Category: Fiji

Interview with Julian Carr, Managing Director of bmibaby

Interview with Julian Carr, Managing Director of bmibaby

By on Aug 19, 2010 in Bahamas, Canada, Caribbean, Celebrities, Fiji, Food and Drink, Interviews, Nevada, North America, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Julian was appointed Managing Director of bmibaby on 1st April 2010. He previously held the position of commercial director for two years, responsible for marketing, revenue management, public relations, network planning, e-commerce and customer services. Prior to this Julian spent two years working for IATA in Montreal where he was responsible for marketing and business […]

InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa

InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa

By on May 22, 2009 in Accommodation, Bars, Fiji, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

One of the world’s best beaches is now home to a luxury resort; opening on 1st June 20009, the  InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa on Natadola Beach will be  the pride of Fiji’s Coral Coast.   Spread across 35 acres of tropical gardens, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa is the sole destination resort […]

Top 10 Best Luxury Hotels in the South Pacific, according to Tripadvisor

By on Mar 10, 2008 in Accommodation, Australia, Fiji, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Resorts

Maravu Plantation Resort – Taveuni Island, Fiji Thala Beach Lodge – Port Douglas, Australia Nukubati Island Resort – Labasa, Fiji Royal Davui Fiji – Viti Levu, Fiji Qamea Resort and Spa – Qamea Island, Fiji Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney – Sydney, Australia Toberua Island Resort – Toberua Island, Fiji Kewarra Beach Resort – Cairns, Australia […]

Top 10 beachside destinations

Top 10 beachside destinations

By on Jan 21, 2008 in Asia, Australia, Brazil, Caribbean, Europe, Fiji, Florida, Hawaii, Jamaica, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Philippines, Regions, South America, Spain, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Vacations are always more fun when there’s a coastline in view, or at least so say Tripadvisor.   They’ve come up with a list outlining their top 10 favourite beachside destinations: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Honolulu, Hawaii   Cancun, Mexico Surfer’s Paradise, Australia Negril, Jamaica Miami, Florida Viti Levu, Fiji Boracay, Philippines Tenerife, Canary Islands […]

Fiji's first ever overwater bungalows

Fiji’s first ever overwater bungalows

By on Jun 20, 2007 in Accommodation, Fiji, Oceania, Regions, Resorts

It seems hard to believe that Fiji hasn’t yet cashed in on the ever-growing trend for overwater bungalows but apparently it hasn’t… until now, at least. Likuliku Lagoon Resort, an exclusive resort off the west coast of the island of Viti Levu,  has opened its doors to offer the first true overwater bungalow experience in […]

Luxury travel links of the week

Luxury travel links of the week

By on Apr 29, 2007 in Accommodation, Europe, Fiji, Food and Drink, Hotels, Italy, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Websites, Western Europe

A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Hadleigh boutique accommodation in Christchurch, NZ Hotels of distinction from Welsh Rarebits Learn to cook at the Villa San Michele, Italy Private luxury from Fiji’s The  Wakaya Club

Luxury travel links of the week

Luxury travel links of the week

By on Mar 25, 2007 in Africa, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Fiji, Going Out, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Experience a totally Tropical Fiji! Great source for Cruise Deals online   Take a ride aboard The Blue Train Get a pass for Rotorua 5 Star Attractions

Turtle Island Fiji

By on Feb 14, 2007 in Accommodation, Fiji, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany, Videos

A brief overview on the logistics involved in taking a trip to Turtle Island Resort.

Interview with Richard Beck of Classic Travel

Interview with Richard Beck of Classic Travel

By on Feb 09, 2007 in Accommodation, Australia, Brazil, Celebrities, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Fiji, France, Hotels, Interviews, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe

Richard Beck is President of Classic Travel, a luxury travel website supported by a full service travel agency that has been operating in New York City since 1962. As well as enabling you to book hotels online, the website goes a step further and actually allows you to customize your room, letting you  decide what […]

Interview with Nicolas Peluffo of Ponta dos Ganchos Exclusive Resort

Interview with Nicolas Peluffo of Ponta dos Ganchos Exclusive Resort

By on Jan 26, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Europe, Fiji, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Indonesia, Interviews, Maldives, Monaco, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Seychelles, South Africa, South America, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Nicolas Peluffo is General Director of Ponta dos Ganchos Exclusive Resort, located in the beautiful Santa Catarina province of Brazil, 45 minutes from Florianopolis airport.   It is a Relais & Chateaux member and a Virtuoso Preferred Hotel. What is it that  you do exactly? I am obsessed about my work and a bit of […]

Free flights to Turtle Island

Free flights to Turtle Island

By on Oct 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Fiji, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany

This has to be one of the better deals I’ve seen for a while.   Book a 9-night stay for two people at Fiji’s Turtle Island and you could both be flying there from Los Angeles, for free.   The  free flights apply to  economy class but you can upgrade to business class for $2,879 […]

5 nights for the price of 4 at Dolphin Island, Fiji

5 nights for the price of 4 at Dolphin Island, Fiji

By on Oct 13, 2006 in Accommodation, Fiji, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany

Ever dreamed of your own private island? Dolphin Island is designed for the ultimate in relaxation with just two bures and no other guests, yet only 10 minutes from the Fijian mainland. The nightly rate, including transfers, all meals and  a standard bar, is NZ $2900  (NZ $3700 for both bures), plus tax. And, for […]

New spa at Musket Cove Island Resort

New spa at Musket Cove Island Resort

By on Oct 01, 2006 in Accommodation, Fiji, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

The Mandara Spa opens at Musket Cove Island Resort in the Mamanuca Islands this month. This four-star resort is easily accessible via a short Sun Air flight or a catamaran transfer from Denerau marina.  This beautiful resort  is located on Malolo Lailai island and offers you a choice of restaurants, bars and cafes.

New members of The Starwood Spa Collection

New members of The Starwood Spa Collection

By on Sep 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, Asia, Europe, Fiji, Hotels, Nevada, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, South America, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Uruguay, USA, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide

The Starwood Spa Collection – an amalgam of some of the best spas in the world – has welcomed eight new members. They are: Convento do Espinheiro Heritage Hotel & Spa, Portugal Sheraton Colonia Golf & Spa Resort, Uruguay Sheraton La Caleta Resort & Spa, Spain Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers, Vietnam St. Regis Resort, […]

Honeymoon offer at the Mana Island Resort, Fiji

Honeymoon offer at the Mana Island Resort, Fiji

By on Aug 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Fiji, Honeymoons, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Mana Island Resort in Fiji is offering  honeymooners the chance to bask in the sun on sandy white beaches, relax in luxury accommodation and savour fine dining as part of their special romantic getaway package. You get to stay for five nights, but pay for just three. The offer applies to the Honeymoon Bures from […]

Holidays for Couples Readers' Choice Awards 2006

Holidays for Couples Readers’ Choice Awards 2006

By on Jul 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, China, Cruises & Boat Travel, Fiji, Honeymoons, Hong Kong, Hotels, Indonesia, Magazines, Maldives, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Literature, Worldwide

The Australian magazine Holidays for Couples has unveiled the winners of its Readers’ Choice Awards for 2006. Here’s a summary of the gold award winners: Best Hotel/Resort South East Asia: Conrad Bali Resort & Spa, Indonesia Best Hotel/Resort Indian Ocean: Angsana Resort & Spa Maldives Ihuru, Maldives Best Hotel/Resort Pacific Islands: Sofitel Fiji Resort & […]