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Truk-lading van Tanks - Micronesië

Guests are based at Blue Lagoon Resort, conveniently situated on a palm-fringed point of Moen Island offering breathtaking views of the world’s largest lagoon. The resort offers air-conditioned, en-suite rooms, each with a private balcony, an excellent restaurant offering a choice of local seafood and Pacific and Asian cuisine. Local dive operator, Blue Lagoon Dive Centre, conveniently collects divers from the hotel dock – it couldn’t be easier!

The holiday costs from £1,930 p/p including flights, transfers, 7-nights hotel accommodation at Blue Lagoon Dive Resort (plus 1-night in Manila with transfers) with breakfast, and a 5-day dive package (2 boat dives per day, tanks and weights).
 
Chuuk State Dive Permit fee, currently US$30 p/p (~£16) is payable locally. A drinking permit is available at a cost of US$15 (~£8) also payable locally.
 
Dive Worldwide
0845 130 6980

sales@diveworldwide.com
www.diveworldwide.com

Goway Offers GE Money Finance Program

Goway Travel, an operator of expeditions to Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Asia and Africa, announced a multi-year agreement with GE Money to offer the GE Money Travel finance program on Goway products.

The private-label credit card program, managed by GE Money’s Sales Finance unit, provides a menu of offers and promotions, including deferred interest for six months with monthly minimum payments as well as extended payment financing on one-time trips or ongoing travel.

For more information on Goway Travel, call 800-387-8850 or see www.goway.com

HARD ROCK CAFÉ AT PORT DENARAU

Hard Rock Café Fiji, the country’s newest 150-seat restaurant, bar, performance stage and the Rock Shop retail store, located on two levels treats travelers to a rocking good time at its Port Denarau Retail and Commercial Complex on Denarau Island.

The restaurant is ideally situated near luxury hotels, great shopping and the airport. On display in the restaurant are pieces from Hard Rock’s world-famous memorabilia collection, including items representing contemporary stars, such as Shakira’s black and gold pants, Seal’s acoustic Fender guitar, rock legends Steven Tyler of Aerosmith’s “parrot” costume, The Who’s tan drum set and Cheap Trick’s red Fender Stratocaster electric guitar.

http://www.hardrock.com/fiji

A DAY OF ADVENTURE ON SEASPRAY FIJI

A day of true adventure awaits passengers when they board the magnificent classic schooner ‘Seaspray’ for a day of exploring the crystal clear waters, beautiful beaches and lagoons of the Mamanuca Islands.

As part of the trip, travelers head ashore to the uninhabited island of Mondriki, made famous in the Tom Hanks movie ‘Castaway’ to explore and enjoy the magnificent beach and snorkeling.

After a BBQ lunch, guests enjoy a visit to a traditional Fijian island village on Yanuca Island where they welcomed with a traditional Kava ceremony followed by a trip through the village to meet the locals.

Information: Ross Gallagher ross@ssc.com.fj or visit www.ssc.com.fj

MEKE & LOCAL CRAFT MARKET ADDED TO SOUTH SEA ISLAND CRUISE ITINERARY

The South Sea Island day cruise, which commenced on July 1, 2008, operated by South Sea Cruises, now features a traditional Meke performance. During lunch, members of the local village will be providing international guests with a taste of traditional Fijian culture.

Guests also have the opportunity to browse for a souvenir at the local craft market. Both of these new inclusions in the day cruise will be offered daily, except Sunday.

Information: www.ssc.com.fj

FIJI 2008 ROMANCE ME WEDDING GUIDE

The Fiji Islands Visitors Bureau will unveil 10,000 newly-published “Romance Me” wedding guides, including 30 inserts of Fiji’s top rated resorts.

The new wedding guide, Fiji Islands Visitors Bureau’s official publication for the growing wedding and honeymoon market, will be distributed worldwide to the travel trade community, to overseas offices, representatives, major wholesaler and retail partners, major international shows, and workshops.

The Wedding Guide will also be downloadable online.

Information: Inise Mucunabitu, Fiji Islands Visitors Bureau, imucunabitu@fijifvb.gov.fj

NEW “ROMANCE ME” WEBSITE SETS ITS SIGHTS ON WEDDINGS & HONEYMOON MARKET

Fiji Islands Visitors Bureau will be launching its new wedding and honeymoon “Romance Me”

www.fijime.com/romanceme

The newly-designed website is designed to ease navigation and highlights information about wedding requirements, wedding packages, frequently asked questions, testimonials, venues and other produce and services available for the wedding and honeymoon market.

Inise Mucunabitu; imucunabitu@fijifvb.gov.fj

TUI TAI GUEST HUMANITARIAN TRIPS

Tui Tai Adventure Cruises, the South Pacific’s premier adventure experience, provides to guests more than an unforgettable cruise, it now allows guests to assist on experiential vacations, whereby they bring together vacationers with islanders on Humanitarian trips.

