SOUTH PACIFIC 2020-2021
COOK ISLANDS / FIJI / SAMOA / VANUATU
Laucala Island, Fiji. See page 63 for resort details Cover: Image courtesy of Cook Islands Tourism ©David Kirkland
At Island Escapes we offer luxury and bespoke holiday experiences in extraordinarily beautiful destinations. We’ve partnered with only the best resorts – unique, exotic and exceptional – that showcase their picturesque locations and encourage you to indulge in local culture, cuisine, relaxation and adventure. We’re proud to present this portfolio of amazing resorts to you, and look forward to helping you satisfy your wanderlust for these incredible South Pacific destinations.
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The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.
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The Havannah Vanuatu. See page 82 for resort details
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Index
08/Cook Islands 10 Rarotonga 11 Manuia Beach Resort 12 Crown Beach Resort & Spa 13 Muri Beach Club Hotel 14 Nautilus Resort 16 The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium 16 Sanctuary Rarotonga – on the Beach (Adults Only) 17 Little Polynesian Resort 18 Pacific Resort Rarotonga 19 Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa 20 Te Vakaroa Villas 21 Sea Change Villas 22 Aitutaki 23 Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort (Adults Only) 24 Pacific Resort Aitutaki
Please note: The prices quoted in this brochure were correct at the time of printing (January 2020) but may have fluctuated if surcharges, fees, taxes or currencies have changed. They are in AUD, based on low season rates for the lead in (cheapest) room at the property and are quoted per person per night. They do not take into account any specials released from time to time. They should be treated as a guide only, and are subject to change without notice.
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26/Fiji
64/Samoa
74/Vanuatu
28 Denarau & Nadi Bay
66 Upolu
76 Efate
29 Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
67 Coconuts Beach Club Resort & Spa
77 Tamanu on the Beach Resort & Spa
29 Pullman Nadi Bay Resort & Spa
68 Seabreeze Resort
78 Warwick Le Lagon - Vanuatu
30 Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Denarau Island
70 Saletoga Sands Resort
79 Iririki Island Resort & Spa
31 Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa
70 Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort
80 Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu
32 Viti Levu
71 Taumeasina Island Resort
80 The Terraces Boutique Apartments
33 Shangri–La’s Fijian Resort & Spa
71 Return to Paradise Resort & Spa
81 Aquana Beach Resort
34 InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa
72 Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa
81 Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Vila Resort
36 Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
82 The Havannah Vanuatu
37 Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
84 Eratap Beach Resort
38 Warwick, Fiji
86 Espiritu Santo
39 Nanuku Auberge Resorts Collection, Fiji
87 Aore Island Resort
40 The Fijian Islands
87 Ratua Island Resort & Spa
41 Matamanoa Island Resort
88 Tanna Island
42 Plantation Island Resort
89 White Grass Ocean Resort & Spa
42 Musket Cove Resort 43 Malolo Island Fiji 44 Vomo Island Fiji 46 Castaway Island, Fiji
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47 Six Senses Fiji 48 Likuliku Lagoon Resort
90 Cook Islands
50 Tokoriki Island Resort
91 Fiji
51 Kokomo Private Island Fiji
92 Samoa
52 Royal Davui Island Resort, Fiji
93 Vanuatu
54 Toberua Island Resort 54 Yasawa Island Resort & Spa
94 Booking Terms and Conditions
55 Blue Lagoon Cruises 56 Captain Cook Cruises 57 Northern Fiji 58 Jean–Michel Cousteau Resort 60 Savasi Island 61 Qamea Resort & Spa Fiji 62 Matangi Private Island Resort 63 Laucala Island
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About Us
We are Island Escapes. We opened in 2003 – three people with a wealth of travel industry experience and an unsurpassed knowledge and passion for the destinations that truly inspire us. Over the years, our portfolio and expertise has grown to include not only Fiji, but also Thailand, Vanuatu, Samoa and the Cook Islands. We have cultivated strong relationships with the most unique, luxurious and extraordinary resorts in each of these wonderful destinations.
Members of AFTA, the Australian Federation of Travel agents, and ATAS travel accredited.
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We never strived to be the biggest travel company in Australia, but we are absolutely committed to being the best. By staying boutique, we have been able to focus on quality rather than quantity, and on providing our valued clients with a level of service and depth of product knowledge that is disappearing in this era of ‘instant’ information. 17 years later and with over 20 staff, we firmly believe that you can learn more from a ten minute conversation with someone who has been to a resort, than in two hours of trawling the internet trying to extract the truth from the white noise. It’s an old fashioned concept but according to the 1000’s of people we send on holidays each year, it is a successful one. We work closely with some of Australia’s best, most professional and well informed travel agents, ensuring our clients receive the best possible personalised care. This collection showcases some of our favourite hotels and resorts in the South Pacific. We hope that it, together with our vast travel experience, enriches your next escape. Marilyn & Margie
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Image courtesy of Vanuatu Tourism ŠDavid Kirkland
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Cook Islands Resort Collection Climate The Cook Islands enjoy a pleasant, tropical climate that is warm and sunny most of the year. The cooler months are June to August (average 25 degrees Celsius) while November to March marks the warmer season where tropical showers are occasionally experienced (average 28–29 degrees Celsius).
Tipping Tipping is not customary in the Cook Islands, although rewarding good service will not offend.
The drier months are July to November and we suggest you pack a light cardigan or long sleeve shirt as the evenings can get a little cool. This is also the peak season for travel to the Cook Islands and we recommend you book early to avoid disappointment. The more humid season runs from December to March.
Passports & Visas Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond your anticipated return date, and you must possess an onward ticket. A visa is not required for tourist entry of 31 days into the Cook Islands if you are travelling on an Australian or New Zealand passport. Please check visa requirements for all other nationalities.
Currency The New Zealand dollar is the official unit of currency in the Cook Islands. A limited number of ATM’s can be found in Avarua and at the airport. MasterCard® and Visa® are welcome at most resorts. Currency exchange is available at many of the major resorts, at the airport and in downtown Avarua.
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Electricity The electrical current in the Cook Islands is 240 volts AC 50z. It uses a 3 pin power outlet identical to Australia and Australian appliances work in the Cooks without an adaptor.
Check in & check out times Check in at most resorts is between 2pm–3pm and check out is generally 10am–12pm. Given the early arrival and late departure of many flights to/from Australia, prepaid use of your hotel room for extended hours is available at most resorts, and is recommended.
Etiquette Dress modestly when you are away from your resort and ensure that when you are leaving a beach, that you cover up for your journey home. If you are attending a church service, we recommend you dress conservatively as a sign of respect to the congregation, ensuring your shoulders are covered and knee length skirt/shorts are worn. Local women will wear their best dresses and men will wear collared shirts and long pants. Internet Internet services in the Cook Islands are relatively slow and can be unreliable. All resorts charge for WiFi access (payable directly). Language Cook Islands Maori is the official language although English is spoken widely and fluently. Useful words Kia Orana Hello Meitaki Thank you Aere Ra Good bye
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Crown Beach Resort & Spa. See page 12 for details.
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Rarotonga. Vibrant heart of the Cook Islands With a sparkling turquoise lagoon, lush, emerald green mountains, 50+ cafes and restaurants, an energetic nightlife, bustling markets, and some of the friendliest Polynesians you’ll find anywhere, Rarotonga offers holidaymakers no shortage of things to see and do. Feel the rush of endorphins as you conquer the peak of the volcanic cone on a guided hiking tour. Scuba dive or snorkel in incredibly clear lagoons to see giant turtles, colourful fish and corals. Wander back from the sandy white beach to your resort and enjoy a pamper session at one of the award-winning Spas. From 4WD tours to quad bikes and push bikes, to art galleries and cultural centres, you can do as much or as little as you want. You also have the freedom of jumping on a scooter or local bus to explore the island at your leisure. Life on Rarotonga is easy, relaxed and friendly – just the way a holiday should be.
Image courtesy of Cook Islands Tourism ©David Kirkland
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Manuia Beach Resort
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Relaxed and friendly. Small and intimate. Casual and attentive. Manuia Beach Resort is one of the unsung gems of the Cook Islands. With only 24 duplex style Suites and a 2 Bedroom Apartment, this adults only resort offers guests a boutique, romantic holiday experience in an atmosphere that embodies Polynesian hospitality. Paths meander through the resort’s lush gardens, leading all guests towards a stunning beachside infinity pool, laden with comfy lounges, hammocks and an irresistibly welcoming atmosphere. The sand floored ‘On The Beach’ thatched restaurant serves delicious South Pacific Cuisine and excellent cocktails, best enjoyed in the warm hue of a magical sunset. Each of the spacious Suites feature indoor/outdoor showers, private balconies and are decorated with individual art pieces designed by local artisans. Only 15 minutes from downtown Avarua, this owner operated resort provides exceptional value for your holiday dollar, and with its friendly, attentive staff, it delivers not only what it promises, but happily much more.
Price From $242 per person per night Minimum stay 2-5 nights (dependant on room type) Map Pg 90 Ref F1
• Location Arorangi. 10 minute drive from Rarotonga Airport • 24 Garden and Beachfront Suites and 1 x 2 Bedroom Apartment, all air conditioned and fan cooled • 1 restaurant and bar • 1 resort pool • Accommodation is free of electronic entertainment • Charged WiFi throughout the resort • Inclusions Tropical breakfast daily and a selection of complimentary cultural activities. VIP Suites include cooked breakfast daily, a chilled bottle of French Champagne, fruit platter on arrival and daily turndown • Meal Plan Prepaid half or full board available • Occupancy Max 3 adults in all Suites (king split+single). Max 5 adults in 2 Bedroom Apartment (2 x king split + single) • Honeymoon Bonus Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and island style gift on arrival (min 2 nights) • Children’s Policy Manuia does not accommodate children U16 years Cook Islands: Arorangi | islandescapes.com.au
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Crown Beach Resort & Spa Set on five acres of tropical gardens fringed by a stunning turquoise lagoon, Crown Beach Resort & Spa offers its guests a luxurious, full service, boutique resort experience. Its 36 standalone Suites and 1–2 Bedroom Villas are well appointed, decorated in a contemporary Pacific style, and are scattered throughout the property allowing for a mixture of garden and ocean views. An onsite Spa, dive centre, mini gymnasium and two restaurants including the renowned fine dining Flambé Restaurant, complete the well–rounded guest services offered by this fabulous little resort. If your budget permits, the Courtyard Pool Suites offer the most luxurious accommodation at Crown Beach. Set within the confines of your own walled courtyard, the privacy they afford together with the provision of your own pool, mini waterfall and outdoor dining pavilion outweighs the loss of the ocean view, which can be easily enjoyed with a cocktail at sunset in the resort’s bar.
Price From $292 per person per night Minimum stay 3 nights Map Pg 90 Ref F1
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•L ocation Arorangi. 10 minute drive from Rarotonga Airport • 1 8 x 1 Bedroom Villas, 4 x 2 Bedroom Villas and 14 x Courtyard Pool Suites, all air conditioned and fan cooled • 2 restaurants and bars • 1 resort pool and private pools in each Courtyard Pool Suite. Day Spa and mini gymnasium • TV, DVD and CD player in all accommodation • Charged WiFi throughout the resort • Inclusions Breakfast daily (tropical with hot options) • Meal Plan Prepaid half or full board available (excludes Flambé Restaurant) •O ccupancy Max 3 people in 1 Bedroom Villa and Courtyard Suites. Max 5 people in 2 Bedroom Villas (king bed/s + rollaway) •H oneymoon Bonus Sparkling wine, fruit platter and 1 x 30 minute massage at Spa Ariki (min 5 nights) • Children’s Policy Crown Beach does not accommodate children U16 years
Muri Beach Club Hotel
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It’s fabulous location – overlooking Muri Lagoon, within easy walking distance to Muri Village – is just one of the many highlights of this wonderful little hotel. A true ‘hotel’ in a country which favours resorts and villas, Muri Beach Club Hotel offers its guests an intimate, romantic holiday experience. Its spacious well-appointed rooms feature modern, sophisticated interiors with stark white linens contrasted against ocean inspired hues. There is an enormous pool area and a stunning beachfront, each laden with enticing lounge areas, a creative restaurant, wide selection of water sports and a social bar where new friends are made, and old friends are reacquainted. With only 30 rooms and catering to adults aged 18 years +, this family owned and operated hotel naturally fosters a relaxed, welcoming environment where guests are known by their first name and greeted as long held friends. Attentive staff go out of their way to ensure that guests enjoy the best possible holiday experience and return home relaxed and rejuvenated.
Price From $305 per person per night Minimum stay N\A Map Pg 90 Ref G3
• Location Muri Beach. 30 minute drive from Rarotonga Airport • 30 air conditioned guest rooms with either garden, pool or beachfront views • 1 restaurant and 2 bars • 1 hotel pool. Day Spa • TV in all rooms • Complimentary internet in reception area. Charged WiFi in public areas • Inclusions Breakfast daily (tropical with hot options) • Meal Plan Prepaid half or full board available • Occupancy Max 4 people in Premier Garden Rooms (2 x queen beds). Max 2 people in Pool View or Beachfront Rooms (king bed) • Honeymoon Bonus Muri gift and bottle of sparkling wine on check in (min 3 nights). Or Lovers Bed set up and indulgence gift pack on arrival, 30 min Romantic Island Couples Massage, breakfast in bed on day of choice and upgrade to Beachfront room subject to availability on check in (min 7 night stay. Proof of marriage within 6 months required) • Children’s Policy Muri Beach Club Hotel does not accommodate children U18 years
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Nautilus Resort Nautilus Resort continues to garner popularity as one of the Cook Island’s premier luxury boutique resorts. It’s 17 spacious Are’ are located on the popular Muri Beach, each featuring either 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms, their own salt water plunge pool, large outdoor furnished deck and well–appointed interiors that are designed in an elegant, contemporary Polynesian style. All 1 Bedroom Are' feature a mini kitchenette while the 2 and 3 Bedroom Are’ have a full kitchen, all with an espresso pod coffee machine, a state of the art bluetooth entertainment and communication system, and access to high speed WiFi. Families are welcome year round with a ’Kids Concierge’ onsite for children aged five years +, and as a result it lends itself beautifully to discerning multi–generational family travel. Dining is a pleasure in their hugely popular beachfront restaurant which features a chic beach bar and offers Polynesian influenced dishes with a special flair. With an onsite multi-awarded Thalgo branded Spa, complimentary kayaks, paddle boards and cultural themed guest activities, this 2019 ‘Mana Tiaki’ (Cook Islands Eco Certified) resort offers guests the accommodation flexibility of a private villa with a plunge pool, the convenience of a full service boutique resort and a stunning lagoon front location.
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Price From $366 per person per night Minimum stay 3-4 nights (dependant on room type) Map Pg 90 Ref G3
• Location Muri Beach. 30 minute drive from Rarotonga Airport • 15 x 1 Bedroom Are’ and 2 x 2 Bedroom Are’ all air conditioned (3 Bedroom Are’ created by interconnecting a 2 Bedroom and 1 Bedroom) • 1 restaurant and 2 bars. Full kitchen in 2 and 3 Bedroom Are’ • 1 resort pool and private pools in each Are’. Day Spa • Smart TV, espresso machine and bluetooth sound systems in all Are’ • Complimentary limited access WiFi throughout resort • Inclusions Full breakfast and arrival fruit platter • Meal Plan N\A • Occupancy 2 people in 1 Bedroom Are’. 4 people in 2 Bedroom Are’ and 6 people in 3 Bedroom Are’ (king split beds). 1–2 extra children U12 permitted dependant on room type on existing sofa beds • Honeymoon Bonus Chilled bottle of Nautilus wine, 30 minute massage each and complimentary room upgrade if available on check in (minimum 5 nights, not available 24 Dec–03 Jan) • Children’s Policy Complimentary Kids Concierge operates daily from 8.30am–5.30pm for children 5–12 years. Babysitting available (charged). Family friendly accommodation Cook Islands: Muri Beach | islandescapes.com.au
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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Price From $225 per person per night Minimum stay N/A Map Pg 90 Ref G2 Much loved and well known, The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium is one of the Cook Islands most iconic holiday destinations. With 104 Guest Rooms, Suites and Villas, this full service resort is set amongst six acres of landscaped gardens, fringed by a 1km white sand beach. Attracting a strong family clientele, it operates a comprehensive kids activity program for children aged to 16 years. For adults there is an indulgent Day Spa, complimentary use of stand up paddle boards and kayaks, and day and night snorkelling in the crystal waters of the Aro'a Beach and Marine Sanctuary. The Rarotongan is the perfect affordable, ‘all around’ resort choice that is sure to appeal to both families and couples alike.
• Location Aro’a Beach. 15 minute drive from Rarotonga Airport • 104 Guest Rooms, Suites and 2 bedroom accommodation and 2 x 3 Bedroom Private Pool Villas. All air conditioned • 1 restaurant and bar • 1 resort pool and Day Spa • Satellite TV in all accommodation • Charged WiFi in all accommodation • Inclusions Tropical breakfast daily and extensive complimentary activities (stand-up paddleboards, kayaking, snorkelling, etc) • Meal Plan Prepaid half or full board available • Occupancy Max 2 adults/2 children U17 years or 3 adults in most accommodation. 2 adults/4 children U17 or 4 adults in 2 Bedroom Beachside Suite. Max 4 adults/6 children U17 years or 6 adults in 3 Bedroom Private Pool Villas (bedding dependant on room type) • Honeymoon Bonus Bottle of Methode Champenoise and his and hers Island sarongs (min 5 nights) • Children’s Policy Kids Club (4–11 yrs), Teen Zone (12–16 yrs), Mini Waterpark and Banana Beach Playland (crèche for infants to 3 yrs) are open Monday to Saturday (except public holidays), 9am to 12pm; 2pm to 5pm; and 7pm to 9pm. All are complimentary to guests excluding the crèche (N$45 per 3 hours). Babysitting available (charged). Family friendly accommodation
Sanctuary Rarotonga on the beach (Adults Only)
Price From $324 per person per night Minimum stay N/A Map Pg 90 Ref G 2 Located adjacent to its sister property The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium, Sanctuary Rarotonga is an adult only all Suite resort consisting of just 49 accommodations. Benefitting from the exquisite view over Aro’a Beach and Marine Sanctuary, each Polynesian style Suite faces the ocean with either a ground floor patio or a first floor balcony to enjoy sunset cocktails on. Or if you prefer, cocktails can be consumed at Sanctuary’s swim up pool bar – one of only two available in the Cook Islands. With an adult only restaurant, Spa Polynesia and access to The Rarotongan’s facilities, this is a great choice for romantic couples who want to do everything….and nothing.
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• Location Aro’a Beach. 15 minute drive from Rarotonga Airport • 48 Beachfront Suites and 1 Honeymoon Spa Suite, all air conditioned and fan cooled • 1 restaurant and 2 bars (1 swim up) • 1 resort pool and Day Spa • Satellite TV in all accommodation • Charged WiFi throughout the resort • Inclusions Tropical breakfast daily, invitation to the Managers Sunset Cocktail party, use of stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, snorkelling gear, tennis, gym & cultural activities • Meal Plan Prepaid half or full board available • Occupancy Max 3 adults in all accommodation (king bed + single) • Honeymoon Bonus Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and 2 x island sarongs (min 5 nights) • Children’s Policy Sanctuary does not accommodate children U16 years
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Little Polynesian Resort
Nestled on the southern tip of Rarotonga overlooking a spectacular turquoise lagoon that is fringed by fine white sand, is one of the Cook Island’s most well–known luxury resorts – Little Polynesian. With just 14 individual Beachfront Bungalows and Garden Studios, this award winning adults only resort oozes Polynesian charm and elegance. Designed using traditional architecture, built from local timbers and featuring a simple yet sophisticated décor, each Beachfront Bungalow has an indoor/outdoor shower, its own sun deck with day bed and uninterrupted million dollar water views. Life at Little Poly (as it is affectionately known) pivots around its central facility which includes an open air restaurant and an infinity pool that appears to melt into the exquisitely coloured, marine protected lagoon. Water activities abound for those who are inclined, however the essence of this resort is romance and relaxation, and guests are encouraged to enjoy both in abundance.
