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Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort Spa Opens June

One of the world’s best beaches is now home to the pinnacle of luxury resorts, with the June 1 opening of InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa on Natadola Beach, the pride of Fiji’s Coral Coast.

Spread across 35 acres of tropical gardens, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa is the sole destination resort on Natadola Beach – the only stretch of natural, white sand beach on the main island of Fiji, Viti Levu. Protected by a reef to create an aqua-blue ocean facing lagoon, Natadola Beach was voted by Forbes Magazine in 2008 as one of the 25 best beaches in the world.

“Before the InterContinental resort, visitors to Fiji had to travel to the outer islands to find the archipelago’s beautiful beaches, which can add up to a couple of days of travel to the journey. InterContinental Fiji brings that authentic Fijian outer-island experience to the mainland,” said the resort general manager, Neil Houghton. “This is a pristine location that InterContinental Fiji will protect, celebrate and share with the world.”

A true destination resort, InterContinental Fiji has been created to provide a luxurious pacific retreat for discerning travelers seeking more than just a beachside getaway. From the overall design and layout of the resort itself through to the smallest details, InterContinental Fiji is a visitor’s gateway to authentic Fijian experiences.

The resort itself will be the pride of the Pacific. Guests will find:

Rooms: The smallest of InterContinental Fiji’s 216 rooms and suites is 65m2, much larger than other standard resort rooms in Fiji. Every single room has a private terrace or balcony featuring a Cleopatra-style tub and day beds for two, and a BOSE surround sound system, with contemporary interiors creating the understated elegance of an InterContinental resort.

Leisure and entertainment: alongside the endless possibilities for leisure that one of the world’s most stunning stretches of pristine coastline affords, InterContinental Fiji has four swimming pools (including an adult-only infinity-edged pool, and a 105-meter family activity pool), its own on-site dive center, a recreation and beach activities center, volleyball, Pétanque lawn, yoga deck, the Meke entertainment lawn for indigenous and cultural shows, a full gym and fitness center, and on-site shopping and tour facilities.

Bars and restaurants: no less than five restaurants and bars complement an extensive range of destination dining options and in-room dining. The resort offers locally-inspired and international cuisines and ever-changing menus to take best advantage of the freshest local produce on any given day.

Golf: opening with the resort, the Natadola Bay par 72, 7,000 yard Golf Course alongside InterContinental Fiji will be the country’s first international competition standard course. With 15 of its 18 holes hugging the Coral Coast, and up to five different tee-off stages per hole, the course’s stunning location will provide a forgivable distraction to its many challenges.

Spa: nestled among water features and aromatic gardens, the purpose-built spa is a haven of relaxation. Its modern and traditional treatments draw on indigenous plants and herbs that have been used to heal for generations. It also features a Wai Water Zone offering gas, liquid and solid aquatherapy treatments – including Fiji’s first Ice Room.

Planet Trekkers: the resort’s signature kid’s club, designed to entertain and inspire guests aged three to 12 years old. Designed as a mini-resort for younger guests, Planet Trekkers is a professionally-supervised facility with fun and educational activities and areas split into two age groups (three to seven, and eight to 12). Indoor and outdoor club facilities include basketball courts and other sporting equipment.

Still to come is Club InterContinental, offering seasoned travelers the exclusivity of a resort within a resort. With its own Club facility including private pool and lounge area, Club InterContinental at InterContinental Fiji will offer 55 hilltop villas – many of which will feature individual plunge pools and spa baths. Club InterContinental is expected to open September 2009.

“With its private and pristine location – which we will continue to protect and preserve – as well as captivating design, sumptuous accommodation, creative world-class dining and commitment to delivering authentic Fijian experiences and activities, InterContinental Fiji will truly become one of the most magnificent luxury retreats in the South Pacific,” Neil said.

Like all InterContinental Hotels and Resorts worldwide, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa will offer a range of Insider packages for guests seeking authentically Fijian experiences during their stay. For more information on the range of accommodation options and packages available at InterContinental Fiji, visit www.intercontinental.com/fiji or call 1800 221 335.

