Happy New Year! 2012 promises to be an increasingly good one for Fiji Islands, with the opening of new resorts, upgrade of many familiar ones, and better facilities on the ground.

Following an extensive period of renovation and refurbishment, Dolphin Island Fiji has re-opened for business. The exclusive resort is located on its own island just 20 minutes by boat from the Wananavu Resort jetty - off the northern tip of Fiji's main island. It offers luxury accommodation for just eight guests and is available for exclusive use.

ENJOY a relaxing stay in Fiji at the Grand Wests Villas, just a short stroll from Nadi Bay beach. The Grand Wests Villas is an affordable, casual yet elegant hotel in Nadi, but at the moment they are offering special REDUCED RATES~! Minimum 3 nights in a studio room, return airport transfers from Nadi Airport to the resort, and a half-day 'Discover Nadi' tour! Other room types are available, and it is possible to extend your stay if you wish. Ideal for stopover in Fiji, or combined with an outer island holiday. ONLY A$135 per person, two people sharing. View information then click the Instant Quote link to view the special rates.

Australian visitation to Fiji built to 318,185, a 28 per cent increase over the 248,489 recorded across 2009 and accounting for 50.4 per cent of Fiji’s total international arrivals for the year.

Tourism Fiji Regional Director Australia, Paresh Pant said the huge increase in Australian visitation numbers was in fact bigger than the combined total achieved from all other of Fiji’s source markets.

“This included a last quarter burst from this market which saw us welcome 86,792 Aussies – a close on 15 per cent increase for the same period in 2009,” Mr Pant said.

“We are obviously doing something very right in this market,” he said.

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Smugglers Cove has opened their brand new Beach Wing extension this week.

Located on Wailoaloa Beach at Nadi Bay, Fiji & only 10 minutes drive from the Nadi International Airport & Port Denarau Marina, Smugglers Cove is an up market resort style backpackers with 4 star modern rooms & facilities.

The new Beach Wing accommodation includes 15 Premium rooms, 2 Oceanfront Balcony rooms, 5 x 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory rooms & an 8 Bed Girls only Sanctuary Dormitory room. The new 4 bed Mixed & Girls Sanctuary dorm have Ceiling fans & Air-conditioning, Personal lockers, Key card door locks and ensuite facilities. An additional feature for the Girls Sanctuary dorm includes complimentary bath room toiletries.

The new Premium & Oceanfront Balcony rooms have Aircon & ceiling fans, Ensuite, Room safe, Key card door locks, Fridge, 26” multi cannel flat TV, Reading lights, Clock radio, Ironing & Tea or coffee facilities.

All rates include: Breakfast, 24 hour airport meet & pick up, Luggage storage, Kayaks and Golf green fees (course located just 5 minutes walk along the beach from Smugglers). The Beach Wing new additions include The Cove Café, NZ Natural Ice Cream parlor, Senikai Spa, Hair Salon, Reef Safari’s Dive Shop & The Chill out Bure.

Smugglers Cove has beach activities scheduled daily along with cultural entertainment dancers every Wednesday & Sunday nights. Tai & “The Kavaholics” entertain with their own brand of Kava ceremony & Fijian sing-a-longs every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday nights.

Further resort features include the beachfront Ghost Ship Bar & Grill Restaurant , beach side Pool & decking, Beachfront dinning bures, Internet room, Guest Launderette service, Travel Zone desk, ATM machine and 24 hour Reception & Security Services.

THE POPULAR all-inclusive Fiji destination of Sonaisali Island Resort is currently offering 50% OFF ACCOMMODATION for the three months period between 15 March and 15 June 2011. However, the offer MUST be booked before 31 March 2011 so hurry! *Conditions Apply and please note that rates do increase slightly on 1st April each year. View more about Sonaisali Island Resort and contact them direct. The half-price offer is a great travel deal and you can be enjoying a relaxing tropical getaway in no time.

Fiji’s famous Senikai Spas, which can now be enjoyed in 13 locations across the Fiji islands - including on board Blue Lagoon Cruises and Captain Cook Cruises – has launched a new website.

The new website lists all Senikai Spa locations, bridal and romance packages, the recently introduced ‘Kids Spa’ concept, the Senikai ‘Academy’ and full information on its locally produced ‘Essence of Viti’ skin and body care range. View more information about spas in Fiji.

NEEDING a break from work? Looking for an affordable vacation getaway. There are many Last Minute Special Deals to the Fiji Islands to be found at this exciting new website. There are details of the specials for different resorts and accommodation in Fiji, and more will be available over the coming months.

The popular Waterfront Hotel in Lautoka has completed the expansion of its accommodation units. The hotel offers an additional 26 executive rooms, in addition to its previous 46 rooms. As part of the hotel upgrade, a new swimming pool and children's area has been added also. In response to demand, the hotel's executive rooms and suites now offer high speed broadband Internet access. The Waterfront Lautoka is located on the city's waterfrontage with views to Bekana Island.

Planning your holiday to the Fiji Islands is easy with the new website dedicated to hotels, resorts and all other accommodation options. You can explore the Fiji Islands by regional accommodation such as Nadi Airport hotels, resorts in the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands as well as accommodation through out the whole island group. There is also information about planning your romantic escape including honeymoon and wedding destinations in Fiji. The is also information about adventure vacations including scuba diving, surfing and cultural trip. For more travel details please visit Fiji Resort Accommodation guide.