Price From $347 per person per night Minimum stay N/A Map Pg 90 Ref G3
• Location Titikaveka. 35 minute drive from Rarotonga Airport • 10 x Beachfront Bungalows and 4 x Garden Studios, all air conditioned and fan cooled • 1 restaurant and bar • 1 resort pool • TV, docking station and coffee machine in all accommodation • Charged WiFi in all accommodation • Inclusions Tropical breakfast daily • Meal Plan Prepaid half or full board available • Occupancy Max 2 adults in each Bungalow/Studio (king bed) • Honeymoon Bonus Complimentary bottle of wine, small gift and flowers in room on arrival (proof of marriage within 6 months required) • Children’s Policy Little Polynesian does not accommodate children U18 years
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Pacific Resort Rarotonga Despite being one of Rarotonga’s most popular family resorts, it’s the sense of peace and tranquillity that first strikes you as you arrive at Pacific Resort Rarotonga. Set amongst five and a half acres of beautifully manicured tropical gardens and fringed by Rarotonga’s famous Muri Lagoon, this popular four star resort manages to comfortably accommodate both couples and families without the holiday experience of either being compromised. With only 64 elegantly appointed Studio Rooms, Suites and 2–3 Bedroom Villas, this resort feels small and boutique whilst offering the amenities and services expected in a much larger, full service resort. These include one of the most comprehensive Kids Clubs in the country, a restaurant, room service, a Day Spa at its sister property Te Manava, and a full array of water sports that maximise its fabulous lagoon location. Be active and explore. Be lazy and relax. Or do both. Either way you will have the most wonderful holiday at this beautiful resort.
Price From $262 per person per night Minimum stay N/A Map Pg 90 Ref G3
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•L ocation Muri Beach. 30 minute drive from Rarotonga Airport •5 7 hotel rooms/Suites and 7 x 2–3 Bedroom Villas, all air conditioned and fan cooled • 1 restaurant and bar. Kitchen facilities in all Villas • 1 resort pool and 1 kid’s splash pool. Day Spa located at Te Manava (sister resort) •T V in all accommodation •C harged WiFi in all accommodation • I nclusions Tropical breakfast daily •M eal Plan Prepaid half or full board available • Occupancy Max 2–4 people in rooms/Suites. Max 5 in Premium Garden Villa (2 Bedroom) and max 7 in 3 Bedroom Villas (king split bed + rollaway) • Honeymoon Bonus Complimentary bottle of wine, small gift and flowers in room on arrival (proof of marriage within 6 months required) • Children’s Policy Complimentary Kids Club operates daily for children 6–12 years from 9am–4pm daily. Children U12 years eat breakfast free. Babysitting available (charged). Family friendly accommodation
Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa
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When you walk through the doorway that leads to your private courtyard, complete with a waterfall that cascades into your own full size pool, you enter a tranquil haven that will see you immediately relax into holiday mode. And as you continue into your luxury 2 bedroom/2 bathroom Villa with super king canopied bed, Italian fixtures, indoor water feature, surround sound audio visual system, expresso machine and fully equipped kitchen, you will immediately decide you never want to leave. Set absolute beachfront on Muri Lagoon, Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa is home to seven incredibly decadent, private and romantic Villas, and a multi award winning Waterfall Spa. Owner managed, the service and attention to detail extended to guests are second to none. Conveniently located with a number of restaurants within a 5–10 minute stroll along the beach and catering to adults only, a holiday at Rumours is guaranteed to see you relax, rejuvenate and return time and time again
Price From $495 per person per night Minimum stay 3 nights Map Pg 90 Ref G3
• Location Muri Beach. 30 minute drive from Rarotonga Airport • 7 x 2 Bedroom Villas (Beachside, Beachfront & Platinum), fan cooled with air conditioned bedrooms • Restaurants and bars within walking distance. Full kitchen facilities and BBQ in each Villa (private chef available for hire). Offsite partner restaurant delivers meals on request • Private pools in each Villa. Day Spa • TV, DVD and CD player in all Villas. Espresso machines in Beachfront Villas • Charged WiFi throughout the resort • Inclusions Return VIP airport transfers, arrival gift basket including sparkling wine and in Villa breakfast delivered daily • Meal Plan N\A • Occupancy Max 4 people per Villa (2 x king beds) • Honeymoon Bonus 2 x 1 hour relaxation massages per Villa (min 5 nights) • Children’s Policy Children U15 years accommodated on a request only basis in Beachfront Spa Villas. Children U15 years not accommodated in any other accommodation type Cook Islands: Muri Beach | islandescapes.com.au
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Te Vakaroa Villas Te Vakaroa Villas’ six luxurious accommodations provide a peaceful holiday oasis in an absolute beachfront location, for discerning couples and families with children 12 years+. Architect designed with contemporary interiors, the 3 x 1 Bedroom and 3 x 2 Bedroom Beachfront Villas are located in a two storey complex that overlooks Muri’s famous turquoise lagoon, just a short stroll from restaurants, local attractions and water based activities. Days can be whiled away and new friends made from the comfort of your sunlounge beside the resort’s infinity pool–the perfect spot to enjoy a cool cocktail at the end of a hot day. With a well appointed kitchen in each Villa, guests can choose to be either independent or their stay can be fully hosted with tropical breakfasts delivered daily to their Villa at a time that suits them, a personal chef available by arrangement, room service and à la carte dining available at the adjacent Sails Restaurant. Designed for comfort and luxury, Te Vakaroa offers a sophisticated accommodation choice in an extremely convenient location.
Price From $432 per person per night Minimum stay 3 nights Map Pg 90 Ref G 3
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• Location Muri Beach. 25 minute drive from Rarotonga Airport •3 x 1 Bedroom and 3 x 2 Bedroom Villas, each air conditioned and fan cooled • Restaurants and bars within walking distance. Kitchen facilities available in all Villas • 1 resort pool • Satellite TV, docking station and blue tooth sound systems in all accommodation • Charged WiFi available in accommodation (complimentary starter kit provided on check in) • Inclusions Tropical breakfast delivered daily to each Villa, welcome platter and bottle of wine on arrival • Meal Plan Private chef available for hire • Occupancy Max 2 people in 1 Bedroom Villa (super king). Max 5 people in 2 Bedroom Villa (Super King, king split + rollaway) • Honeymoon Bonus Bottle of Champagne on arrival (instead of wine) and complimentary his and hers massages (min stay 5 nights) • Children’s Policy Te Vakaroa does not accommodate children U12 years nor does it offer an activity program for teens 12 years+. Family friendly accommodation
Sea Change Villas
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Luxurious accommodation, privacy and independent travel culminate in Sea Change Villas – one of the Cook Islands’ premium Villa retreats. Each of the 1–3 bedroom fully self-contained Villas feature their own pool and courtyard, are furnished in a style that exudes tropical sophistication and are thoughtfully designed to ensure complete guest privacy. There are two views on offer – Beachfront Villas are located just metres of the high tide mark whilst Lagoon View accommodation is scattered among the tropical gardens with views from the deck of the lagoon’s vibrant aqua hues. Casually elegant and extremely spacious, the Villas are the perfect choice for romantic couples or families with adult children 16 years +, while the Lagoon Executive Villas also feature a games room with table tennis and al fresco dining area, making it ideal for families with children 12 years +. Sea Change provides the perfect location from which to explore Rarotonga, and with attentive staff and management, your stay will be relaxed, personalised and memorable.
Price From $305 per person per night Minimum stay 3 nights Map Pg 90 Ref G 3
• Location Titikaveka. 25 minute drive from Rarotonga Airport • 15 x 1–3 Bedroom Beachfront, Lagoon View and Lagoon View Executive Villas, all fan cooled with air conditioned bedrooms • Full kitchens in each Villa. Meal delivery available • Private pool in each Villa • Satellite TV and home entertainment system in each Villa • Complimentary WiFi starter voucher. Charged WiFi thereafter • Inclusions Return airport transfers, bottle of wine and beers in fridge on arrival and a starter breakfast pack (eggs, cereal, bread, etc) • Meal Plan N\A. Private chef, picnic packs or meal platters available for purchase • Occupancy Max 2 people in 1 Bedroom Villas (king). Max 4 people in 2 Bedroom Villas (1 king + 1 king split). Max 6 people in 3 Bedroom Villas (1 king + 2 king split) • Honeymoon Bonus Bottle of sparkling wine in Villa on arrival • Children’s Policy Sea Change accommodates children 12 years + in Lagoon View Executive Villas and 16 years + in all other accommodation. Family friendly accommodation
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Aitutaki. Simply breathtaking Aitutaki Lagoon is arguably one of the most beautiful places in the world. A seemingly endless expanse of crystalline water of the most vivid blue palette, strewn with tiny motu (islets) laden with palm trees and fringed by white sand, it represents everything we hope to find in the Pacific. The second most visited island in the Cooks, it is a magnet for honeymooners and those travellers seeking the ultimate private escape. Days are squandered revelling in its beauty from either a day cruise, a kayak or your ocean facing resort lounge chair. It is a vision you will never tire of, and one you will remember always.
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Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort (Adults Only) Aitutaki Lagoon Resort isn’t just the only private island resort in the Cook Islands, it is also ideally situated on the shores of the magnificent Aitutaki Lagoon. With 33 free standing, quintessentially Polynesian style bungalows of various standards, this adult only resort oozes romance and relaxation. Just a two minute ferry ride from the main Island of Aitutaki, the resort offers a complete holiday experience including two restaurants, a dedicated resort Spa, a freshwater swimming pool and a range of water based activities that allow you to maximise your enjoyment of this extraordinary location. This resort is really for romantics. It’s about couples sharing one of the most beautiful places in the world together, marvelling at the scenery by day and enjoying the endless sky of stars by night. Staying here is a once in a lifetime experience… unless of course, you can’t resist a second visit.
Price From $452 per person per night Minimum stay N/A Map Pg 90 Ref B 2
• Location Akitua Private Island. 10 minute drive and 2 minute launch from Aitutaki Airport • 32 Bungalows and 1 Royal Honeymoon Pool Villa ‘Princess Te Arau’. All accommodation is air conditioned and fan cooled • 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Kitchen facilities in ‘Te Arau’ • 1 resort pool. Gym and Day Spa • Satellite TV in all accommodation • Charged WiFi in all accommodation • Inclusions Tropical breakfast daily, invitation to Managers Sunset Cocktail Party, use of stand–up paddleboards, snorkelling gear and kayaks • Meal Plan Prepaid half or full board available • Occupancy Max 3 adults in Beachfront, Premium Beachfront and Overwater Bungalows. Max 4 adults in ‘Te Arau’ Villa and Deluxe Beachfront Bungalow (king bed + single) • Honeymoon Bonus Bottle of sparkling wine and couples Island sarongs (min 5 nights) • Children’s Policy Aitutaki Lagoon does not accommodate children U16 years
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Pacific Resort Aitutaki Widely recognised as one of the Cook Islands most luxurious resorts, Pacific Resort Aitutaki is blessed on many levels. Located on a hillside that sweeps down to a beautiful turquoise lagoon fringed by a fine, white sand beach, this 5 star boutique resort delivers a sublime holiday experience for couples and families with older children (12 years +) alike. It’s 29, spacious freestanding bungalows are laden with elegant Pacific dÊcor, luxury amenities and small personal touches that are guaranteed to elevate your holiday experience. Each room opens onto a spacious balcony with a day bed, million dollar views and beach access. There is a luxurious Spa, fabulously attentive staff, a poolside bar that doubles as a casual dining area for lunch and dinner, as well as a fine dining restaurant which affords one of the most spectacular views on the Island. Serenely beautiful, this is the perfect resort from which to explore the extraordinary beauty of Aitutaki and its striking lagoon.
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Price From $644 per person per night Minimum stay N/A Map Pg 90 Ref B 2
• Location Amuri. 10 minute drive from Aitutaki Airport • 19 x Premium Beachfront Bungalows, 9 x Ultimate Beachfront Bungalows and Villas and 1 x 2 Bedroom Premium Beachfront Bungalow, all air conditioned and fan cooled • 2 restaurants and 1 bar • 1 resort pool. Day Spa • TV, iPod® Dock and coffee machine in all Bungalows and Villas • Charged WiFi in all accommodation • Inclusions Return airport transfers and à la carte breakfast daily • Meal Plan Prepaid half or full board available • Occupancy Max 2 people in Premium Beachfront and Ultimate Beachfront Bungalows and Villas (king bed). Max 3 people in Premium Beachfront Bungalow Plus and max 5 adults in 2 Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow (king bed + singles) • Honeymoon Bonus Complimentary bottle of wine, small gift and flowers in Villa on arrival (proof of marriage within 6 months required) • Children’s Policy Pacific Resort Aitutaki does not accommodate children U12 years
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Fiji Resort Collection Climate Fiji enjoys a tropical climate. Daytime temperatures vary between averages of 31 degrees Celsius in summer (Dec–Feb) and 28 degrees Celsius in winter (Jun–Aug) making it the ideal destination to escape our cold winters. Rain and humidity are traditionally more frequent in summer to mid autumn (Dec–Mar) and if you feel the heat, we recommend you choose a resort that has air conditioning if travelling during this period, as not all do. Cooling evening trade winds are more prevalent during late autumn to spring (May–Oct) and we recommend you pack light cardigans or long sleeve shirts if travelling during these months. Currency The Fijian Dollar is the base unit of currency. ATMs are available in most major town centres. Major credit cards are welcome in all resorts. Currency exchange is available in most resorts, at Nadi airport and in banks in town centres. Tipping Tipping is not encouraged in Fiji, however most resorts have a staff fund should you wish to make a contribution to show your gratitude.
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Electricity The electrical current in Fiji is 240 volts AC 50z. Fiji has three pin power outlets identical to Australia, and Australian appliances work in Fiji without requiring an adaptor
Internet WiFi is available in most resorts in Fiji, with charges dependant on the resort. Whilst it can be limited, it is reasonably reliable although less so in remote islands/resorts.
Passports & Visas Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your anticipated return date, and you must possess an onward ticket. A visa is not required for tourist entry into Fiji if you are travelling on an Australian or New Zealand passport. Please check visa requirements for all other nationalities
Language English throughout Fiji.
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Useful words Bula Hello Vinaka Thank you Moce Good bye (mow–they)
Check in & check out times Check in at most resorts is between 2pm–3pm and check out is generally between 10am–12pm. If you require your room prior to check in an additional night will need to be purchased. Late check out is sometimes available at a discounted rate. Etiquette When visiting villages or shopping in town, please ensure that you cover up swimwear with a sulu (sarong), sundress or shorts and t–shirt to show respect to Fijian locals. If you are attending a Kava ceremony, please ensure that you wear a sulu and that your shoulders are covered.
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Castaway Island, Fiji See page 46 for resort details.
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Denarau & Nadi Bay. Spoilt for choice Located a 20 minute drive from Nadi Airport, Denarau Island is one of Fiji’s most popular holiday destinations and with good reason. There are nine international four and five star resorts, each featuring a variety of quality accommodation options and several fabulous dining venues and bars to suit all budgets. There is an 18 hole Championship Golf Course, a tennis complex, a Water Fun Park and a variety of water sports available for the more active guest. Finally, there is the Port Denarau Marina Complex with its cafÊs, casual bars, restaurants, mini marts and shopping outlets. The entire island is serviced by shuttle bus or taxi (set price whilst on the island) guaranteeing guest convenience and variety. The Marina is the main departure point for launch transfers to the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands, making the Denarau resorts an ideal choice if a pre or post island stay is required. Even closer to Nadi Airport, Nadi Bay set on Wailoaloa Beach, is Fiji’s budding tourism hot spot following the recent opening of the Pullman Resort and Spa. This stylish family friendly resort adds gravitas to this flourishing area with its beach bars, restaurants and day trip operators conveniently located just a 10 minute drive from the airport terminal.
Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa See page 31 for resort details.
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Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
Price From $218 per person per night Minimum stay 4 nights applies to travel 26 June/ 11 July & 26 December/08 January Map Pg 91 Ref G1 2 Situated on 26 acres of ocean fronted tropical gardens, Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa offers guests a contemporary hotel style resort experience with a relaxed ‘Fiji’ feel and a French twist. An extensive rejuvenation programme of the entire resort is being undertaken throughout 2019-20 which includes the expansion the Sofitel’s sophisticated adults only zone the Waitui Beach Club, the Resort’s four restaurants and four bars (including a new ‘Rum Shak’ bar on the beach), a total room refurbishment and the creation of a new Kids Beach Club and an Executive Lounge. Once complete (Dec 20) the Sofitel will be considered one of the most luxurious resorts on Denarau.
• Location Denarau Island. 20 minute drive from Nadi Airport • 298 air conditioned hotel rooms/Suites. • 4 restaurants and 4 bars • 3 resort pools including a family pool with waterslide and an adult only pool in Waitui Beach Club. Fitness centre and Day Spa • Satellite TV in all rooms. Nespresso ® machines in Waitui Beach Club Rooms and Suites • Complimentary WiFi throughout the resort • Inclusions Buffet breakfast daily. Waitui Beach Club Rooms and Prestige Suites include daily Beach Club Access, 1 hour sunset cocktails and laundry. Family Rooms/Suites include Warrior Experience per child U12 • Meal Plan Prepaid meals available • Occupancy Max 3 adults or 2 adults/2 children U12 in most rooms (king or 2 x queen). Max 2 people in Prestige Suites and Waitui Beach Club Rooms (king). Max 4 in Family Suite (king + bunk) • Honeymoon Bonus Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine on arrival • Children’s Policy Nui Beach Club for Kids operates daily from 9am–10pm for children 3–12 years (charged. Free to Family Room/Suite guests). Children U12 years eat free for breakfast and dinner when dining with a paying adult (conditions apply). Babysitting available (charged). Family friendly accommodation
Pullman Nadi Bay Resort & Spa
• Location Wailoaloa Beach. 10 minute drive from Nadi Airport • 104 Superior Garden View Rooms, 104 Deluxe Pool View Rooms, 12 Deluxe Oceanfront Twin Rooms, 12 Oceanfront Suites and 4 Pullman Suites, all air conditioned • 4 restaurants and 3 bars • 3 swimming pools (1 adult only). Gym and Day Spa Located in Fiji’s budding new tourism hot spot, • Satellite TV in all rooms Wailoaloa Beach, the Pullman Nadi Bay Resort & • Charged WiFi throughout the resort. Complimentary WiFi in the lobby Spa opened its doors in April 19 to much fanfare. • Inclusions Buffet breakfast daily With 236 elegant hotel Rooms and Suites, four • Meal Plans Prepaid dinner available signature restaurants, Day Spa, Kids Club, gym and • Occupancy Max 3 people in Superior Garden and Deluxe Pool View Rooms (king + rollaway) or three swimming pools including a dedicated adult max 2 adults/3 children U12 in Superior Garden and Deluxe Pool View Rooms (2 x double + rollaway). only zone, this contemporary designed resort is a Max 3 people in Ocean View Suites (king + rollaway or sofa bed) great choice for both families and couples looking • Honeymoon Bonus 2 x 30 minute massage per room per stay (min 4 night stay. Proof of for an ‘easy’ mainland stay only 10 minutes from Nadi marriage required) Airport. Wailoaloa’s growing number of restaurants, • Children’s Policy Charged Kids Club operates daily for children 3–12 years. Outdoor play centre. bars, retail shops and day trip operators are within Babysitting available (charged) walking distance, making the Pullman a convenient alternative to Denarau resorts. Price From $160 per person per night Minimum stay 3 nights applies to travel 1/19 July & 25 December/04January Map Pg 91 Ref E9
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Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Denarau Island The Radisson Blu Resort is one of Denarau’s most popular family friendly resorts and with good reason. There are four climate controlled pools including a family pool with white water tunnel slide, a toddler pool and an adults only pool perfect for parental ‘quiet’ time. The Blu Banana Kids Club operates daily in three sessions including the very popular sunset torch lighting ceremony where little ‘warriors’ join big warriors resplendent in full costume, to set the entire property alight. A diverse range of dining outlets are available ranging from casual Fish and Chips served beachfront to delicious Thai and Italian restaurants, as well as two unique dining experiences – Lomani Wai (dining ‘in the water’) and Signature Tables (couples only romantic dining). Completely refurbished throughout 2018, the resort features hotel rooms and spacious 1 and 2 Bedroom apartment style Suites, a Day Spa, an excellent array of water activities and a well–stocked (and priced) mini mart, making this a fabulous all round resort.
