Sonaisali Island Resort

Sonaisali Island Resort are offering free weddings, with couples wishing to get married between now and 15th June 2010,are now able to get their wedding for nothing!

There are a couple of conditions which include that couples and families or guests have to book five rooms or more and stay a minimum of five nights to secure the free wedding package.

There is an even bigger bonus for those who book ten rooms or more, and stay a minimum ten nights as they will received an upgraded Standard Deluxe Wedding Package, free of charge.

The Wedding Package Includes:
Transport to Nadi to arrange wedding license
Minister or Marriage Celebrants Attendance
Decorated Beachfront Wedding location
2 Fijian Flowers Girls
4 Fijian Warriors in Traditional Costume
Fijian Village Choir
Decorated Fijian Wedding Boat
Wedding Bouquet & Flower Arrangements
Single Tier Wedding Cake
Candle Lit Dinner for Two in the Sunset Terrace Restaurant
Professional Photographer & 36 prints in Album + Negatives

Sonaisali’s Managing Director Aaron McGrath ,

“This is a new and exciting initiative that we are rolling out in all markets around the world”.

Aaron also says, “There isn’t a better place in the world to get married than at Sonaisali Island Resort and this amazing offer is our way of making it possible for everyone to have the opportunity to do so”
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Lauded as one of the world’s most exclusive resorts, Turtle Island was first thrust into the international spotlight as the location of the Hollywood flick The Blue Lagoon and its remake starring the scantily-clad Brooke Shields. Since then it has developed a reputation for attracting a clientele ranging from pop stars to princesses, sporting heroes to senators

TURTLE ISLAND love is in the air

Described by Conde Nast Traveler as hyper-romantic, Turtle Island offers everything for the celebration and rekindling of true love and romance, all in one heavenly all-inclusive package.  From traditional Fijian wedding ceremonies, to French Champagne gourmet picnics on one of the island’s private beaches, to private cottages (“bures”) and personal beaches, Turtle has everything you could dream of for your romantic getaway.

 Turtle Island is the Hollywood version of paradise come to life.  Lush greenery, pristine beaches, impossibly blue waters, and breath-taking expanses of beauty and nature create a location so unique, it seems to have been created for pure romance.
Turtle’s ambience and amenities are designed for couples who enjoy each other’s company – private bures and beaches, romantic picnics for two, intimate moonlit dinners at seaside, horseback riding at dawn, and relaxing and sensual massages.

These pleasures are enhanced by the warmth and gracious pampering of Turtle’s Fijian staff, who delight in sharing their island with each and every couple who visit.

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Fiji Times online report
GERMAN TV producer Ulli Weissbach rates Fiji as his best tourist destination and believes it is a safe place for holidays.

Mr Weissbach, who is the country as part of Tourism Fiji’s public relations and branding program, said he would convince viewers to come to Fiji for holidays despite negative media reports.

“I will tell my viewers not to believe in the media reports, Fiji is safe for holidays,” he said.

Mr Weissbach and his cameraman Michael Moennichr were in Tau in Nadroga on Saturday filming the limestone caves.

The Auckland-based producer said he had been to the Yasawa and Denarau to shoot footage.
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Top 10 Family Resorts – South Pacific

 VOTED BY HOLIDAY WITH KIDS MAGAZINE
 
 
Number 1. Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort The top billing of this resort yet again proves that Fiji is still in favour with families in search of fun and value. Located on private Yanuca Island, the Fijian Resort fulfils every tropical dream, with palm-lined beaches, warm blue water and friendly locals. The resort’s Little Chief’s Kids’ Club is also incredibly popular.
 www.shangri-la.com/resort
 

2. Naviti Resort Fiji

Located on Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu, the Naviti Resort is paradise for families. The Rugg Rats Kids’ Club gives parents the chance to relax and enjoy all the hotel facilities while their children are being entertained by a team of friendly staff members. Teenagers are also catered www.warwicknaviti.com
 
 3. Le Lagon Resort Vanuatu

Families looking for a value holiday have discovered the charms of Vanuatu. Le Lagon offers true South Sea island charm, with over-water suites and garden bungalows all offering stunning views across an idyllic lagoon. A free kids’ club seals the deal for families. lelagonvanuatu.vu/
 
 4. Plantation Island Resort, Fiji

If you’re after a classic Pacific island experience, you’ll find it here in spades! Plantation Island Resort is located on Malolo Lailai Island. The kids will love running wild on the island, or can have fun in the Coconut Club kids’ club.
 
www.plantationisland.com

 5. Castaway Island Resort Fiji

The Castaway family does a great job at keeping kids occupied with cultural activities and goofy fun such as watermelon cracking and sculpture. Teens are not forgotten with free watersports, and mum and dad can chill on the beach or swing in a hammock like real castaways. www.castawayfiji.com
 
