help to choose island

jedda8820:56 UTC14 Sep 2007

We are getting mind boggled at the choices offered by the islands and resorts. we are travelling last week opf march 2008.
we've never been to Fiji and really want to make sure we get the best out of our holiday.we are considering the Shangri-la, or small island resorts such as castaway or mana.
we are after lots of privacy, access to great food, great pool, great snorkelling and the option of going deep sea fishing?????

vickimcclean06:51 UTC15 Sep 2007

Bula,

What you have described is Octopus resort. Excellent place which is why if you want to book better do it soon since it is always full. Full being about 85 people. Mana Island resort is also good but huge. Other option but no pool is Manta Ray, just north of Octopus..

mandja20:45 UTC15 Sep 2007

The Shangri-La is a fabulous place and will give you - "access to great food, great pool, great snorkelling and the option of going deep sea fishing????? "It WONT give you "lots of privacy" - it is large and hundreds of guests.

simontom18:27 UTC19 Sep 2007

Hi we're going in one week to Nana nu I Ra off the very top of Viti Levu. We are staying at a relatively new blace "The Bungalows". Owned by an Australian couple, there are only 6 bungalows and it seems like agreat place if you just want to relax. There is a boat and skipper avilable at a good price but you would need your own fishing gear (I'm taking plenty!) alternatively, fishing can be arranged through a mainland charter. I have seen some bad reports on ome of the oher accom on the island but am confident this place will be good.Cost is $FJ250/night for a bungalow and you will save alot on drinks by BYO. I will post a report here in a couple of weeks. It is acually quite hard to find on the web. www.thebungalowsfiji.com

sueinpacific09:07 UTC23 Sep 2007

if it is fishing you want, check out Lucky Strike (its a boat) based on Taveuni. Run by Geoffrey Amos (a kiwi) and I have heard it is exceptional value. from there the smaller island resorts would be Matangi Island or Qamea Beach Club. Also plenty of nice places to stay on Taveuni up near Geoffrey's place (Matei, which is where the air port is as well). Have fun.

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jedda8820:56 UTC14 Sep 2007	We are getting mind boggled at the choices offered by the islands and resorts. we are travelling last week opf march 2008. we've never been to Fiji and really want to make sure we get the best out of our holiday.we are considering the Shangri-la, or small island resorts such as castaway or mana. we are after lots of privacy, access to great food, great pool, great snorkelling and the option of going deep sea fishing?????
vickimcclean06:51 UTC15 Sep 2007	Bula, What you have described is Octopus resort. Excellent place which is why if you want to book better do it soon since it is always full. Full being about 85 people. Mana Island resort is also good but huge. Other option but no pool is Manta Ray, just north of Octopus..	1
mandja20:45 UTC15 Sep 2007	The Shangri-La is a fabulous place and will give you - "access to great food, great pool, great snorkelling and the option of going deep sea fishing????? "It WONT give you "lots of privacy" - it is large and hundreds of guests.	2
simontom18:27 UTC19 Sep 2007	Hi we're going in one week to Nana nu I Ra off the very top of Viti Levu. We are staying at a relatively new blace "The Bungalows". Owned by an Australian couple, there are only 6 bungalows and it seems like agreat place if you just want to relax. There is a boat and skipper avilable at a good price but you would need your own fishing gear (I'm taking plenty!) alternatively, fishing can be arranged through a mainland charter. I have seen some bad reports on ome of the oher accom on the island but am confident this place will be good.Cost is $FJ250/night for a bungalow and you will save alot on drinks by BYO. I will post a report here in a couple of weeks. It is acually quite hard to find on the web. www.thebungalowsfiji.com	3
sueinpacific09:07 UTC23 Sep 2007	if it is fishing you want, check out Lucky Strike (its a boat) based on Taveuni. Run by Geoffrey Amos (a kiwi) and I have heard it is exceptional value. from there the smaller island resorts would be Matangi Island or Qamea Beach Club. Also plenty of nice places to stay on Taveuni up near Geoffrey's place (Matei, which is where the air port is as well). Have fun.	4