Price From $324 per person per night Minimum stay N\A Map Pg 91 Ref G1 2
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• Location Denarau Island. 20 minute drive from Nadi Airport • 270 air conditioned and fan cooled Guest Rooms and 1–2 Bedroom Suites. • 4 restaurants and 3 bars. Kitchen facilities in all 1–2 Bedroom Suites • 4 resort pools incl 1 adult, a toddler and a family pool with waterslide.Gym and Day Spa • Satellite TV (with free movies) in all rooms and iHome Docking Station in 1–2 Bedroom Suites • Complimentary WiFi throughout resort • Inclusions Buffet breakfast daily • Meal Plan N\A • Occupancy Max 2 adults/1 child U12 in Standard Gardenview King room. Max 3 adults or 2 adults/2 children U12 in Deluxe Courtyard Twin (2 x double bed). Max 4 adults or 2 adults/3 children U12 in 1 Bedroom Suites (king split + sofa bed). Max 6 adults or 4 adults/4 children U12 years in most 2 Bedroom Suites (2 x king split + sofa/rollaway) •H oneymoon Bonus Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine (proof of marriage required) •C hildren’s Policy Kids Club operates daily from 9am–7.30pm in 3 separate sessions for children aged 4–12 years. Morning session (9am-12pm) free, all others are charged. Max 2 children U13 eat lunch and dinner free (conditions apply) Babysitting available (charged). Family friendly accommodation
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Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa is a luxurious, contemporary designed low rise apartment style resort, located on over 1.5 kms of private beach frontage. With a range of room types that include single Guest Rooms through to 3 Bedroom Villas, it is the ideal resort choice for extended families or groups of friends who are holidaying together, with each of the 1 + bedroom accommodation featuring a BBQ, full kitchen, laundry facilities and ocean views. The Hilton features seven pools defined into two zones – one to suit families complete with waterslide, and one serenity zone suited to adults. There are three restaurants onsite, as well as L’Epicier, a café style deli that serves some of the finest pastries and coffee found in Fiji. With a fitness centre, Day Spa, KORO (adults only area including all day restaurant, two pools, evening entertainment and bar) and one of the best Kids Club on Denarau, the Hilton provides the discerning traveller with a complete holiday experience.
Price From $198 per person per night Minimum stay Minimum stay may apply over Christmas/New Year periods Map Pg 91 Ref G1 3
• Location Denarau Island. 20 minute drive from Nadi Airport • 329 air conditioned and fan cooled Studios and 1–3 Bedroom Villas/Penthouses • 3 restaurants and 2 bars. BBQ’s and kitchen facilities in all 1–3 Bedroom accommodation • 7 resort pools and private pools located in front of some accommodation blocks. Gym and Day Spa • Satellite TV and Nespresso® machines in all rooms (pods available for purchase) •C omplimentary WiFi in public areas. Charged WiFi in rooms • Inclusions Buffet breakfast daily • Meal Plan N\A • Occupancy Max 2 people per Guest Room (king split). Max 3 people per 1 Bedroom (king split + rollaway). Max 5 people in 2 Bedroom (2 x king split + rollaway). Max 7 people per 3 Bedroom (3 x king split + rollaway) • Honeymoon Bonus Special amenity on arrival • Children’s Policy Complimentary Kids Club operates daily from 9am–6pm for children 3–12 years. Children U6 years dine free from the kid’s menu when a regular adult meal is purchased (1 child per paying adult). Babysitting available (charged). Family friendly accommodation Fiji: Denarau Island | islandescapes.com.au
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Viti Levu. Fiji's adventure playground Viti Levu is the largest of the 333 islands that make up Fiji’s archipelago and is where you will find Nadi, the international airport gateway, and Suva, the nation’s capital. It is also home to one of the most popular holiday regions The Coral Coast. This is an 80km stretch that runs ocean front along the Queen’s Road between Nadi and Suva, featuring beaches, picturesque bays and many of Fiji’s well known beachfront resorts. Continuing further south is The Pacific Coast, commonly referred to as Fiji’s Adventure Capital. From here you can play golf, explore Fiji’s highland rivers and canyons kayaking class II rapids, go ziplining, shark diving or surf the famous Frigates Passage. Other secluded coastal resorts are dotted around the island offering guests the great combination of a beach holiday with the convenience of a mainland location.
Upper Navua River Rafting
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Having completed a total refurbishment in late 2018, Shangri–La’s Fijian Resort and Spa once again shines as one of Fiji’s most iconic properties. The largest of all resorts in the country, it is set on its own island joined by causeway to the mainland and surrounded by a turquoise lagoon that is fringed by a fine white sand beach ideal for snorkelling and swimming. This is a wonderful ‘all round’ resort with six restaurants and seven bars, Kids Club, Chi the Spa, Gym, three resort swimming pools, a nine hole golf course and a plethora of water and land based activities. The clever addition of the newly designated ‘adult only’ zone in the Reef Wing provides adults/couples with their own check in/reception area, sparkling wine in room on arrival, breakfast in the adult only Golden Cowrie Restaurant, use of the Reef (adult only) pool and a complimentary daily cocktail hour – ensuring that couples as well as the previously favoured family market, can now enjoy all this fabulous resort has to offer.
Price From $165 per person per night Minimum stay 5 nights applies to travel 21 December/04 January Map Pg 91 Ref F9
• Location Yanuca Island. 50 minute drive from Nadi Airport • 442 air conditioned hotel rooms/Suites and 10 x 1-2 Bedroom Bures • 6 restaurants and 7 bars • 3 resort pools. Gym and Chi, the Spa at Shangri–La • Satellite TV in all rooms. Complimentary WiFi throughout the resort • Inclusions Buffet breakfast daily. Reef Wing and Bure guests enjoy additional benefits • Meal Plan Prepaid half and full board available • Occupancy Max 2 adults/2 children U12 or 3 adults in most rooms (king or 2 doubles). Max 2 adults/3 children U12 in Yanuca Lagoon Suite and Ocean Grand Deluxe (king + 2 x sofa bed). Max 3 adults in Reef Wing Rooms and 2 adults in Reef Bure. Max 4 adults or 2 adults/4 children U12 in Yanuca Lagoon Bure • Honeymoon Bonus Romantic room decoration on arrival, 2 x signature cocktails and 2 x 60 minute body massages (min 6 nights. Valid for Reef Wing guests only) • Children’s Policy Complimentary Kids Club operates daily from 9am–12pm and 1pm–5pm for children 4–12 years. Babysitting available (charged). Max 2 children U12 dine free (conditions apply). Family friendly accommodation Fiji: Yanuca Island | islandescapes.com.au
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InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa Nestled among 35 acres of lush tropical gardens, the InterContinental Fiji is a contemporary luxury resort located on a ‘world’s best beach’. Featuring sophisticated accommodation with deluxe appointments, four restaurants, two bars, an indulgent Day Spa, kids club and wedding chapel, the InterContinental defines all that a tropical retreat should be. Adjacent to the resort, the Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course is Fiji’s first international competition standard par 72 course that provides an enjoyable challenge to players of all skill levels. For those looking to elevate their holiday experience, Club InterContinental is set high on the hill with sweeping panoramic views of the stunning Natadola bay. It is here that seasoned travellers are treated to a superior standard of hospitality in luxurious 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites with additional personalised services and exclusive privileges such as butler service, daily High Tea and complimentary sunset cocktails and canapés. InterContinental aficionados will love this resort. Those who have never had the opportunity to visit an InterContinental should indulge in their first visit here, on what is arguably Fiji’s best known shoreline.
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Price From $248 per person per night Minimum stay N\A Map Pg 91 Ref F 9
• Location Natadola Beach. 50 minute drive from Nadi Airport • 266 guest rooms/Suites and 50 x 1–2 Bedroom Club Suites, all air conditioned and fan cooled. • 3 restaurants and 2 bars • 3 resort pools (including an infinity pool in Club) and private plunge pools in all ground floor Club Suites. Gym and Day Spa • Satellite TV, bluetooth sound system, iPod® dock and coffee machine in all rooms/Suites • Complimentary WiFi throughout the resort • Inclusions Buffet breakfast daily. Club InterContinental guests also enjoy afternoon tea and daily replenished non–alcoholic mini bar, butler service and sunset cocktails and canapés • Meal Plan N\A • Occupancy Max 3 people in most hotel rooms/Suites (king + rollaway). Max 4 people in Garden View Twin (2 x double). Max 4 people in 2 Bedroom Club Suites (king + 2 x single) • Honeymoon Bonus Bottle of sparkling wine and chocolate platter on check in and a Cleopatra Bathing Ritual (proof of marriage required) • Children’s Policy Kids Club operates daily in 3 sessions for children aged 4–12 years (charged). Babysitting available (charged). Family friendly accommodation Fiji: Natadola Beach | islandescapes.com.au
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Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay The Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay is a valued addition to Viti Levu’s stable of wonderful resorts. Located only 40 minutes from Nadi Airport, this four star rated oceanfront property has been built around a series of man–made lagoons, ensuring water views from all angles that lull guests into the gentle rhythms found on an island resort, but with the convenience of a mainland location. Accommodation is cleverly designated to encourage families and adults into their own ‘zones’, allowing for maximum holiday enjoyment for both. Designed in a Polynesian style, with a luxurious contemporary decor, accommodation varies from Hotel Rooms to Over Water Bungalows ensuring suitability to all configurations and holiday budgets. Featuring all the amenities you would expect of a resort of its calibre (including three pools, Spa, Gym, Kids Club, Kids Playground, three restaurants and bars), it is its extraordinary ‘island feel’ combined with the ease of accessibility, that makes this resort an ideal choice for a stress free escape.
Price From $224 per person per night Minimum stay N\A Map Pg 91 Ref E 9
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• Location Momi Bay. 40 minute drive from Nadi Airport •6 8 Deluxe Lagoon View and 68 Deluxe Lagoon Front Rooms, 58 Duplex Lagoon Bure, 20 Duplex Ocean Front Bures, 9 Lagoon and Ocean Front Bure, 20 Over Water Bure Villas and 7 Royal Bures, all air conditioned •3 restaurants, 1 café and 3 bars (1 swim up) •3 resort pools (1 adult only). Gym and Day Spa •S atellite TV in all accommodation •C omplimentary WiFi throughout resort • I nclusions Breakfast daily •M eal Plan N\A •O ccupancy Max 2 adults/2 children U13 years in Rooms (2 x double). Max 3 people in King Rooms, Duplex Lagoon and Ocean Bures and Royal Lagoon and Ocean Bures (king + rollaway or sofa.) Max 2 adults 18+ in Royal and Over Water Lagoon Bure Villas •H oneymoon Bonus Bottle of sparkling wine on arrival • Children’s Policy Complimentary Kids Club operates daily from 9am–5.30pm for children 4–7 years and 8–12 years. Some activities are charged. Babysitting available (charged). Interconnecting Deluxe Lagoon View and Front Rooms available on request
Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
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The Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort is an award winning beachfront resort situated in the heart of Fiji’s Coral Coast on 40 acres of tropical landscaped gardens overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This fabulous ‘all round’ resort is ideal for families and couples alike with an impressive array of guest facilities to suit both demographics, and a range of accommodation to fit all holiday budgets. Fortunately for guests, enormous importance is placed on the resort’s dining experience with five restaurants guaranteed to satiate the hungriest appetite. Complimentary Kids Club operates daily for kids three years + and the hugely popular Meimei Nanny service for little ones six months + provides all members of young families with quality ‘me’ time. Guests staying in Ocean View Rooms and above benefit from the “Talai” (butler) VIP service which includes complimentary sparkling wine and canapés personally delivered to your bure/room every afternoon. The Outrigger’s highly acclaimed Bebe Spa offers an amazing array of indulgent treatments that guarantee you return home relaxed and rejuvenated.
Price From $185 per person per night Minimum stay N\A Map Pg 91 Ref F 9
• Location Coral Coast. 1 hour 10 minute drive from Nadi Airport • 205 hotel Rooms/Suites and 47 Bures, all air conditioned and fan cooled • 5 restaurants and 5 bars (1 swim up) • 1 adult only pool and 1 family pool. Gym and Day Spa • Satellite TV in all accommodation •C omplimentary WiFi throughout resort • Inclusions Room only. Ocean View Rooms and above include Talai (butler) service 7am–11pm daily, and in room sparkling wine and canapés delivered each afternoon • Meal Plan Prepaid breakfast, half or full board available • Occupancy Max 3 adults or 2 adults/2 children U15 years in Rooms/Bures (king or 2 x double). Max 2 adults/3 children U15 in Ocean Breeze Suite (king, sofa bed + rollaway). Max 4 adults/5 children or 6 adults in Family Bures (king + 2 x double beds + sofa) • Honeymoon Bonus Couples' sarongs and locally produced memento • Children’s Policy Complimentary Kids Club operates daily from 9am–9pm in 3 sessions for children 3–12 years. Professional Meimei (nanny) service available for children 6 months + for 8 hours per day (charged – min 4 consecutive days required). Children U13 dine free (min stay 4 days. Conditions apply). Family friendly accommodation Fiji: Coral Coast | islandescapes.com.au
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Warwick, Fiji Set amidst 28 acres of lush, tropical gardens, the Warwick Fiji is a low rise hotel style resort offering guests an extensive array of activities and facilities guaranteed to entertain people of varying ages. Located on one of the mainland’s best all–tide resort beaches, this popular resort is a fabulous choice for families and couples alike with a relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and a strong sense of Fijian culture. Well maintained with a broad range of in–house activities such as Kids Club, squash and tennis courts, bike and village tours, together with its competitive pricing make the Warwick extremely popular for small group travel including extended families and wedding parties. The hotels rooms and Suites are comfortably appointed and feature a contemporary Pacific Island style with sweeping ocean or mountain views from their private balconies. A wonderful variety of dining options are available onsite, and dinner at the Wicked Walu (a steak and seafood restaurant located on its own private island) is a holiday ‘must do’.
Price From $244 per person per night Minimum stay N\A Map Pg 91 Ref F1 0
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• Location Coral Coast. 1 hour 30 minute drive from Nadi Airport • 247 air conditioned guest rooms/Suites • 5 restaurants and 6 bars (1 swim up) • 2 resort pools. Gym and Day Spa • Satellite TV in all rooms • Complimentary WiFi in public areas and Warwick Deluxe Rooms and Suites • Inclusions Buffet breakfast daily. Warwick Deluxe and Suite guests enjoy daily afternoon tea and pre dinner drinks and canapés in the Executive Lounge • Meal Plan Prepaid all inclusive package available (full board and beverages daily – conditions apply) • Occupancy Max 3 adults or 2 adults/2 children U13 years in Garden and Ocean View Rooms (queen + single or 2 x double). Max 2 adults/3 children U13 years in Superior Garden View Room (2 x double + single). Max 2 adults only in Warwick Deluxe or Suite (king) • Honeymoon Bonus Welcome amenity on arrival • Children’s Policy Complimentary Kids Club operates daily from 9am–9pm for children 3–12 years. Babysitting available (charged). Max 2 children U13 years sharing room with parents eat all meals free from kids buffet or kid’s menu (conditions apply)
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Located beachfront on a private 550 acre estate, Nanuku Auberge is a unique luxury resort situated at Pacific Harbour on Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu. This boutique property provides discerning guests with accommodation flexibility that ranges from individual Suites to a ‘holiday house’ experience, but with the convenience of resort facilities and pampering staff. Most Suites and Villas connect to create a contemporary Island influenced Beachfront Residence of between 2–6 bedrooms, making it the perfect choice for individual families, multi generation families or small groups of friends travelling together. Activities abound both on and off site, and with extensive inclusions in the nightly rate (such as a nanny for children aged U8 years, complimentary butler service (Villa Mama) and a daily children’s activity program), a strong emphasis on the beautiful Fijian culture and a dedication to providing delicious fresh cuisine, a holiday at Nanuku Auberge is sure to please guests of all ages.
Price From $490 per person per night Minimum stay 5 nights applies to travel 23 December/03 January Map Pg 91 Ref F1 0
• Location Pacific Harbour. 2 hour drive from Nadi Airport or 25 min flight to a private airstrip • 37 Villas, Suites and 1–6 Bedroom Residences • 1 restaurant and 3 bars (1 swim up) • 1 resort pool. Private pools in all Villas and most Suites. Gym and Day Spa • TV, bluetooth sound system and coffee machines in all accommodation •C omplimentary WiFi throughout resort • Meal Plan Prepaid dinner available • Inclusions À la carte breakfast daily, selection of non–alcoholic beverages, afternoon tea, poolside snacks, and sunset canapés daily • Occupancy Varies from 3 people in an Ocean Suite to 10 adults/4 children in 6 Bedroom Residence. Number of bedrooms per Villa/Residence determines max number of guests (king + sofa/rollaways) • Honeymoon Bonus Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine, 60 minute Couples massage and a special turndown amenity one evening (min stay 3 nights) • Children’s Policy 1 complimentary nanny per villa for children U8 years from 8am–8pm. Children 5–12 years welcome at the Lailai Adventure Club with free daily activity programme from 8am–5pm. Extra babysitting available (charged). Fiji: Pacific Harbour | islandescapes.com.au
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The Fijian Islands. Beauty and Bliss Some of Fiji’s most popular and beautiful resorts are found on some of its smallest Islands. Each are unique in their own way and with such a variety available, it is easy to find one that fits your holiday requirements and budget. Prefer to be closer to the main island? Consider then the Mamanuca Island Resorts. There are both family friendly and adults only resorts located throughout this island chain and one is sure to suit you. Looking for an experience that’s a little more remote and off the beaten tourist track? Consider the Outer or Yasawa Islands where intimate resorts are found in exquisite locations. Alternatively, enjoy the convenience of small ship cruising whilst exploring the incredible diversity of Fiji’s outer Islands. Visit remote villages, attend school and church with the locals, snorkel unspoiled lagoons bursting with vibrant corals and sea life or just spend a wistful day relaxing on an untouched white sand beach.
Royal Davui Island Resort See page 52 for resort details.
Destination: Fiji: The Islands Region | islandescapes.com.au | islandecapes.com.au
Matamanoa Island Resort
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This picturesque couple’s only island resort embodies everything you imagine a Fijian Island paradise to be. Its beautiful white sand beach is lined by swaying palm trees and fringes a turquoise lagoon abundant with sea life. Its spacious Beachfront Bures and Villas each feature contemporary amenities and decor, a private plunge pool with thatched gazebo, outdoor shower and stunning ocean views. Their Treetop Spa offers indulgent treatments with extraordinary vistas. Its social bar and restaurant are the perfect location to develop new friendships at cocktail hour and its incredibly friendly staff welcome you to the resort as if they were welcoming you to their home. Exceptionally good value, Matamanoa’s accommodation varies from Resort View Hotel Rooms for the more budget conscious through to the spacious Beachfront Bures to the luxurious Beachfront Villas. This gorgeous little resort is a true gem and extremely popular. We strongly recommend you book early to avoid disappointment.
