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WINTER 2016 | ISSUE 16
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ext issue, we will be celebrating four years of Pacific Island Living. We started this magazine for Pacific people – to find, review and recommend things to see and do, and ultimately, buy. We are proudly an aspirational magazine, we want our readers to sit back and indulge just as much as we want to tell the world how great the Pacific really is. From Georgie Gordon’s health and beauty columns, to Carolyn Ernst’s gardening tips, we hope you agree Pacific Island Living has something for everyone. In four years our market has grown from Vanuatu and Nauru Airlines to cover most of the Pacific. We’re particularly proud of our market share in Fiji and the Solomon Islands as well as our distribution in Australia through Qantas Club lounges. As I write this column I’m in Fiji, having just flown in from Vanuatu. Next month it will be Nauru then the Sollies. Pacific Island Living truly is a Pacific magazine and we’re so pleased you have enjoyed it and helped its growth over the last four years. Please do keep in touch via our website, Facebook page, Instagram or Twitter. Happy reading. Tiffany Carroll
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PICTURE: Tourism Fiji
Bula Vinaka!
Right now in Fiji the sun is shining, its 32 degrees, the water’s cool, cocktails are being stirred and it’s big Fijian smiles and ‘Bula’ as usual. Although severe tropical cyclone Winston hit the beautiful isles of Fiji in late February, 90% of the resorts are operating as normal. There have been some who have had to take a bit more time than others to clean up, but that’s no reason to change your plans for the best vacation in 2016. The people of Fiji would like to express their sincere gratitude to everyone out there who has visited Fiji immediately after the cyclone. Many have visited and posted their gorgeous photos on social media using #fijinow – to show the rest of their friends just how great the resorts and activities
are. Check out the messages and time stamped photos from people across the whole of Fiji right here right now by visiting www.fiji.travel If you’re in Fiji at the moment upload your own photos to #fijinow (see a selection next page) and be in it to win amazing prizes from participating resorts across the country and if you’re not in Fiji right now, check out the stunning deals from your local travel agent. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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sport and adventure
The big time
y b g u R r e p u S & s p i h s n o i p m World cha The World StandUp Paddleboard Championship will be held in November while the Crusaders and the Chiefs will hit the field in a
The International Surfing Association (ISA) has confirmed that the 2016 ISA World StandUp Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship will be hosted in Fiji – the first time that an ISA event will be held in the Pacific island chain, further highlighting the global growth and expansion of SUP surfing and racing. SUP, the fastest growing outdoor activity according to the Outdoor Industry Association, has boomed in popularity in recent years. The 2016 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship in Fiji, which will run from 12-20 November, will be the 5th edition of the event after previous Championships were held in Peru (2012 and 2013), Nicaragua (2014) and Mexico (2015). The 2015 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship featured 27 National teams and 260 athletes – a sharp increase from the first edition in 2012 which hosted 17 nations and 105 athletes, meaning participation has more than doubled since the event’s inception. At the 2015 competition, which featured the highest level of international talent in the event’s history, Team USA put on a dominant performance to earn the Club Waikiki-Peru ISA World Team Champion Trophy, breaking Team Australia’s three-year reign as world champions. The announcement also comes on the back of the successful campaign led by the ISA, the world governing body for SUP Surfing and Racing, that resulted in SUP Racing being voted into the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, and the 2017 World Beach Games in San Diego, USA. The ISA application for inclusion in the Olympic programme for Tokyo 2020 also included SUP racing and surfing. Tokyo 2020 recommended only surfing, but the ISA intends to continue to work towards the potential inclusion of the SUP disciplines in the 2024 Olympic Games. The evolution of SUP and the expansion of the ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship is tribute to all the hard work put by the ISA and its 98 national federations. As is the case with surfing, SUP has incredible youth appeal. Its unique culture and hi-octane nature fundamentally resonates with young people and it is imbued with youthful values. ISA President, Fernando Aguerre, said:
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“We’re delighted to make this historic announcement to take a ISA World Championship to Fiji for the first time ever. We can’t wait to see our star athletes out here on the waves and waters of Fiji in November. “SUP Surfing and racing are growing exponentially both as competitive sports and as recreational activities. We’re always looking to take our international competitions to new territories to help share our unique values and boost the popularity of the sport. The future of SUP is very bright with the 2019 Pan American Games and the 2017 World Beach Games on the horizon and we will continue to strive to achieve our ultimate goal of seeing SUP included in the Olympic Games.” Executive Chairman of Tourism Fiji’s board of directors, Truman Bradley, said: “The 2016 Fiji ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship is going to be an event that benefits Destination Fiji via both the international competitors it attracts
Fiji is fast becoming the Pacific’s leading sporting venue – already home to a PGA, surfing championships and now StandUp Paddleboard World Championships, later in the year Fiji will also play host to Super Rugby heavyweights the Chiefs and the Crusaders in Suva.
