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IN FIJI Nanuku Auberge Resort is on the south coast of Viti Levu and the transfer
from Nadi International Airport through small villages, lush greenery and
crystal blue coastlines is an experience in itself. As for the resort, it’s a
paradise within a paradise, and from the moment we stepped through its
doors the attentive and welcoming service we received from the kind and
welcoming staff was second to none. The secluded Seaview room, where
Nathan and Shiloh Handcock, son and daughter-in-law of Bryan we stayed, was tastefully decorated and included a private outdoor
Handcock of helloworld Tokoroa, recently experienced the infinity pool with glorious views of the deep blue Pacific. We soon felt
impeccable hospitality of Nanuku Auberge Resort, Pacific Harbour. totally relaxed.

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AM: On arrival we were warmly greeted with a traditional warrior AM: We woke up to the sounds of birds singing and waves softly crashing
ceremony. Our personal “villa buddy” then introduced us to the outside, setting us up for yet another relaxed day in paradise. We had
range of amenities we could enjoy including including kayaking, time for a paddleboard before our breakfast of freshly baked pastries,
paddleboarding, motorised and non-motorised water activities, more seafood, coffee and tropical fruit smoothies. A dip in the pool was
Jacuzzi, the swim-up bar and of course our private infinity pool. followed by a morning of reading and relaxation on the pool loungers.
Once in our room we took a dip in our infinity pool and then headed I must confess that this was how we spent much of our time in this
to the on-site Lomana Spa and Wellness Centre where we were beautifully relaxing resort, but if you want to venture out, Pacific Harbour
indulged with the most amazing couple’s massage. Absolute bliss! is just 4km down the road and has a small arts centre for shopping, and a
handful of tasty restaurants to choose from.
PM: In the evening we took a quick bike ride around the resort
grounds and cove to watch the sunset before heading for cocktails PM: After a walk along Nanuku’s private beach and up to the top of a small
by the pool. The food at Nanuku is fresh and flavoursome, locally mountain with our villa buddy, we headed back to Kanavata Restaurant for
sourced and caters for all dietary requirements. For dinner at the a last bite to eat before packing our bags and enjoying a very late check-
resort’s Kanavata Restaurant and Lounge we mostly ate seafood out. We left Nanuku Auberge with unforgettable memories. Some time,
which was full of mouthwatering flavours and well matched with some day, I trust we’ll be lucky enough to return.
wine recommendations.

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