FIJI FLIGHTS

New Zealand travellers jumped to the top of Fiji’s arrivals market for the year ending December 2010, accounting for up to 15.4 percent of all of the country’s international visitors.

Figures from the Fiji Bureau of Statistic found the number of Kiwis into Fiji increased by up to 7.36 percent from 90,898 in 2009 to 97,587 last year.

Overall Fiji saw a 16 percent increase in total arrivals last year up from 542,186 to a new record of 632,000.

Tourism Fiji chief executive Josefa Tuamoto said the record breaking figure “effectively obliterate[ed]” projections set in 2009 to achieve 600,000 by the year 2012.

In other markets, Fiji witnessed a 28 percent increase in Aussies visitors from 248,489 to 318,185 as well as a three percent rise in travellers from the US to 51,592.?

Meanwhile Chinese arrivals jumped by 31.89 percent to 18,227 and Indian holiday makers spiked by 22.32 percent to 2905.

Qamea Resort and Spa, in the North of Fiji, has just welcomed the Getaway Australia crew to their sunny shores for an extensive feature to air early 2011. An exclusive tropical destination for discerning travellers seeking a truly unique and authentic Fijian experience without sacrificing luxury or service, this was ‘the perfect place to end the year!!”
From the moment guests’ step onto the island, they will feel as if they have entered a Fijian village set in a South Pacific tropical paradise.

Qamea Resort and Spa is an intimate resort catering to a maximum of 34 adults. Offering seventeen luxuriously well appointed, air conditioned accommodations, the Beachfront Bures and exquisite Villas with private pools are nestled among the swaying coconut palms and verdant tropical gardens.
The entire resort fronts onto a private white sand beach which is over a kilometre in length, and is known as the most spectacular beach in Fiji’s northern island group. Scuba diving at Qamea is world renowned and the resort’s award winning Jungle Spa is the only Guinot Institute-Paris Spa in the South Pacific. Qamea Resort & Spa is an exclusive tropical destination for the discerning traveller seeking an authentic Fijian island experience where guests enjoy the true ‘Essence of Fiji’.
Qamea is romance defined. Reserve a romantic afternoon on honeymoon beach – a totally private beach just minutes from our resort. Come and discover what makes them different

Club Fiji is a traditional style island resort in a secluded cove only 4kms from Nadi Town. It offers bures and villas which all have a balcony or veranda.

Bures have a private veranda and an en suite bathroom with a shower. Each has a fridge, a ceiling fan and coffee and tea-making facilities. Villas offer air conditioning in addition.

Club Fiji’s restaurant offers European and Asian dishes created using fresh local market produce. There is also a beachfront pizza restaurant.

Club Fiji has an outdoor swimming pool and a business centre offering free Wi-Fi.
Club Fiji provides easy access to many watersports including free sailing.

Waisalima Beach Resort & Dive Centre is set on approximately ten acres of lush tropical gardens and is situated on the beach right next to the Great Astrolabe Reef, one of the largest and most unspoiled reefs in the World. The resort is intimate, eco-friendly and a great place to getaway and we’re sure you’ll enjoy the world-class diving and snorkelling alongside the abundant sea life including sea turtles, whales and snapper or you can even snorkel with the Manta Rays at Buliya!
Waisalima itself is located on the eastern-most tip of ‘Fiji’s Natural Treasure’, Kadavu Island and set amongst a lush tropical backdrop of gardens and scenic mountainous terrain.
We have hammocks strung out all along the beach for you to relax in and the beach is literally at the doorstep of your bure!
The bures themselves are made in the traditional fashion and are very eco-friendly. The entire resort is solar-powered (we of course have generator backup in case of emergency) and facilities to charge electrical equipment such as your digital cameras and iPhones. If your phone is set to global roaming, you will also still have contact with the outside world via the Digicel network (only if you want to, of course).
Absolute beach-front bures are strung along the beach in a very pretty beach-garden setting, shaded by coconut palms and frangipani trees. A delightfully innovative blend of traditional thatch and coconut fronds have been used in the construction of all our bures.

Our En-Suite Bures are slightly more comfortable while still presenting a simplistic charm right on the beach. Along with wooden or decorated floors and attached bathrooms, it is spacious and airy.
Aesthetically appealing, the practical simplicity also provides comfort within. A good sleep is essential for our guests and we make sure our beds and bedding allow a good night’s rest. We pride ourselves in cleanliness in order for you to enjoy your stay at Waisalima.
Our bar is well stocked with Fiji Bitter, red and white wines and spirits which are always nice with our sumptuous meals.

Whether you’ll be staying for just a few days or are planning to take a long vacation at Waisalima Beach Resort, we’re sure you’ll want to return to its comfort, Fijian culture and warm hospitality.
Waisalima Beach Resort & Dive Centre
Waisalima