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Beﬁtting its romantic aura, Navini ranks high for honeymooners who like its private and idyllic setting. The resort offers a deluxe honeymoon bure hidden among a tropical garden. It’s all hand-carved coconut wood and furniture with a verandah dominated by an open-air spa. In addition, honeymooners have the option of sailing to a deserted island for a daytime picnic or enjoying a candle-lit dinner on the beach. Prices for the honeymoon suite vary depending on amenities. Outrigger on the Lagoon just may be Fiji’s most complete resort. It sits on a 40-acre garden facing a stunningly beautiful stretch of sand known as the Coral Coast, about one hour from the airport at Nadi. Its attention to detail is evident from the moment guests check in and are welcomed with champagne and canapes. Butlers are available to unpack luggage and press clothes accordingly. With 207 rooms and 47 individual bungalows, the Outrigger offers conveniences that lesser resorts lack. The bures all have vaulted ceilings, painted bark cloth and artwork made by locals. It has a huge swimming pool, ﬁtness center, ﬁne restaurants and other amenities to make a stay in Fiji a memorable experience. Rates begin at approximately $190 per night dbl for a superior room and rise accordingly. , The Outrigger on the Lagoon is home to Bebe, one of the most famous spas in the South Paciﬁc. Named after the Fijian word for “butterﬂy,” it is celebrated for the indigenous ingredients and singular techniques from Fiji’s past. Bebe Spa overlooks the resort from what locals call Heavenly Hill and is set in the middle of a lush garden with spectacular views of the bay. No matter which type of accommodation one chooses, most will leave the island nation feeling that, for once, the fantasy of the South Seas just might be for real here. ■ contact information Castaway Island Resort: (800) 733-2107; castawayﬁji.com Navini Resort: (877) 301-8772; naviniﬁji.com.fj Outrigger on the Lagoon: (866) 956-4262; outrigger.com Tourism Fiji: (310) 568-1616; ﬁjime.com some of our favorite spas 1. Laucala Island, Fiji: villa treatment rooms and exclusive spa kitchen 2. Chiva-Som Health Resort, Thailand: holistic health facilities and focus on well-being 3. The Peninsula Hong Kong: exotic and service-oriented 4. Kaya Kalp-The Royal Spa, India: 99,000 sq. ft. and jaw-dropping grandeur 5. Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora: holistic treatments and on lagoon’s edge february 2011 29 http://www.ji.com http://navinifiji.com.fj http://www.outrigger.com http://www.fijime.com http://www.cnto.org http://www.cntovideo.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend February 2011

Editor's Notes/Agent Speak
Hotel Desk
Tour Talk
Crystal Cruises' Serenity
Flights of Fancy With One&Only Cape Town
South African Airways
South Africa Set to Score Big in 2011
Fantastical Fiji
Luxury Lands in Puerto Rico
Grenada
Barbados: High-End, Low-Key
Bermuda Scales Back
Peru is Gaga Over Luxury
Starry Arizona
Acqualina Resort & Spa, Florida
Baden-Baden, Germany
New Choices in Luxury Tweak Mexico's Landscape
Invigorating Girl Escapes

Recommend February 2011