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Matava Summer Special

2nd Person 50% off

Escape to Fiji to Matava – Fiji’s Premier Eco Adventure Resort and the Second Person stays Half Price !

Valid for travel between 1st December 2011 – 29th February 2012

Details:

• valid for double / twin share
• ANY Matava Dive, Romance or Adventure Package
• 5 nights stay or longer
• All meals and airport transfers included
• Complimentary Snorkelling on Critter Junction
• Waterfall hike and village afternoon
• Lovo feast and kava ceremony

Additions:

• Extra night – 2nd person half price (based on double occupancy)
• Extra days diving – 2nd person half price
• Single Supplement – Waived
• Based on published package and add on rates
• Excludes gamefishing and kayaking packages
• Travel through 29th February 2011 subject to availability
• Blackout period: travel Between 23rd December 2011 and 29th December 2011 excluded

Air Pacific Special

Take a Friend to Fiji for Half Price Air special.

Discover the wonders of Matava in Fiji and save money on the second person.

For a limited time, 2nd passenger gets 50 % off airfare from Los Angeles on Air Pacific.

From now until March 31, 2012 travel to fabulous Fiji and the second passenger travels for 50% off airfare!

TRAVEL DATES: valid 1 Oct 2011 through 31 March 2012
Sale ends Dec. 31

(No travel on the special airfare permitted during the blackout of 15-Dec-11 to 15-Jan-12)

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Take a Friend to Fiji for 50% off Matava package: 2nd Person Half Price on Land and Air!

New spa being built on Kadavu

Earth is broken and building has started on The Bamboo Spa at Matava Eco Resort on Kadavu.

Matava wins Environment/Local Sustainability Award at AON Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards 2010

Matava wins AON Fiji Excellence in Tourism Award 2010

Matava has been awarded the Environment/Local Sustainability Award at the AON Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards

KADAVU, FIJI ISLANDS – 26th February 2011 – Matava – Fiji’s Premier Eco-Adventure Resort is proud to be announced as the winner of the Environment/Local Sustainability Award at the AON Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards 2010 for its policies on environmental sustainability and the environment.

The annual Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards night sponsored by AON was held at the The Warwick Resort and Spa on the Coral Coast on Friday 26th February 2011, and attended by Matava Director, Stuart Gow. Many local tourism operators and business people attended the evening presentations. This year there were over a thousand nominees in the 12 categories. This glamourous event was Red Sea Rig & Cocktail theme, welcoming guests with a 3 course dinner, an awards ceremony & fantastic live entertainment with a turn out of over 400 guests.

The Environment/Local Sustainability Award recognises efforts to preserve the environment & local communities for the benefits of locals & visitors alike in developing & fostering both environmental & national conservation. It also assesses efforts to support cultural initiatives and promote public awareness and education in support of “Fiji Made” products by reducing their carbon footprint.

Matava was proud to be nominated in 3 categories, and was chosen as a finalist in all nominated categories at this year’s AON Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards. Bite Me Gamefishing Charters and Mad Fish Dive Centre were recognised as finalist in the Fiji Experience Award, and Matava – Fiji’s Premier Eco Adventure Resort was a finalist in the Quality Accommodation Award as well as winning the Environment/Local Sustainability Award.

“We are extremely proud to win this award. We have been lucky to win overseas and global awards for our environmental policy in the past year, but it is especially gratifying to be recognised at home by our colleagues in Fiji.” said Mr Stuart Gow, one of Matava’s Directors.

Richard Akhtar, Managing Director of Matava – Fiji’s Premier Eco Adventure Resort said “At Matava, we are of course both happy and proud to receive this prestigious award. We find it even more important that the industry, by rewarding environmental efforts, choose to take a stand for the environment we depend on. We also see it as an important continuing signal to the community which at the same time can serve to inspire the numerous individuals and companies who have been doing so much, and continue to do even more in the field of environmental enlightenment and conservation. This award has highlighted Fiji’s leading role and efforts in this regard especially.”