 6. Le Meridien Port Vila Resort & Casino, Vanuatu

Overlooking Erakor Lagoon, Le Meridien Port Vila is the most luxurious property in Vanuatu, with overwater bungalows and guest rooms surrounded by lush tropical gardens. It has its own nine-hole golf course, two luxurious swimming pools and tennis courts, plus a kids’ club and babysitting.  read more
 
 7. Treasure Island Resort Fiji

With a strong environmental focus and its Little Treasures kids’ club, Treasure Island is popular amongst families who want a genuine island experience. An abundance of marine life make it a great place for snorkelling and diving. www.treasureisland-fiji.com
 
 8. Aggie Grey’s Lagoon, Beach Resort & Spa, Samoa

Samoa is still a relatively untouched paradise, and families are starting to discover its charms. Aggie Grey’s offers something for everyone, from a golf course for dad, a day spa for mum, and the Dolphin Kids’ Club.

www.aggiegreys.com
 
 9. Radisson Resort Fiji Denarau Island, Fiji

Conveniently located near Nadi airport, the Radisson has a stack of attractions for families, including five lagoon swimming pools and Fiji’s only whitewater tunnel waterslide! A kids’ club, babysitting services, an 18-hole championship golf course and 10 tennis courts also ensure no one’s bored on this family holiday. www.radisson.com
 
 10. Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa

Located on Fiji’s Coral Coast, the Warwick has long been a favourite with Australian families. All-inclusive packages make it an affordable option for families, while activities such as squash, horse riding and water sports should keep everyone busy and happy. www.warwickfijihotel.com
 
 
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Ni sa bula vinaka, talofa lava, malo e lelei, kia orana, daba namona, ia orana, alofa, segren vogvog, fakaalofa lahi atu, halo and greetings!

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PRESS RELEASE

Welcome to the PBS Miss South Pacific Pageant 2009. Fiji is proud to be hosting this premier event for the first time. Albert Park becomes a mini South Pacific showcasing all things Pacific, from the main component of the event which is the contest amongst the beauties from around the region to traditional food and handicrafts, contemporary arts and music and the sporting competitions.

The event opens on Saturday morning, 21 November 2009 with the traditional official opening of the pageant to be followed by the official opening of the Pacific Island village arena in the afternoon.

The weeklong event will culminate with the crowning of the PBS Miss South Pacific 2009/2010 on Saturday, 28 November 2009.

There will be cultural entertainment and sporting competitions throughout the day at 3 venues around the park, sale and display of art & craft from pacific island booths and entertainment and judging of the pacific island beauties in the main stage in the evening.
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GOVERNMENTS should just but out and let the tourist decide what to do  after all it’s there holidays FRANK B

I JUST READ THIS ARTICLE on e-travel blackboard

It is very revealing that with travel to Fiji booming, every single Aussie and Kiwi I spoke to while in Fiji last week could not understand why the Australia and New Zealand Governments had implemented travel advisories to Fiji.

A long time ago, a Fiji traveller told me that during a coup he was in a hotel on the Coral Coast having a great time when the then Aussie Government decided to send in warships to “rescue” Australians at risk.  He says the only risk he had was from falling coconuts!

So how can Australia and New Zealand get it so wrong?

Is it because the respective High Commissioners sit in their ivory towers in Suva with little to do and imposing advisories is exciting?

Who knows, but it is clear that not a single Aussie or Kiwi or even Fijian for that matter, has ever been at risk in Fiji at any time.

The net effect of all this is that Fiji has turned to China.  The Fiji government and tourism stakeholders Tuesday said that they expect tourism numbers to boom, as airlines increase their capacity.  Soon to come there will be direct flight from China to the Nadi as well a direct flight from Hong Kong to Nadi starting on Dec 3 – which also conveniently provides direct connectivity to the Europe market.

Fiji’s Tourism Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said opportunities and tourism numbers were expected to increase dramatically, and the Chinese Embassy in Fiji said the direct flight from Nadi to Hong Kong will boost tourist arrivals from China.

The Chinese Embassy Counselor in Fiji, Fei Mingxing, said the recent move by Air Pacific was a great one and would increase tourist numbers from Asian countries.

Japanese traffic has nosedived after the chopping of the Tokyo Nadi route.      

So guys, with Fiji having the largest market share of Chinese visitors compared to its neighbouring Pacific island countries, hopes are high that tourism numbers will boom from China.  So on your future Fijian holidays, expect to see a lot more Chinese tourists on the beach and a lot more Chinese food on the menu and it also may well become very hard to get into resorts in Fiji – want someone to blame?  Then blame the out of touch Australian and New Zealand Governments!

An Industry Insights report by John Alwyn-Jones, e-Travel Blackboard Correspondent.