Pacific Island Paradises

– 54 – www.paradises.com PO Box 233, Sigatoka FIJI Tel: +679 650 0177 Fax: +679 652 0025 Email: reservations@hideaway.com.fj www.hideaway.com.fj F I J I H I D E A W A Y R E S O R T & S P A Ideally located beachfront on the Coral Coast, the Fiji Hideaway Resort & Spa offers an ideal setting to relax in a tropical paradise. The variety of accommodation includes Frangipani Bures, Ocean View Bures, Beachfront Villas and Deluxe Beachfront Bures—all only a few steps to the pure white sandy beach. The bures are air- conditioned and boast separate en suite bathrooms with modern amenities. Children between 4-12 years stay, play and eat for FREE! The Hermit Crab Kids Club is full of fun activities. The resort is also a perfect destination for surfers with a break at the front of the resort and for non- surfers, a variety of water activities such as snorkelling, diving, fishing and a glass bottom boat excursions are available. Enjoy a variety of dining options including à la carte dining and daily buffet breakfast at Chief 's Restaurant or try pasta and pizza at the Hideaway Point Café. Alternatively, try the steak house, have a poolside snack at the Quick Bite Café or dine in your room. For a traditional Fijian cultural experience the resort has opened the exclusive Sekoula Village plus lovo dinner and firewalking show. The spa provides an ultimate pampering experience with a tranquil reflection pool and a variety of treatment bures. For a wedding in paradise, the resort offers the opportunity to exchange vows under a stunning Fijian sunset in an intimate beachfront setting overlooking the coral lagoon. Opening July 2015 is the new Hideaway Resort Vuda located 20 minutes north of Nadi Airport. This luxury beachfront boutique resort has been designed for adults, perfect for a relaxing holiday. shops, supermarkets, tailors, bars and cafes. There are quaint roadside markets right along the Coral Coast stretch, so even those just driving through will be able to enjoy this lovely area. Some 30 kilometres west of Suva is Pacific Harbour. The scenic two-hour drive from the International Airport in Nadi will bring you to this region which joins the eastern most fringe of the Coral Coast. A charming city and stunning beaches await visitors to the area, with plenty of sporting opportunities on offer as well. Pacific Harbour was originally established in the 1970s as a recreation oriented, residential community as well as a resort area. Here groups can arrange a visit to the Arts Village Cultural Centre and Marketplace for special performances, as well as demonstrations of handicraft making techniques. Not too far from Pacific Harbour is the legendary Beqa Island, home of the Fijian firewalkers who perform their ceremonies at several major Fijian hotels and resorts. — F i j i —

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