Travel Agent - March 31, 2008 - (Page 15) RATES: Myola Plantation Fiji: Priced at $2,100 for up to two guests; three to four guests cost $2,400. Taxes are additional. Minimum stay is two nights. Dolphin Island: Priced at $2,350 per day for one or two guests. For three to four guests, the cost is $3,000. Taxes are additional. There is a three-night minimum stay. Contact: Rhys Arrowsmith, Black Label Retreats: 011-64-7-570-2233 Louise Smythe: 011-64-9-308-9824 FAR LEFT: Fiji’s breathtaking natural scenery and idyllic weather make it an ultimate vacation choice LEFT: Guests can relax poolside at Myola Plantation, which is operated by Black Label Retreats avoid, or identify an ideal snorkeling spot or rock pool for wading,” says Arrowsmith. Staff will also arrange for luxurious in-villa massages at additional charge; we liked ours, the sweet Pure Fiji Pineapple Rub. Clients tell us that the 2-year-old Myola is an ideal haven for those who seek the ultimate in a tropical, personalized vacation. Guests complete a questionnaire prior to arrival and designate menu choices and dining times. Meals expertly combine Indian and Fijian cuisines with spice-so-nice. Myola’s tariff includes all ground transfers, meals, beverages and guide services. Secrets To Share Ocean breezes do a fine job of maintaining comfort, but each of the two villa suites is air-conditioned and features its own spa, outdoor shower, plunge pool—and of course, that to-die-for azure-blue view. During daylight hours, children are looked after by the resort’s nanny, who steers them clear of the scenic, yet treacherous, seaside cliffs. Insiders insist that your clients take a ride on the adorable “Sugar Train” railway at the base of the property. The train operates at less than three miles per hour and is reminiscent of a “scaled-down version of a Thomas the Tank engine,” says Arrowsmith. The Hoskinsons will arrange for one-of-a-kind weddings at Myola and will “dress up” the Sugar Train with wedding sashes to transport guests from larger, CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 March 31, 2008 TravelAgent | 15 the South Pacific, including Myola. Arrowsmith has seen his share of gorgeous resorts, so for a property to make his grade, “it has to take my breath away, and Myola does just that—it’s absolutely stunning. Put your head in the rainforest and your toes in the Pacific Ocean,” suggests Arrowsmith, who also works with the exclusive Owner’s Cottages at both Huka Lodge and Kauri Cliffs in New Zealand. Agents tell us that their clients thoroughly enjoy spending quality time with the Hoskinsons at Myola. Karan is a fourth-generation Fijian, and husband Ian, of English descent, is now the foremost marine salvage expert for the Asia Pacific region. Discussions of Fijian history and of removing sunken ocean vessels mesmerize American guests, reports Arrowsmith, who says holiday-makers make fast friends with the host owners during an already idyllic trip to Myola. Situated on Viti Levu, one of 322 Fijian islands, Myola is nestled on a cliff, 125 feet above the crystal Sigatoka Lagoon, accessible by two reasonable flights of stairs: The first takes you down and past the oh-so-lovely infinity pool, the second, to the lagoon. Rosie, head housekeeper and one of the on-site staff of 10, is representative of the warm and genteel Fijians and will accompany your clients to Sigatoka Village for shopping or down to the volcanic reef, where she’ll “point out what to touch and what to
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