Pacific Island Paradises

fIJI Plantation Island Resort Nestled in the very heart of fiji's beatific Mamanuca Islands, idyllic Plantation Island Resort is the perfect 'across the board' holiday solution for just about anyone looking to find that perfect escape to paradise in the land of the bula spirit. Spread over 23 acres of coconut palm studded tropical gardens, Plantation Island Resort sits on the very shoulders of an azure shaded lagoon and sevenkilometres of sunkissed white sand. Offering the quintessential island experience, Plantation Island Resort caters to just about anyone—and it's not hard to see why. Designed to suit every taste and budget, the resort offers a huge variety of activities for all ages with three swimming pools, a tennis court, a nine-hole golf course, a fivestar PADI dive centre, surfing, fishing trips Tel: +679 6669333 54 www.paradisesonline.com plus a huge range of complimentary 'on resort' watersports that have recently been enhanced with the addition of new kayaks, hobie cats, stand-up paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. And while there is plenty to keep everyone busy, children are especially well catered for with the resort's free Coconuts Kids Club open from 9.00am–9.00pm daily. There's a very affordable babysitting service as well. Breakfast, lunch and dinner options have recently been expanded with the opening of a new, fine dining outlet, the Black Coral Restaurant that complements the resort's existing food outlets and bars including the Old Copra Shed and Ananda's Restaurant. And for those looking for something special, perhaps a tad romantic or simply in order to give their children a night off, dinner at the Flame Tree Restaurant located just next door in the couples-only Lomani Island Resort is very easily arranged. There is never a bad time to visit Plantation Island Resort. Right now is an exceptionally good time as the resort has just completed its biggest ever refurbishment which has seen every room category, from standard family rooms to poolside, studio garden rooms, two-bedroom apartments and the top-of-range beachfront bures all completely refreshed. Best of all, this patch of South Pacific paradise, while located far, far from the maddening crowd, is surprisingly very easily reached. All it takes to leave all the worries of the world behind is a short 50-minute boat ride—and an even shorter plane ride— from Fiji's main island of Viti Levu, the destination's main international gateway. Malolo Lailai Island, Mamanuca Islands fIJI Email: reserve@plantationisland.com www.plantationisland.com

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