first for the Pacific in Suva next year as part of the Super Rugby season.
SUVA SUCCEEDS IN HOSTING SUPER RUGBY
as the world’s fastest growing water sport and as a family orientated sport that is easy to learn and participate in, especially whilst visiting Fiji.”
The Hamilton-based Chiefs are taking next year’s home Super Rugby match against the Canterbury Crusaders to Fiji. The franchise released details of the unique encounter on Friday afternoon, with the teams to meet on Friday July 1 in the capital city of Fiji, Suva. It will be just the second time a Kiwi side has taken a game out of New Zealand, following the Crusaders’ match against the Sharks in London in 2011, following the Christchurch earthquake. Chief’s chief executive Andrew Flexman said the fixture was the result of an extensive amount of work by a number of parties who were eager to have more top-class rugby in the Pacific Islands. SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina Rugby) is delighted to reveal that Super Rugby is coming to the Pacific Islands for the first time as Fiji is announced to host the Round 15 clash between the Chiefs and the Crusaders. The match, to be played at Suva’s ANZ Stadium, will see Fiji become the eighth nation to host a Super Rugby fixture, joining Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina, Japan, Singapore and the United Kingdom. Kelvin Anthony
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out and about
Tours, Tips andCoTrips ast l a r o C & Suva
For For caffeine caffeine lovers lovers aa visit visit to to Fiji Fiji Coffee Coffee is is not not to to be be missed, missed, (left), (left), nor nor is is the the fabulous fabulous Rivers Rivers Fiji Fiji tour tour (below). (below). To To experience experience accommodation accommodation
RIVERS FIJI Rivers Fiji offers unique river and sea kayaking trips that are great for experienced veterans or first-time novices. The selection of trips provides an incredible opportunity to experience remote highland villages, dense tropical forests and the aqua-blue ocean alive with brilliant corals and wildlife. In 1998 – with the dedicated support of O.A.R.S. (Outdoor Adventure River Specialists) president and founder, George Wendt – Rivers Fiji was set up as a low-impact commercial whitewater rafting operator on the Upper Navua River and kayaking trips on the Luva River. Working in consultation and collaboration with the native landowners along with government, a conservation
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area was established on the Upper Navua River in 2000. The platform was set and after numerous attempts to consolidate the conservation area, the Upper Navua Conservation Area was recognsed by the Ramsar Convention in 2006 with the support of the Fiji government. Nestled in the highlands of the Serua province surrounded by thick and lush tropical rainforests and home to different species of freshwater fish, eels and other organisms is the Upper Navua River. They say “We at Rivers Fiji as joint custodians with the landowners will take you on a journey down through time and down the River of Eden where you will be spun back into the past with tales
and historical facts from our friendly and qualified guides. Your safety is our concern and that is our priority to ensure you enjoy the thrills and beauty of the spectacular scenery.” Explore class two to three whitewater adventures aboard inflatable kayaks and whitewater rafts, experiencing some of Fiji’s most spectacular terrain by floating in relative comfort along two of the country’s premier liquid pathways. The Luva River trip is ‘five adventures in one’ as it takes you deep inside the Namosi Highlands, visits a village for a traditional kava ceremony with the chief, travels the river by kayak, takes you on a short hike to the tallest waterfall in the Namosi Province and finishes with an exhilarating
‘punt’ ride through the lower Navua Canyon. The Uppder Navua Gorge excursion will take you through some of the country’s most formidable and beautiful terrain in the relative comfort of inflatable rafts. This is a special trip, not because of one unparalleled attribute upon which the success of the trip is based (the gorge), but many special and scenically significant places; each individually worthy of special recognition. There is not one waterfall but many (some say at least seventy); not one short stretch of deep, narrow canyon, but kilometres. Join Rivers Fiji for the trip of a lifetime but be warned – you will want to return for seconds.
