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Turtle Island, Fiji Romantic, intimate, and friendly almost beyond belief, Turtle Island Resort is a world entirely beyond time and obligations. For adventurous island wanderers looking for a private paradise, Turtle Island is it. The all-inclusive resort is for couples only except for two family times each year. Located in the Yasawa Island Group, the privately owned, 500-acre paradise is surrounded by rich coral reefs and white sand beaches. The unspoiled beauty made Turtle Island the idyllic spot for filming both Blue Lagoon movies. There are only 14 bures—traditional, two-room, thatched cottages handcrafted by local Fijians—and you will be accommodated in one of these when you vist the island. Upon arrival, each couple is assigned their own Bure Mama to pamper them throughout their stay. The Bure Mama will help arrange activities, keep the bure tidy, photograph special times and act as cultural advisor regarding Fiji's ancient history and lore. As a special activity, couples may delight in a sumptuous picnic lunch of lobster and champagne on one of Turtle's private beaches where worldly inhibitions are lost. Relax in a hammock for two or dip into turquoise waters in complete privacy. Lantern-lit dinner parties are lively, as worldly problems seem to disappear while gathering with other guests. For a romantic evening, request a dinner on Turtle's floating pontoon. Fresh fish and Australian beef and lamb accompany fruits and vegetables grown in the four-acre organic garden. Included with your meal are fine wines and champagnes from around the world. All activities are included such as daily scuba diving, snorkelling, sea kayaking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Just outside the bure door awaits some of the most incredible underwater viewing in the world. Sunset weddings are truly breathtaking on Turtle Island's main beach. The groom awaits his bride while the choir sings. The bride is delivered on a "Billi Billi" boat decorated with fresh flowers and powered by strong Fijian men. The night ends with a glorious feast, wedding cake and champagne with all the island's guests celebrating. Eco friendly and sustainable in its daily practices and beliefs, a trip to Turtle Island gives one the impression that they have truly participated in the Fijian way of life while keeping the impact on the environment to a minimum. Turtle Island is truly a testament to its motto, "Once discovered, never forgotten." USA & Canada Toll Free: 800 255 4347 International: 360 256 4347 Australia Toll Free: 1300 887 287 Email: request@turtlefiji.com www.turtlefiji.com 50 www.paradisesonline.com