After extensive research and analysis of constant evolving dining trends, the culinary team led by Craig Wood, Director of Dining & Entertainment; and Leon Hatton-Jones, Executive Chef; successfully launched a resort-wide culinary experience refresh in all dining venues at the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa as part of their ongoing initiative to...
History of the Grand Pacific Hotel – Suva I’ve written about the newest incarnation of the Grand Pacific Hotel (GPH), which is rising once again like a Phoenix on Suva’s waterfront. For nearly two decades as the esteemed Norwegian anthropologist Solrun Williksen described The Grand Pacific Hotel as “sinking into the muddy shores. Any passer by...
Never before seen from above, a traditional ceremony from the chiefly island of Bau to lift a fishing and swimming tabu following a chiefs passing. A big thank you to Ratu Timoci Tavanavanua, Ratu Epenisa Seru Cakobau, and everyone from Bau, Lasakau and Soso! About Bau Tourism, whether on land or from the sea, has never before now been permitted to venture anywhere...
Estimated times Bau Island 4 hours | Naililili Church 2 & half hours Bau Temple, Fiji FIJI VOYAGE DAY TOUR to her CHIEFLY ISLAND of BAU (Mbau). A small island with a big name! Bau is the centre of Fiji’s Modern History. Location of BAU Island Historical Footage of BAU Island Tour Details OVERVIEW – VIP Small-Group Off the east coast of the main island...
SAVUSAVU, VANUA LEVU ISLAND FIJI I’d been to many a tropical island by the time I first visited Vanua Levu, but there was something about it that stirred the soul. Flying over jewel shaped reefs and atolls strung out like pearls in an iridescent green sea, and finding myself off the well-worn tourist trail was special, sure; but it was more than that. It felt...
An increase in marine life such as baby reef sharks has followed a coral planting program being undertaken by Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort as part of a wider Outrigger Resorts global OZONE (Outrigger’s ZONE) conservation initiative. In Fiji, the program has seen coral propagation racks and fish houses built as part of a teenager guest activity program organized by the...
Long time Fijiguide.com contributor Marilyn Marsh has just returned from her annual trip to Fiji. This year she focused on the Yasawa Group. Marilyn is an excellent writer and a photographer with a knack for underwater shots. Over the next ten days Fijiguide.com will present her travelogue both text and photos, in a four-part series. This first blog describes how to...
Let’s walk around this wonderful market and let’s see what we can buy for lunch and dinner!! Very graphic and very cultural scenes from this very popular place here in Fiji. Take a stroll and mingle with the locals at the Nadi produce market. You can buy fresh and cheap fruits like paw paws, pineapples and bananas and from the friendly stall owners. When...
The Staff and Management of Plantation Island Resort are excited to announce the commencement of a new environmental initiative. The property has recently embarked on a Coral Gardening Project. The project aims to restore and enhance the shallow marine environment around Plantation Island along with a reduction in seagrass dominated areas through coral planting. This...
Description Beauty, song and the Garden of Eden in this second film in the series from Vanua Levu — a very magical and musical short about Setareki the farmer and his family at the Naqaqa farm, near Naidi Bay and at the foot of Mt. Serenitoba on the island of Vanua Levu, Fiji. (Naqaqa is pronounced Nanganga.) They grow Taro, Casava, and vegetables — and they sing...
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Expedia’s promo video on Fiji. Comprehensive but very commercial. Some useful information and spectacular land and seascape footage…
Video Description Not a lot of people get to Rabi, which has a distinct culture. This video (which includes an interview with a Rabi elder) will will give you a taste of Rabi that I suspect you’ve never seen before. Enjoy… About Rabi Island Rabi (pronounced [ˈrambi]) is a volcanic island in northern Fiji. It is an outlier to Taveuni (5 kilometers west)...