Suva and the Coral Coast have an enormous amount on offer to tourists who take the trip down the Queens Road from Nadi to Suva. There are beaches, adventure tours, great resorts and fine food.
fit for royalty make sure you either book a room or pop into the bar of the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva for a colonial-style touch of class.
ELEGANCE REVIVED Probably one of the most driven roads on Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu is Queens Road between Nadi, home to the international airport and Suva the nation’s capital. This scenic highway takes in the island’s western and southern coastlines and passes through the renowned resort areas of the Coral Coast and Pacific Harbour via Sigatoka. While the total distance is only 190kms and can be done in a little under three hours, it can also be taken at a more leisurely pace. On a recent ‘pub crawl’ down this easy stretch of sealed tarmac I took in half a dozen of the best resort hotels on the coast and wasn’t disappointed in any although each one offers individual
style and facilities from family friendly to sophisticated and stylish. The starting point just out of Nadi was the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa Hotel, which is among my favourite destinations in the Nadi area. From here it was on to the Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa, on the shores of Natadola Bay, then on to the Coral Coast just south of Sigatoka is Fiji Hideaway Resort and Spa Next stop is The Warwick Fiji a hotel of substance and further 20 minutes drive south is the Pearl South Pacific Resort before hitting Suva and the Grand Pacific Hotel with its colonial Raffles-esque main building the hotel has been at the heart of Suva’s social life and high society since its opening
in 1914 when the room rate was eighteen shillings and sixpence per night. Since then it has hosted royalty (Queen Elizabeth – three times, and has a suite named after her), actors, authors and aviators and an opera singer – specifically Burt Lancaster, Somerset Maugham, James A. Michener, Charles Kingsford Smith and Dame Nellie Melba. It has also suffered the indignity of having fallen into disrepair, decrepitude and closure for 22 years before a glorious revival after a multi-million dollar renovation and re-birth in time for her centenary in 2014. The original 37-room main building built by the Union Steamship Company has been restored to its former glory and the
grafting on of a modern new wing has expanded the accommodation to more than 100 rooms. The splendid galleried foyer with its louvred doors and antique brass ceiling fans gives on to an elegant verandah overlooking the pool and Suva Harbour. Here you can sit on white rattan chairs and enjoy either or both of the hotel’s happy ‘hours’, the first runs from 6pm to 8pm with the second kicking in at 10pm, so no excuse to be un-happy. If it was once good enough for HM and her consort, then after the restoration it’s good enough for a return visit and even if you’re not a resident of Buck House, you’ll feel like royalty here. Go to: www. grandpacifichotel.com.fj
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Denarau DiningmbGuide oyant a fl o t r Five sta
Tatyana Leonov and Tiffany Carroll taste test the best on offer in Fiji’s popular Denarau area. Seafood to steak, sophisticated to simple.
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iji’s gastronomy scene has matured as of late and visitors have an abundance of local and international foods to choose from. Less than 10 kilometres from Nadi, Denarau Island is home to a cornucopia of resorts, most with fabulous restaurants that offer the ultimate in dining – lavish fine diners, elegant waterfront restaurants and casual poolside hangouts – it’s all there. Local chefs are getting creative with cooking styles, sometimes fusing modern techniques with traditional cooking methods, and international chefs are bringing their own experiences and adding it to the mix.
Flying Fish
At Sheraton Fiji Resort’s (sheratonfiji.com) al fresco waterfront Flying Fish restaurant (Peter Kurivita’s signature brand) Polish newcomer Pawel Klodowski is wowing customers with polished, tantalising dishes every night. Fijian seafood is prominently featured on the menu and à la carte dining is always popular, however now there’s a new concept for patrons wanting something a little bit different. Book for a Chef’s Table dinner and get up close and personal
with the creators. Private or communal, the idea is that guests watch the chefs do their meticulous work and indulge in both a degustation and show.
