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LEARN ALL ABOUT SHARKS AT SHARK FEST FIJI 2018 19

Shark lovers will be entranced with Beqa Lagoon
Resort Fiji’s Shark Fest event next year. It’s billed
as an adrenalin-filled week of shark encounters and
interactive seminars with internationally renowned
shark expert, Dr Erich K. Ritter. Starting on 7 July
2018, the event includes daily seminars covering all
there is to know about sharks, along with practical
skills and tips for when you are diving with these
amazing creatures.
Dr Erich is the pioneer in shark-human interaction.
Erich’s main focus during Shark Fest is to bring
humans closer to sharks, focusing on how to interact
with them and to emphasise their crucial importance
in the marine realm. By sharing his passion for
sharks, Erich hopes to raise public awareness about
how important sharks are for the oceans and for life
on this planet.
Beqa Lagoon Resort’s Shark Encounter dive offers
the opportunity to encounter more than 11 species of
sharks. Shark Fest attendees will also emerge from
the course as proud ambassadors and advocates for
promoting the protection and preservation of every
shark species.
Beqa Lagoon Resort is one of Fiji’s leading dive resorts
and is a 45-minute boat transfer from Pacific Harbour.

WELLINGTON WELCOMES BACK SOFITEL

Sofitel Wellington is once again open for multiple devices, Smart TVs with
for business in New Zealand’s capital Bluetooth, and a So Fit gymnasium.
city after a temporary hiatus. Located Sofitel Wellington is the third Sofitel
on Bolton Street between Wellington’s
iconic Beehive and Botanic Gardens, in New Zealand, joining its award-
winning sister properties Sofitel
the beautiful 129-room, 14-storey
Sofitel is perfectly located. Auckland Viaduct Harbour and Sofitel
Queenstown Hotel & Spa.
The hotel’s features include the
beautiful Green Room lounge and bar,
named for the verdant gardens on view
through its floor-to-ceiling glass walls,
and the highly regarded Jardin Grill
restaurant. With a wine list curated by
leading New Zealand wine authority,
John Saker, and an imaginative menu
based around the grill, the restaurant
is sure to quickly become a Wellington
“must-do” experience.
Guests can also enjoy beautifully
appointed rooms and suites in vintage
gold and bronze tones with indulgent
rain showers, complimentary Wi-Fi

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