Guests joined in on an eight-island Humanitarian tour led by Jazmin Grace Grimaldi, daughter of Monaco’s Prince Albert. The 2006 tour led to a new water collection system and storage tanks for a tiny village called Yanuca, classroom chairs and tables for a school in Rabi, and 18,000 doses of pre-natal vitamins provided to a hospital in need.

www.tuitai.com

Other guests joined rock star Alanis Morissette on a humanitarian trip to islands damaged by a rare cyclone. Morissette’s trip brought emergency supplies such as food, drinking water and also wheelchairs. The 2007 trip uplifted spirits by delivering Christmas toys for the kids, guitars and musical instruments for everyone.

Many people who have enjoyed success in business come to ask how they can give something back to the world.

Tui Tai is grateful to be able to facilitate the experience of direct giving, while also allowing visitors to see the world’s most beautiful islands, amazing sites and smiling faces. Tourists still enjoy great luxury and exciting adventures – only now, they leave behind something more than a few dollars, and they take home something more than a few photos.

679-885-3032; www.tuitai.com

CRUISING IN FIJI A BOATERS PARADISE

A boaters paradise abounds with small ship cruises companies in Fiji offering to travelers more high seas adventures than ever before.

Travelers have the opportunity to discover the true heart and soul of one of the South Pacific’s most loved destinations and experience the real Fijian lifestyle when they set sail aboard a variety of vessels.

From Blue Lagoon and Captain Cook to on-the-water day trips on the Sigatoka River Safari, Rivers Fiji and Tui Tai, there is no shortage of small ship cruising to and from five ports of entry, including Lautoka, Levuka, Pacific Harbor, Savusavu and Suva.

Visitors embark on excursions throughout the beautiful Pacific islands to explore a myriad of flora and fauna and revel in a host of activities whether it be on land or at sea such as snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, handicraft making, village visits and cultural and historical sites.

CAPTAIN COOK CRUISES ADDS NEW BOATS

Captain Cook Cruises, which specializes in cruises that show guests the true heart of Fiji, has added a new catamaran to its existing fleet the “Aussie 1.”

From three hours of lunch and dinner cruises to the discovery “Dateline Cruise,” Captain Cook Cruises presents to cruisers a comprehensive cruise operation – transfers, charters, day cruises, lunch and dinner cruises, safari cruises and more.

The latest cruise to be added to the line-up is the “Suva Day,” a coffee and lunch cruise which will launch this month.

www.captaincookcruse.com.au

SONAISALI ISLAND RESORT AND BLUE LAGOON CRUISES DEAL

The award-winning Sonaisali Island Resort and Blue Lagoon Cruises have teamed up to offer a special package deal through March 31, 2010.

The special includes a host of amenities from both the Sonaisali and Blue Lagoon Cruises. Booking this special guarantees a stay four, pay three nights (stay can be split) in an ocean view bure, a free welcome cocktail per person, a special invitation to the General Manager’s Cocktail Party on Monday evenings, a free SCUBA Pool Splash per person, a free Jungle Cruise per person, free meals for children under the age of 12 and free Kids Club.

The resort is also offering two bonuses, one being a free upgrade to a Beachfront Spa Bure and free transfers to Blue Lagoon Cruises. Sonaisali is also offering a free bottle of sparkling wine and a fruit basket upon check-in for honeymooners.

When booking any Blue Lagoon Gold Club Cruise (minimum three nights), travelers receive a free cabin upgrade, free meals, free non-motorized activities, village visits, entertainment, welcome cocktails and a gift.

The cruise line is also providing a free 30-minute beach massage per person, free transfers to Sonaisali Island Resort, free snorkeling gear and a free bottle of sparkling wine as a bonus to guests. When booking these attractively-priced travel deals, use the booking code “BLCSIR0608.” Certain blackout dates apply.

Information: Fantasha Lockington, Blue Lagoon Cruises; 679-6661622; reservations@blc.com.fj www.bluelagooncruises.com

BLUE LAGOON CRUISES 20% DISCOUNT

Blue Lagoon Cruises is offering 20% off all of its cruises, excluding the Sky Deck on Mystique Princess, Cruise in Luxury Dive and the Historical & Cultural Cruise. The offer is good for travel through March 31, 2009

Information: Celine Yalenkatian, Blue Lagoon Cruises;

myalenkatian@bluelagoonus.com  www.bluelagooncruises.com

BLUE LAGOON CRUISES COMMENCES SERVICE FROM PORT DENARAU

One of Fiji’s top cruise lines Blue Lagoon Cruises has commenced a limited trial of its seven-day Gold Club Cruise program from Fiji’s recently upgraded Port Denarau. The inaugural trial on June 2, 2008 marked the first time in the cruise history that the cruise specialist has operated a service outside of the homeport of Lautoka.

The trials will run on the first Monday of each month until October as Blue Lagoon Cruises tests the feasibility of making this port another home base.
Information: 679-666-1622; reservations@blc.com.fj   www.bluelagooncruises.com

BLUE LAGOON CRUISES RE-LAUNCHES ACCREDITATION PROGRAM

In May 2008, Blue Lagoon Cruises re-launched a highly motivational, performance-based online agents accreditation program, offering consultants the opportunity to “earn” their way to a wide range of the company’s products while at the same time increasing specialized cruise consultant numbers.

Information: Courtney Sinclair, Sales Manager, Courtney@bluelagooncruises.com  www.bluelagooncruises.com