Fiji Travel News

ShangriLa's Fijian Resort to host Dive Fiji Expo

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:31:00 --1000

The 10th FHTA Dive Fiji Expo 2012 will be held at the Shangri-La's Fijian Resort & Spa on Friday, 25 May. This year, along with over 20 international dive agents (buyers) brought in by Tourism Fiji, there will be a whole new China Dive Fiji Festival 2012 closely associated with the Dive Fiesta bringing in 10 China dive agents guided by Rosie Holidays.

Awesome Daku Resort Fiji Dive Packages

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:44:00 --1000

From January to June 2012, Daku Resort in beautiful Savusavu is running two Special Dive Offers in combination with L'Aventure Jean Michel Cousteau. Savusavu is located in Fiji's lush northern islands, renowned for fantastic diving, picturesque scenery and 'real Fiji' experiences. Find out more of these excellent dive packages and then contact Daku Resort direct with your questions, availability or booking request.

Happy Fiji Travels!

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:27:00 --1000

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.

Castaway Island Fiji Christmas

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:25:00 --1000

Castaway Island Fiji already enjoys a healthy returnee rate with guests returning year after year to enjoy the resort's unique Castaway Fijian hospitality. However, there is never a time of year when more returnees get together than at Christmas, and this year the returnees will constitute more than 60 per cent of all the guests staying at the resort. An annual highlight is the arrival on Santa on the beach on Christmas morning. It's always the topic of great discussion and surprise to guests, as to how Santa will arrive. Last year Santa made a perfect landing on the volleyball court on the beach front by parasail, much to the delight of everyone there.

Yoga Holiday at Daku Fiji won by New Yorker

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:55:00 --1000

A competition to win a yoga retreat in Fiji run by Yoga Journal, the top selling yoga magazine in the US has attracted a stunning 230,000 entrants with the happy winner, a New Yorker, now planning to attend one of the yoga courses run at Daku Resort in Savusavu. The retreats at Daku offer a range of yoga teachers from the US and Australia. Daku has established a niche as Fiji's top yoga destination and has the largest custom built yoga shala in the South Pacific. With the year almost at an end, there are two more retreats scheduled as follows: 24 Nov ? 01 Dec ? 'Anusara Yoga' with Noah Maze, and, 11 ? 18 December - 'Heart of Yoga' with Mark Whitwell.

Happy Diwali Fiji!

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:10:00 --1000

Around half the population in Fiji Islands are Indo-Fijians and today is one of the most important days of the year for the Indian community. Diwali - also known as the Festival of Lights - is a day of family celebration throughout Fiji. Homes and businesses are festooned with lights and decorations, and kitchens have been busy preparing plates of colourful sweet and savoury morsels. Throughout the day and evening one can here fireworks. Have a safe and happy Diwali Fiji! 26 October 2011.

Captain Cook Cruises opens new office at Nadi Airport

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 05:57:00 --1000

Captain Cook Cruises Fiji has opened a new office at Nadi International Airport allowing the company to offer its passengers additional guest services and add further value to its existing products and services. Located in the Arrival Concourse and operating from 5am to 9pm daily, one of the office?s functions will be to act as a meet and greet for passengers booked on the Reef Endeavour and Sailing Safari cruises. Captain Cook Cruises is confident the office offers potential to attract new business and customers. Commander Semi Koroilavesau, Managing Director, Captain Cook Cruises Fiji said the new office was a wonderful addition to Captain Cook Cruises Fiji operations. Those interested in a fabulous Fiji Cruise holiday with Captain Cook Cruises may wish to check out the Instant Quote for a cruising package.

Budget Car Rentals celebrates 35 years in Fiji!

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:32:00 --1000

Budget Rent-A-Car International has celebrated its 35th anniversary in Fiji. Since coming to Fiji the company has become the destination?s largest car hire company and now boasts 11 rental outlets throughout the country, including major airport terminals and in Denarau . Budget is also a full service provider on Vanua Levu. The company has recently introduced several new models into its fleet including Mazda2?s, Mazda3?s and Suzuki Altos.