Stay at InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa with special opening rates from FJ$280.00 inclusive taxes, room only per night. This rate is subject to availability, for travel before the end of 2009. Visit www.intercontinental.com/fiji or call 1800 221 335

Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort Spa Opens June

History of Earth Day

By Charisse McAuliffe

The birth of the modern day environmental movement began on April 22, 1970 when a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin named Gaylord Nelson organized the first nationwide environmental protest. Little did he know at the time that for the next 39 years on April 22, environmentalists from around the world would come together to focus on Mother Earth as we celebrate Earth day.

In 1970 Americans, were using leaded gas in their sedans powered by V8 engines. Factories were exhausting absurd amounts of pollution into the air without any ramifications or even the fear of getting bad press, in fact air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity.

This was all about to change.

On that fateful day 39 years ago, 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, on college campuses and in auditoriums to make their voices be heard that they wanted a healthier environment. In the past there were different groups that fought separately against things like oil spills and toxic dumps, loss of wilderness and extinction problems, but on this one day they all united and the light bulb turned on for them. Working together and in support of one another’s causes would be the key to making the level of change that was needed occur.

On that day a rare political alignment was achieved, both Republicans and Democrats were in support of the same issues. Business tycoons and labor unions agreed with one another, US citizens both rich and poor, city dwellers and farmers recognized the issues with the environment as being larger than their differences, and choose to work together. This led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and in turn the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species acts.

In the years to follow Senator Nelson would be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his role as the founder of Earth day.

It was in 1990 when a group of environmental leaders enlisted Denis Hayes, one of the original organizers of the 1970 protest, to take the Earth day mission to the global stage. April 22, 1990 resulted in a monumental shift for the world. On that day there were over 200 million people mobilized in 141 countries. People across the globe woke up to the realization that we all may battle in war and we may differ in religious views, and not speak the same languages, but we all have one crucial thing in common, we have but one planet we all call home. After that specific Earth day celebration in 1990, the concept of recycling became an activity that households and businesses around the world would come to do adopt and accept as status quo. This event also helped pave the way for the 1992 United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Ten years later and with the approach of the millennium, Hayes decided to spearhead the next monumental campaign. Earth Day 2000 would focus on global warming and clean energy. That April 22, the world awoke to festivities similar to the original Earth Day in 1970, combined with the international grass root effort of the 1990 event and now the power of the Internet to assist them in linking activist all over the planet. That year there were over 5,000 environmental groups around the world participating, reaching out to hundreds of millions of people throughout 184 countries.

Earth Day 2000 sent the message clearly to the powers that be, two things; global warming could no longer be ignored, and decisive action for clean energy would have to be pushed to the forefront.

Today the fight for a cleaner, more sustainable global environment continues. This is a battle that each of us wage every day. We are fighting it when we drag our filled recycling bins to our curbsides, and when we give our neighbors a ride to work. When we bring our own mug into the coffee shop, or we choose to pick up the piece of trash left behind on the sidewalk by someone before us. We have come a long way in the last 39 years, but yet there is still much work to be done.

On April 22nd, 2009, we took time to come together, celebrate what we have accomplished and educate about what still needs to be done. We must empower and motivate everyone from our next generations to rouge nations with the gift of consciousness and hope for the future.

GenGreenLife: History of Earth Day

Fiji - Earth Hour

Fiji business gets behind Earth Hour.

Some of Fiji’s largest companies and many local businesses are getting involved with Earth Hour 2009, as they realise the importance of combating global warming. Fiji switched off the lights for Earth…

Earth Hour Fiji

Businesses of all persuasion are getting behind Earth Hour 2009 by registering their support. Tourism operators, media companies, government agencies, commerce and the energy sector are all united behind Earth Hour.

Suva, being the largest city in Fiji, is the main focus for Earth Hour but the lights will be going out in Nadi, Denarau and many other cities around the islands. Commercial buildings in Suva will be switching off their lights for Earth Hour.

