FIJI IN BRIEF
DIVE THE DEPTHS Laucala Island, a private resort, has introduced a submarine experience. The DeepFlight Super Falcon can be hired for $2,000 an hour. It reaches depths of 120 metres and can be taken into the Great White Wall, one of Fiji’s best dive sites.
laucala.com
GET A PIZZA THE ACTION
A floating bar and pizzeria has opened off the coast of Fiji’s biggest island, Viti Levu. Cloud 9 is 45 minutes by boat ride from the exclusive Denarau Resort, and a 10-minute speedboat ride from the Musket Cove, Lomani and Plantation resorts.
cloud9.com.fj
FIT FOR THE QUEEN
service and family values. “It is a country of multiculturalism and harmony, and that is reflected in the way Fijians treat their guests,” she says. “We have sun, sea and sand like many destinations available to UK consumers. But we also offer something extra: an interaction with people and a level of service that is unique in terms of its quality.” Powell says the nation’s love of children also makes it an attractive proposition for family luxury. Kids’ clubs and activities are central to many hotels and resorts on the islands.
GETTING THERE One of Fiji’s biggest historical challenges was the lack of airlift from destinations outside of Australasia and the South Pacific. However, the national carrier, Fiji
Airways, and other international airlines are responding to demand for more seats. Earlier this year Fiji Airways signed an interline agreement with Etihad Airways, giving it access to the Middle Eastern carrier’s burgeoning global network. Codeshares recently agreed with American Airlines and Alaska Airlines mean there are a number of new nonstop services to Nadi, the capital, from US hubs. Similar agreements with Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific have increased traffic from Los Angeles and Hong Kong, respectively. Fiji Airways announced a five-year
plan at the expo, including an order for six Airbus A330s and five Boeing 737s for long-haul services. The Fijian government will also invest £30 million to upgrade the international airport in Nadi.
The five-star Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, once visited by the Queen, has reopened for the first time since 1992.
grandpacifichotel.com.fj
FIJI PRINCESS SAILS AGAIN
Fiji’s Blue Lagoon Cruises flagship, the 68-berth Fiji Princess, is back in the water after a refurbishment. It offers itineraries ranging from three to seven days through the Yasawa Islands.
bluelagooncruises.com
CRUISE TO REMOTE FIJI
Captain Cook Cruises Fiji has launched an 11-night Lau cruise to secluded parts of Fiji, including the coral atoll of Wailagi Lala and waterfalls at Tavena.
captaincook.com.au
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FAST FACT
The Sheraton has opened a resort and
spa on Tokoriki Island. It has 101 villas, rooms and suites, a spa and three dining venues.
sheratonfiji.com
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