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FIJI HOT DEALS FOR TRAVEL

August 8, 2008 on 10:07 am | In Adventure Travel, Australia, Beachbooker, Fiji Islands, Golf Resorts, Hotels, New South Wales, New Zealand, Outdoors, Pacific Islands, Philippines, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Spa Resorts, Sports Travel, Spring Break, Surfing Resorts, Sydney, Tennis |

VOMO RESORT EXTENDS POPULAR STAY-PAY DEAL

The Vomo Resort recently announced the extension of its very popular stay-pay deals, now valid until March 31, 2009, with blackout dates from December 22, 2008 – January 9, 2009.

Stay seven nights and pay for five using booking code “S7P5-09” or stay five nights and pay for four using booking code “S5P4-09.” Both deals are valid in the Hillside and Beachfront Villa categories. All guests booking this deal will receive a welcome cocktail, a personal welcome by the Vomo Serenaders and management, personal escort to the villa, all gourmet meals daily, non-alcoholic beverages with the meals, free non-motorized activities, two Vomo sulus, a complimentary bottle of wine and a complimentary fruit plate.

Information: James McCann, 604-938-9650; fivezero@telus.net

$2 MILLION VOMO RESIDENCES RECENTLY OPENED

The first of several new $2 million Vomo Residences has recently opened at the one-island resort. The Vomo Residences are super deluxe high-end luxury villas that include the following: an acre of private walled and planted grounds, fully air-conditioned accommodation, private ocean front swimming pool, personal butler and direct private beachfront location.

Accommodations include a separate two-bedroom villa with two in-suite bathrooms, an outdoor bathroom, indoor lounge, a full gourmet kitchen, an outdoor dining area and garden courtyard terrace. Guest can also opt for a choice of two separate one-bedroom beachfront villas that have a private terrace area, lounge area and an outdoor bathroom and courtyard. Each villa can accommodate up to eight people and all guests receive: a welcome cocktail, a personal welcome by the Vomo Serenaders and management, personal escort to the villa, all gourmet meals daily, non-alcoholic beverages with the meals, free non-motorized activities, two Vomo sulus, a complimentary bottle of wine and a complimentary fruit plate. Vomo Residences are priced from FJD$7,000 a night through March 31, 2009.

Information: James McCann, 604-938-9650; fivezero@telus.net

NEW FIJIAN RESORT EXTENDS TO TOURISTS THE HAND OF FRIENDSHIP

International tourists can expect true Fijian hospitality when they visit one of Fiji’s newest beach resorts, The Uprising. The Uprising is one of the few Fijian resorts that is entirely Fijian-owned and operated. Situated at beautiful Pacific Harbour, the “Adventure Capital of Fiji,” The Uprising is located in a prime spot for day trips to other islands. Accommodations have a three-star rating and the rooms include beachfront and garden view bures, as well as dormitory-style accommodations. The fully licensed restaurant and bar serves internationally-recognized flavors with Fijian influence. The resort operates a full service, state-of-the-art and up-beat activities department featuring the jet skis, game fishing equipment, coral night fishing equipment, fun rides and adrenalin pumping water sports. Adventure goers select from three diver operators – two operate the world-famous shark feeding, while the third operator offers great soft coral and wreck dives in Beqa Lagoon, described by Jacques Cousteau as “the soft coral capital of the world.”

Information: 679-3452-200; enquiries@uprisingbeachresort.com www.uprisingbeachresort.com

THE FIJI ORCHID PROVIDES A SANCTUARY NEAR NADI

Travelers to Fiji have long awaited for the opening of The Fiji Orchid, a sanctuary near Nadi located on Saweni Beach on the northwest coast of Viti Levu, where they can unwind, relax and refresh before or after a trip to the outer islands. Once the treasured property of TV actor Raymond Burr, the Hollywood star of “Perry Mason” and “Ironside,” The Fiji Orchid boasts two existing houses transformed into a bistro style restaurant named “Raymonds,” specializing in Pacific-style cuisine, including fresh local seafood; oversized verandahs; a bar; and two dayrooms with in-suite bathrooms for brief stays.

Six freestanding bures grace the location of Burr’s five acres of lush tropical orchid garden. Each air-conditioned bure features a kind-size bed, timber trimmed bathroom, separate bathroom, mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, internet, and TV/DVD unit. Between flights, travelers can cool off in the natural landscaped pool or be pampered in the Orchid’s massage bure, which offers Fijian inspired treatments. Five-star appointments, together with an attentive staff with a “can do” attitude, make for an unforgettable stay. The Fiji Orchid provides other personalized services including airport pick up, Denarau & Lautoka transfers, a desk for booking tours of the Lautoka and Nadi area, picnic hampers, barbecue facilities and room service.

Information: info@fijiorchid.com www.fijiorchid.com

JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU FIJI ISLANDS RESORT WINS TWO WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort is pleased to announce its designation as “Fiji’s Leading Resort” and the first-ever winner of “Australasia’s Leading Green Hotel” in the 2008 World Travel Awards. In recognition of these honors, the resorts invites couples to experience the award-winning resort with the new “Discover Paradise Package,” a stay seven nights, pay for five offer. The package is valid for accommodation in any of the resort’s romantic bures. Gourmet meals, bottled non-alcoholic beverages, a wide array of complimentary resort activities and round-trip ground transportation from the airport are part of the package, with daily rates priced from $608USD. The “Discover Paradise Package” is available October 20 – December 2008 and January 12 – March 31, 2009 to North American travelers.

Information: Kate Rapson or Emily Allen, Graham & Associates, Inc.; krapson@graham-associates.com; eallen@graham-associates.com www.fijiresort.com

WARWICK FIJI RESORT & SPA HOSTS BFTE 2008

After three years, the Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa had the pleasure of hosting the 2008 Bula Fiji Tourism Exchange (BFTE) again. A total of 600 delegates, made up of wholesalers and resort/airline/tour operators from all over the Pacific, were represented at the Exchange. While most of the day was spend negotiating contracts/plans for the 2009 business season, the resort did not fall short in ensuring that its visitors were well awarded though various cocktail and them dinner functions. Hosting the 2008 BFTE yet again re-affirmed the Warwick’s commitment and ability to host large conventions, conferences and events.