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Simply Enjoy Paradise at Likuliku Lagoon Resort

South Pacific Islands

From the air, Likuliku Lagoon looks like an idyllic Melanesian village lost in time. A translucent white beach meets an impossibly blue lagoon and a brilliantly emerald green jungle.

Likiliku is situated among the Mamanuca Islands in western Fiji. In the local Malolo dialect “Likiliku” means “calm waters”. The area is home to the legend of “Tui Lawa” (the “Ocean Chieftain”) and was often a secret haven for the canoes of warring tribes. [Read more…] about Simply Enjoy Paradise at Likuliku Lagoon Resort

Visit Remote Lands in Complete Luxury aboard the True North

Australia, South Pacific Islands

The True North is a cruiser purpose-built to take passengers into remote areas of Northern Australia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea while maintaining luxury hotel standards aboard.

The True North’s capabilities separate it from any ocean liner. No other luxury craft can traverse the inland rivers and gorges in this region and pass through river deltas to the sea unaided. [Read more…] about Visit Remote Lands in Complete Luxury aboard the True North

A Private Tropical Island in Fiji – Laucala Island

South Pacific Islands

Fiji is the heart of Melanesia and the South Pacific. It is where real men wear skirts, a woman is naked without flower in her hair and any time is a good time to break into the rhythmic songs that echo the South Pacific.

Amongst the singing islands of the Fijian archipelago is Laucala Island with its sugary white sands curving around lapping blue lagoons and tall emerald tipped coconut trees peering out from hilltops. [Read more…] about A Private Tropical Island in Fiji – Laucala Island

A Fijian Escape – Part Two

Bloggers, Ian Swain Sr, South Pacific Islands

Cities: Wakaya Club

As we check in at Nadi airport at Air Wakaya we are met by the airport representative of the Wakaya Club and Spa.

David Gilmour created the fantasy island 20 years ago and it has been the resort of choice for many famous and intrepid Americans searching for paradise, since then. Mainly marketed by word of mouth, it has always has the intrigue of something very special. [Read more…] about A Fijian Escape – Part Two

A Fijian Escape – Part One

Bloggers, Ian Swain Sr, South Pacific Islands

Cities: Likuliku Island Resort & Spa

We left San Francisco on board Air New Zealand’s 747 in their Premier Business Class section. The seats are in a “herringbone” configuration on either side of the plane facing towards the windows in the forward part of the plane and then facing outwards, side by side in the middle. The service was fantastic with very attentive and social flight attendants. Sleeping was easy on board for this night time flight to Auckland. [Read more…] about A Fijian Escape – Part One

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