A great new option for your Fiji vacation on Taveuni Island is the resort destination called PARADISE. Located at the far southern end of Taveuni (near Vuna) it takes just that little extra time to get to from the island's airstrip at Matei in the north compared to many of the other resorts and lodging choices on the island. The road is paved to about half way down the island and from then on it is an unsealed road. However, not only is the journey along a beautiful coastline and well worth the journey, but when you get to the resort it is in such an enviable location. It has the biggest ocean views imaginable, and faces west for incredible sunsets.

PARADISE in Taveuni features authentic Fijian bure accommodation, stylishly fitted out and complete with indoor and private outdoor bathing areas. Diving is superb and the owners have gone out of their way to ensure a variety of other activities, half and full day trips and tours to explore the best parts of Taveuni. This is a perfect spot for holiday, honeymoon or tropical wedding.

After a stringent assessment procedure, AAA Tourism Australia has recognised Maravu Plantation Beach Resort on Taveuni Island in Fiji with a 4½ star rating. The resort is very pleased with this prestigious rating, as it involved a 1000 point criteria system conducted by AAA's well-trained assessment team.

For more information, contact Maravu Resort direct.

The Hideaway Resort on Fiji's Coral Coast has implemented a unique wine cellar with controlled conditions for the perfect storing of wines for its guests to enjoy. The great climate that Fiji Islands enjoys is not so great for the storage of wines, so this new feature of the resort ensures that its guests can enjoy good wines during their stay. The wine list comprises a good range of Australian and New Zealand wines but also includes those from other parts of the world, such as California and France.

View these comments by a qualified wine guest. Visit the Hideaway Fiji Resort and sample some of the great wines!

Early May 2007 saw the much-awaited official opening of the new Bebe Spa and Bure ni Loloma Wedding chapel at the Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji. Costing some $3million, the new facilities were commenced in 2006 after initial planning some five years ago.

The hilltop setting overlooking the main resort complex to the beautiful Coral Coast Fiji is an apt setting for the relaxing healthy and beauty treatments offered at the spa. The resort has chosen the Pure Fiji range of quality products for the new spa.

The paradise location is also an eminently romantic setting for the wedding chapel, which can accommodate up to 35 people. Views extend from the ocean and sunsets to a backdrop of ranges.

How about a last minute Fiji holiday special? If you are needing a quick break from work or daily routine, there are many interesting special deals in the Fiji Islands.

At the popular Mango Bay Resort, for example, they are giving a free FJ$20 bonus towards your bar tab if you book a five night vacation up to the end of March 2007. Think of the refreshing Fiji beer, wine or soft drinks to be sipped below a palm tree on Mango Bay's great beach !! For those who have visited Fiji before, you'll know that Fiji beer is a good brew - either Fiji Bitter or Fiji Gold. If you like hard drinks, then Bounty Rum is another famous local drink. Great on its own, mixed with soft drinks such as Coke, or even better as part of an exotic Fiji Cocktail at sunset.

The offer is open only to the end of March. The accommodation fee also includes complimentary extras such as free kayaking and snorkeling gear, daily continental breakfast, welcome kava ceremony and a complimentary "intro to scuba diving" lesson. And - of course - there is the nightly happy hour to make your $20 bonus go even further!

Enjoy Fiji - a celebrated destination with some great deals on offer at the moment. So a good time to pack up all your cares and woes and relax!

Taveuni - Fiji's 'garden island' - is well-known for its tranquil beauty, friendly Fijian people, great diving, natural rainforests and waterfalls. It offers travelers from around the world the opportunity of enjoying an adventure holiday, a romantic honeymoon vacation or just doing nothing at all!

Though tourism is important to the island, Taveuni is not overdeveloped so guests can enjoy the natural environment. The latest resort and dive centre to open (late 2006) is Nakia Resort and Dive, owned and operated by the Kelly family who came from Northern California in 2002 to live in Fiji and develop their unique resort. Delightful people with a determined and sensitive consideration of the environment and the local Fijian people, Jim and Robin have created a great new destination.

In addition to stylish accommodation, pool, and a range of activities (such as scuba diving the famous Rainbow Reef, or sport fishing in the rich waters of the Somosomo Strait), the Kelly's ensure that their guests are treated well at the Resort's new restaurant with the vegetables and fruit coming from their own organic gardens.

Nakia Resort and Dive Taveuni overlooks the breathtakingly beautiful Somosomo Strait that divides Taveuni (Fiji's third largest island) with Vanua Levu (Fiji's second largest island). With just four guest bures, you can be assured of individual, personalised attention.

Along with the name change, resort facilities and accommodation has been refurbished, rebuilt and upgraded.

Relaunching their new product, Allan & Terri Gortan have built 4 new Fijian luxury Bures, refurbished the main complex to include the open air, undercover Oceanview Restaurant and Tekiteki Bar and Paradise Gifts.

Paradise Pro Dive is also operating a FULL SERVICE Dive shop overlooking the Resort Marina. A large selection of activities are on offer in Paradise from Spa services to Jet Skiing expeditions, Mountain Trek Horse riding to Kayak Tours… do it all… or nothing at all!

If you’re searching for true Fijian hospitality and long to experience the culture of this mystical land, spend some time in Paradise.

Paradise Taveuni Resort

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.

Amunuca Island Resort, a 300-room luxury resort on Tokoriki Island in the Mamanucas is offering half price accommodation from January 5 until March 31, 2007. Among its features are 3 restaurants, a swim up bar and a spa.

Matt Giteau who plays Inside Centre, Fly-half and Halfback for the Australian 'Wallabies' Rugby Union Team, the Canberra Brumbies and in 2007 with Perth's Western Force, recently visited Sonaisali Island Resort Fiji during a personal holiday. This was recently announced by Sonaisali Island Resort in its Press Release. With a history of rugby in the family, Matt is the son of former Canberra Raiders Captain Ron Giteau. Matt played in the first Test against South Africa in Brisbane, in which the Wallabies ran out 49 to nil winners. Matt scored 2 tries and went on to earn the Suncorp Try of the Year award at the John Eales Medal Dinner.

The Fijian Staff at Sonaisali were extremely excited to meet the Australian Rugby Star on Saturday 9th December 2006 and the many photos taken will surely become treasured keepsakes. With Rugby being such a huge sport in Fiji, Matt's visit certainly was a highlight. Matt enjoyed lunch at the Sunset Terrace Restaurant, the Resort's 1 hr horse riding expedition and had fun on the jet skis around the island. Matt said "I had a great time in Fiji and the jet skis at Sonaisali fly!! The people are so friendly and the food was delicious".

4 ½ Star Sonaisali Island Resort is only a 25 minute drive from Nadi International Airport, yet is a true island escape accessed by a 3 minute boat ride across the lagoon from the main island.

For more information, contact Patrice Belle, Director of Sales & Marketing, Sonaisali Island Resort, Fiji. Ph: 679 670 6011 Fax: 679 670 6298. View information about the Resort, and contact Sonaisali direct >> click here.