with a sumptuous picnic, packed with delicacies and wine and then you just use the two-way radio and you will be chauffeured back.
Vatulele Island Resort
Vatulele Island Resort is the essence of laid-back barefoot chic and understated luxury, managed by Six Senses Resorts & Spas. Located on the spectacular island of Vatulele, the small deluxe resort accommodates just a handful of villas or bures, tucked into the jungle.
Designed in authentic Fijian style, they feature thatched roofs, plantation shutters and soft furnishings. The most luxurious have their own butlers, pools and easy beach access and every whim will be attended to. The resort has a total of 38 guests pampered by 110 staff, here peace, solitude and tranquillity are guaranteed. The resort is secluded from the outside world with no televisions, newspapers, telephones, money transaction machine or shoes.
There is a selection of gourmet cuisine including Californian, Thai, Japanese and Asian food all complemented by a first-class wine collection. Romantic meals can be arranged on a terrace overlooking the lagoon, where the tables are set under the stars and lit by lanterns and candlelight. Other dining options include dinner on the beach or in one of the many other locations on the resort. There is a PADI dive centre and guests can also enjoy activities such as snorkelling, fishing and tennis.
Royal Davui Island
This 16-villa resort is secluded within a lush tropical, exclusive, private island hideaway above a barrier reef, fringed by white-sand beaches and sapphire waters. You can soak in your private pool captivated by the reef, and dolphins and turtles gliding through the lagoon, while sipping a tropical cocktail. The most luxurious villas, featuring rich mahogany furnishings and crisp cottons and linens, have private plunge pools, sundecks, verandas, outdoor showers and a Jacuzzi spa. Stretch out on a private beach, dive the extraordinary coral gardens or be blissfully pampered in the pure Fiji spa.
You have the choice of dining on first-class cuisine beneath the expansive canopy of an ancient Banyan tree. Overlooking the Beqa Lagoon, the Banyan Restaurant offers friendly and relaxed Fijian hospitality and the menu is Pacific-Rim inspired and changed daily to take advantage of the fresh local fruit, vegetables and seafood. Only the finest meats are used and Royal Davui’s gourmet chefs cater for all diets. The Banyan Bar & Lounge has an extensive selection of Australian and New Zealand wines together with French champagnes.
Activities include massage, spa treatments, Fijian village visits, catamaran sailing, sea kayaking, scuba diving, snorkelling, hiking, spa treatments, watersports, golf, DVD mini-theatre and shopping. 40 minutes by helicopter from Nadi. All honeymoon couples staying a minimum of 5 nights will receive a complimentary 30 minute massage each, a Pure Fiji Gift on arrival and a private dining experience once during their stay.
Yasawa Island Resort & Spa, Yasawa Island
This resort boasts a stunningly secluded location, characterised by unspoilt beaches, crystal waters and lined with palm trees. Set on the remote island of Yasawa, the resort comprises just 18 delightfully appointed thatched cottages or bures. Bures are exotically created in typical Fijian style; they are furnished with local timber, traditional art, overhead fans and plantation shutters. All the bures are air-conditioned and have a discreet open-air shower, a thatched beach hut and a hammock. For an even more luxurious experience, the secluded Lomalagi bure has an expansive patio overlooking a private beach as well as its own 10m, three-sided infinity lap pool. A bottle of sparkling wine, flowers, turn-down gifts and a chauffeur are also provided.
Days can be spent on one of the 11 deserted beaches or joining tropical excursions such as catching a boat to the caves and coves made famous by Hollywood’s The Blue Lagoon. Alternatively, the Baravi Spa offers absolute solitude to a handful of guests with a range of treatments including body polishes, aromatherapy massages and detox wraps. You can feast on fresh seafood including lobster plucked from the surrounding reefs at the resort’s restaurant and enjoy fine wine from its well-stocked cellar. Activities include game fishing onboard a world-class game fishing vessel, scuba diving, snorkelling, sea kayaking, tennis, beach volleyball, bush walking and excursions. 35 minutes by plane from Nadi. Honeymoon offers available.
Turtle Island
This multi award-winning private island resort blends romantic seclusion with legendary Fijian hospitality and warmth. Staff of up to 100 cater for just 14 couples in traditional thatched bures enabling you to enjoy dinner parties on the beach, private candle-lit dinners, scuba diving, sail boat cruising or simply soaking up the sun and tranquillity on one of the island’s numerous beaches.
Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa, Denarau Island
This elegant resort, located on beautiful Denarau Island, has its own private waterfront location and boasts extensive spa and luxurious facilities. 296 guestrooms each with private balcony; Oceanview rooms overlook the Pacific; Luxurious presidential suites offer the ultimate state-of-the-art facilities and accommodation and feature spa bath on the balcony. The hotel has its own private beach, a wedding chapel and an international health spa making it a perfect romantic getaway. Honeymoon offers.
