Maravu Plantation Resort & Spa on Taveuni Island in Fiji has been announced as the best Luxury Hotel in the South Pacific by TripAdvisor.com's Travelers' Choice Awards for 2006. It was also placed in TripAdvisor's Top 100 Hotels of the World.

The Travelers' Choice Awards program is in its 5th year and, unlike industry awards, winners are chosen by the travelers themselves.

Maravu Resort offers its guests a choice of stylish bure and villa accommodations in Fijian style surrounded by 90 acres of lush tropical landscaping, as well as fine dining and wines, pool, spa facility, white sand beach, and a variety of relaxing or adventure activities. It is a popular resort for honeymoons and weddings. Read more information and contact Maravu Resort direct.

Other winners in the top 10 South Pacific Luxury category included 7 hotels from Australia and 2 others from Fiji - Qamea Beach Resort and Turtle Island.