About Matava – Fiji’s Premier Eco Adventure Resort:

Matava – Fiji’s Premier Eco Adventure Resort, is an eco adventure getaway offering you a fun and unique blend of cultural experiences and adventure activities in the environmentally pristine and remote island of Kadavu in the Fiji Islands. Matava – Fiji Premier Eco Adventure Resort is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort as well as a Project AWARE GoEco Operator. With more than 14 years experience in the Fiji Islands, Matava is recognized as a leading educational dive centre. Matava offers accommodation for up to 22 guests in lush tropical surroundings in traditional thatched Fijian ‘bures’ with hardwood polished floors, louvre windows and private decks offering privacy, comfort and superb ocean views.

About AON Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards:

The awards which have been in existence for 14 years, honour those who have made a significant input to Fiji’s most important industry. The prestigious awards are given to individuals, groups and companies in a broad range of categories; covering accommodation, restaurant and dining, tours and transportation, environmental and local sustainability. Winners were chosen as part of a nomination process which began late last year and closed in January. Recipients of the various awards have proven dedication, active participation and innovation in their fields of speciality, and have thus merited the esteem of the industry. Over the years, the AON Excellence in Tourism Awards has grown in prestige and now not only bestows recognition but serves as an incentive for individuals and companies to aspire to greatness in the sector.

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Matava wins Environment/Local Sustainability Award at AON Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards 2010

Help Pack For A Purpose make a difference in the lives of children in Fiji | Matava - Fijis Premier Eco Adventure Resort

Matava has committed to being part of the Pack For A Purpose initiative. Click here to find our exact requests…

Help Pack For A Purpose make a difference in the lives of children around the world. Use available space in your luggage to provide supplies to the communities you visit. If just 500 individuals pack 5 lbs (2.27 kgs) each, we can provide 1.25 tons of Supplies!

The genesis of the idea:

During our first trip to Africa, my husband Scott and I learned that while we were limited to 40 pounds (18.14 kgs) of luggage on safari, the airline had an allowance of 100 pounds (45 kgs) of checked luggage plus a 40 pound (18.14 kg) carry-on. In making plans for a second trip, we looked into visiting a school near the lodge we would visit in Botswana. We contacted our safari company, Wilderness Safaris, to see if we could determine any specific needs of that school. Armed with that information, we were able to deliver 140 pounds (64 kgs) of school supplies, including soccer balls, to the school. It was enormously rewarding to be able to help the people in the community that had given us such a life-changing experience. Since then, we and a few of our fellow-travelers have made several trips to other countries in Africa and have been able to deliver an estimated 1,000 pounds (453 kgs) in donations of clothing, school and medical supplies. I asked a travel agent why other travelers did not use their luggage allowances this way. “Because nobody thinks about it,” he said. That was our “aha” moment.

Scott and I knew from our experiences that taking large amounts of supplies required a great deal of time and close logistical cooperation with the touring company. We felt we needed to come up with a simpler and more direct way for travelers to take supplies where they were going.

By asking travelers to pack 5 lbs (2.27 kgs) of supplies, we felt we would be able to involve everyone who wanted to add value to his or her trip by participating. By delivering the supplies directly to the traveler’s accommodation, it would be possible for every traveler to contribute and require no logistical support. That amount would take only a small space, require little effort and still make a big impact.

I realized that to make my idea a reality, I would need the assistance and skills of many other talented people. It is with gratitude that I would like to acknowledge and thank the people below as well as those who have agreed to serve on our Board. They have given generously and freely of their time and expertise.

Ann Cramer, Keith Dokho, Dinda Elliot, Jenny Knott Gilbert, Debbie Goldberg, Eric Goldberg, Sharon Goldberg, Hazel Gooding, Mona Hall, Marcia Harris, Angela Bendorf Jamison, Rob Karn, Kilara Little, Robert Mungo, Bert Du Plessis, Michelle Pudu, Benji Rabhan, Sid Strauss, Laura Thompson, Dianna Upton, Michael Vidal and Cindy Wittmer.

Extra special thanks go to Erik Macenas who designed our Logo and our Website with unending patience and an amazing ability to work with a team.

Rebecca Rothney

Who We Are

The Members of the Board are experienced travelers and active members of their communities. Collectively they have travelled to all 7 continents and have a cumulative life experience of 346 years. The Members of the Board are actively involved with many other non-profits and committed to enhancing the global community in which they live. Additionally, the Board Members are entrepreneurs and work in corporate America.