V Restaurant
Just a stone’s throw away French chef Jean-Marc Ruzzene presents diners with a sophisticated French-inspired menu at the suave V Restaurant at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa (sofitel. com/Fiji-Denarau). Unlike the perennially busy Salt Restaurant which overlooks the gigantic family pool and the softly lapping waves of the calm see, step into V Restaurant and enter another realm, one where thatched roofs and palm fronds don’t exist, instead an elegant interior scheme of browns, crèmes and beiges dominates the elegant colour palette. Here everything is beautifully presented (think crisp table linen and beautiful menus), service always comes with a smile, and dishes whizz out looking like artworks. An out-ofthis world experience … in the tourist centre of Fiji.
Rhum Ba
The Yacht Club at Port Denarau went through a major upgrade last year culiminating in the opening of the Rhum Ba.
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you want to hang out with mates, or join a table of expats and locals. It is a favourite of Fiji Island Living’s and we highly recommend it.
Chantara at Radisson
Quality finishings, unmatched views from the top floor function room and the best part of all – over 150 rums on offer set a new standard for sophistacated eating and drinking at the Port. Even if you’re not a rum drinker (and what would-be sailor can claim not to be?) the cocktail list is sophisticated and interesting. It’s not all about rum at the Rhum Ba, with late breakfast, lunch and dinner on offer too, there’s plenty to enjoy. Choices include local and imported seafood (oysters are the house specialty), tender beef cuts, spiced chicken, lamb, pasta and salads. The menu is all about what is fresh and what is best and the function room upstairs caters for more than 200 people. Perfect for parties, launch functions, weddings, you name it. We spent a couple of afternoons at the Rhum Ba (which led to a couple of evenings too) – the marina is full of activity, the people and boat watching, plus the relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff at the Rhum Ba made it near impossible to leave.
You can smell it the moment you walk in to the Radisson Blu Resort. Thai spices and fresh herbs, coriander, chilli, sweet basil. I love Thai food, but authentic Thai – not the watered down version we tend to find outside of Asia – so was pleasantly surprised to find Chantara is exactly that – authentic. Chef Mickey had just returned from Thailand when we dined and he was excited to be back to share his new hand-picked spices, however he said many of his ingredients can be sourced at the local market. “They (the market sellers) don’t know what some of the stuff is used for, but I have been very surprised to find things such as lemongrass, galangal and small chillies here in Fiji,” he said. We had the Thod Mun Khaw Pood (corn cookies) followed by Kaeng khiew (green curry) and Massaman beef – all were delicious and bursting with flavour. Wines are well matched (and well priced for Fiji) and the service was possibly the best we have experienced in Denarau.
Cardo’s
The thing that’s great about Port Denarau is after the cruise ships have departed, the shops have shut and the sun begins to set, the locals come out to play. The best known local is Richard (Cardo) Slatter, owner of Cardo’s Steakhouse. This fun, fiesty and flamboyant (well, perhaps well dressed is a better description) Fijian is the life and love of Cardo’s. A sharp wit and just as sharp a tongue, Cardo has been doing what he does best – restaurants and bars for longer than he cares to admit or remember. Cardo’s is famous in Fiji for its steaks and fish served on a sizzling hot plate. Fresh seafood, wood-fired pizzas, Chinese wok creations, cocktails, delicious desserts and daily specials. The Fijiian staff is fun and attentive, usually under the watchful eye of Cardo. The chefs select only the best prime New Zealand steaks, and have been doing it so well for so many years, the Kiwi meat exporters come to them daring to offer nothing but the very best. Cardo’s is laid back and casual; sometimes with a live band, sometimes sport on the big screen. It’s the sort of place
Opposite page bottom left, the Rhum Ba is a sophisticated welcome to Denarau; top right, the Sheraton’s five star Flying Fish offers private dining or dining with the chefs. This page above left, you have to meet Cardo during your stay – you’ll find him and the local crowd at Cardo’s. Above, Mickey from Chantara Thai at the Radisson – superb.
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Adrenalin Fiji’s Bel Mare offers liesure packages, luxury cruising and snorkelling day trips. A great way to have lunch!
