Pacific Island Paradises

FIJI the island chain and its waters, while more and more luxury resorts dot the islands' foreshores. The islands of the group include Waya Island, the highest in the Yasawas; Tavewa Island, a strikingly beautiful small island about two kilometres long; Turtle Island, which has the ultimate resort owned by Richard Evanson who bought the island in 1972; Yasawa Island; Sawa-i-Lau Island with its large limestone cave illuminated by a crevice at the top; Naviti Island which is the largest of the Yasawas; and Viwa, the most remote, squatting alone 25 kilometres northwest of Waya. The Outer Islands are Kadavu, 80 kilometres south of Suva, Ovalau with the former capital, Levuka and Vatulele Islands. There is a wide range of accommodation to suit all tastes. Levuka has retained much of its late Victorian charm and is well worth a tour. Kedavu has a number of resorts specialising in scuba diving on its world renowned Astrolabe Reef. Plantation Island Resort Nestled in the very heart of Fiji's beautiful Mamanuca Islands, Plantation Island Resort is an idyllic destination for the perfect escape to paradise. large as eight people. The resort has just completed its biggest ever refurbishment which has seen every room category completely refreshed. equipment. Kids love the resort's complimentary Coconuts Kids Club open from 9.00am-9.00pm daily and there's a very affordable babysitting service as well. Spread over 23 acres of coconut palm studded tropical gardens, the resort sits on the shoulders of an azure lagoon and sun kissed white sand only a short 50-minute boat ride from the mainland with four regular transfers per day. There is a wide range of accommodation to suit all budgets and group sizes from hotel rooms to beachfront bures with some categories catering for groups as Plantation Island Resort offers a huge variety of activities. There are three swimming pools, a tennis court, a ninehole golf course, a five-star PADI dive centre, easy access to world renowned surf spots (Cloudbreak), fishing trips plus a huge range of complimentary watersports that have recently been enhanced with the addition of new kayaks, hobie cats, stand-up paddleboards and snorkelling Breakfast, lunch and dinner options have recently been expanded with the opening of the new, à la carte Black Coral Restaurant that complements the resort's existing food outlets and bars including the Old Copra Shed and Ananda's Restaurant. For those looking for something special, perhaps try dinner at the Flame Tree Restaurant located just next door in the couples-only Lomani Island Resort. Malolo Lailai Island, Mamanuca Islands FIJI Tel: +679 6669333  Email: reserve@plantationisland.com  www.plantationisland.com www.paradisesonline.com  51

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