Pacific Island Paradises

– 53 – www.paradises.com Kadavu, FIJI www.matava.com info@matava.com M A T A V A Find your spirit of adventure as you experience the magnificent beauty of a remote, unspoilt tropical Fijian Island. Untouched paradise Matava is the ultimate in romantic, environmentally friendly island getaways in the South Pacific—your own piece of paradise in Fiji. Here, plunging volcanic rainforest slopes meet azure coral lagoons and the Great Astrolabe Barrier Reef, a rare untouched slice of nature unfolds before your eyes. No roads, no noise, no stress. Traditional thatched Fijian bures hug the jungle fringes. Private sun decks gaze over turquoise lagoons. Solar powered lighting, solar hot water and no carbon footprint. Matava offers the unique blend of eco lodges and a little bit of luxury. Carefully positioned for absolute privacy, all accommodation is set against the brilliantly contrasting backdrops of sun-soaked beaches and rocky shores, crystal clear water and untouched wilderness. Relax in the splendour of your private en suit bure as you contemplate the stunning sunset and anticipate a dinner of fresh fish, fruits and organic vegetables, grown right before your very eyes and served by lantern light on the ocean terrace. Dive the world renown Great Astrolabe Barrier Reef in style from the on-site award-winning PADI 5 Star Dive Centre. Fish, snorkel marine reserves, explore jungle trails, kayak mangrove bays, experience the real Fijian culture, picnic deserted beaches or just pamper yourself at the spa. Far from the maddening crowd, unplug and recharge at Matava, Fiji's premier eco- adventure resort. About 100 kilometres south of Viti Levu, Kadavu is one of the best places to experience Fiji's incredible culture and natural beauty. Completely unspoiled, there is just one town and very few roads. Surrounded by the world famous Great Astrolabe Reef, the islands are renowned for diving. You can swim with manta rays, dive wrecks and swim through amazing coral gardens. Fishing, surfing and kayaking are also popular while inland you'll find lush, green rainforests bursting with stunning birdlife, glorious waterfalls and good hiking routes. Accommodation is plentiful, with a range of guesthouses including those suitable for a backpacker's budget and high- end resorts many of which are accessible only by boat. Pacific Sun has daily f lights from Nadi and Nausori Airport just out of Suva. For those who want to experience inter island travel as the locals do, there is a ferry that departs from Walu Bay, Suva, on Tuesday evenings. It travels to Vunisea, Kavala Bay then back to Suva around 2pm the following day. A shuttle bus is available to pick you up at Kadavu Airport to take you to wherever your boat is leaving from. K A D A V U — F i j i —

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