FIJI FLIGHTS

The Resort
Crusoe’s Retreat is a small, intimate resort located on Fiji’s famous Coral Coast. With only 29 Fiji-inspired Bures, Crusoe’s is a relaxed, tropical getaway. Located next to a traditional Fijian village, you are encouraged to visit our friendly neighbors, and experience firsthand how time-honoured traditions and ancient customs continue to shape everyday life, and see for yourself why Fijians are consistently recognized as the friendliest people on earth.

While Crusoe’s Retreat is a boutique resort, it features all of the services you would expect from a much larger resort. Many complimentary activities are available to our guests. A full service Tour Desk can arrange for exciting excursions and adventures around the island. Crusoe’s Restaurant serves fresh local dishes, while the Cocktail Bar and thatched roof Coco’s Pool Bar are popular gathering places. A PADI scuba dive centre serves up world-famous Fiji diving, including full dive instruction. An expansive sun deck encircles our fresh-water swimming pool (our famous “Foot Pool”). Nightly entertainment delivers a true taste of Fiji. A boutique, internet-access, laundry facilities, and much more help deliver all the services you want, all with very friendly Fijian hospitality
Crusoe’s Retreat offers 29 Fiji-inspired Bures (bungalows), in four different categories. All of the Bures at Crusoe’s Retreat embrace the look and feel of Fiji, and all feature amazing views of the lush tropical gardens, sandy beach, and beautiful lagoon and ocean beyond.

The Bures at Crusoe’s Retreat all feature:

•Bedroom and Private Sitting Area
•Covered Verandah with comfortable furniture and amazing views
•Full En-suite bathroom with double vanity and double shower
•Ceiling Fan
•Mini-refrigerator
•Coffee & Tea making facilities
•In-room Safe
•Direct dial telephone
Our SeaView Bures are perfect for single travelers or couples. Our Deluxe SeaView Bures and SeaSide Bures are perfect for couples or small families. Our Deluxe SeaSide Bures are private, romantic and exclusively for couples.

Captain Cook Cruises 40th Birthday Sale

Visit the remote villages of the ‘real’ Fiji, secluded tropical islands and pristine beaches on Captain Cook Cruises 4, 5 and 8 night Fiji cruise and accommodation packages.

Offering a truly cultural experience passenger will visit unspoilt Fijian villages, churches, schools and handicraft markets, take part in a traditional village sevusevu ceremony and Meke and Lovo feast, discover secluded islands, snorkel over amazing coral reefs, laze on warm white sandy beaches and swim in crystal clear waters.

The 4 night package starts from $769 per person, normally $1270, the 5-night package from $969 per person, normally from $1670 and the 8-night package from $1569 per person, normally $2730. All prices include one night’s accommodation in Nadi pre or post cruise.

The seven night Northern Fijian Dateline Cruise is an amazing cruise that reveals the unique history, art and culture of the Northern Fiji Islands and allows passengers the ultimate experience of standing’ on the International Dateline.

2010 departure dates , 3rd August, 7th September, 5th October and 2nd November.

The 8-night Northern Fijian Dateline Cruise package including one night’s accommodation in Nadi pre or post cruise is priced from $1569 per person, normally $2730.

All cruises include meals, accommodation, most tours and all onboard facilities and entertainment.

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MARRY ME. FIJI WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS

Fiji is an ideal place for weddings and honeymoons says Hong Kong’s wedding planner – Gloria Mak.

Mak who is the business director of Veronalex International Co. Ltd visited Fiji last week to see what Fiji has to offer for overseas honeymooners and people who are planning to get married in Fiji.

Mak says with the aggressive promotion they planning to do will see at least five hundred couples coming to Fiji from Hong Kong every year.

“And so when we were developing products for overseas markets actually the first destination I thought was Fiji and also from the news thing that direct flights (Air Pacific) are going to be launched in December, I decided to come over and with our efforts and promotions more people will know about Fiji, more people will be interested in coming for honeymoon and their weddings.”

Mak believes Fiji has something very different to offer to the people of Hong Kong.

“Even if there are old chapels in Fiji, they have different characteristics and am sure it will suit a large part of Hong Kong market – many different tastes, so yes I am hoping that with corporation from all these resorts and also the chapels, we are hoping that we can promote as many Hong Kong people as possible to come to Fiji as overseas wedding destinations.”
Her visits to resorts include

Mana Island,          

Sofitel Fiji,

Intercontinental Resort,

 Paradise Resort,

Outrigger Resort

Radisson Resort.

“Fiji is an ideal destination for Hong Kong citizens just like Australia. Many couples would like to come over to relax on the sandy beaches, the reefs, the sea, and the sunshine because it is something people don’t get in Hong Kong,” Ms Mak said. “Fiji is similar to Maldives, which is a very popular holiday destination.”

She says the direct flight launched by Air Pacific last year is a plus for the people of Hong Kong as their present wedding destinations Greece and Maldives has become too common for them

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Likuliku wins “Best Overseas Resort” in Australia’s
Luxury Travel Magazine annual 2010 Gold List. 

Once upon a time across the bluest of oceans, an island was born of lava and sand – an untouched paradise whose heart was a turquoise lagoon of unimaginable beauty and tranquility. The first visitors came and explored. To honour the magic of the place, they named it “Likuliku”, meaning “calm waters”. 

Likuliku Lagoon Resort is a haven of subtle luxury and the first and only resort in Fiji with over-water bures.   It is a unique and special place designed with integrity to cultural values, traditional designs and architecture, and is embraced by the renowned warmth of the Fijian people.  

From the water it looks like an ancient village, so traditional is the style.   The beating heart of the Resort is a magnificent building in the design of a Fijian canoe house.   Surrounded by sprawling ceilings, hand-woven thatch and an exotic mix of natural materials and modern elements, Likuliku embodies the richness of an ancient culture with vibrant present-day lifestyle touches.

Welcome to Fiji’s most unique luxury escape for couples.

Welcome to your magical sanctuary.

Luxury accommodation and 5-star amenities can be found at the new Likuliku Lagoon Resort in the Mamanuca islands. Carefully crafted Fijian architecture coupled with state of the art interiors is used for the bures and public areas, providing a stunning Fiji island holiday spot.

Fine dining and wines can be enjoyed at the Fijian Restaurant and Dua Tale Bar, with breathtaking views over the horizon pool and spa pools to the blue lagoon, nearby islands and sunsets. Likuliku offers beachfront bures and Fiji’s only overwater accommodation bures.

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Air New Zealand to improve Tasman and Pacific Island services

People travelling in Australasia this year could benefit from a number of improvements being made to Air New Zealand’s trans-Tasman and Pacific Island services.

The carrier claimed that its changes will set ‘a new benchmark in terms of competitive pricing, choice and the airport experience’.

Air New Zealand currently carries 2.1m passengers between Australia and New Zealand every year, as well as more than 500,000 travellers to and from the Pacific Islands.

In a bid to maintain or increase these market shares, the company intends to reduce airport waiting times by an average of 45 minutes with the introduction of new kiosks and a more efficient check-in process.

The airline’s Airbus A320 Tasman Pacific fleet will be standardised to a single class with 171 seats, while lead-in fares will be cut to offer more value to customers.

Bruce Parton of Air New Zealand said: ‘With our high frequency of flights across the Tasman and to the Pacific Islands, Air New Zealand is the airline of choice for the majority of both business and leisure travellers departing New Zealand.’

Destinations served by the airline in the region include Sydney, Auckland and the islands of Fiji and Tonga.