Fiji: The Facts Fiji’s population is approximately 837,000 made up of indigenous Fijians, Indians, Chinese, Europeans and South Pacific Islanders. English is the official language with Fijian and Hindustani also spoken.
Geography
Fiji is a multi-cultural nation with many religious beliefs. The people are primarily of the Wesleyan persuasion. Various protestant denominations, Roman Catholicism, Hinduism and Islam are also represented.
Fiji is a very hospitable land of blue-green lagoons, lush rainforests, pine forests, mountains and 1,666 kilometres (1000 miles) of white sand beaches spread over 300 islands scattered across 18,270 square kilometres (11,350 square miles) of ocean.
Time Zone
Straddling the 180th meridian, Fiji has frequently been called ‘the crossroads of the Pacific’. In fact, the International Date Line has been adjusted so that the entire archipelago falls into the same time zone, 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. From November to February Fiji moves one hour ahead with its own daylight savings.
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Population and language
We have two seasons: warm and even warmer. It’s a sunny, tropical climate that’ll wash the winter chills from your bones. That doesn’t mean it never rains here, but you can expect May to November, our cooler months, to range from 19° to 29°C. And from December to April, the temperatures move up the register to range from 22° to 33°C.
Religion
Local customs
It is important to dress modestly when away from hotels and resorts and particularly when visiting a Fijian village. Avoid wearing a hat in a village, it is considered an insult to the village chief. It is also insulting to touch someone’s head. It’s best to not wear shoes if visiting someone’s house. When visiting a village it is customary to present an inexpensive gift of yaqona or kava to the ‘Turaga Ni Koro’, the traditional head of the village. Be prepared to shake hands and answer personal questions as to where you are from, whether married; and, if so, how many children.
PICTURE: Adrenalin Fiji, Port Denarau.
The temperature
Health
Fiji is free from malaria, yellow fever and major tropical diseases. Inoculations are only required if travelling from an infected area. There is an effective medical system in place with government and privately run hospitals, clinics, surgical centres, dental services and pharmacies.
Phone calls and Internet
Fiji’s country code is +679. Many hotels and resorts have direct dialling facilities (IDD), and card phones are available in many shops and stores. Look for the Telecom call card signage on display. Fiji is well serviced by local mobile networks including Vodafone Fiji Limited, Digicel and Inkk Mobile. You can also arrange roaming status before travelling here as well as on arrival. Access to the internet and email is available in most parts of Fiji. In addition to sites at all major hotels, internet cafés are abundant in major cities and towns.
Currency and banking
The Fijian dollar is the basic unit of currency, available in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. Coins are 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2. Normal banking hours are 9:30am to 4:00pm, Monday – Friday and 9:00am to 1:00pm on Saturdays in selected areas. There is a 24-hour currency exchange service at the arrivals concourse at Nadi Airport. ATMs are located around the country and at larger resorts and hotels.
Bargaining
You’ll find many sophisticated retail outlets here, suitable for traditional tourist shopping. And if you venture a little further, you’ll discover fruit and vegetable markets, overflowing with produce, curio and handicraft vendors, Indian merchandise and specialty gift stores. It’s here that you might find yourself in a bargaining session over price. It’s all part of the experience, so go ahead and enter into the spirit of it.
Tipping
We don’t encourage tipping, but you may, if you wish, offer extra payment for an outstanding service.
Electricity
The electric current is 240 volts AC 50Hz. Fiji has threepin power outlets, which are identical to Australia and New Zealand. Leading hotels and resorts offer universal outlets for 240v or 11v shavers, hair dryers and other electrical appliances.
Quarantine
To avoid the introduction of foreign plant and animal pests and diseases, we prohibit the importation of vegetable matter, seeds, or any animal product without a permit from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forests.
Taxes
A 15% Government Value Added Tax (VAT) is applicable to all goods and services in Fiji. Visitors staying in hotels and resorts are subject to 5% Hotel Turnover Tax (HTT).
VAT refund scheme
The Fiji VAT refund scheme allows tourists to claim a refund (subject to certain conditions) of VAT paid on goods purchased in Fiji and taken out of Fiji via Nadi International Airport or Suva Wharf as the final port of departure to a foreign destination.