In 2009, millions of people from all walks of life will join together for Earth Hour and show the world that it’s possible to take action on global warming.

Come on Fiji, join us for Earth Hour 2009, turn off your lights at 8.30pm Saturday 28 March and sign-up here at earthhour.org.

Fiji - Earth Hour

Fiji’s Tourism industry has been largely unaffected by the recent flooding

20th of January 2009

PRESS RELEASE

Tourism Fiji in collaboration with key industry partners including the Fiji Islands Hotel and Tourism Association (FIHTA), Society of Fiji Travel Associates (SOFTA) and Air Pacific confirmed that the necessary infrastructure, facilities and equipment to operate Fiji’s Tourism industry has been largely unaffected by the recent flooding with only minor damage reported by member Hotels, Resorts, Transport, Transfer and Cruise Operators, and International and Domestic airlines.

The industry is unified in its efforts and working hard to reassure visitor’s considering travel to Fiji to take advantage of Fiji’s tropical climate, excellent deals and of course to enjoy Fiji’s biggest asset – it’s warm, friendly people.

Key strategies to lure visitors to our shores include wide ranging familiarization visits commencing early next week to key tourism areas by prominent Travel Wholesalers, Travel Agents and Trade Press to demonstrate first hand the experiences Fiji has to offer. This will be followed up by great value holiday deals initially in the key source markets of Australia and New Zealand driven by Tourism Fiji and its partners.


In a meeting with the Minister for Tourism on Monday, the Minister reinforced his support for the industry and assured stakeholders that Government will facilitate road upgrading and other necessary infrastructure works to key Tourism areas as a priority. Government recognizes the resilience of the Tourism industry, its ability to quickly facilitate economic recovery, and its widespread importance to the local community.


The private sector continues to invest heavily in the industry with new hotel developments coming on line this year and new routes being opened up by Air Pacific.

Fiji’s Tourism Industry offers a wide range of Holiday experiences for local and international tourists, and support to Fiji’s tourism industry is critical to generate important foreign exchange enabling assistance to areas that have sustained damage by flooding.

The Tourism industry acknowledges and thanks the support offered by Government and global industry partners and will continue to cooperate closely with key stakeholders to achieve targeted visitor arrivals. The industry also realizes the importance of working with the media and seeks their support in the recovery process.

For further information please contact:

Mr Josefa Tuamoto
Chief Executive Officer
Tourism Fiji
Phone: 6722433

Fiji’s Tourism industry has been largely unaffected by the recent flooding

The New Fiji Spa

FIJI SPA [in partnership with AquaClub Fiji] Coming soon to Qamea Island Fiji Islands

Fiji Spa has closed on Matagi Island

The New Fiji Spa

Diwali Is An Excuse For Spa Rituals From India - SustainLane

by Reenita M.

Diwali, India’s Festival Of Light , is the largest and most important holiday for the global Indian community. Considered to be the Indian new year, it is a time when the entire family gets together to participate in wellness traditions and festivities that hark back to the days of ancient India.

Diwali, India’s Festival Of Light , is the largest and most important holiday for the global Indian community. Considered to be the Indian new year, it is a time when the entire family gets together to participate in wellness traditions and festivities that hark back to the days of ancient India.

A Holiday That Celebrates Health & Purity of the Soul

Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali, celebrates Dhanwantari, the Ayurvedic Physician of the Gods. On this day, Indians indulge in Ayurvedic treatments to detoxify their mind and body. After waking up early in the morning to have a fragrant oil bath traditional Indians will rub their bodies with ubtan, a cleansing paste. of sandalwood turmeric and other herbs. They also spring clean the entire household for the impending visit of Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity who will visit on the third (the main) day of the Diwali.

Indians take the concept of health and wealth very seriously making it an essential precursor to success. The idea behind the Dhanteras tradition is that each of us must first cleanse our inner beings of last year’s impurities, if we are to invite prosperity into our lives over the course of the coming year.