Price From $226 per person per night Minimum stay N/A Map Pg 91 Ref B 8
• Location Mamanuca Islands. Accessed by launch, water taxi and helicopter • 13 x Resort Rooms, 24 Beachfront Bures and 10 x Beachfront Villas, all air conditioned and fan cooled • 1 restaurant and 1 bar • 1 resort pool and private plunge pools in all Beachfront Bures and Villas. Day Spa • Docking station in all accommodation •C omplimentary WiFi available in public areas • Inclusions Buffet breakfast and a 10 minute Foot Ritual in the Veidomoni Spa • Meal Plan Prepaid half and full board available • Occupancy Max 3 adults in Beachfront Bures and Villas. Max 2 people in Garden Rooms • Honeymoon Bonus Bottle of wine, fruit platter and a hand carved wooden plaque engraved with guests' first names in accommodation on arrival • Children’s Policy Matamanoa does not accommodate children U16 years
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Plantation Island Resort
• Location Mamanuca Islands. Accessed by launch, water taxi, seaplane, helicopter or fixed wing plane • 198 hotel rooms and bures, all air conditioned and fan cooled • 4 restaurants, coffee outlet and 2 bars • 4 resort pools. Massage facilities Plantation Island offers a fun, active and affordable Fiji • Accommodation is free of electronic entertainment island resort experience for couples of all ages, young • Charged WiFi throughout resort adults and families looking for beautiful beaches, • Inclusions Room only great water sports and welcoming Fijian staff. Having • Meal Plan Prepaid breakfast, half and full board available undergone an extensive rejuvenation program, it • Occupancy Max 4 adults or 2 adults/3 children U16 years in all room types except 2 Bedroom Garden offers a variety of room types including 2 Bedroom Bure which takes a max 6 people (queen + single/s) Bures that are perfect for larger families, and the newly • Honeymoon Bonus 2 sulus and a FJ$100 Beverage Voucher to be used at Brigham Bar (min 3 nights. built Ocean View Hotel Rooms. Four restaurants, four Proof of marriage required) swimming pools, Kids Club, a mini supermarket, nine • Children’s Policy Complimentary Kids Club operates daily for children 4–12 years and Lairo Club for hole golf course, bike hire and an extensive array of 13–16 years. Free use of Water Park for children 5–16 years inclusive. Babysitting available (charged). water based activities that include a complimentary Max 2 children U12 years travel free on Malolo Cat (min 5 nights – conditions apply). Up to 2 children water park for both children and adults, make this 3.5 U13 eat free from buffet for breakfast and dinner and from the kid’s menu for lunch when dining with star resort fabulous value for money their parents or guardian at Ol Copra Shed Restaurant. Family friendly accommodation
Price From $160 per person per night Minimum stay N\A Map Pg 91 Ref C 9
Musket Cove Resort
Price From $200 per person per night Minimum stay N\A Map Pg 91 Ref C 9 Musket Cove has a relaxed, easy going pace that embraces you the moment you arrive. Its 59 accommodations are scattered along the beachfront and throughout its beautifully landscaped gardens, each spacious with a separate living area, updated Pacific décor and kitchenettes in the Villa accommodation. Set on a Marina, Musket’s Yacht Club (the Island Bar) is an iconic sand between the toes beach bar with a social atmosphere. The Colonial style ‘Trader’ houses a well–stocked supermarket and a café that produces excellent casual dining fare and coffee. Teamed with friendly staff, fabulous pool area and a wide array of activities and dining options, a holiday on Musket is sure to please.
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• Location Mamanuca Islands. Accessed by launch, water taxi, seaplane, helicopter or fixed wing plane • 10 Hotel Rooms, 33 Bures and 16 x 2 Bedroom Villas, all air conditioned and fan cooled • 1 restaurant, 1 café, the Trader (well stocked General Store) and 3 bars (1 swim up). BBQ facilities at the Musket Cove Yacht Club. Kitchen facilities in Villa accommodation • 2 resort pools. Day Spa • iHome® Docking Station in all accommodation. TV/DVD in Villas only • Complimentary WiFi throughout resort. Charged upgrade available to high speed • Inclusions Buffet breakfast daily and daily offsite snorkelling trip • Meal Plan Prepaid full board available • Occupancy Max 3 adults in Rooms, Lagoon and Beach Bures. Max 2 adults/2 children U12 in Garden Bure. Max 4 people aged 5 years+ in Island Villas and max 5 people in Garden Villas (king + single/s) • Honeymoon Bonus Bottle of sparkling wine, Day Spa relaxing foot treatments for 2 and romantic turndown service on first night (min 3 night stay. Proof of marriage required) • Children’s Policy Whilst Musket Cove welcomes children year round, it does not offer a Kids Club. Children U15 years not accommodated in Raintree Rooms, Lagoon or Beach Bures. Family friendly accommodation
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Located on a golden sand beach, Malolo delivers everything you expect from an Island holiday and more. This is a little piece of paradise where worldly distractions like TV, computers and telephones are replaced with days spent in the company of those you love, enjoying life’s simple pleasures. Its spacious ‘Plantation’ designed accommodation and public facilities are reminiscent of Fiji’s Colonial past, all styled with contemporary Pacific décor and furniture, resulting in a rustic sophistication. Located in the resort’s main complex, the two feature restaurants offer innovative cuisine made from the freshest of ingredients, whilst the additional pool bar offers a more casual dining experience. An indulgent rainforest Spa massages away your real world worries, and the complimentary Kids Club entertains your children daily. With a raft of guest activities available and some of the friendliest staff in the country, this delightful Fijian owned resort is certain to exceed expectation.
Price From $256 per person per night Minimum stay N\A Map Pg 91 Ref C 9
• Location Mamanuca Islands. Accessed by launch, water taxi and seaplane • 10 x Island Bures, 18 x Oceanview Bures, 12 x Deluxe Oceanview Bures, 2 x Tadra Beach Bures (adult only) and 4 Family Oceanview Bures, all air conditioned and fan cooled • 3 restaurants (1 for guests 13 years +) and 3 bars (1 swim up) • 2 resort pools. Day Spa • Accommodation is free of electronic entertainment •C omplimentary WiFi in public areas • Inclusions Room only. Tadra Bures include a bottle of wine • Meal Plans Prepaid full board available • Occupancy Max 4 people in Island, Ocean View and Deluxe Ocean View Bures. Limited number of Deluxe Oceanview take 5 people (on request only). Max 2 adults in Tadra Beach Bures and max 7 people in Family Bures (king + single/s) • Honeymoon Bonus Bottle of sparkling wine and 1 hour Aromatic couples massage (min 5 nights) • Children’s Policy Complimentary Kids Club open daily 9am–9pm for children aged 4–12 years and Khail’s Club (teenage lounge) for 13–18 years. Babysitting available (charged). Max 2 children U13 dine free (conditions apply). Family friendly accommodation Fiji: Mamanuca Islands | islandescapes.com.au
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Vomo Island Fiji Vomo is a luxurious boutique resort located on its own private 225 acre tropical island, fringed by 5kms of beautiful white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise water. Its sophisticated, contemporary designed Villas, extensive guest facilities and incredible attention to detail make it not only popular with couples seeking a romantic getaway, but also with discerning families looking for a convenient escape. As the most opulent resort in the Mamanuca group that welcomes children year round, it features complimentary use of a purpose built Kids Village and interconnecting Villas to guarantee family comfort. Additionally, there are lavish 3 and 4 Bedroom Residences, each with their own pool, ideally suited to larger families or friends travelling together. In May 2019, Vomo opened its new adults only sophisticated Beach Club adjacent to the existing Rocks Bar, featuring an expansive pool and chic lounge area, where cool cocktails temper lazy, warm afternoons and casual, fresh dining is accompanied by one of the best views in Fiji. Food is, of course, an integral part of any holiday and on Vomo it is given enormous attention. The result is a standard of cuisine normally found in fine restaurants, made from garden fresh local and imported ingredients. Only 12 minutes by air from Nadi Airport, it features a nine hole par three golf course, flood lit tennis court, well equipped gym, decadent Spa, state of the art PADI Dive Centre and a myriad of water sports. This is a truly beautiful resort that epitomises the phrase ‘relaxed luxury’
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Price From $850 per person per night Minimum stay 2–3 nights. 5 nights applies to travel 20 December/09 January Map Pg 91 Ref A1 0
• Location Mamanuca Islands. Accessed by launch, water taxi, seaplane and helicopter • 28 Resort Villas and 4 x 3–4 bedroom Private Residences, each fan cooled and air conditioned (2 more Private Residences opening in the second half of 2020) • 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Full kitchen facilities and BBQ in each Residence • 2 resort pools (1 adult only) and private pools in each Residence. Gym and Day Spa • Bose® bluetooth speaker and coffee machines in all accommodation. LCD monitor and DVD in each Residence •C omplimentary WiFi throughout resort • Inclusions All meals, non–alcoholic beverages at restaurants and bars, and daily wash and fold laundry. Residences also include Private Butler service • Occupancy Max 3 adults or 2 adults/2 children U16 in Hillside and Beachfront Villas and max 2 adults/3 children U16 in Beachfront Retreats (king split + singles). Max 6 people in 3 Bedroom Residence and max 8 people in 4 Bedroom Residence (king splits) • Honeymoon Bonus Bottle of Chandon Brut, romantic turndown on first evening and private candlelit dinner on beach or in your Villa (proof of marriage required) • Children’s Policy The Kids Village @ Vomo cares for children 4–12 years daily from 9am–9pm (complimentary). Baby Butlers are available for children U4 years (charged). Family friendly accommodation
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Castaway Island, Fiji Castaway Island is everything you imagine an island resort to be. Long stretches of soft white sand beaches fringe a turquoise lagoon abundant with sea life. Freestanding, spacious thatched bures feature traditional vaulted tapa lined ceilings, elegant island décor and either garden or ocean facing patios that provide the perfect sunset cocktail vantage point. And you are greeted with a heartfelt BULA from your waiter to the gardeners, and everyone in between. Days are spent enjoying the myriad of resort activities including snorkelling off the beach, diving, surfing, SUP, speedboat dolphin safaris and more. Or of course you can just while away the afternoon lying beside the two swimming pools – one designated as a quiet area with Jacuzzi and swim up bar. Family is a cherished concept on Castaway. Children are tended to at its legendary Kids Club, and with dedicated children’s dining times and a family pool, families of all ages can enjoy their perfect holiday. Operated by Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, Castaway is a place where ‘time’ is rediscovered – time to enjoy loved ones and time to meet new friends.
Price From $408 per person per night Minimum stay N\A Map Pg 91 Ref C 9
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• Location Mamanuca Islands. Accessed by launch, water taxi, seaplane or helicopter • 65 freestanding air conditioned and fan cooled bures including 1 Family Beach Bure (3 bedroom/2 bathroom) and 1 Grand Bure (2 bedroom/2 bathroom) • 4 restaurants and 4 bars (1 swim up) • 2 resort pools (1 family pool) . Massage facilities available • Bures are free of electronic entertainment • Complimentary WiFi hotspots in public areas • Inclusions Room only • Meal Plans Prepaid breakfast, half and full board available • Occupancy Max 4 people per bure. Limited number of bures accommodate 5 people. Max 10 people in Family Beach Bure and max 6 people in Grand Bure (king + single/s) • Honeymoon Bonus Bottle of sparkling wine, 2 celebration Castaway ‘sulus’, fruit basket and Dolphin Safari Island Hop excursion for 2 persons (conditions apply) • Children’s Policy Complimentary Kids Club open daily from 9am–4.30pm and 6.30pm–10pm for children 3–12 yrs. Babysitting available (charged). Children U3 dine free. Supervised children’s buffet dinner operates daily at 5.30pm. Family friendly accommodation
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Six Senses Fiji is the most recent addition to Fiji’s luxury boutique island collection. Ideally located around a stretch of pristine white sand that melts into an azure bay, it offers 24 spacious Fijian inspired Pool Villas with sophisticated ‘Island’ décor that elegantly marries natural woods and materials with local artefacts and contemporary amenities. Additionally, there is an inventory of unique, architecturally designed 2–5 Bedroom Pool Residences that are ideal for small group or extended family travel. A Guest Experiences Maker (GEM) is appointed to each accommodation to ensure that your holiday experience is optimised, and that you enjoy the resort’s many activities such as surfing, diving, hiking, yoga, Kids Club and tennis. In keeping with Six Senses global dedication to wellness, there is a magnificent Spa that offers indulgent and restorative treatments as well as personalised programs, and all 3 of the resort’s restaurants serve delicious, innovative, healthy cuisine created from locally sourced ingredients. Strongly committed to sustainability, Six Senses is truly beautiful.
Price From $775 per person per night Minimum stay 2-5 nights. No check in or check out 31 December/01 January Map Pg 91 Ref C 9
• Location Mamanuca Islands. Accessed by Six Senses speedboat or helicopter • 24 x 1–2 Bedroom Resort Villas and 9 x 2–5 Bedroom Private Residences, all air conditioned • 3 restaurants and 2 bars • 1 resort pool and private pools in all Villas/Residences. Indoor and outdoor gym and Day Spa • Bluetooth sound system and coffee machine in all accom. Free WiFi throughout resort • Inclusions Breakfast daily • Meal plan Prepaid half board, full board or 'Bula Package' (lunch, dinner, non–alcoholic and selected alcoholic beverages) meal plans available • Occupancy Max 3 people in Hideaway Pool and Beachfront Pool Villa. Max 4 people in Hideaway Pool Suite. Max 7 people in 2 Bedroom Hideaway Pool Suite. Between 6–12 people in Residences depending on the number of bedrooms (king + single/s) • Honeymoon Bonus 1 x couples 45 minute massage, bottle of sparkling wine and 1 x 3 course beachfront dinner including bottle of wine (min 5 night. Conditions apply) • Children’s Policy Grow with Six Senses Kids Club operates daily for children 4–12 years from 9am–6pm (complimentary). Residences are allocated 1 x complimentary nanny 8 hours daily (conditions apply). Children U6 years eat free from children’s menu on paid nights. Babysitting available (charged). Family friendly accommodation Fiji: Mamanuca Islands | islandescapes.com.au
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Likuliku Lagoon Resort Likuliku Lagoon Resort typifies understated luxury. A unique resort of relaxed refinement, its design is loyal to traditional Fijian architecture built using natural materials and complimented by contemporary décor and deluxe amenities. Accommodation options range from Over–Water Bures to Deluxe Beachfront Bures with their own private plunge pools to the elegant Beachfront and Garden Bures each with private courtyard and outdoor showers, ocean facing deck and daybed retreat. The resort’s hub is built in the design of a traditional Fijian Canoe House with towering ceilings and open design, and houses the resort’s signature restaurant, ‘Fijiana’ and popular Dua Tale Bar. Dining at Likuliku is a true pleasure with daily–changing, à la carte menus in a mini degustation style to suit the climate. Its signature cocktail, the Coco Mojito, is best served at sunset at the Masima Bar (located on an island in the centre of the lagoon) and best shared with newly made friends. Activities are plentiful for those so inclined, and there is the relaxing Tatadra Spa for those who are not. Fijian owned, and a member of National Geographic’s ‘Unique Lodges of the World’, this multi award winning resort is strongly committed to conservation, sustainability and community and to holiday here is one of life’s great pleasures.
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Price From $725 per person per night Minimum stay N/A Map Pg 91 Ref C 9
• Location Mamanuca Islands. Accessed by launch, water taxi, seaplane and helicopter • 10 Over–Water Bures, 18 Deluxe Beachfront Bures and 17 Garden and Beachfront Bures, each fan cooled and air conditioned • 1 restaurant and 2 bars • 1 resort pool and private plunge pools in each of the Deluxe Beachfront Bures. Gym and Day Spa • LCD monitor, DVD, CD and docking station in all rooms • Complimentary WiFi throughout the resort • Inclusions All meals and return helicopter, seaplane or private speedboat transfers ex Nadi Airport (min stay 7 nights. Conditions apply) • Occupancy Max 2 adults in all room types (king bed) • Honeymoon Bonus Celebration Bonus Package available including a bottle of Pelorus sparkling wine and a 1 hour Aromatic Couples Massage (min 5 nights. Not combinable with other specials nor available in Garden Bure) • Children’s Policy Likuliku does not accommodate children U17 years
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Tokoriki Island Resort Tokoriki exudes relaxed, casual luxury. You are greeted on arrival with a heartfelt BULA and the genuine friendliness expressed by the staff at that moment continues throughout your stay. Lifelong friends are made during sunset cocktails when couples reappear from their daily pursuits with impassioned stories of underwater wonders discovered whilst snorkelling, private picnics on deserted beaches, hours serenely whiled away at the Spa and diving remote pristine reefs. This is an intimate boutique couple’s resort that provides guests with a beautifully romantic island experience. Each of the freestanding Bures are located along the shoreline, offering uninterrupted views over the turquoise lagoon – some with private pools and some oversized Beachfront Pool Villas featuring a separate bedroom, living area and private terrace. With two restaurants, one of the most social resort bars in the country, extremely well maintained and always friendly, it is easy to see why Tokoriki is one of Fiji’s favourite resorts.
Price From $500 per person per night Minimum stay 2 nights (5 nights applies to travel 21 December/05 January) Map Pg 91 Ref B 9
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• Location Mamanuca Islands. Accessed by launch, water taxi, seaplane and helicopter •8 x Beachfront Bures. 18 x Beachfront Pool Bures. 10 x Beachfront Pool Villas. All air conditioned and fan cooled •2 restaurants (including Teppanyaki Restaurant) and 1 bar •2 resort pools and private pools in 28 bures. Outdoor fitness area and Day Spa • Bures are free of electronic entertainment • Complimentary WiFi in the resort’s main lounge area • Inclusions Afternoon tea daily. Beachfront Pool Villa guests enjoy daily canapés, cookies and complimentary laundry • Meal Plans Prepaid half and full board available • Occupancy Max 3 adults in Beachfront Bures and Beachfront Pool Bures (king + single). Max 2 people in Beachfront Pool Villa (king) • Honeymoon Bonus Complimentary bottle of French sparkling wine and gift in Bure/Villa on arrival (min 3 nights) • Children’s Policy Tokoriki does not accommodate children U16 years
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Kokomo opened in 2017, a luxurious labour of love located on a private island that is as remote as it is stunning – its verdant gardens rising proudly from Kadavu’s pristine, turquoise ocean. Family owned and designed for indulgence, it delicately balances the privacy desired by couples and the facilities required to satisfy the needs of multi–generational families. Extravagantly spacious 1–3 Bedroom Beachfront Pool Villas line the Island’s fine white sand fringe, traditional in their design but lavish in their appointment and décor. Six opulent Hilltop 3–6 Bedroom Pool Residences feature contemporary ‘Hampton’s style’ interiors and afford the most spectacular views over the surrounding islands. Meal inclusive, there are three restaurants/bars to choose from, a decadent Day Spa, a fitness centre that offers personal training, yoga and pilates, an expansive Kids Club and an extensive range of water based activities that benefit tremendously from its ideal location adjacent to Fiji’s famous Great Astrolabe Reef.
Price From $2.134 per person per night Minimum stay 5 nights applies to travel 19 December/10 January Map Pg 91 Ref F1 1
• Location Island off Kadavu. 45 minute seaplane ex Nadi Airport • 21 x 1–3 Bedroom Beachfront Villas and 5 x 3–6 Bedroom Luxury Residences, all fan cooled and air conditioned • 1 resort pool and private pools in all Villas/Residences. Gym and Day Spa • 3 restaurants and bars • Satellite TV, bluetooth sound system and coffee machines in all accommodation • Complimentary WiFi throughout the resort • Inclusions All meals and non–alcoholic beverages daily, selected motorised watersports, one 45–minute intro Spa treatment (per Villa or per person in Residence), one Tank Scuba Dive (per Villa or per person in Residence) and laundry service. Residence guests also enjoy a personal buggy, butler and nanny and 1 private BBQ experience • Occupancy Varies from 2 to 15 guests, dependant on the number of bedrooms in the accommodation (king split in all) • Honeymoon Bonus 60 minute Couples Massage (min stay 5 nights) • Children’s Policy Complimentary Kids Club operates daily from 9am–9pm for ages 2–16 years. Complimentary nanny service for 0–2 years from 9am-5pm. Babysitting available (charged). Family friendly accommodation Fiji: Outer Islands | islandescapes.com.au
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Royal Davui Island Resort, Fiji It’s the view from your Villa that initially takes your breath away. As you look out from your spacious deck into the endless blue of the ocean, broken only by the distant silhouette of the verdant Beqa Island, you realise that you have found an island paradise that exists in only a handful of places in the world. Royal Davui rises out of the crystal clear Beqa Lagoon and redefines laid back luxury. It provides romantic couples with ‘the best of both worlds’ – enough genuine care and warmth that the staff will know you by name, whilst maintaining the privacy and freedom to be secluded in your own tropical oasis. Its 16 beautifully appointed Villas are nestled around the islands 10 acres of lush tropical gardens, each with a separate living area to relax in, a decadently romantic bedroom to wake up in and an enormous deck with heated stone plunge pool to while away your days in, soaking up the million dollar views. For those seeking a little adventure with their romance, diving with the Sharks, game fishing and surfing (Frigates Passage) are easily accessed, whilst the private picnic on the remote sand bar is a must do for all guests.
