Category: Oceania
Argyle Resort Fiji
Argyle Hotels International and Suzhou Youth Travel have announced a deal on the soon to be built Argyle Resort Fiji. Suzhou Youth Travel having purchased beach front property from the Fijian Government, will transport materials and workers from China to construct a brand new 5 star 700 room resort. Work is experted to commence in
Hilton hotels lose ratings Down Under
The Hilton hotels in Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Cairns have all lost their coveted five-star ratings and been downgraded to 4.5 status, failing to make the grade on things like decor, maintenance and external appearance. This is the assessment by AAA Tourism, Australia’s only star-rating agency, AAA Tourism. A Hilton Hotel spokesman said the chain
Fijian island resorts
Five-star hotel, Vomo Island Resort, was relaunched under the Sofitel brand last year following a full refurbishment of its exclusive 29 beachside bures and resort facilities. Vomo is renowned for its world-class dining, luxury accommodation and charming Fijian culture. Fiji fanatics should also take a look at the new five-star Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
Best Hotel in Sydney
For the second consecutive year Four Seasons Hotel Sydney has been named the Best Hotel in Sydney by the Travel + Leisure 500. A prestigious list, the T+L 500 is a compendium of the greatest hotels around the globe, as chosen by Travel + Leisure readers in the annual World’s Best Awards survey.
Le Taha'a
£9 million was spent on Le Taha’a so it’s little wonder that it’s one of Polynesia’s most beautiful locations. As well as overwater villas have two glass walls, there are 12 beach villas each with private pools and walled tropical gardens. Apparently the resort’s restaurants are built in the trees because mahi-mahi steak marinated in
Champagne consumption boosted by holidaymakers
Queenslanders drink more vintage champagne per head than other Australians, a survey by the Champagne Information Centre of Australia has found. It’s thought that it might in part be due to holidaymakers at resorts such as Hayman Island and Lizard Island, as well as international guests to the Gold Coast. 1.7 million bottles of champagne
Captain Cook Cruises
Captain Cook Cruises has won the Fijian award for ‘Best Overnight Cruising’ for 2005 for the ‘Ultimate Northern Fiji Dateline Cruise’ aboard MV Reef Escape. It received the honour at the 2005 Annual Tourism Awards for Excellence on Friday 9th December 2005 at the Fijian Shangri La Resort in front of 400 attendees including
Bollywood star at Royal Davui
By Paul Johnson on Jan 02, 2006 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Fiji, Honeymoons, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals
Bollywood star Fardeen Khan and his new bride have begun their honeymoon at as the the Royal Davui Island Resort on the island of Fiji. The resort consists of 16 private villas offering dramatic views over Beqa lagoon. Guests can explore the hidden undersea world of the barrier reef, go catamaran sailing, or thrill to 
