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The split-level tree house had everything a couple could
wish for, including a large private sun deck, an outdoor 9
lava rock shower, an outdoor Jacuzzi, a spacious
bathroom with dual hand basins and a private king-size
day bed. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion
or just enjoying a quiet escape from the fast pace of life
back home, Matangi Private Island Resort provides the
perfect escape.
If you feel active there are white sand beaches, walks up
through the hills, amazing snorkelling, and diving in the
marine reserve that surrounds the island. For a special
treat you can book a private picnic at nearby Horseshoe
Bay, which is listed in the book, 1000 Places to See
Before you Die.

Matangi Private Island

Resort’s friendly staff
will look after you with

beautiful food and
amazing spa treatments

and as they bid you

farewell you will be left
with a beautiful memory

of a truly special spot

Next was a stay across the bay at the delightful
Qamea Resort and Spa Fiji on Qamea Island. Another
beautiful song welcomed us to this jewel in the north
and “barefoot luxury” is how you would describe this
adults-only resort. The understated elegance of its 12
oceanfront bures and villas makes you feel comfortable
and relaxed and the island makes you feel like you have
just stumbled upon an undiscovered paradise.
Another group of amazing staff caters to your The place that literally took my breath away was the
every whim. From yoga on the beachfront to a visit to the all-inclusive eco-friendly Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort
local village, from snorkelling or diving in at Savusavu on the island of Vanua Levu. Everything has
the clear waters to relaxing on the white-sand been thought of at this amazing resort and from the
beach or enjoying an amazing spa treatment in the only moment we arrived we were again treated like part of
Guinot Institut Spa in the South Pacific, the choice is the family, which happens everywhere you go in Taveuni
yours. Couples especially will love this authentic Fijian and Vanua Levu.
experience with the most amazing touch of luxury. The resort is family-friendly and laid out in such
A visit to the Bouma National Waterfall Park was a a way that 90 per cent of the time you would never know
pleasant surprise and I would highly recommend this as there were children staying there. Dinner under the
a day trip which can be done from many of the resorts in stars by the main pool was a highlight and I wished my
Northern Fiji. The cool waters and natural surroundings fiancé had been there to share it. Speaking of couples,
feel like you have escaped to another world. It’s a very a trip over to the resort’s private island is a must-do:
romantic spot for honeymooners or even a great spot for it is the most amazing spot in which to celebrate your
a surprise proposal – just don’t drop the ring! engagement, marriage or anniversary or just spend time
with that special person (or people) in your life!
Our next stay was at the boutique Paradise Taveuni Resort.
This small, intimate property on Taveuni Island offers 16 All too soon it was time to bid farewell to my
bures and a relaxed but elegant atmosphere that is perfect unforgettable Northern Fiji famil experience. This part
for couples, families or groups of friends. The resort offers of Fiji is a hidden jewel that I highly recommend to any
an authentic Fijian holiday experience and is family-friendly, couples wanting the ultimate romantic getaway or to
and the ability for guests to dive, snorkel and swim from the families wanting something different. Having become
water’s edge of the resort is a great advantage. So too are recently engaged, the difficulty I have now is deciding
the all-inclusive rates which offer fantastic value for money, which spot in this earthly paradise would be perfect for
and the resort’s food is exceptional. As we bade farewell my honeymoon!
and boarded the boat for our next adventure I certainly left
a piece of my heart there.

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