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Price From $944 per person per night Minimum stay 5 nights applies to travel 20 December/05 January Map Pg 91 Ref F1 0
• Location Private island near Beqa Island. Accessed by plane to Pacific Harbour (25 minutes) followed by 35 minute water taxi or 45 minute helicopter ex Nadi Airport • 8 x Island Plunge Pool Villas, 3 x Premium Plunge Pool Villas and 5 x Davui Plunge Pool Villas, all air conditioned (bedrooms) and fan cooled • 1 restaurant and bar • 1 resort pool and a heated private plunge pool in each Villa. Gym and Day Spa • Bluetooth sound system in each Villa • Complimentary WiFi throughout the resort • Inclusions All meals and non–motorised activities • Occupancy Max 2 adults in Island and Davui Plunge Pool Villas (king). Max 3 adults in Premium Plunge Pool Villas (king + single) • Honeymoon Bonus 60 minute Couples Massage (min 7 nights) • Children's Policy Royal Davui does not accommodate children U15 years
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Toberua Island Resort
Price From $280 per person per night Minimum stay N\A Map Pg 91 Ref E1 1 Toberua is a long time favourite of holiday makers to Fiji. Extremely well maintained, this little Fijian Island gem offers guests great food, attentive service, a really lovely beach, great selection of activities (including its famous low tide golf course) and extremely welcoming staff that consider you family returning home for a holiday. Its 16 spacious Fijian bures ring the island, each featuring traditional design, Pacific décor and large deck that overlooks the vivid blue ocean. Given its size, Toberua is the perfect choice for people wishing to hire out an island exclusively to holiday with friends, extended family or to celebrate a wedding or special occasion.
• Location Lomaiviti Islands. Accessed by vehicle and launch from Suva city or Nausori Airport • 1 x 3 Bedroom Villa, 2 Tropical, 11 Deluxe and 2 Premium Oceanfront Bures, each fan cooled • 1 restaurant and 1 bar • 1 resort pool. Gym and Day Spa • Villa/Bures are all free of electronic entertainment • Charged WiFi available in Hot Spots • Inclusions Room only • Meal Plan Prepaid full board available • Occupancy Max 3 adults or 2 adults/2 children U16 years in Tropical Oceanfront Bure (king + singles). Max 3 adults or 2 adults/3 children U16 years in Deluxe and Premium Oceanfront Bures (king + singles/ rollaway). Max 6 adults or 4 adults/6 children U16 years in 3 Bedroom Villa (3 king + single/rollaways) • Honeymoon Bonus Bottle of sparkling wine, 2 Toberua sulus and 2 x 30 minute massage treatments per couple (min 5 nights) • Children’s Policy Toberua welcomes children year round however they do not operate a Kids Club. Babysitting available (charged). Children U12 years transfer free ex Suva
Yasawa Island Resort & Spa
Price From $818 per person per night Minimum stay 3 nights Map Pg 91 Ref D9 Located on a remote, unspoiled island in one of the most beautiful regions of Fiji, Yasawa Island Resort & Spa has 18 luxurious bures and access to 11 private beaches – the perfect formula for romance. Scattered along a pristine stretch of fine white sand, its oversized bures blend modern comfort and amenities with traditional Fijian architecture and design, offering a sense of privacy and extravagance. Life at this beautiful resort pivots from its contemporary main bure which houses the restaurant, beachfront bar and resort pool. From here the day ambles from snorkelling among vivid corals, to private picnics on deserted beaches, rejuvenating Spa treatments or a refreshing swim in a hidden chamber of the Blue Lagoon Caves. Holiday bliss!
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• Location Northern Yasawa Islands. Accessed by daily scheduled charter flight • 18 air conditioned and fan cooled bures including 1 x 2 Bedroom Bure and 1 Honeymoon Bure with pool • 1 restaurant and bar • I resort pool. Private pool at Lomalagi Bure. Baravi Day Spa with plunge pool • Bluetooth sound system in all accommodation • Complimentary WiFi in main bure. • Inclusions All meals, non–alcoholic beverages, activities, water sports and tours except Spa, fishing and scuba diving. Honeymoon Bure includes 50 minute Spa treatment per person per day • Occupancy Max 3 adults or 2 adults/3 children U16 years in Deluxe Beachfront bures and Lomalagi. Max 3 adults or 2 adults/2 children U16 years in Bure Suites. Max 5 adults or 4 adults/4 children U16 years in the 2 Bedroom Bure. Children welcome during family times only • Honeymoon Bonus Bottle of Champagne on arrival. 1 x 50 min Spa treatment per person (min 6 nights) • Children’s Policy Children U16 years are welcome during ‘family times’ only (extended periods surrounding school holidays). During this period a complimentary activity program operates from 9am–4pm and 7pm–9pm. Babysitting available outside of these hours (charged). Children’s/family dinner takes place at 5.30pm
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The MV Fiji Princess offers 3 boutique itineraries throughout Fiji’s beautiful Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands. With a maximum 4 hours cruising per day, guests enjoy exploring remote villages, discovering Fiji’s ancient culture, swimming with manta rays, visiting the Sacred Islands and Sawa-I-Lau Caves and relishing the amazing beauty of uninhabited pristine beaches that are dotted throughout this spectacular region. Accommodating just 68 passengers, the Fiji Princess is small enough to explore lagoons and coves that are inaccessible to large vessels but big enough to offer all the onboard facilities expected of a cruise of its calibre. With a friendly all Fijian crew, exclusive access to its own private island and well appointed cabins that are all above waterline, this is small ship cruising at its best. • 3 night Explorer Explore the Southern Yasawa Islands, visit a remote village, attend a church service and snorkel to your heart’s content • 4 night Wanderer Explore the Sacred Islands, visit remote villages and the Sawa-I-Lau Caves and snorkel to your hearts content • 7 night Escape to Paradise Explore all of the above and, of course, snorkel to your heart’s content
Price From $1,720 per person (3 night cruise) Vessel Fiji Princess Departure location Denarau Marina Map Pg 91 Ref G13
•3 night Explorer Cruise Departs Friday at 3pm (Fiji Princess) and returns Monday at 3pm (private vessel) • 4 night Wanderer Cruise Departs Monday at 12.15pm (private vessel) and returns Friday at 10am (Fiji Princess) • 7 night Escape to Paradise Cruise Departs Friday at 3pm (Fiji Princess) and returns Friday at 10am (Fiji Princess) • 1 dining area and 2 bars on board Fiji Princess • 1 ‘splash’ pool • TV (movies only) and coffee pod machines in all cabins • Complimentary WiFi (available where coverage allows) • Inclusions All meals, island tours and activities. Premium mini bar stocked on the day of departure only, filtered water stations, branded tote bag, sulus (Fijian sarong) and re-useable drink bottles • Occupancy Max 2 in all Cabins (queen or 2 x singles) •H oneymoon Bonus N\A • Children’s Policy Children 14 years + welcome year round. Children U14 years welcome on certain cruise departures only (during Australian and New Zealand school holidays). Child minding not available
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Captain Cook Cruises What better way to explore the diversity and the natural beauty of Fiji’s outer islands than aboard the MV Reef Endeavour – a small cruise ship catering for just 130 passengers. Purpose built, it offers passengers 4 levels of accommodation with Suites, Staterooms and Porthole Cabins, including some interconnecting Staterooms that are perfect for families. With a pool, sun deck, Spa, mini gym and PADI onboard dive shop, guests enjoy comprehensive Cruise facilities whilst exploring some of Fiji’s most stunning and diverse regions. • 3 Night Cruise Explore the beauty and culture of the Mamanuca and Southern Yasawa Islands • 4 Night Cruise Explore the exquisite northern Yasawa Islands, remote villages and the Sawa-I-Lau Caves • 7 Night Cruise Explore all of the above and a free tour to Sabeto Mud Baths or Orchid Garden of the Sleeping Giant • 7 Night Colonial Fiji Discovery Cruise Explore Fiji’s Colonial history in Levuka and beauty of Vanua Levu and Taveuni • 7 Night 4 Culture Discovery Cruise Explore Vanua Levu and meet people of 4 Cultures – Micronesian, Polynesian, Indian and Melanesian • 11 Night Lau & Kadavu Cruise Explore the culture and wonderous beauty of these rarely visited remote regions
Price From $1.276 per person (3 night cruise) Vessel MV Reef Endeavour Departure location Denarau Marina Map Pg 91 Ref G13
• 3 night Mamanuca and Southern Yasawa Islands Cruise Departs Saturday at 12pm, returning Tuesday at 9am • 4 night Northern Yasawa Islands Cruise Departs Tuesday at 1pm, returning Saturday at 9am • 7 night Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands Cruise Departs Saturday at 12pm and Tuesday at 1pm, returning the following Saturday or Tuesday at 9am • 7 night Northern Colonial Fiji and the Northern 4 night Cultures Discovery Cruises operate on selected dates throughout the year • 11 night Lau & Kadavu Discovery Cruise departs twice a year • 63 Porthole Cabins, Ocean Staterooms and Tabua Suites, all air conditioned • 3 dining and bar areas on Reef Endeavour and 1 in the Village • 1 freshwater swimming pool and 1 jacuzzi. Mini gym and Day Spa • Monitor with DVD in Tabua Suites only • Complimentary WiFi in Tabua Suites and Yasawa Lounge (intermittent due to remote travel) • Inclusions All meals, island tours and activities (exc diving) • Occupancy Max 4 in Porthole Cabins (bunk/single). Max 2 in Staterooms and Tabua Suites (queen bed + single) • Honeymoon Bonus Bottle of sparkling wine. Charged Romance Package available that includes foot ritual, product pack and private deck dinner one evening (Price on application) • Children’s Policy Complimentary group child minding is provided on board for children 5–9 years inclusive at the following times: 9am–12pm; 2pm–5pm and 6.30pm–10.30pm. Children U5 years are not accepted on any cruise. The cruise is a very interactive experience for children, learning about the culture, visiting a local school and lots of outdoor activities. Family friendly accommodation
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Northern Fiji. Remote luxury
If you are seeking a holiday experience that takes you off the traditional tourist trail, then visiting Fiji’s outlying regions may be the perfect option for you! Rich in culture, tradition and incredible beauty, your decision to explore these more remote areas will be rewarded tenfold. Encompassing Vanua Levu and Taveuni, the northern islands of Fiji are some of the most authentic, visually beautiful and geographically diverse regions of the country. Lush mountainous terrain backdrops against secluded turquoise lagoons and small traditional Fijian villages. Renowned for their world class snorkelling and diving, these islands house some of Fiji’s most remote and exquisite resorts.
Laucala Island, Fiji See page 63 for resort details
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Jean–Michel Cousteau Resort Overlooking secluded Savusavu Bay, surrounded by world class coral reefs and a marine sanctuary, Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort (JMCR) is an intimate, authentic luxury property that fuses contemporary décor with traditionally designed Fijian bures. Strongly committed to sustainable tourism and protecting cultural heritage, JMCR’s real strength lies in its ability to provide a romantic luxury experience for couples, whilst at the same time offering one of Fiji’s most comprehensive and educational children’s programmes. A dedicated family area (Bula Club) features pools with waterslides, cubby house, trampoline, dining area, flying fox and tree house and this, together with the provision of a complimentary dedicated nanny for each child under 6 years, make JMCR one of the few luxury Fiji resorts that fully cater for family’s year round. Dining at JMCR is a pleasure with the resort renowned for its exceptional cuisine created from the freshest of local ingredients and home grown organic vegetables. JMCR combines relaxation and indulgence with a plentiful selection of recreational activities such as day and night snorkelling with their resident Marine Biologist, village and school visits, private island picnics, diving, fishing, rainforest and waterfall hikes, tennis and daily yoga. With so much to do, one visit to this beautiful, inclusive, award winning resort will never be enough!
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Price From $832 per person per night Minimum stay 3 nights (5 nights applies to travel 20/29 December) Map Pg 91 Ref D1 2
• Location Vanua Levu. 15 minute drive from Savusavu Airport • 8 Gardenview and 6 Oceanfront Bures, 6 x 2 Bedroom Bures and 4 Point Reef Bures, each fan cooled. 1 Presidential Villa air conditioned and fan cooled • 2 restaurants and 1 bar • 1 adult only ‘Serenity Infinity pool’, 1 family & junior pool with waterslide, 1 toddler pool and a private pool at The Villa. Day Spa • All bures are free of electronic entertainment. CD player in The Villa • Complimentary WiFi throughout the resort • Inclusions À la carte meals, non-alcoholic beverages, return airport transfers, laundry and a vast selection of activities including 5 offsite excursions scheduled on a weekly basis • Occupancy Max 4 people in a Gardenview or Oceanfront Bures. Max 5 people in the Villa and Point Reef Bures. Max 6 people in 2 Bedroom Bures • Honeymoon Bonus Complimentary cocktail and hors d ’oeuvres each evening for 2 • Children’s Policy 2 children U13 years dine free per bure. Dedicated family dining area. Complimentary Kids Club daily from 8.30am–9pm for children under 12 years. Complimentary nanny provided for children U6 years from 8.30am–6.30pm and 1 nanny per bure 6.30pm –9pm. Teens have a dedicated activity buddy 8.30am–6pm. Family friendly accommodation Fiji: Vanua Levu | islandescapes.com.au
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Savasi Island Savasi Island features 10 luxurious Villas scattered across one of the most visually unique regions of Fiji. This private 52 acre island is only a 15 minute drive from Savusavu Airport, yet features dense jungle punctuated by sculptural limestone outcrops and volcanic crevasses. Surrounded by azure waters and fringed by fine golden sand beaches, its stunning setting immediately relaxes weary guests into a peaceful holiday rhythm. Each 1–3 Bedroom luxury Villa is carefully situated for privacy, uniquely designed and decorated and elevated to maximise ocean views, with nine featuring a private infinity pool. Alternatively, guests can stay aboard the Serenity – a 140ft three masted schooner lavishly restored with 5 luxury Staterooms spanning two levels. Dining of an evening is not just delicious, it is served in a different location allowing guests to experience all aspects of this extraordinary terrain. The region is famous for its wonderful diving and snorkelling and guests can enjoy these, and a myriad of other water and land based activities, in abundance.
Price From $672 per person per night Minimum stay N\A Map Pg 91 Ref D1 2
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• Location Island off Vanua Levu accessed by causeway. 15 minute drive from Savusavu Airport • 1 0 Clifftop, Oceanfront, Grand Oceanfront and Beachfront Villas and 5 Staterooms/ Penthouses aboard Serenity, all fan cooled and most air conditioned • 1 restaurant and bar • Private pools in 9 Villas. Day Spa • Accommodation is free of electronic entertainment •C omplimentary WiFi in accommodation • Inclusions All meals daily • Occupancy 1–3 Bedroom Villas accommodate max 2 people per bedroom (king bed + rollaway per room). Staterooms/Penthouses accommodate max 2 people (king split) • Honeymoon Bonus Bottle of sparkling wine, luxurious 1 hour couple’s massage and private candle lit dining experience (min 5 night stay. Proof of marriage required) • Children’s Policy Savasi welcomes children year round in Villas however due to the style of accommodation supervision is required and it is best suited to children 10 years +. They do not operate a Kids Club but involve inhouse children in activities during the day. Dedicated nannies are available (charged)
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Qamea’s 17 luxurious beachfront accommodations are scattered among verdant gardens laden with tropical blooms on a tranquil bay fringed by white sands and towering palm trees. Each bure has been built in traditional Fijian style with soaring 20ft ceilings, a covered terrace and contemporary Pacific décor that provides a luxury feel with a touch of romance. Apart from being simply beautiful, Qamea’s other strength comes from its fabulous location. As an island off Taveuni, guests have at their doorstep incredible offshore snorkelling (in a region famous for its soft corals and colourful reef fish), world class diving, surfing (seasonal), jungle waterfalls, authentic cultural interaction, coastal and mountain hikes as well as all the expected resort water activities. With Fiji’s only Guinot Spa, delicious cuisine, incredibly welcoming staff and a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, Qamea is the perfect retreat for the discerning traveller who wishes to be lavished by the good things in life.
Price From $550 per person per night Minimum stay N\A Map Pg 91 Ref C1 3
• Location Island off Taveuni. Flight to Taveuni (1 hour 30 minutes) then vehicle and launch transfer (approx. 40 minutes) • 1 Royal Villa, 11 Beachfront and 2 Honeymoon Bures and 3 Royal Beach Houses (2 Bedroom), all air conditioned • 1 restaurant and 1 bar • 1 resort pool, private plunge pools in the Royal Beach Houses and Jacuzzis in all Honeymoon categories. Gym and Day Spa • iPod® dock, LCD TV and DVD in Royal Beach Houses only •C omplimentary WiFi in all accommodation and public areas • Inclusions Continental breakfast daily. • Meal Plans Prepaid full board available • Occupancy Max 2 adults in Honeymoon Bure. Max 3 adults in Beachfront Bure and Royal Beach House (1 Bedroom). Max 5 adults in Royal Villa and Royal Beach House (2 Bedroom) (king split + single) • Honeymoon Bonus Bottle of sparkling wine on arrival, 1 x 30 minute massage per person and 1 x amenity gift pack of oils and lotions (min 7 nights. Conditions apply) • Children’s Policy Qamea does not accommodate children U12 years Fiji: Taveuni | islandescapes.com.au
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Matangi Private Island Resort This family owned and operated resort located on a private island off Taveuni offers stylish accommodation handcrafted using wood, bamboo, lava rock and coconut palm thatch, with elegant interiors featuring natural materials and a soothing colour palette. For the ultimate privacy, choose to stay in one of their three unique Treehouses. Hidden in the lush tropical foliage, they afford stunning views. Surrounded by a marine reserve rich with vibrantly coloured corals and fish, Matangi is very popular with snorkellers and divers, but it should equally appeal to romantics seeking a truly beautiful resort in a stunning region of Fiji. There is an indulgent Day Spa, hiking trails, water sports, village tours, local excursions and a picnic at breathtaking Horseshoe Bay is a must do. It is however, Matangi’s amazing staff that elevate your holiday to exceptional. Their genuine warmth and friendliness is both embracing and irresistible, and is guaranteed to be the driving force in your decision to return to this island paradise, time and time again.
Price From $484 per person per night Minimum stay N\A Map Pg 91 Ref C1 3
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• Location Island off Taveuni. Flight to Taveuni (1 hour 30 minutes) and then a vehicle and launch transfer (approx. 45 minutes) • 12 air conditioned bures including 1 x 2 Bedroom Bure, 3 Treehouse Bures, 4 Beachfront Bures and 4 Ocean View Bures • 1 restaurant and 1 bar • 1 resort pool. Day Spa • iPod® dock in all bures • Complimentary WiFi in dining room, poolside, lounge and bar areas • Inclusions Either room only or meal inclusive rates available. Daily laundry and extensive list of complimentary activities • Occupancy Max 4 people in 2 Bedroom Bure (2 x king). Max 3 people in Beachfront and Ocean View Bures (king + single). Max 2 people in Treehouses (king) • Honeymoon Bonus Bottle of wine and breakfast in bed (first morning) • Children’s Policy Matangi does not accommodate children U16 years
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Laucala Island provides a level of luxury that is beyond expectation. Every element of this stunning resort is exceptional. Intensely private, its 25 oversized Fijian designed Villas are located for exclusivity in dramatic locations, each with direct access to the ocean. Using natural timbers and stone, each is impeccably furnished with contemporary chic Island décor and secluded landscaped gardens that feature private infinity edged pools. The 3015 acre island can be explored via your private buggy–and there is much to experience. The nightly tariff is all inclusive and dining at any of the four restaurants is limited only by your appetite and your imagination. Meals are prepared using the freshest organic meats, seafood and vegetables, 80% of which are grown and raised on the island. Activities abound with an 18 hole golf course, horse riding, jet skis, tennis, trekking, world class diving and snorkelling, yoga instructors, game fishing, decadent Day Spa and cultural evenings. The exceptional warmth of the 310 Fijian staff servicing the resort further enhances the i ndulgence that is Laucala Island.
