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 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

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.

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

It’s all here in Fiji and much, much more… but first things first. You need a place to stay! A place to use as home base while you fill your days with wondrous new experiences or laze them away by the pool or on the beach with a cocktail and a good book.

Bedarra Beach Inn – Fiji is just that place. We offer the personalized, intimate & friendly service of a small Inn with the luxurious accommodation, exquisite cuisine and special attention you’d expect from a large international resort costing twice the price.
Your first decision will be to select which type of room you’d like to stay in. We have two types at Bedarra Beach Inn; Deluxe & Standard. Here’s a description…

Deluxe Rooms: A King size bed, en-suite bathroom & balcony, most with an ocean/garden view.

Standard Rooms: A King or Queen size bed, en-suite bathroom with either a private walled courtyard or garden view.

We also have one other choice which may be right for you…

The Deluxe Honeymooner: A King size bed, en-suite bathroom and larger balcony with ocean views. (Tell us in advance when you reserve this room and we’ll throw in a free bottle of bubbly!)

Our goal is to welcome you as guests, care for you as family and remember you as friends.

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.

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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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

 Sheraton Royal Denarau Resort
Sheraton Royal Denarau Resort is one of three Sheraton resorts on popular Denarau Island – only a 15-minute drive from Nadi airport. All the resorts are welcoming of families and have kids’ clubs, kids’ meals and playgrounds.

Castaway Island Resort
Castaway Island Resort is a private island resort in the beautiful Mamanuca group of islands east of Viti Levu. Castaway has a complimentary kids’ club open to children three years and older from 9am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm, and a supervised children’s dinner between 5pm and 6.30pm.

Shangri-La Fijian Resort
Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort is located on its own island in the Yanuca group, surrounded by superb beaches and close to a natural lagoon, ideal for swimming and snorkelling. Shangri-La has excellent children’s facilities including a complimentary child-minding centre and playground called The Little Chiefs Club. Care is provided by friendly Fijian staff.

Naviti Resort
Naviti Resort is spread across 38 acres of tropical gardens on Fiji’s famous Coral Coast. Self-contained rooms can comfortably accommodate families of 2 adults and 2 children. There are plenty of activities and facilities for kids of all ages and a Rugg Rats club for kids aged 5 to 12.

Plantation Island Resort
Plantation Island Resort is located west of Nadi on the island of Malololailai. Children under two stay free, and two kids under 16 can also share a room with their parents for free. An assortment of free activities, from mini-golf to crab racing will keep the kids entertained while they hang out at the Coconut Kids Club. Additional nanny and child-minding services are also available.

Koro Sun Resort
Koro Sun Resort is surrounded by the lush rainforests of northern Fiji and is close to quiet beaches and interesting villages. It has family-sized rooms and the Koro Kids Club, open from 8am-5pm daily for kids three and up.

He said the award was well deserved after all their hard work.

Mr Serhan said AAA Tourism provided a unique Star Rating Scheme for accommodation providers.

“It is an honour well deserved after all the physical improvements and efforts that have been done,” he said.
Setting the Upscale Standard Among Fiji Resorts & Hotels

Escape to the premier choice among Fiji Resorts & Hotels, the 5 Star Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa.

Among Fiji’s top holiday destinations; the Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa truly is your recipe for an unforgettable getaway experience. With a total of 250 deluxe lodging accommodations, the Warwick Fiji offers a beach front set amidst lush tropical gardens on Fiji’s famous Coral Coast.
An Extraordinary Setting Surrounds Our Fiji Beachfront Resort

Each one of the Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa’s well-appointed rooms and deluxe suites features soothing decor, personal touches such as fresh flowers and private balconies with mountain and ocean views. This Fiji hotel’s exclusive Warwick Club rooms are ideal for honeymoon couples or hotel guests preferring to be on the quieter side of the hotel. VISIT THE WARWICK

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