Click here to find Matava’s requests for the villages in Kadavu…

Help Pack For A Purpose make a difference in the lives of children in Fiji | Matava - Fijis Premier Eco Adventure Resort

Amunuca Island Resort Fiji: Amunuca Fiji Luxury Resort and Amunuca Fiji Honeymoons

A new boutique resort situated in the Mamanuca Islands Fiji, re-opened on 1st April 2010, features design interiors, accommodation for all and value for money unmatched by any other resort in Fiji.

Your holiday at Amunuca Island Resort will exceed your expectations.

With kayaks and sailing cats, to inflatables and towables - not to mention everything in between, your stay at Amunuca can be as action packed, or relaxed, as you choose - remember at Amunuca it's all about you!

Amunuca Island Resort Fiji

Mantra signs on to manage Fiji's Naisoso Island resort

Peppers signs on to manage Fiji's Naisoso Island resort

Mantra's Peppers Resorts, Hotels and Spas will soon be calling Naisoso Island in Fiji home, after signing a deal to manage the islands 178 luxury apartment hotel.

Peppers has signed on to Fiji's Naisoso Island

Known for their charming locations, impeccable service and in many cases award winning restaurants, Naisoso Island’s developer Bob Lowres said the Peppers partnership was a major coup for Fiji.

“We are thrilled to have such a quality and unique brand associated with Naisoso Island and indeed Fiji in general,” Lowres said.

“Joining Pepper’s 25 distinctive properties in Australia and New Zealand, each with their individual charm and character, will no doubt add to the sophistication of our island.

“We are also delighted to be the Peppers Group’s first foray outside of Australia and New Zealand.

“Fiji has always been known for tropical family holidays and with Naisoso, we have made living here more accessible for average Australians and New Zealanders and now with Peppers Fiji we will have a rare and inimitable holiday option for holiday makers also,” he said.

Mantra Group CEO Bob East said the foray into Fiji was a natural progression for the innovative Peppers brand.

"We have a strong brand presence through our 23 Peppers properties in Australia and five peppers properties in New Zealand, so it is a natural growth progression for us to expand our operation through the South Pacific into Fiji,” he said.

The 178-room resort will be completed in two stages and will consist of a selection of one, two and three bedroom apartments, with three lagoon swimming pools, a day spa and oceanfront restaurant.

"Peppers Naisoso Resort will offer guests the quintessential tropical holiday experience with personalized service and impressive facilities," East said.

The luxury master planned community located in tranquil Nadi Bay on the Western side of Fiji encompasses 112 acres of freehold land including 3.5km of untouched, golden sands. Land has been divided into112 residential lots, including 50 marina berth plots averaging 1700 sq m and 45 beach plots averaging 2000 sq m.

When fully developed, Naisoso will boast a four and five-star hotel, 150 luxury apartments, a retail and marina complex featuring boutiques and restaurants and a health and wellness resort. Further plans include the development of a Marina Village, with the first release of villas planned for late 2011.

Peppers Retreats, Resorts and Hotels Irresistible, intriguing and indulgent range of escapes selectively located throughout some of Australia and New Zealand's most spectacular destinations. From country estates to relaxing beachside resorts, from world-class golf resorts to romantic vineyard retreats, Peppers combines personal and friendly service with exceptional food and wine. Find out more about what Peppers can offer you.

Mantra Group | The Confidence to Lead

Spas of the Fiji Islands

Tropical Spas

The definition of a spa arises from a place with natural healing waters, such as mineral springs, hot springs and the like. Historically spas were often defined as a destination for those seeking cures for ailments, as the natural spa water was hailed for its therapeutic purposes. Most definitions seem to agree that a spa is where there is a natural water source - either for drinking or bathing - that has health-generating properties. As time went by, people came to appreciate the benefit of relaxation and viewed a spa as a place to rest, reflect, and regenerate the spirit.

In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the growth of resort spas around the world. These are not necessarily locations of naturally occurring mineral springs, though some are, but as places where one may luxuriate in a relaxing environment, enjoy a massage, and be pampered. From facials to body and skin treatments, aromatherapy, scrubs and wraps, manicures and pedicures, saunas and dip pools, the guest can be sure to find a tropical spa retreat is a place to luxuriate.