Price From $4,784 per person per night Minimum stay 3 nights (7 nights applies to travel 16 December/16 January) Map Pg 91 Ref C1 3
• Location Island off Taveuni. 50 minute private flight ex Nadi Airport • 25 x 1–3 bedroom, air conditioned, private Villas • 4 restaurants and 5 bars • 1 glass lap pool, a 3 tiered lagoon pool and private pools in each Villa. Gym and Day Spa • Satellite TV, Bose® home entertainment system, iPod® dock and espresso machine in each Villa • Complimentary WiFi throughout resort • Occupancy Max 2 people in 1 Bedroom Villa and Peninsula ‘Udu’. Max 4 people in 2 Bedroom Villa and Overwater ‘Wai’. Max 6 people in 3 Bedroom Villa and Hilltop Estate ‘Delana’ (king throughout) • Inclusions All meals and a wide range of well chosen Laucala house wines, Champagne and spirits in all bars, lounges and your Villa. Daily laundry, 60 minute Spa massage per adult, inner reef diving, sunset cruise, motorised water activities (water–skiing, wake boarding, jet skis and underwater scooter) and golf (18 hole championship course) • Honeymoon Bonus Bonus Sunset cruise and bottle of Champagne • Children’s Policy Laucala welcomes families year round and a Kids Club/activity program operates daily as required for children 1–12 years. A complimentary Nanny service and babysitting is available. Family friendly accommodation Fiji: Taveuni | islandescapes.com.au
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Samoa Resort Collection Climate Samoa has a consistent, warm, tropical climate with 2 distinct seasons – wet and dry! Temperatures year round average between 29–30 degrees Celsius. The dry season is traditionally May to October and the wet season November to April. Currency The Samoa decimal currency is the Tala (dollar) and Sene (cent). All major foreign currencies can be exchanged in Samoa. ATM’s and banks offering currency exchange are located at the airport, in Apia and at Salelologa on Savai’i. Credit cards (MasterCard®, Visa® and American Express®) are widely accepted in major hotels, restaurants and stores. Tipping Tipping is neither practiced or expected in Samoa. Electricity The electrical current in Samoa is 240 volts AC 50z. It uses a 3 pin power outlet identical to Australia and Australian appliances work in Samoa without an adaptor.
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Passports & Visas Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your anticipated return date, and you must possess an onward ticket. A visa is not required for tourist entry of 60 days into Samoa if you are travelling on an Australian or New Zealand passport. Please check visa requirements for all other nationalities. Check in & check out times Check in at most resorts is between 2pm–3pm and check out is generally between 10am–12pm. Given that direct flights from Australia land very early in the morning, if you wish to guarantee your room’s availability on arrival you must pre–book an additional night’s accommodation or be prepared to wait until standard check in time. Etiquette Samoa has a strong cultural and Christian faith and modest attire should be worn when outside of your resort. If attending church on a Sunday, women are expected to wear a dress or a skirt and blouse and men a pair of trousers and a shirt. Avoid walking through villages during the evening prayer curfew (usually between 6pm– 7pm). Never stand in a fale when elders
are seated and remove your shoes before entering a fale, ensuring that your feet are never pointed directly at elders (either hide them under crossed legs or under a sarong). Most Samoans observe Sunday as a day of rest and therefore most businesses are closed on this day. Internet Charged internet is available at most resorts in Samoa although it is limited in its speed and capacity. Language Samoan is the language. English is widely throughout the country
official spoken
Useful words Talofa – Hello Fa’afetai – thank you (Far–ah–fay–tie) Tofa – Goodbye
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Upolu. The spectacular southern island There are few more visually spectacular islands in the Pacific than Upolu. It is blessed with long stretches of palm tree lined white sand beaches that frame the extraordinary turquoise palette of the Pacific Ocean, volcanic mountain ranges covered with lush rainforests, and a web of rivers that cascade into stunning waterfalls. Fishing, diving and surfing spots are scattered around its coastal road to the delight of the active traveller, whilst its pristine environment encourages exploration by all visitors. Located on a natural harbour, the nation’s capital Apia is worthy of an extended visit as you explore its local Maketl Fou (food market) and flea market, enjoy its restaurants and nightlife and take in the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum located just outside of the town. But the true blessing of this wonderful country is its people – whose pride in their culture and heritage will enchant you. Fa’a Samoa (the Samoan way) promotes family, respect and welcomes visitors, and their incredible sense of community endears all guests to this beautiful country.
Sua Ocean Trench. Image courtesy of Samoa Tourism ©David Kirkland
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Coconuts Beach Club Resort & Spa
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Coconuts Beach Club Resort & Spa embodies all that is wonderful about Samoa! The accommodation is built by Samoan craftsman using local materials, each featuring stylish Pacific décor and all the amenities required to make for a relaxing stay. There are many resort activities on offer including village and island tours, scuba diving (off site by arrangement), surfing guides, snorkelling, kayaking, boating in traditional Samoan “paopao” outrigger canoes, and excursions into the adjacent mangrove estuary. With accommodation to suit both couples and family groups, Coconuts endeavours to provide their guests with more than just a ‘resort holiday’. They work hard to ensure that their guest’s truly experience ‘Samoa’ – the friendly warmth of the villagers, learning their culture and embracing Fa’a Samoa (the Samoan way). For the ultimate indulgence, try their Over Water bungalows, the only ones of their type available in the country.
Price From $240 per person per night Minimum stay 3 nights Map Pg 92 Ref F 5
• Location Siumu, 45 minute drive from Faleolo Airport • 11 Suites and 15 x 1–2 Bedroom Beachfront Fales, Royal Beach Villas and Over the Water Fales, all air conditioned and fan cooled • 1 resort pool. Day Spa • 1 restaurant and 2 bars (including pool bar) • Accommodation is free of electronic entertainment. Charged WiFi in public • Inclusions Choice of complimentary daily continental breakfast or mini bar (bottled water, soft drinks, house wine and local beer), stocked daily. Complimentary return airport transfers (minimum 5 nights) • Meal Plan Prepaid full board available • Occupancy Max 3 people in Suites, 1 Bedroom Beachfront, Over the Water Fales. Max 5 people in 2 Bedroom Beachfront. Max 11 people in Royal Beach (king bed + singles in most) • Honeymoon Bonus Complimentary fresh island fruit plate and bottle of wine, fresh boutique of island flowers in room, a breakfast cocktail and 2 x special t–shirts • Children’s Policy Children 3 years + welcome, however Coconuts does not operate a formal Kids Club. Babysitting available (charged). Family friendly accommodation. Children U12 not permitted in Overwater Fales Samoa: Upolu | islandescapes.com.au
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Seabreeze Resort Nestled in a picturesque cove, Seabreeze is a gorgeous adult only boutique property that continues to wow guests with its great food, idyllic location and tranquil atmosphere. Owner operated, it strives to ensure that its guests’ holiday expectations are not only met but are exceeded, with architecturally designed and stylishly decorated oceanfront accommodation that focuses on outdoor living, with either ocean, lagoon or pool views and the comfort of individual thatched pavilions or outdoor courtyards. Attentive, friendly staff manage to welcome you like family whilst providing you with the privacy sought on a romantic getaway. Attention to small details provide the X factor here – such as a personal meet and greet by the owner/manager for all arrivals, a complimentary à la carte mini bar replenished daily for items consumed (2 x beer, 2 x Piccolo Sparkling Wine or 1 x 375 ml wine, soft drink, unlimited water and snacks) and a complimentary food platter for late (after 9pm) or early (before 7am) arrivals. For the active there is snorkelling, surfing, glass bottom kayaks or you can undertake the 30 minute walk to the famous To Sua Trench, for an unforgettable swim. Or for the less inclined, days can be whiled away poolside, soaking up the sun and the spectacular ocean views with a delicious cocktail in hand. This award winning resort is a fabulous choice for couples seeking a casual, intimate holiday experience in one of Samoa’s most luxurious properties.
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Price From $225 per person per night Minimum stay 3 nights Map Pg 92 Ref F 6
• Location Aufaga. 90 minute drive from Faleolo Airport • 12 Villas/Suites (Beachfront, Ocean View, Deluxe Ocean View and Lagoon View Spa Pool) and 1 Honeymoon Pointhouse, all air conditioned • 1 resort pool. In Villa Spa services • 2 restaurants, 1 Pizzeria (open weekends only) and 2 bars • Accommodation is free of electronic entertainment • Charged WiFi throughout resort • Inclusions À la carte breakfast daily, free cultural afternoon on Fridays and free mini bar stocked daily (2 beer, 2 piccolo sparkling wine or bottle of 375ml wine, 2 soft drinks, unlimited bottled water and snacks) and food platter in room for arrivals after 9pm or before 7am • Meal Plan Prepaid full board available • Occupancy Max 2 people in Ocean View, Lagoon View Spa Pool and Beachfront Villas and the Honeymoon Pointhouse (king bed). Max 3 people in Deluxe Ocean View Villa and 4 in the Ocean View Suite (king + single/s) • Honeymoon Bonus Free bottle of sparkling wine and canapés on afternoon of your choice, 30 min couples massage and upgrade to next category subject to availability (min 5 nights) • Children’s Policy Seabreeze does not accommodate children U18 years Samoa: Upolu | islandescapes.com.au
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Saletoga Sands Resort
Price From $114 per person per night Minimum stay N/A Map Pg 92 Ref F 6 Nestled on the shores of a tranquil turquoise bay, Saletoga Sands is a wonderful ‘all round’ resort featuring a variety of stylish accommodation options that vary from hotel rooms to spacious Villas, allowing for all holiday budgets and room configurations. Inspired by Fa’a Samoa, where outdoor living is integral to the daily life, this resort features modern appointments whilst remaining true to the local culture. Ensuring that couples, wedding groups and families are well catered for, there are a vast array of resort activities available including surfing and game fishing, 2 restaurants, 4 bars, day tours and a kid’s activity program from 10am–12pm daily.
• Location Matatufu. 75 minute drive from Faleolo Airport • 7 Hotel Rooms, 2 Lagoon Bungalows, 7 Deluxe Villas, 12 Exclusive Villas, 20 Family Villas, 12 Beachfront Villas and 1 Matai Villa Suite, all air conditioned and fan cooled • 1 resort pool. Gym and Day Spa • 2 restaurants and 4 bars (inc. swim up) • TV (local channels) in all accommodation • Charged WiFi throughout the resort • Inclusions Continental buffet breakfast daily, bottled water in room (replenished daily) and 2 x sarongs. Matai Villa Suite guests receive fruit platter, bottle of wine and fresh flowers in room • Meal Plan Prepaid half and full board available • Occupancy Between 3-4 people in Hotel Rooms, Villas and Bungalows (king + single). Max 5 people in Family accommodation (king + singles/rollaway). Max 2 people in Matai Villa Suite or Exclusive Villas (king) • Honeymoon Bonus 2 x 30 min massage per room and fruit platter on arrival (min 3 nights) • Children’s Policy Complimentary kid's activity program operates from 10–12pm daily for children aged 4–11 years. Family friendly accommodation
Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort
Price From $176 per person per night Minimum stay N/A Map Pg 92 Ref E 4 Located on a beautiful stretch of white sandy beach amidst 224 acres of lush tropical gardens, Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort (formerly Aggie Grey’s Resort) is a fabulous all round property! Situated near both the airport and Mulifanua Wharf, it features an indulgent Polynesian Day Spa, ocean views from the patio/balcony of all the resort’s extremely comfortable rooms, a variety of water sports and one of the most comprehensive kids’ programs on offer in Samoa. Built where James Michener began writing Tales of the South Pacific, the resort encourages guests to experience Fa’a Samoa, ‘the Samoan way’, through its enticing bars and restaurants offering local and international cuisine and the enormously popular weekly ‘Fia Fia’ cultural show and feast.
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• Location Mulifanua. 5 minute drive from Faleolo Airport • 123 x Deluxe Oceanview Rooms, 5 x Executive 1 Bedroom Suites and 1 x Deluxe 1 Bedroom Suite all air conditioned. • 1 resort pool. Gym and Day Spa • 2 restaurants and 2 bars (1 swim up) • TV in all Rooms/Suites • Complimentary WiFi throughout resort • Inclusions Buffet breakfast daily • Meal Plan N/A • Occupancy Max 3 adults or 2 adults/2 children U10 years in Deluxe Oceanview Room (king + rollaway or 2 x queen). Max 3 adults or 2 adults/2 children U10 years in Suites (king + rollaways) • Honeymoon Bonus Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine • Children’s Policy Complimentary Kids Club operates daily from 9am–5.30pm for children 4–7 years and 8–12 years. Children’s menu at set cost available. Babysitting available (charged). Interconnecting rooms available for families
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Taumeasina Island Resort
Price From $225 per person per night Minimum stay N/A Map Pg 92 Ref E 6 Taumeasina Island Resort is located on a man–made 14 acre island joined by causeway to the mainland, a 5 minute drive from Apia. Opened in 2016, it is a contemporary designed addition to Samoa’s resort scene. All of the hotel Suites and Waterfront Villas (2 or 3 bedroom) feature ocean views and are stylishly designed with modern décor and amenities. The resort boasts 2 private beaches, a fresh water swimming pool, seaside wedding chapel, a host of activities, a selection of restaurants and bars and impressive service from staff eager to make a wonderful first impression. Unique in its location, guests benefit from the tranquillity offered by its casual island atmosphere with the convenience of a short drive or (slightly longer) walk into downtown Apia.
• Location Island off Apia, attached by causeway. 45 minute drive from Faleolo Airport • 80 Oceanview Rooms, 16 x 2 Bedroom Waterfront Villas and 8 x 3 Bedroom Waterfront Villas, all air conditioned and fan cooled. • 1 resort pool. Indoor and outdoor gym and Day Spa • 2 restaurants and bars. Kitchen facilities in all Villas • Satellite TV in all accommodation • Complimentary limited WiFi in room • Inclusions Buffet breakfast daily • Meal Plan N\A • Occupancy Max 2 adults or 2 adults/2 children U12 years in Oceanview Rooms (king or 2 x double). Max 5 people in 2 Bedroom Waterfront (2 x king split) and max 7 people in 3 Bedroom Waterfront (3 x king split) • Honeymoon bonus Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine (3 night min) • Children’s Policy Complimentary Kids Club operates daily for children 5–15 years from 10am–12pm, 2pm–4pm and 7pm–9pm (some activities charged). Kids playground. Babysitting available (charged). Family friendly accommodation
Return to Paradise Resort & Spa
Price From $152 per person per night Minimum stay N/A Map Pg 92 Ref F 5 Set on the beachfront made famous in the 1953 film of the same name, Return to Paradise is a proudly Samoan owned and operated resort that has an accommodation type to suit all manner of guest configurations from romantic couples to large families. The picture perfect Chapel by the Sea is the ideal spot for a beachside wedding, and an extensive array of resort activities, day tours and facilities ensure that all guests have a wonderful holiday pre and post the big day. Those seeking a less strenuous experience can simply enjoy the wonderful offshore snorkelling, exploring reefs that are teeming with sea life, and relish in the warmth and beauty of the Samoan culture.
• Location Lefaga. 30 minute drive from Faleolo Airport • 40 x Ocean Breeze and Beachfront Rooms, 8 x Beachfront Suites and 9 x 2–3 Bedroom Garden and Beachfront Villas, all air conditioned and fan cooled • 4 resort pools (1 adult only). Outdoor gym and Day Spa • 2 restaurants and 1 bar. Kitchen facilities in Villas and Suites • Satellite TV in all accommodation • Charged WiFi throughout the resort • Inclusions Tropical breakfast daily • Meal Plan Prepaid half and full board available • Occupancy Max 3 adults or 2 adults/2 children U13 years in guest rooms and Suites. Max 6 people in 2 Bedroom Villas and max 8 people in 3 Bedroom Villas (king split throughout + rollaways where required. Some Ocean Breeze rooms have a Queen bed) • Honeymoon Bonus Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine • Children’s Policy Return to Paradise welcomes children year round but does not offer a Kids Club. Babysitting available (charged). Family friendly accommodation
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Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa As you arrive at Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa, you are immediately embraced by its peaceful tranquillity. Set on 33 coastal acres of tropical gardens on Upolu’s south coast, it is a haven for romantic couples of all ages. A place where enjoying life’s simple pleasures restores balance and rejuvenates weary souls. Where days disappear in a haze of leisurely activities, afternoon naps, good food and easy going banter with new found friends. 27 spacious Villas are scattered throughout the resort featuring either garden, ocean or absolute beachfront views. Each fuse authentic Samoan architecture with stylish contemporary décor and quality amenities, creating a luxurious place to retreat to at the end of each glorious day. Activities abound from golf (nine hole resort course) to surfing, diving, fishing, snorkelling, village visits or local tours. Or for those wanting less taxing pursuits, an afternoon spent in the Resort’s Spa will potentially be the most rewarding of your holiday. From the incredible hospitality extended by its welcoming staff, to its landscaped tropical gardens, its beachfront location, its luxury – this locally owned and operated resort is quite simply, beautiful.
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Price From $242 per person per night Minimum stay N/A Map Pg 92 Ref F 5
• Location Siumu. 45 minute drive from Faleolo Airport • 24 x Traditional, Superior and Beachfront Villas. 6 x 1 Bedroom Villas and 1 x 2 Bedroom Villa, all air conditioned • 1 resort pool. Day Spa • 2 restaurants and 2 bars • Villas are free of electronic entertainment. Charged WiFi in public areas • Inclusions Tropical breakfast daily, 15 minute Head and Shoulder Massage, welcome drink on arrival and daily afternoon tea. Free airport transfers (min 5 night stay) • Meal Plan Prepaid full board available • Occupancy Max 3 adults in Traditional, Superior and Beachfront Villas. Max 4 adults in 1 Bedroom Villas. Max 6 adults in 2 Bedroom Villa (king split throughout) • Honeymoon Bonus Complimentary room upgrade* on check in and 30 minute Couples Massage (min stay 3 nights). Complimentary Champagne breakfast in room, 1 hour Couples Massage, private candlelight dinner setting (excl meals/beverages) and room upgrade* on check in (min 7 nights) (*Subject to availability) • Children’s Policy Sinalei does not accommodate children aged U12 years Samoa: Upolu | islandescapes.com.au
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Vanuatu Resort Collection Climate April through to October is Vanuatu’s official ‘dry’ season, when day time temperatures average 26 degrees Celsius. Evenings during this period can get cool, particularly if you are in Tanna or the southern islands, and we recommend you take warmer clothes if travelling during those months. November and December are warmer. January to March are Vanuatu’s hottest months with a day time average temperature of 29 degrees Celsius and increased rain and humidity. Currency The Vatu is the base unit of currency. ATM’s, currency exchange and banks are located at the airport and major town centres on Efate and Espiritu Santo. We recommend that if you are travelling to Tanna or any of the other islands, that you exchange money in either Port Vila or Luganville before you go. Tipping Neither tipping nor bargaining is practiced in Vanuatu.
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Electricity The electrical current in Vanuatu is 240 volts AC 50z. It uses a 3 pin power outlet identical to Australia and Australian appliances work in Vanuatu without an adaptor. Some smaller resorts still have French 2 point plugs. Passports & Visas Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your anticipated return date, and you must possess an onward ticket. A visa is not required for a tourist entry into Vanuatu for stays of under 30 days, if you are travelling on an Australian or New Zealand passport. Please check for all other nationalities. Check in & check out times Check in at most resorts is between 2pm–3pm and check out is generally between 10am–12pm. If you wish to guarantee your room’s availability on arrival you must pre–book an additional night’s accommodation or be prepared to wait until standard check in time.
Etiquette Modest attire should be worn outside of bathing areas, to show respect for local customs. Internet Charged WiFi is available in most resorts in Vanuatu, although it is limited and can be unreliable. Language Bislama (Pidgin English) is the national language of Vanuatu although French and English are also official languages, and are widely spoken throughout the country. Driving Cars in Vanuatu are left hand drive, the opposite of Australia. Language Hallo – Hello Tank yu tumas – Thank you very much Alé Tata - Goodbye
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Efate. Effortless fun Whilst not the largest island in the archipelago, Efate is the most visited and is home to Port Vila, Vanuatu’s capital city and commercial hub. Located around a magnificent natural harbour, this endearingly quaint town hosts a wonderful array of restaurants that feature a selection of different cuisines that are fast making it famous for its gourmet delights. The surrounding landscape offers rolling green countryside, rugged coastline and secluded beaches. Featuring the majority of Vanuatu’s resorts and hotels and a growing number of exciting day tours and activities, Efate provides visitors with the ideal combination of a tropical beach/harbour side holiday with convenient access to Port Vila and the Island’s many attractions.