Castaway Island goes MasterChef

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 07:41:00 --1000

Visiting Castaway Island Fiji with his family for no less than the fourth time, one of the biggest names on the US restaurant scene, master chef Charlie Palmer was happy to let others do the cooking for him for a change when the Castaway culinary team led by executive chef Lance Seeto presented him with a special beach birthday banquet. According to the resort?s management, the high profile gastronome was so impressed by the team?s effort ? each chef presented him with a personally created specialty dish ? he has sent the entire team a personally autographed copy of his latest cook book. Charlie Palmer has a massive following across America where he owns 13 restaurants including his ?New York flagship ?Aureole?.

Dolphin Island Resort re-opens

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 17:11:00 --1000

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.

New Deluxe Ocean View Bures at Mana Resort Fiji

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 11:23:00 --1000

Mana Island Resort and Spa has officially opened its long awaited new Deluxe Ocean View (DOV) Bure accommodation on the island?s North Beach. A total of 12 free standing bures and 20 interconnecting ?duplex? bures all feature large ?sunset? decking with direct access to the island?s renowned powder white sand. Each of the bures features king or queen sized beds, single beds and sofa beds offering accommodation for up to four adults. Amenities include in-room telephones, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, robes, slippers, hair dryers, in-room safes and refrigerators.

New Diving Operation With Crystal Blue Reef Safari and Wananavu Resort

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 09:09:00 --1000

Wananavu Beach Resort

Wananavu Beach Resort has joined its resources with Crystal Blue Reef Safari Ltd Fiji. The new dive operation will be located at Wananavu under the management of PADI Instructors Jeremy and Kristen David from Colorado USA, who bring with them direct Fijian dive management experience from Dive Kadavu and before that at a PADI 5 Star IDC dive centre in Durango, Colorado USA. The new operation will offer the full range of dive courses from Open Water to Dive Master Certification. Also available will be the introductory dive courses and guided snorkelling excursions. Reef Safari employs its own Marine Biologists and all guides are trained by them in order to provide the level of knowledge required for even the most inquisitive of client! The Marine Biologists will also be on hand to monitor the reefs & to recommend any reef management measures. The main dive boat will be a purpose built 11.4m / 37ft long x 3.1m / 10ft wide single aluminium hull beauty with twin 250hp outboards. This will have a very comfortable capacity of 16 divers for up to 3 tanks. With the arrival of the second boat the comfortable operation capacity will be 26 divers.

Nadi Accommodation Deal!

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:01:00 --1000

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.

Fiji reaches across the Pacific to help Japan

Wed, 18 May 2011 08:42:00 --1000

The General Manager of Fiji?s Wananavu resort, Ben Plummer and his team have organized a fundraiser event to be held at the Wananavu resort on Saturday 30 April with the aim of raising $50,000 for victims of the recent Japan earthquake. Tickets for the event are $100 per person, with $50 of the ticket price going directly to the Red Cross appeal to help Japan. The event will include fine food and entertainment throughout the evening as well as silent and live auctions on the night to raise money for Japan. Local Fiji businesses have shown tremendous support of the Wananavu event by providing a range of items for the auction, including spending a day with the Digicel Fiji 7?s Rugby Team, two nights for two at Turtle Island, golf and Lunch for four at the Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa and a hot air balloon flight for two from Adrenalin. For those who can?t attend the event, email bids are accepted on the auction items simply by sending an email with bids to stay@wananavu.com. For those people who would like to donate an auction item or make a financial contribution to the cause, they can send their phone number in an email and the Wananavu team will be in contact.

Wailoa Pearl Farm Tour

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:30:00 --1000

The owners and management of Qamea Beach Resort & Spa in Fiji offer unique activities for their guests. They recently announced that they have begun weekly tours of the Wailoa Pearl Farm. Being the closest resort to the pearl farm, it is an easy 10 minute boat drive from the resort to Wailoa's overwater pearl farm bure. Here guests will learn first hand how a professional and environmentally sensitive commercial pearl farm is operated. The pearl farm is located in a newly designated national marine sanctuary, and the reefs are spectacular. Following the pearl farm tour, guests have plenty of time to snorkel the reefs in the pearl farm. Find out more about holidays at this quality resort; Qamea Beach Resort & Spa offers quality for money travel deals in Fiji.