What are the conditions of the scheme?
To be eligible for a VAT refund under the Scheme, you must satisfy all of the following: Spend a minimum of FJ$500 (VAT Inclusive) in any of the approved licensed retailer outlets during your stay in Fiji and take the goods out of Fiji within two months from the date of purchase. Carry the goods with you as check-in baggage or hand luggage. Purchase the goods from an approved licensed retailer. You must ask the retailer for a refund form and a tax invoice(s) for goods purchased. So if you are spending over FJ$500 at Jacks, Tapoo etc make sure you ask them for the refund form. The licenced retailer must complete the form and attach receipts.
Customs duty and duty free concessions
A bona fide passenger disembarking in Fiji is entitled to the following duty and VAT free concessions: Dutiable goods accompanying passengers (other than alcohol and tobacco products) not exceeding FJ$1,000 in value. Goods that are owned by passengers and not intended as gifts or for sale – personal effects, household effects for returning residents or intending residents, articles taken out of Fiji on departure on which duty and tax have been paid. Every passenger 17 years and over can bring into Fiji the following goods duty and VAT free, provided they are accompanied and not for sale: • Cigarettes, not exceeding 250 sticks or • Cigars, not exceeding 250 grams net weight or • Tobacco not exceeding 250 grams net weight or • Any combination of (1) to (3) above, provided the total net weight does not exceed 250 grams • Spirituous liquors not exceeding 2.25 litres or • Wines, not exceeding 4.5 litres or • Beer, not exceeding 4.5 litres or • Any combination of the goods in paragraph (5) to (7) above, provided that the combination does not exceed the equivalent quantity under any one paragraph • Other dutiable goods, not exceeding F$1,000 in value.
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outdoor adventure
Fun in the sun
Fly like a bird, dive like a dolphin, get out of your element or right into it on a Flyboard at Hydrosports Fiji. Patricia Mallam takes off and doesn’t want to come back to earth.
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If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush like no other, fly at new heights on a Flyboard for a thrilling experience you will never forget. While in Fiji, it is a must-do and you’ve got to make sure you’ve got someone with a camera to capture those moments when you fall! With a fully qualified Coxswains master at the controls, and a certified Flyboard instructor guiding you through your flight, you are sure to have an exciting, yet safe experience! Hydrosports Fiji, the operators of the only flyboarding experience in the country, are based at the Shangri-La Fijian Resort and Spa on Yanuca Island (accessible by road and situated conveniently 45 minutes away from Nadi International Airport). They aim to provide more than just a thrilling experience, but also achieve a new sensation in a familiar setting – the ocean. While you enjoy the surroundings of the natural beauty Fiji has to offer, you also have the opportunity to learn greater elements of control, balance and confidence while flying above the water!
What to Expect
Flyboarding does require at least minimal swimming ability, however does not require you to be an athlete! The activity is child-friendly and some restrictions do apply. On offer are 15 minute, 30 minute and one hour sessions to suit your holiday schedules or for those to who would simply like to get a taste – but for a full experience of what it is like to fly above reality take the longer option
15 minute flights
The Fun Flyer, will enable you to gain confidence wading like a dolphin in the water, swapping turns and learning to manoeuvre around while hovering above the ocean to a height you are confident and stable at.
30 minute flights
The Thrill Diver, will include the skills learnt in the 15 minute time frame, but also allowing you to go beyond the heights of the ocean and dive below the seas! This trick will heighten your adrenalin levels like no other! Thrill Diver allows you to broaden your horizons in more ways than one! If you are confident in your manoeuvres and can dive like a dolphin, your instructor will encourage you to go beyond the realms of reality 12 | Islandliving Fiji
and twist into a sensation known as the ‘tornado’. After this session, you won’t want to return to the reality of being on land – but we promise you will take away the memory of the most exhilarating experience of a lifetime!
1 hour sessions
Pro Hydro, are available as a per person, or twin share option. If you choose to experience the thrill on your own for the entire session, you will be required to demonstrate the basic learning principles of flying, and then you decide how you wish to spend the rest of the flight!
More information
Keen to try it out? Visit www.hydrosportsfiji.com or contact Shaye: shaye@enticeas.com or call (679) 9994081.
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