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Located on a gorgeous expanse of white sand beach only 20 minutes from downtown Port Vila, Tamanu on the Beach Resort and Spa is a peaceful, intimate, award winning boutique resort that is the perfect choice for both romantic couples and families alike. 15 luxuriously appointed French Caribbean style Villas are scattered along the beachfront, sophisticated and spacious in their design offering a relaxed coastal feel. White washed walls and linens are complimented by pops of ocean inspired colours, natural materials, deluxe bathrooms and mesmerizing ocean views. Long renowned for having one of the best restaurants in Vanuatu, your dining experience at Tamanu is sure to be a highlight, with fresh, local, in–season produce combined to create some of the country’s finest cuisine. In 2019 Tamanu opened its doors and heart to children three years +, making it the only luxury resort in Vanuatu to welcome families year round. And while Kokonas Kids Klub entertains, the Spa provides parents with a haven of peace and relaxation. Need to unwind? Consider Tamanu.
Price From $228 per person per night Minimum stay N\A Map Pg 93 Ref F 1 3
• Location Teouma. 30 minute drive from Port Vila Airport • 15 air conditioned and fan cooled Villas including Beachfront, Beachview, 2 Bedroom and Coral Villas • 1 restaurant and bar • 1 resort pool, an ocean pool and plunge pools in 6 Villas. Day Spa • Satellite TV, docking station and DVD in all accommodation • Complimentary WiFi throughout the resort • Inclusions À la carte breakfast daily and return shuttle services to Port Vila CBD on weekdays • Meal Plan N\A • Occupancy Max 4 people in all Villas (king split + 2 day beds). Max 6 people in a 2 Bedroom Plunge Pool Villa (2 x king split + 2 day beds) • Honeymoon Bonus Complimentary sparkling wine on arrival and romantic turndown one evening • Children’s Policy Tamanu welcomes children 3 years +. Kokonas Kids Klub operates Mon–Sat from 8.30am–4.30pm for children 3–12 years (charges apply). Babysitting available (charged). Family friendly accommodation Vanuatu: Efate | islandescapes.com.au
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Warwick Le Lagon - Vanuatu One of Vanuatu’s largest and most popular resorts, Warwick Le Lagon is set on 75 acres of fragrant tropical gardens, fringed by the Erakor Lagoon, only a few minutes drive from downtown Port Vila. With contemporary Melanesian décor throughout and featuring Guest Rooms, Bungalows and luxury Villas, the resort has an accommodation type to suit every guest's needs, configurations and requirements. One of the few resorts in Vanuatu that not only welcomes families but encourages them, Le Lagon offers a daily Kids Club for children 3–12 years old, a children’s pool, complimentary meals for U13’s, a games room, Fun Factory Playground and family suitable accommodation. Activities abound for people of all ages including a 12–hole golf course with driving range, fitness centre, tennis courts and an extensive list of water sports. Or for the less inclined, days can be spent relaxing by the swimming pool or being pampered in the Oasis Spa. Convenient, comfortable and laid back, Warwick Le Lagon is a wonderful full service resort.
Price From $270 per person per night Minimum stay N\A Map Pg 93 Ref F1 2
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• Location Erakor Lagoon. 20 minute drive from Port Vila Airport • 108 Guest Rooms, 26 Bungalows and 8 Villas (The Luxury Collection), all air conditioned • 3 restaurants and bars (1 swim up bar) • 4 resort pools including toddler wading pool and private pools in 4 Luxury Collection Villas. Gym and Day Spa • Satellite TV and DVD in all rooms. Luxury Villas also feature Docking station and Nespresso® Machines. Charged WiFi throughout resort • Inclusions Buffet breakfast daily. Guests in the Luxury Collection Villas also receive daily sunset canapés with sparkling wine, chocolates and private dining options • Meal Plan Prepaid all–inclusive plan available • Occupancy Max 3 adults or 2 adults/2 children U13 in Guest Rooms and Bungalows (variable bedding). Max 2 adults in Luxury Villas (king). Max 4 people in Erakor Residence (2 bedroom-king + 2 x double) • Honeymoon Bonus Bottle of sparkling wine and fruit platter • Children’s Policy Complimentary Kids Club operates daily from 8am–4.30 pm and 5.30pm–9pm for children 3–12 years. Babysitting available (charged). Max 2 children U13 years dine free at resort (conditions apply). Family friendly accommodation
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Located on its own 69 acre tropical island in Port Vila’s Mele Bay, just 500 metres from the town centre, Iririki Island Resort is one of Vanuatu’s most well known and popular holiday destinations. Accessed by 24 hour ferry, its real strength lies in its accessibility to the local markets, Vila’s shopping strip, day trips and myriad of quality local restaurants, whilst offering the seclusion and tranquillity of a private island holiday. A range of accommodation options to suit all guest requirements and configurations are scattered throughout the Island including traditionally designed Fares (bungalows) that are simply appointed and suitable for couples and families, to self– contained Deluxe Apartments and Penthouse Suites. A private beach, Day Spa, choice of 5 onsite restaurants and bars, fabulous off shore snorkelling, access to Jewel Casino, extensive water activities, and complimentary Kids Club guarantee Iririki’s popularity for those seeking a good value, all round resort.
Price From $178 per person per night Minimum stay N\A Map Pg 93 Ref F 1 2
• Location Iririki Island (Mele Bay). 15 minute drive and 5 minute ferry from Port Vila Airport • 72 Fare (Island, Waterfront, Overwater, Family & Villa), 59 Deluxe Apartments (Pool and Ocean View) and 6 Penthouse Suites all air conditioned • 4 restaurants and 4 bars (1 swim-up), Kitchen facilities in apartments • 2 resort pools including a children’s pool. Gym and Day Spa • Satellite TV in all accommodation • Complimentary WiFi throughout the resort • Inclusions Buffet breakfast daily • Meal Plan N\A • Occupancy Max 3 people in Island Fares (king split + rollaway) and 2 people in Premium Waterfront and Overwater Fares (king). Max 4 people in Apartment and Penthouse accommodation (king + 2 x rollaways). Max 5 people in Deluxe Villas and max 2 adults/3 children U13 in Family Fares (king + singles) • Honeymoon Bonus N\A • Children’s Policy Complimentary Kids Club operates daily from 8.30am–4.30pm for children 3–12 years. Babysitting available (charged). Family friendly accommodation Vanuatu: Efate | islandescapes.com.au
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Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu
Price From $196 per person per night Minimum stay N\A Map Pg 93 Ref F 1 2 Situated on 60 acres of tropical landscaped gardens fringing the translucent waters of the Erakor Lagoon, the Holiday Inn is a fabulous choice for couples and families alike, providing a fun and relaxed resort experience. With a Kids Club, playground, family pool with interactive water features and interconnecting hotel rooms, families with children of all ages are well entertained. Couples are not neglected however, with an adult only pool and the adjacent Lagoon front Villas providing a more luxurious and private guest experience. With an extensive array of land and water based activities including a 9 hole golf course, very welcoming staff and contemporary rooms, a stay at the Holiday Inn is sure to please.
• Location Port Vila. 15 minute drive from Port Vila Airport • 133 Guest Rooms, 2 Suites, 3 Family Suites, 3 Family Villas and 7 Overwater Villas, all air conditioned • 1 restaurant and 2 bars • 2 resort pools (1 featuring a dedicated children’s splash zone). Gym and Day Spa • Satellite TV and docking station in all accommodation • Complimentary WiFi throughout resort • Inclusions Buffet breakfast daily • Meal Plan Prepaid half, full board and beverage inclusive packages available • Occupancy Max 3 adults or 2 adults/2 children U13 in twin bed rooms and Family Villas. Max 3 people in king bed rooms. Max 2 adults/3 children U13 in Family Suites (king + bunk). Max 2 adults in Overwater Villas (king) • Honeymoon Bonus Complimentary amenity • Children’s Policy Complimentary Kids Club operates daily from 9am–9pm for children 3–12 years. Babysitting available (charged). Onsite playground. Max 2 children U13 dine eat free (conditions apply). Family friendly accommodation
The Terraces Boutique Apartments
Price From $160 per person per night Minimum stay 3 nights applies to travel 24 December/05 January Map Pg 93 Ref F1 2 Set atop a cliff overlooking the beautiful Erakor Lagoon, The Terraces provides stunning, contemporary apartment style accommodation, only 10 minutes walk from the centre of Port Vila. Both the Studio accommodation and 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments are elegantly furnished with modern décor and luxurious fittings, with some Apartments featuring a private plunge pool on an extended balcony. A gym, tennis court, infinity edged resort pool and restaurant at its sister property Mangoes (5 minutes by foot) make this modern, sophisticated resort a must for discerning travellers seeking an independant and convenient tropical escape.
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• Location Port Vila. 20 minute drive from Port Vila Airport • 10 x 1–2 Bedroom Apartments and 6 Studio Guest Rooms, each fan cooled and air conditioned • Restaurant and bar located at its sister property, Mangoes, 5 minute walk away • 1 resort pool and private pools in all 1–2 Bedroom Apartments. Gym and in room massage available • Satellite TV, DVD, docking station and Nespresso® machines in all accommodation • Complimentary WiFi throughout resort • Inclusions Tropical breakfast daily • Meal Plan N\A • Occupancy Max 2 people in Studio Guest Rooms (king split), max 3 people in 1 Bedroom Apartments (king split + rollaway) and max 5 people in 2 Bedroom Apartments (2 x king split + rollaway) • Honeymoon Bonus Complimentary bottle of French Brut, Vanuatu Memento and 2 x 30 minute massage (min 3 night stay) • Children’s Policy Children U5 are not accommodated at the Terraces. Neither a Kids Club nor activity program operates for children 5 years +
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Aquana Beach Resort
Price From $190 per person per night Minimum stay 3–5 nights Map Pg 93 Ref F 1 2 Nestled on the edge of a turquoise lagoon 15 minutes from Port Vila, this resort is one of Vanuatu’s premier family friendly resorts offering a unique nanny service. Less formal than a standard Kids Club, nannies are on hand 7.30am–9pm to keep children safe, happy and entertained while their parents relax nearby. Complimentary whenever parents are on site, nannies interact with families on an as needs basis – joining in games, trampolining, snorkelling and swimming in the pool with youngsters, allowing parents the opportunity to enjoy their own holiday pursuits. Teamed with comfortable 1 and 2 Bedroom Bungalows and a highly regarded restaurant, Aquana guarantees a relaxing family holiday for all.
• Location Eratap Peninsula. 30 minute drive from Port Vila Airport • 13 x 1–2 Bedroom Bungalows all fan cooled and air conditioned • 1 restaurant and 1 bar • 1 resort pool. Day Spa • Satellite TV and DVD in all Bungalows • Complimentary WiFi throughout resort • Inclusions Continental breakfast daily with hot à la carte options • Meal Plan N\A • Occupancy Max 2 adults/1 child U12 in Studios and Junior Suites (queen + rollaway). Max 2 adults/2 children U12 in Family Suites (queen + 2 x rollaway). Max 4 people in 2 Bedroom Apartment (2 x queen) • Honeymoon Bonus N\A • Children’s Policy Complimentary nannies are available from 7.30am–9pm daily, entertaining children 0–12 years on an ‘as needs’ basis (conditions apply). Babysitting available (charged) for those who prefer a dedicated nanny. Family friendly accommodation
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Vila
Price From $222 per person per night Minimum stay 2 nights applies to travel 29 December/01 January Map Pg 93 Ref F 1 2 Ramada Resort is a full service resort located only 15 minutes’ walk from Port Vila, on the cliffs overlooking Erakor Lagoon. Popular with families, each of its 80 self–contained Studio, Junior and Family Suites and 2 Bedroom Apartments feature wonderful panoramic lagoon views and contemporary décor. A resort restaurant and Sports Bar allow guests the flexibility to choose either an independent self–catering holiday or to use the resort facilities. A local Fireshow (Wednesday nights) and Ekasup Cultural Music and Dance show (Friday nights) bring Ne Van culture to your doorstep, and with a myriad of scheduled daily activities including a popular Sunset Cruise and Kids Club, everyone is sure to enjoy their holiday at Ramada.
• Location Paray Bay. 15 minute drive from Port Vila Airport • 8 Studios, 15 Family Suites, 52 Junior Suites and 5 x 2 Bedroom Apartments, all air conditioned and fan cooled • 1 restaurant and 3 bars (1 swim up). Kitchen facilities in all accommodation • 1 resort pool. Gym and Spa facilities • Satellite TV in all accommodation • Complimentary WiFi to 500mb • Inclusions Buffet breakfast daily • Meal Plan Prepaid meal plans available • Occupancy Max 2 adults/1 child U12 in Studios and Junior Suites (king + sofa bed). Max 2 adults/ 2 children U12 in Family Suites (king + 2 x sofa beds). Max 4 people in 2 Bedroom Apartments (2 x king split) • Honeymoon Bonus 1 welcome cocktail per person and a bottle of house wine and fruit platter in room on arrival • Children’s Policy The Kids Play Room is available daily for children 3–12 years from 9.30am–5.30pm (charged). Babysitting available (charged). Family friendly accommodation
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The Havannah Vanuatu Quite simply, The Havannah is stunning! Located on the shores of one of Vanuatu’s most beautiful beaches, a 35 minute drive from Port Vila, its freestanding Villas are contemporary in their design and luxurious in their appointment. Catering exclusively for couples, each offers an enticing combination of style and comfort, with some featuring a private infinity plunge pool while others have their own private access to a lagoon pool. The Point Restaurant, widely regarded as one of Vanuatu’s finest, is the perfect place to indulge and experience sumptuous gourmet cuisine that focuses on Vanuatu’s many organic products and fresh seafood. Couples may choose to dine here or enjoy an intimate romantic dinner in a variety of private locations. There is a wide choice of activities available ranging from total relaxation to adventure sports. Enjoy a game of tennis, a leisurely kayak, sail, SUP, snorkel in the crystal clear waters, or dive enthusiasts can explore the live coral and abundant fish varieties of Havannah harbour, including the elusive Dugong. As a member of National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World, it is strongly committed to community and conservation issues which is yet another reason why The Havannah is considered one of Vanuatu’s best boutique resorts, and is the perfect choice for discerning couples looking for a romantic escape.
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Price From $410 per person per night Minimum stay 2 nights Map Pg 93 Ref E 12
• Location Samoa Point. 25 minute drive from Port Vila Airport • 17 Garden View, Lagoon Pool, Waterfront and Deluxe Waterfront Villas all air conditioned and fan cooled • 1 restaurant and bar • 1 resort pool and private pools in Waterfront and Deluxe Waterfront Villas. Day Spa • Satellite TV, Bose Docking Station and coffee machines in all Villas •C omplimentary WiFi throughout resort • Inclusions All meals daily (excluding beverages), daily afternoon tea, sunset cruise (subject to availability. Must be booked on arrival) and a daily shuttle to/from Port Vila • Occupancy Max 2 people in all Villas (king) • Honeymoon Bonus 2 complimentary cocktails and a romantic turndown one evening (min 3 nights) • Children’s Policy The Havannah does not accommodate children U16 years
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Eratap Beach Resort Located on its own Peninsula, Eratap Beach Resort is one of Vanuatu’s most beautiful boutique resorts. Situated on 8 acres and with 3 private beaches, it offers its guests luxurious accommodation in a natural environment that exudes peace and tranquillity. Each of the spacious Melanesian influenced 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Villas are located beachfront and feature stylish contemporary décor, with a limited number having their own plunge pools for the ultimate in indulgence and privacy. Surrounded by coastal forests, reefs, lagoons, islands and mangroves, Eratap offers guests many activities including snorkelling, cycling, kayaking, surfing and fishing, whilst practicing responsible tourism that endeavours to limit its impact on the natural environment. Dining is a delight with the kitchen open for an abundant breakfast at 7am and closing at 10pm, with no set time for meals allowing guests the opportunity to enjoy chef’s sumptuous creations as and when they are inclined. There is a Day Spa, cultural entertainment two nights a week and complimentary wine tasting on a Friday night to finish off what is sure to be one of your best weeks of the year. As one of the few luxury boutique resorts that accommodate children 7 years + during school holiday periods, we recommend you book early as this resort is enormously popular.
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Price From $299 per person per night Minimum stay 3 nights (5 nights applies to travel during family times and 25 December/01 January) Map Pg 93 Ref F 12
• Location Eratap Peninsula. 30 minute drive from Port Vila Airport • 5 x 1 Bedroom, 6 x 2 Bedroom, 1 x 3 Bedroom Beachfront Villas and 2 x Honeymoon Villas. All air conditioned • 1 restaurant and 1 bar • 1 resort pool and private pools in 6 Villas. Gym and Day Spa • Satellite TV, DVD and docking station in Villas. Complimentary WiFi in all accommodation • Inclusions Full breakfast daily, airport transfers, return daily shuttle to Port Vila, daily tours, use of motorised boats with driver, surf equipment and use of the resort’s private island • Meal Plan N\A • Occupancy Max 2 people in 1 Bedroom and Honeymoon Villas (king). Max 5 people in 2 Bedroom Villas (king + king split + single). Max 6 people in 3 Bedroom Beachfront Villas (king + king split + 2 x single) • Honeymoon Bonus N\A • Children’s Policy Children U7 years are not accommodated at Eratap. Children 7 years + are welcome during designated family weeks (around school holidays). Kids activities are offered twice daily during family weeks. Babysitting is not available. Family friendly accommodation Vanuatu: Efate | islandescapes.com.au
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Espiritu Santo. Diving, Champagne and more Espiritu Santo, or Santo as it is more affectionately known, is the largest island in the group and its capital Luganville is Vanuatu’s second urban centre. Featuring some of Vanuatu’s best known attractions including the beautiful Champagne Beach and the Ri Ri Blue Holes, it is however, most famous for its incredibly pristine snorkelling and reef diving. Conveniently accessed from most resorts in Santo is the SS President Coolidge, a luxury liner that was converted into a World War II troop ship that sank in 1942 after hitting 2 Allied mines, and is today one of the most popular dive sites in the South Pacific. When you combine these attractions with beautiful scenery and an extremely welcoming local community, you have a holiday experience like no other.
Image courtesy of Vanuatu Tourism ©David Kirkland
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Aore Island Resort
Price From $126 per person per night Minimum stay 2 nights Map Pg 93 Ref C 1 2 Aore (Ow–Ree) Island Resort offers its guests a ‘best of both worlds’ holiday – a relaxing boutique Island resort experience with the convenience of being located 10 minutes from Santo’s mainland. Its island location allows for excellent snorkelling, kayaking, SUP or cycling the ‘coastal road’, whilst its proximity to Santo allows you to easily explore the local points of interest: Champagne Beach, World War II relics and diving the famous SS President Coolidge. With just 18 comfortable Bungalows scattered either beachfront or throughout the lush tropical gardens, this affordable, well maintained, family owned and operated resort provides a casual, laid back holiday experience in a beautiful setting
• Location Aore Island. 30 minute vehicle and launch transfer from Santo Airport • 10 x Bungalows and 8 x 1 Bedroom Bungalows (Beach and Garden), all fan cooled • 1 restaurant and 1 bar • 1 resort pool. Day Spa • Bungalows are free of electronic entertainment • Complimentary WiFi available in the restaurant • Inclusions Tropical breakfast daily, scheduled daily launch transfers to Luganville and complimentary use of non-motorised water sports and bicycles • Meal Plan Prepaid meal plans available • Occupancy Max 2 adults in all Bungalows (queen). Max 3 adults or 2 adults/2 children U15 in 1 Bedroom Bungalows (queen + 2 singles) • Honeymoon Bonus N\A • Children’s Policy Aore welcomes children all year however does not offer a Kids Club or activity program
Ratua Island Resort & Spa
Price From $596 per person per night Minimum stay 2 nights Map Pg 93 Ref C 1 2 Ratua Island Resort & Spa is set amongst 146 acres of lush tropical gardens, private beaches, lagoons, and coral reefs, offering a barefoot, eco-luxe experience. It’s 13 antique teak wood Villas and 2 Deluxe Marquees, are each carefully sited to provide stunning ocean views and privacy in 3 separate ‘villages’. Each accommodation has a private deck, and all are adorned with eclectic furniture, antiques and curios, giving each its own distinctive feel. Couples and families will relish the opportunity to enjoy quality time together – kayaking to the Malo Blue Hole, snorkelling and swimming with sea turtles and horses. Strongly committed to sustainability and featuring an over water Spa, deliciously fresh cuisine and friendly staff, a holiday at this fabulous resort will create memories that you will treasure forever.