"If you have a really busy and stimulating stressful life, the only way that you can keep that going is through relaxation".
Liz Tucker

Spas in the Fiji Islands

And what better place than in the tropical Fiji islands, where one can be surrounded by the warmth of a light tropical breeze, the scent of tropical flowers, the relaxing sound of the ocean gently caressing a sandy beach. It is no wonder that today the Fiji Spa is becoming more and more popular. From the large international style hotels, to the island resorts, it is now quite easy to find a Fiji Spa destination. Fiji has many naturally occurring water sources, and the clear spring water is being bottled and marketed world-wide, such as the well-known ' Fiji Water '.

Fiji Spa Destinations for Honeymooners

Many of the Fiji Spa Resorts and Hotels offer special packages for couples who are either on their honeymoon or who are coming to Fiji for their wedding in this tropical paradise. Special facials and hair treatments for the big day, special Fiji Spa Product gift packs, or relaxing his and hers massages on the beach so that you may both enjoy a relaxing start to your new life together.

Find out which Fiji resorts offer Spas and Massage Therapy

Fiji Spa Fiji Spas of the Fiji Islands

Bebe Spa at Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji

Cocooned in a culture 3,000 years old, a new spa experience emerges like no other. Signature treatments using indigenous ingredients and techniques fuse with the world's finest spa products from Pevonia Botanica.

Your cocoon awaits. Emerge renewed from Bebe Spa at Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji.

be be | 'behm beh |
noun
i. Fijian word for butterfly
ii. Your cocoon
iii. Your sanctuary

This spectacular spa floats majestically above the main resort on a plateau of land known to local villagers as Vakalomalagi Hill -- Heavenly Hill.

Surrounded by a deliciously lush, undulating landscape, this location is at a breathtaking altitude offering the most purest of ocean views.

High above its rivals in design, concept, and location, Bebe Spa houses seven treatment rooms suspended from the main structure with private open-air balconies that capture stunning ocean views. All balconies feature our unique "Showers in the Sky". Four of these balconies provide hydrotherapy tubs where you can bathe in sublime relaxation.

Bebe Spa is just the beginning.

Bebe Spa at Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji

Senikai Spas

Senikai Spas opened their first Beauty and Relaxation Spa in December 1998. With the demand for Senikai services, Senikai Spas have expanded to a chain of spas throughout Fiji's Hotels & Resorts and also offer the ultimate floating spa experience on board their 50 ft sailing catamaran.

As the largest Spa operators in the South Pacific, Senikai Spas exclusively select their highly trained therapists from their own training institution - The South Pacific Academy of Beauty Therapy. The Academy offers girls a unique opportunity to study and attain a level of professionalism that will enable them to work both here in Fiji and abroad.

In conjunction with the Academy and the growing number of resort spas, we offer a range of naturally based skin and body care range formulated for spas & salons and home care use ... Essence of Viti.

The success of Senikai Spas Fiji has developed further with their new Spa Village in Nadi near Denarau, due for completion soon. Capturing the serenity of Fiji's ecological mangroves combined with tranquil water surroundings Senikai promotes a unique Fijian cultural experience. Escape on a tropical journey of Relaxation, Cleansing, Rejuvenating & Romantic rituals. 

http://www.fijisenikaispas.com/

Fiji Spa Fiji Spas of the Fiji Islands

The definition of a spa arises from a place with natural healing waters, such as mineral springs, hot springs and the like. Historically spas were often defined as a destination for those seeking cures for ailments, as the natural spa water was hailed for its therapeutic purposes. Most definitions seem to agree that a spa is where there is a natural water source - either for drinking or bathing - that has health-generating properties. As time went by, people came to appreciate the benefit of relaxation and viewed a spa as a place to rest, reflect, and regenerate the spirit.

In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the growth of resort spas around the world. These are not necessarily locations of naturally occurring mineral springs, though some are, but as places where one may luxuriate in a relaxing environment, enjoy a massage, and be pampered. From facials to body and skin treatments, aromatherapy, scrubs and wraps, manicures and pedicures, saunas and dip pools, the guest can be sure to find a tropical spa retreat is a place to luxuriate.

"If you have a really busy and stimulating stressful life, the only way that you can keep that going is through relaxation".