Outrigger on the Lagoon, Coral Coast
This luxury resort, situated in the heart of Fiji’s coral coast, is set on a white sand beach amongst 40 acres of acres of lush tropical landscaped gardens. 254 rooms and bures (thatched villas) all with modern amenities including bathrobes. Traditional thatched roofed bures are open plan, traditionally designed and each has a veranda with hammock. Personal butler service for guests staying in bures, suites and deluxe ocean view rooms who help with unpacking, ironing, arrainging restaurant bookings in addition to providing complimentary drinks and champagne and canapés delivered each afternoon to your bure. Resort amenities include an impressive tropical swimming pool with water features,fitness centre, golf training facility, world-class Spa, four award winning restaurants including innovative cuisine at the Vale Ni Kana restaurant and casual beachside dining at the Sundowner Bar. PADI diving operation.
Sonaisali Island Resort, Viti Levu
This beautiful island escaped situated on a small 105 acre private island is only a three-minute boat ride across the lagoon from the main island of Viti-Levu. Beachfront rooms all with private balcony facing the sea. Beachfront Spa Bures have a private whirlpool on the balcony. Swimming pool two restaurants. Meals can be enjoyed poolside or in the fine dining restaurant.
Tokoriki Island Resort, Mamanuca Islands
This idyllic Robinson Crusoe location is just 15 minutes by seaplane or helicopter from Viti Levu. The ambience of this resort is very romantic as are its 29 stylish Deluxe Beach Bures which enjoy a fabulous beachfront location. Five stunning Sunset Pool Villas located at the northern end of the beach for maximum privacy and elevated to provide outstanding panoramic ocean views. These villas also have large private deck with double sun lounge bed and plunge pool. Traditional wedding chapel set in the hillside which features traditional Fijian stonework, stained glass windows and vaulted ceiling – offering a truly romantic outlook. Fine a la carte menu, excellent wine list and serenading. Dining is usually under the stars.
Likuliku Lagoon Resort, Mamanuca Islands
A tranquil, unspoilt, romantic lagoon resort, located directly on a white sand beach overlooking turquoise waters. This, couples only, resort offers traditionally designed accommodation with elegant modern touches. Garden Beachfront Bure rooms feature ceiling fan and mini bar on request, Deluxe Beachfront Bure and Overwater Bure with plunge pool are also available. Facilities include restaurant, lounge bar, swimming pool, gym, spa, boutique. Honeymooners staying min 3 nights receive bottle of champagne and private beach dinner.
Castaway Island Resort, Mamanuca Islands
A private island offering traditional Fijian designed bure accommodation. This secluded resort has several beaches and a variety of facilities including swimming pool, restaurant, three bars, dive centre, tennis courts, non-motorised watersports. Spacious traditional thatch bures with hand painted tapa material and high ceilings are spread along the beachfront and in the garden setting.
Hilton Fiji Resort & Spa, Denarau Island
Situated on the island’s longest mile-long beach, this resort offers Spa, five pools, eight plunge pools, watersports, scuba diving and fishing. Modern beachfront rooms offer TV, espresso machine, air conditioning and luxurious Molton Brown toiletries. One, two and three bedroomed beachfront villas have own barbecue, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer.
Westin Danarau Island Resort & Spa
This resort is stylishly designed and offers the finest facilities across the resort complex, including 17 restaurants and bars, an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis courts, five swimming pools and Spa. 273 guestrooms and suites are tastefully designed and all offer 32” LCD screen and high speed internet.
Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa, Yanuca Island
This large resort is surrounded by sugar soft sand beaches, blue lagoons and boasts excellent facilities. The Shangri-La is situated on a 109 acre private island linked by a causeway to the main island. Lagoonview rooms overlook the tropical lagoon whilst Oceanview rooms are in a quieter area with ocean views. Ocean bures are situated on the water’s edge and offer separate living and dining areas, 24 hour butler service and a golf buggy! Choice of restaurants ranging from elegant international cuisine, to seafood and casual dining. There are three pools, 4 tennis courts, fishing, gym, Spa, 9-hole golf course and various watersports are on offer.
This picturesque resort overlooks a tranquil lagoon and pristine clear waters and offers luxurious accommodation and exquisite dining including Japanese, seafood, beach barbecues and Fijian feasts. Relaxing Warwick Fiji Spa and fitness centre offering the latest in fitness technology.
Radisson Resort, Denarau Island
Situated directly on the beach, this newly opened hotel offers a wide selection of facilities including watersports, golf, fishing, gym and Spa offering the latest treatments. The restaurant and bar serves a good selection international and Fijian cuisine. 274 spacious rooms with mini bar, TV, internet, CD player and all have a balcony or terrace.
Vomo Island Resort
This upmarket luxury resort, reached by helicopter or airplane transfer offers spacious villas situated on the beachfront or tucked quietly away into the hillside which offer spectacular views of the ocean. Each air-conditioned villa has a luxurious sleeping area, separate living area, spa bathroom and private sundeck with reclining loungers. Three restaurants offering a range of culinary options. Outdoor swimming pool, tennis, volleyball, sailing, snorkelling, nine-hole golf-course.
Fact File
Flying time: 23 hours (requires an overnight stop in Los Angeles)
Time difference: 12 hours ahead of GMT
Currency: Fijian Dollar, although the US Dollar is widely accepted
Recommended for
- Beach living
- Honeymooners and Romance
- Island hopping schooner cruises
- Scuba diving and snorkelling
Weather
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