Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award winner Rob Kay wrote the original Lonely Planet Fiji Travel Guide, and is Founder of Fijiguide.com.
Keeping in shape on holiday is a unique experience in itself at VOMO Island Fiji. VOMO has its own tailor-made exercise programme called VOMOFit, so guests can exercise at their own pace; in the privacy of their villa, on the beach or yoga deck – wherever they choose – with an instructor or by themselves. It’s as simple as logging on to the VOMOFit videos on a mobile...
A NEW turtle sanctuary has been established at Mana Island Resort and Spa in an effort to preserve the turtle population in the Mamanuca Group. Dubbed the Volivoli Pond, the sanctuary consists of breeding bonds for hawksbill turtles and different varieties of clams and lobsters. Chief guest at the event, resort owner Osamu Ide said The resort marks environment day...
Malamala Beach Club, dubbed as one of the first exclusive island beach clubs in the world, will celebrate its first anniversary this month. It is owned by South Sea Cruises, Fiji’s largest marine tourism operator. The beach club opened its doors for the very first time in August last year. Malamala Island is a 5.5 acre island paradise that sits on a reef shaped like...
Sustainable produce is second nature at Nanuku Auberge Resort (Pacific Harbour, Fiji). Everything from dragonfruits, cacao and sour soap to vanilla bean plants are harvested on the rich, fruitful soil of Nanuku’s 550-acre private estate. The recent inauguration of the Nanuku Bee Hive, which is estimated to produce 8-10 litres of wild honey per annum has paved the...
Homestay tourism is becoming very popular in the Yasawa Group as visitors are opting to enjoy the village and cultural experience rather than staying in resorts. New Zealand tourists Casey Kaczmarczyk and partner Janine Bidmead said it gave them a chance to meet people, enjoying their company and experience the Fijian culture. The couple are currently on a one week...
Strengthened Codeshare Agreement grows San Francisco hub, connecting a further 18 American destinations Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline and Alaska Airlines continue to strengthen their codeshare partnership, with the latest expansion adding a number of destinations to Fijian carrier’s network via its San Francisco hub. Guests of both airlines can now easily...
Gold level sponsor InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa together with the Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course is highly anticipating the 5th Fiji International tournament which begins this week over 2-5 August. Tri-sanctioned by the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia, Asian Tour and European Tour, the event has attracted top golf stars with its increasing...
Freshwater Macroinvertebrate Event Back by popular demand! Freshwater Macroinvertebrate scientist Bindiya Rashni will lead another Meandering Mates Hunt to find the critters that live in a stream. But this time, we’ll be in a new location: The Garrick Reserve in Namosi Province. We’ll be using the Traffic Light Bio-indicator designed by Bindiya to assess...
Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline today launched its direct flight to Japan with a celebration at Nadi International Airport. The flights will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from Nadi to Narita International Airport. (Nadi-Narita flights) With the launch of the services, Fiji Airways became the 100 th airline to serve Narita Airport...
About Six Senses Fiji We’ve all read about the marketing of ‘sustainable tourism’. It’s a big draw nowadays but much of the time it’s all smoke and mirrors. However, in Fiji, they are not just talking about ‘selling’ sustainable tourism. Six Senses Fiji, an upscale property which has recently opened up for business, is really doing something about it.I...
Fiji Airways Airbus A300 The naming of a Fiji Airways Airbus A300 as the Island of Beqa will be an opportunity for the airline to highlight the special qualities and attractions with people around the world. Acting Prime Minister and Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum made the comments to elders and people of Beqa and guests, who were at the Fiji Airways hangar at...
After extensive research and analysis of constant evolving dining trends, the culinary team led by Craig Wood, Director of Dining & Entertainment; and Leon Hatton-Jones, Executive Chef; successfully launched a resort-wide culinary experience refresh in all dining venues at the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa as part of their ongoing initiative to...