Liz Tucker

Spas in the Fiji Islands

And what better place than in the tropical Fiji islands, where one can be surrounded by the warmth of a light tropical breeze, the scent of tropical flowers, the relaxing sound of the ocean gently caressing a sandy beach. It is no wonder that today the Fiji Spa is becoming more and more popular. From the large international style hotels, to the island resorts, it is now quite easy to find a Fiji Spa destination. Fiji has many naturally occurring water sources, and the clear spring water is being bottled and marketed world-wide, such as the well-known ' Fiji Water '.

Fiji Spa Destinations for Honeymooners

Many of the Fiji Spa Resorts and Hotels offer special packages for couples who are either on their honeymoon or who are coming to Fiji for their wedding in this tropical paradise. Special facials and hair treatments for the big day, special Fiji Spa Product gift packs, or relaxing his and hers massages on the beach so that you may both enjoy a relaxing start to your new life together.

Find out which Fiji resorts offer Spas and Massage Therapy

Fiji Spa Fiji Spas of the Fiji Islands

The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa Fiji Spas

The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa

The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa opened in the first half of 2006. Formerly the Fijian Royal Denarau, the hotel received a major upgrade and is now operated by the Internationally acclaimed Accor Hotel group as The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa. The resort has a dedicated spa in its own setting, for a total escape to relaxation.

The Spa at The Westin Denarau

Rejuvenate and relax at their own " Heavenly Spa ", a 1350 square meter tropical garden with stylishly designed treatment bures built in the Fijian style. Let your senses be carried away by this luxurious setting, and enjoy a full range of beauty treatments and massage. There is also a fitness centre. Gift vouchers in a variety of denominations may be purchased for individual treatments, spa, or bridal packages.

Spa Treatments

The Heavenly Spa uses two main product lines combining earth and ocean - ' Pure Fiji ' for body treatments, and ' Thalgo ' for facial treatments. The famous Pure Fiji products draw on essences and oils from coconut and tropical flowers, while Thalgo, founded in 1968, bases its products on marine extracts. Products are also available for purchase in custom gift packs, allowing guests the opportunity to take home a sample of the Heavenly Spa magic!

The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa Fiji Spas

Vomo Island Resort & Spa Fiji Spas

Vomo Island Resort & Spa, managed by Sofitel

The romantic tropical Vomo Island Resort is managed by Sofitel. The island, with its white sandy beaches encircled by a blue lagoon and coral reef is located just south of Fiji's well-known Yasawa group of islands, and a short 15 minute flight away from Nadi International Airport on Fiji's main island of Viti Levu.

The resort is a secluded hideaway, with less than 30 villas, and perfect for a vacation retreat, or as a Fiji honeymoon or wedding destination. Most of the villas are beachfront, some are hillside with spectacular views, and there is also a 2-bedroom villa (Royal Deluxe Villa).

Rates include meals (excluding picnics), bottle of wine on arrival, 2 Vomo Island sulus, 2 bottles of Fiji water daily, laundry, tropical fruit, all non-motorised water sports, tennis court, and a 9 hold par 3 golf course. Vomo Island is a perfect setting for a tropical Fiji Spa !

The Fiji Spa at Vomo Island Resort

Vomo Resort has designed and constructed a dedicated bure for its Fiji resort spa that is surrounded by lush, tropical gardens through which small winding trails lead to the paradise setting. The restful design perfectly complements the relaxing, therapeutic spa treatments available. Vomo Island Resort has a Senikai Spa. 'Senikai' is the Fijian word for flower and for centuries the 'Maramas' (ladies) of the villages in Fiji have used the fragrant and beautiful Fiji flowers to beautify and heal.

Senikai Spas use the 'Essence of Viti' products, a special range that uses the tropical essences of frangipani, coconut and papaya to rejuvenate your body, mind and soul. Vomo Island Resort's spa, directed by one of Australia's highly-qualified Beauty Therapists, is proud to use these high-quality products to support it's leading edge spa therapy techniques.

Spa Treatments

Vomo normally offers individual assessments prior to treatments, to ensure you receive the perfect spa solution for you. There are several different treatments for the face, many treatments for the body and additional options for honeymoon couples. They also offer complete relaxation packages lasting several days, for those seeking the ultimate tropical Fijian spa treatment - to pamper the body and relax the mind and soul.

Vomo Island Resort  Spa Fiji Spas