• Location Ratua Island. 55 minute vehicle and launch transfer from Santo Airport • 13 x 1–2 Bedroom century-old Teakwood Beachfront Villas and 1 x Luxury Beachfront Family Marquee with ensuite, all fan cooled • 1 restaurant and 1 bar • No resort pool. Day Spa • All Villas and Marquees are free of electronic entertainment • Complimentary WIFI at the restaurant and bar • Inclusions Compulsory prepaid daily meal plan • Occupancy Max 2 adults in Deluxe Villas (king). Max 5 people in Grand Beachfront 2 Bedroom Villas (king + 2 singles + rollaway). Max 4 people in Deluxe Fish Village 2 Bedroom Villa and Luxury Beachfront Family Marquee (king + 2 singles) • Honeymoon Bonus Bottle of wine • Children’s Policy Ratua welcomes children of all ages year round in Fish Village Villas only, or throughout the whole resort during specified ‘family’ periods (surrounding school holidays). Outside of ‘family’ times, children U13 are not permitted to stay in the South or West Villages. Ratua does not offer a Kids Club or activity program. Babysitting available (charged). Family friendly accommodation
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Tanna Island. Mother Nature’s playground To visit the Island of Tanna is akin to visiting another world, it is so vastly removed from our ‘every day’. It is most famous for Mt Yasur Volcano, widely considered to be one of the most accessible live volcanoes in the world. Best viewed at dusk, you can walk to within 100 metres of the edge of the crater and witness first hand, Mother Nature’s awesome display. But there is so much more to Tanna Island. There are numerous traditional villages known as ‘Kastom’, which still live today as their ancestors did, participating in age old ceremonies. Snorkel in a turtle colony. Swim in blue holes. Explore the stunning Lemnap underwater cave. Watch whales during their migration or relax on a black sand beach. If time permits, allow a minimum 3 to 5 day stay in Tanna as there is so much to see and do.
Image courtesy of Vanuatu Tourism ©David Kirkland
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If you are looking for a holiday with an adventurous skew, then look no further! Australian owned White Grass Ocean Resort offers the highest standard of accommodation and the greatest selection of tours on Tanna. Built on a bluff overlooking the ocean, this fabulous resort is the perfect base for your stay on this incredibly diverse island. Individual bures feature sea views and classic Pacific décor although your holiday experience here is dependent on far more than your accommodation. Snorkel pristine volcanic reefs or take a guided green sea turtle tour; visit remote ‘Kastom’ villages; dive dramatic marine landscapes with the PADI accredited Volcano Island Divers; watch the passing whales from the comfort of White Grass’ restaurant; or of course, visit the majestic Mt Yasur Volcano. To bear witness to the might of Mother Nature as you watch Her spit molten lava high in the air is as humbling as it is awe inspiring. Allow for a 3 day stay here...minimum!
Price From $185 per person per night Minimum stay N\A Map Pg 93 Ref H 1 0
• Location 5 minute vehicle transfer from Tanna Airport • 14 Ocean View Bures, 1 Family Garden Bure and 3 x 2 Bedroom Ocean Villas, all fan cooled • 1 restaurant and 1 bar • 1 resort pool and 2 reef swimming holes. Day Spa • Bures/Villas are free of electronic entertainment • Complimentary WiFi in restaurant and accommodation • Inclusions Tropical buffet breakfast daily, airport transfers and daily guided snorkelling tour to Turtle Reef • Meal Plan N\A • Occupancy Max 3 people in Ocean View Bures (queen + single). Max 5 people in Family Bure (queen + 3 singles). Max 4 people in 2 Bedroom Ocean Villa (king + 2 singles) • Honeymoon Bonus Bottle of house wine in room on arrival (min 3 night) • Children’s Policy White Grass welcomes children year round however does not offer a Kids Club or activity program. Babysitting available (charged). Family friendly accommodation
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Island Escapes Booking Terms & Conditions Please read these booking terms and conditions carefully as they set out the basis upon which bookings are accepted by Island Escapes Pty Ltd A.C.N. 106 125 142. You must not make any booking unless you understand and agree with the following terms and conditions. These terms and conditions apply to bookings you make with our consultants over phone or by email as well as bookings made via electronic means. 1. Parties. The parties to this agreement are you and Island Escapes, where “Island Escapes”, “the Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us” means Island Escapes Pty Ltd A.C.N. 106 125 142 and its employees and agents, and “you”, “your”, a “client” or a “passenger” means any person/person(s) and/or entity taking advantage of and/or receiving the benefit of the services offered by Island Escapes and any other persons included in a booking through Island Escapes. If you are using the services of a travel agent, the agent deals with Island Escapes as your agent at law, and not as the agent of Island Escapes. 2. Application & Acceptance of Terms and Conditions. Any services supplied to you by Island Escapes are supplied pursuant to, and in accordance, with these booking terms and conditions. The booking of travel arrangements with Island Escapes shall be an acknowledgement that either you, or your travel agent as your agent, have read and accept these terms and conditions. Island Escapes reserves the right to vary the terms and conditions from time to time and in this regard you are directed to the Island Escape website www.islandescapes.com.au. Island Escapes accepts the following forms of payment: cash, cheque, direct bank deposit, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. The authorization to use a credit card indicates your compliance with our booking terms and conditions and that you acknowledge that you are 18 years of age or older and that you understand and agree with the Booking Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. 3. Brochure Veracity, Validity & Accuracy. This brochure is valid from 01 January 2020 to 31 December 2021. Island Escapes has sought to ensure the brochure’s accuracy at the time of printing, however we will not accept responsibility for any errors, either those arising from printing or typographical errors, changes since printing, or otherwise, and you agree not to hold us responsible for such matters. 4. Brochure pictures, maps, hotel locations & external websites. Maps in the brochure are provided for general information and are only an approximate guide. The maps are not to scale and are descriptive only. Island Escapes is not responsible for content on external Web sites. 5. Hotel rooms, bedding and other descriptions. Hotel descriptions, room photographs and any facilities featured are based on information available at the time of printing and are subject to change. Hotel photographs may not necessarily reflect the standard of any room purchased. The bedding guide in the brochure is indicative only, and is subject to change without notice and to reservations at the hotel and/ or other circumstances beyond our control. Prices are based on existing bedding in the room. Any requests for alternative arrangements are to be made at the time of making your booking. Such requests will be subject to availability and may incur additional charges. Island Escapes does not own nor operate hotels or other accommodation and makes no representation or warranty as to hotel descriptions and features or the availability, cost or standard of bedding arrangements, and you agree not to hold Island Escapes responsible for any such matters. 6. Standard of Services. Standards of service on your holiday are based upon factors outside of Island Escapes’ control. Island Escapes does not own nor operate the airlines, cruise lines, hotels, sight seeing, shipping, transfer, vehicle hire services and the like whose transport, accommodation, meals or other services you may receive on your holiday, and Island Escapes makes no warranty or representation as to the standard or fitness for purpose of such services, and you agree not to hold Island Escapes responsible for such matters and/or any related matters. 7. Destination. Island Escapes make no warranty or representation as to the safety, weather, requirements of any overseas country or governmental authority, overseas laws and policies or any other conditions or matters that may exist or occur at any destination and you agree not to hold Island Escapes responsible for any such conditions, requirements, laws, policies or matters. You should obtain your own travel advice from, but not limited to, such sources as the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade [“DFAT”] or visit their website at www.smartraveller.gov.au for general travel advice, as well as specific advice (including safety alert levels) relating to the destination you wish to visit. You can also register your travel plans with DFAT, so that you may be more easily contacted in an emergency. 8. Changes in Price, Holiday Itineraries and other variations. The nightly cost price indicator is a guide only and is based upon the lead in (cheapest) room available for purchase through Island Escapes. Not all available room categories at that hotel may fall into the price indicator range and ‘prices from’ may be restricted to certain times and/or conditions for travel. Except where expressly noted otherwise, prices are in Australian dollars and are subject to change without notice. Currency
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fluctuations may affect the price of your booking. Island Escapes reserve the right to adjust its prices as necessary at any time. Island Escapes also reserves the right to pass on any costs imposed by airlines for ticketing, plus a service fee, GST and other imposts. Government taxes and charges imposed by third parties are also subject to change, and Island Escapes reserves the right to pass on such charges. Any verbal estimate of price is an estimate only which will be subject to a written confirmation. The price of your holiday will not be finalized until full payment is received by Island Escapes. Any verbal estimate of resort availability or availability of other accommodation or services is an estimate only, which will be subject to a written confirmation. You should be aware that airlines, cruise lines, hotels, sight seeing, shipping, transfer, vehicle hire services and the like make schedule and other changes beyond Island Escapes’ control and you agree not to hold Island Escapes responsible for such matters. If circumstances require us to make changes to your holiday, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule departures and itineraries. Where it is necessary to change a hotel we reserve the right to substitute accommodation of at least a similar standard. 9. Deposit & Balance of the Holiday Price. No monies shall be taken to have been received by Island Escapes until we are in possession of cleared funds. A deposit of $150 (inclusive of GST) per person is payable within seven (7) days of confirmation of your reservation. Island Escapes reserves the right to cancel your booking without notice to you if payment of the deposit has not been received by Island Escapes within the time prescribed. Island Escapes requires payment of the balance of monies due no later than forty five (45) days prior to departure. In the event the balance of monies due has not been received by Island Escapes by the due date, Island Escapes reserves the right to cancel the booking without notice to you and to apply the appropriate cancellation charges. All package prices quoted are based on payment being made in cash. An additional 1% credit card service fee will be applied to the dollar amount paid by Mastercard and Visa Card and 2.75% fee applied to the dollar amount paid by American Express. A statement in writing setting out the amount due or owing by you to Island Escapes as at the date mentioned in the statement will be conclusive evidence that such amount is due or owing by you and of all other matters set forth in the statement. 10. Late Bookings. Bookings made within forty-five (45) days of departure will only be accepted if full payment is received by Island Escapes at the time of reservation. For international bookings made within seven (7) days of departure a service fee of $50.00 (inclusive of GST) will apply. 11. Cancellations, Alterations, Refunds and Reissues. Prior to Final Payment: If you cancel your holiday at any time you will forfeit your deposit and may also forfeit deposits paid to third parties. After Final Payment: In addition to forfeiting your deposit you may be liable for cancellation fees charged by airlines, cruise lines, hotels, sight seeing, shipping, transfer, vehicle hire services, and the like, amounting to all or a portion of monies paid. Once Your Holiday has Commenced: No refund whatsoever is available for a cancellation after the date of commencement of the holiday package, or in respect of any itinerary item, fares, accommodation or any other service not utilised. Document Reissue Fees: After documents have been issued for bookings, Island Escapes will charge a fee of $25.00 (inclusive of GST) per booking, in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground/cruise operators or airlines. A document reissue means an alteration to an existing booking and not a transfer to another package. Transfer to another package may incur cancellation fees as well as a reissue fee of $25.00 (inclusive of GST). Land Only Service Fee: A service fee of $30.00 (inclusive of GST) per booking will be applied. Land only bookings must include a minimum of one nights’ accommodation or one days’ car hire. Sundries Fee: At Island Escapes’ absolute discretion, and regardless of whether a reservation is made, a service fee of $30.00 (inclusive of GST) may be charged where multiple attendances, telephone calls, letters, facsimilies and/or emails are required to make a reservation. 12 Items not included in the price of your holiday. Airfares, departure taxes and associated taxes not detailed in the itinerary; passport, visa and other governmental fees; insurance; room service, internet access, telephone calls, laundry and other hotel charges not detailed in the itinerary; meals and beverages not detailed in the itinerary; gratuities; excess baggage charges; any costs expenses or losses incurred in the event of your illness or injury; any costs expenses or losses arising from you being refused access to or being removed from any location; and any other cost, expense or loss of whatever nature not specifically included in the itinerary. Island Escapes does not accept responsibility for any expense, cost or loss incurred in relation to such matters and you agree not to hold Island Escapes so responsible. 13. Passport Names. It is your responsibility to ensure all names being used to make a booking with Island Escapes are exactly the same as those appearing in the relevant passport. Any name/initial or spelling changes will incur a minimum $75.00 (inclusive GST) per fee per change, together with any fees which may be imposed by airlines or other parties with respect to the change.
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14. Insurance. It is your responsibility to arrange your own insurance. Island Escapes recommends adequate coverage against losses through such things as cancellation charges, baggage loss, medical expenses and theft. Island Escapes does not own or operate an insurer and you agree not to hold us responsible for any decision made by insurers. 15. Visas and Health Requirements. It is your responsibility to find out about applicable visa, passport, customs, quarantine, health, immigration and other requirements of countries you are intending to visit or pass through. Island Escapes accepts no responsibility for these matters or for refusal of entry into the country/countries of your destination and you agree not to hold Island Escapes so responsible. 16. Credit Card Required. To secure payment for items not included in the price of your holiday, certain services providers, including such as airlines, cruise lines, hotels, sightseeing, shipping, transfer, vehicle hire services and the like may require validation of a current credit card. Island Escapes does not accept responsibility for any consequence of this practice, and you agree not to hold Island Escapes responsible for such consequences. 17. Reward Programs/Frequent Flyer Points Airfares forming part of any booking may or may not attract reward programs/frequent flyer points. It is your responsibility to check whether any airfares do or do not include reward programs/ frequent flyer points. Reward programs/ frequent flyer points are not within the control of Island Escapes and you agree not to hold Island Escapes responsible for any such matters. 18. Monies Not Held on Trust. All monies paid by you to Island Escapes will be the property of Island Escapes and will be a debt due and payable to the travel service provider. You agree and acknowledge that such monies will not be held by us on trust for and on behalf of you and we may hold such monies in any account as we see fit, including with our own and/or other customer monies. 19. Commission. You acknowledge and agree that Island Escapes may receive a commission or an affiliate fee or a marketing fee from transactions entered into by you using and/or receiving the benefit of the services offered by Island Escapes. 20 Errors & Omissions. Island Escapes reserves the right to amend your booking in consultation with you where an error or omission was made in relation to the product or services purchased and;(i) the error/ omission was made in circumstances outside Island Escapes’ control; or (ii) the error/omission was made by the third party provider and they have advised that they are unable to provide the purchased product or services at the price advertised or at all; or (iii) the error/omission made by Island Escapes or the third party provider leads to a material and unreasonable outcome (e.g. entire holiday booked at AUD$15.00). Nothing in this clause shall be read to limit Island Escapes’ exclusion of liability as contained in clause 25 herein nor prejudice the indemnity in favour of Island Escapes as contained at clause 27 herein. 21. Island Escapes Privacy Policy. You acknowledge and agree that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy and accept its terms [“the Privacy Policy”]. The Privacy Policy is available from www.islandescapes. com.au. You expressly acknowledge and agree that the Privacy Policy forms part of, and is included, as an essential clause in these terms and conditions. 22. Intellectual Property. The intellectual property rights in this brochure are owned by Island Escape exclusively. You must not modify, copy, transmit, display, perform, publish, license or create derivative works from any information or part thereof as contained in, referred to and/or connected with this brochure. 23. Entire Agreement. These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and Island Escapes, and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, there will be no variation of or addition to the terms unless agreed by us in writing. Please note that no supplier, travel agent or their employees or agents are authorised to make any warranty or representation on our behalf. You have read and agree to the terms and conditions and warrant that all information provided by you to Island Escapes is true, complete and correct. You request Island Escapes to accept your booking and upon acceptance by Island Escapes, you agree to be bound by these booking terms and conditions. 24. Severability. To the fullest extent possible any part hereof being a whole or part of a clause shall be capable of severance without affecting any other part of these terms and conditions. 25. Third Party Providers. You acknowledge and agree that Island Escapes may utilise Third Party Providers in relation to and in connection with your Holiday. 26. Limitation of Liability. Island Escapes excludes all liability and warranties to the maximum extent possible under law or statute including, but not limited to, any loss or damage whatsoever (including but not limited to loss or damage to property of whatsoever nature, physical and psychological injury, economic loss, disappointment or inconvenience)
that may arise in any way (including but not limited to breach of contract, breach of statutory duty or negligence) in connection with the offer or supply of goods or services through or by Island Escapes or by any third parties [“the Services”]. You agree and warrant that Island Escapes will have no liability to you in respect of any advice or representation as to any matter concerning the Services, the Engagement or attempted Engagement and/or any other services provided to you by Island Escapes. Island Escapes will not be liable to you in contract, in tort or otherwise in relation to the Services performed or any breach of these terms or any other matter relating to the Services or in relation to any error (whether negligent or a breach of contract or not) regarding information supplied to you before or after delivery of the Services or other services provided to you by either Island Escapes or a third party. You acknowledge and agree that: (a) You will rely on your own knowledge and expertise in selecting the Services for a particular purpose and any advice or assistance given to you by or on behalf of Island Escapes will not be deemed to be given to you as an expert or adviser; and (b) you accept full responsibility on placement of a booking with Island Escapes that you have correctly identified the Services which are to be provided to you by Island Escapes. Island Escapes will not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by you as the result of incorrect identification of the Services, nor give a credit if you have incorrectly booked the Services. To the fullest extent permitted by Law, Island Escapes excludes all liability for any loss or damage whatsoever (including but not limited to loss or damage to property of whatsoever nature, physical and psychological injury, economic loss, disappointment or inconvenience) that may arise in any way (including but not limited to breach of contract, breach of statutory duty or negligence) in connection with the offer or supply of goods or services through or by Island Escapes or by any third parties. Should the law impose an obligation upon Island Escapes which may not be excluded, then to the fullest extent permissible by law, Island Escapes’ liability is limited, at the discretion of Island Escapes, to a maximum of a refund of monies paid by you to Island Escapes or the re-supplying of the relevant goods or services, whichever is the lesser. Without limiting the generality of the above Island Escapes does not accept responsibility or liability, and you will not seek to hold Island Escapes responsible or liable, for any acts, omissions or defaults of service providers such as airlines, hotels, site seeing, shipping, transfer, vehicle hire services, or cruise lines and the like, whether negligent or otherwise, or for your acts, omissions, defaults, conduct, state of health, condition or other circumstance or for any events beyond Island Escapes’ control. You agree to indemnify Island Escapes against any such claim. 27. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Victoria and Courts of Appeal from those Courts and waive any right they may have to claim that those Courts are an inconvenient forum. 28 Indemnity. You agree to indemnify Island Escapes, agents, officers, employees, other authorised representatives its officers, successors and assignees and hold them harmless from and against all claims made against Island Escapes in respect of any loss, including consequential loss, damage, injury or death arising out of, or in any way connected with and against, all claims, suits, demands, damages, liabilities, costs or expenses arising in any way out of or in any way connected to your booking through Island Escapes and or any other services provided by Island Escapes or a third party to you. 29. Booking Terms & Conditions. Island Escapes may at any time and, in its absolute discretion modify or amend the terms and conditions upon which goods or services are supplied to you including these terms of use and such modifications will be binding upon you once displayed on this web site www. islandescapes.com.au. You should regularly check the terms and conditions displayed on this web site. 30. Access to Information and Dispute Resolution. Island Escapes’ External Privacy Policy, available at www.islandescapes.com.au (“External Privacy Policy”) sets out how Island Escapes manages personal information. Any queries in relation to access to your personal information or a complaint about a breach of your privacy/ other matter or in order to query on how your personal information is collected or used please forward your complaint or query to: Island Escapes, PO Box 486, Ashburton VIC 3147. 31. Other Agreements. If there is any inconsistency between these terms and conditions and any other booking order submitted by you (whether in writing, verbally or otherwise) or any other arrangements between the parties, these terms and conditions prevail unless specified in writing and signed by the parties. 32. Membership & Affiliations. Island Escapes is a participant of the AFTA (Australian Federation of Travel Agents) Travel Accreditation Scheme (ATAS) – ATAS Accredition Number A10785 – and an accredited IATA (International Air Transport Association) agency – 023 5974 4
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