Accommodations

There are 18 DeLuxe Beach Villas (bures) of equal standard*. Some are further away from the central bure (located between 3 & 4) than others. Please let us know your distance preference when you are booking and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Sometimes guests (particularly past ones) request specific bures. On all occasions we do our best to accommodate these requests, but you should know that they NEVER GUARANTEE a special bure will be available at the time. One of the Villas (the most distant) has been built as a Premium Honeymoon bure. It has air conditioning and a plunge pool along with premium finishes and furnishings.

Dining

Vatulele is well recognised for its food, ranging from Californian to Thai, Japanese, Austral/Asian and Indian - in fact, any style that suits their glorious tropical climate and laid back lifestyle.

Fresh ingredients are flown in daily from Australia and New Zealand. Naturally there is an emphasis on seafood. Because of their all inclusive tariff, there are ample opportunities to sample the contents of their first class cellar, including unlimited French champagne!

In the welcoming warm weather, meals are taken on a terrace outside their large central pavilion overlooking the lagoon. By night, tables are set under the stars and lit by lanterns and candlelight. At full moon, the 'dining room' is usually set by the water's edge. Dining is usually communal, and hosted by the management - in the style of the Captain's table on a ship.

However, don't imagine that they ignore that special occasion or the chance to have a romantic dinner for two. There are many options for private dinners, their wine cellar, in 'The Folly', or on the beach with moon and lantern light.

Scuba

The quality of the scuba diving sites at Vatulele has been one of the South Pacific's well-kept secrets for many years, and only recently has it been revealed as one of the premier dive destinations in the region.

Vatulele is the only five star island resort in Fiji with a PADI ("Golden Palm" status) dive facility and resident instructors. They offer a variety of courses: 'Resort' courses, full 'Open Water' certification courses, and various specialty courses.

They can offer a cross-section of diving possibilities: soft coral, hard coral and pelagics.

Underwater visibility ranges from above average to excellent and there are few currents. The island is surrounded by deep water with large 'drop-offs', offering twenty-two dive sites within fifteen minutes' travel.

There are no better circumstances to take your first steps into the exhilarating world beneath the sea.

Weddings

For many career-minded couples, organising a wedding takes such enormous effort that the idea of 'eloping' can be very attractive, especially when the wedding can take place in the romantic setting of Vatulele.

The service is usually held on the beach at sunset, in a 'church' with doors and windows created from plaited coconut leaves and flowers. Traditionally dressed Fijian warriors accompany the bride on a barge trip across the lagoon, and children toss flower petals in the sand as she is carried ashore to take her vows. The ceremony is accompanied by the mellow voices of a village choir raised in sublime harmony.

Wedding ceremonies at Vatulele are not merely 'show business' however. The vows are solemnised by a Fijian minister, and because of their popularity, they limit them to three a month. All the guests are invited: they participate in champagne toasts, the traditional Kava ceremony, a native feast cooked in pits in the ground, and later enjoy the villagers' genuine ceremonial dances.

For all concerned, a Vatulele wedding is the fantasy of a lifetime come true.

Awards

April 2005: Named "Best Hotel in Fiji", Australia/NZ/South Pacific Hotel Management Awards.

Dec 2004: 'BEST BOUTIQUE RESORT', Fiji 2004 Excellence in Tourism Awards

June 2004: Modern Bride's seventh annual survey of 3500 travel agents who sell honeymoons: Vatulele voted #1 in Fiji and #4 in world.

Local Area

Set by a magnificent three-quarter mile white beach, on an island surrounded by colourful coral reefs, all-inclusive Vatulele Island Resort is a luxury escape only dreams are made of.

Vatulele Island is located south of the mainland of Viti Levu. The Resort is situated on the western side of the Island, comprising 85 acres, and boasting a unique architectural style. Access to limestone cliffs, caves and Fijian sacred sites enhances the Island's tropical mystique.

Vatulele is the only island resort in the Pacific to be admitted to Relais & Chateaux, an exclusive hotel membership association and is a member of Small Luxury Hotels.

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Pricing and Special Offers

	7 nights from $4407 per person Included: Roundtrip air from Los Angeles to Nadi, non-stop via Air Pacific Roundtrip flight between Nadi and Vatulele Island Resort ALL transfers ALL taxes/fees Meet & Greet upon arrival VIP access to Rosie Lounge, complimentary for all BigDay clients 7 nights accommodations Vatulele Island Resort, staying in a deluxe beach bure All meals, non-alcoholic beverages, and most activities VALID ONLY : November 1st - December 23rd 2008 & January 11th - March 31st 2009 Restrictions: Must be bonafide honeymooners to receive bonus. A marriage certificate is required at time of check in. Rates are based on availability at the time of booking. All rates are based on double occupancy. All prices are subject to change. Prices valid now - March 31st 2009. All US & Airport departure taxes as well as hotel taxes are included in the price. CTS#2042720-40 ~ OST #81 ~ WST#60217460 Offer valid for travel between November 1, 2008 and December 23, 2008

Please note:  we can create a vacation for you with virtually any number of nights, with or without airfare, and any room category.

What's shown above is just a sample of pricing and packaging available from some of our suppliers. Prices often vary between high and low season, and for different categories of accommodations.

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