Cleansing Your Inner Being This Diwali With A Home Spa Ritual

If you would like to indulge in DIY Ayurvedic self care this Diwali, then here is a simple spa routine that you can try at home.

Oil Your Entire Body With Sesame Oil

Sesame Oil is the most commonly used Ayurvedic oil. Wonderful for drawing out impurities through the skin, it is used for most Ayurvedic oil application. Rub about half a cup of sesame oil all over your body. Use circular movements on the joints and long, sweeping movements on the extremities. Don’t be afraid to use plenty of oil, Ayurveda believes that a well oiled body is essential for an ultimately happy soul. Sit in a bath tub or shower stall, with a magazine for about 10- 15 minutes letting the oil soak in. If you can run a hot shower for a few minutes to create some steam, it will help to open up your pores and allow the skin to absorb the oil.

Rub Your Body With An ‘Ubtan’ Cleansing Paste

Prepare a herbal cleansing paste of 1/2 cup gram flour, 3 teaspoons of turmeric and a few drops of sandalwood essential oil. Rub the paste all over your body in vigorous circular movements allowing it to ‘dry’ into your skin as far as possible. Then wash off. The ubtan will remove excess oil without drying your skin.

While most Indians follow this routine during Diwali, you might find that it feels so good that you will want to do it every day of the year!

You might also enjoy reading:

Diwali, India’s Holiday Celebrating Wealth And Prosperity

Diwali, India’s Biggest Holiday Provides An Opportunity For Eco Businesses

Diwali, India’s Festival of Light

Celebrating Diwali: Dhanteras, An Excuse to go Shopping

Contributed by Reenita Malhotra Hora. Exerpted from her post at FeelGoodStyle. Check out more of her writing about Indian culture and Ayurveda at www.reenita.com.

Diwali Is An Excuse For Spa Rituals From India - SustainLane

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Lalati Resort & Spa

Lalati Resort & Spa is located at the opening of the Malamu Bay on the remote island of Beqa in Fiji. Noted particularly for spectacular scuba diving in Beqa Lagoon, Lalati also introduces a brand new health spa, an infinity pool, gym, and media room.

Carefully cut out of rainforest, the property has ten acres of sand beaches and seven bures. Lalati has been designed with an environmentally protective waste retrieval system that honours the local habitat and pristine Malamu Bay.

As one of Fiji's most intimate resorts Lalati, offers 'barefoot elegance', the perfect venue for a wedding or honeymoon.

Contact Details:

Address: PO Box 166, Deuba, Fiji Islands
Ph: (679) 347 2033
Fax: (679) 347 2034
Email: lalati@connect.com.fj
Website: www.lalati-fiji.com

South Pacific Tourism Organisation - Lalati Resort & Spa - Fiji Islands

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"

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

Paradise Tavunei Spa Vacation Packages

Release tension and rejuvenate body, mind and soul. The healing properties of touch

combined with local Fijian techniques will ease stress and relax the body.

We use local organic virgin coconut oils with essential oils added and

Pure Fiji products to nourish and feed your skin.

Facials, body wraps and scrubs, massage and nail care is offered in Paradise Tavunei

to ensure you are pampered and truly relaxed.

Advise our therapists if you have any problem areas that require special attention.

Spa Vacation Packages

Pure Package

Relieve stress with a back, shoulder and scalp massage followed by a most rejuvenating

of facials with Pure Fiji products used on your skin and including a cold rock treatment. Receive a Pure Fiji Gift Basket. 2 hour Spa treatment is $195

Indulgence Package

Soak in coconut bath milk, then enjoy a full body massage.

A foot soak, leg and foot massage is followed by a

pedicure to revive your feet. Receive a Pure Fiji Gift basket.

2 hour Spa Treatment is $260

Fiji Time Package

Slip into Fiji Time with a warm bath followed by a Dilo rescue gel body wrap.

A full body massage will then help detoxify and uplift and a manicure for the finishing touch. Receive a Pure Fiji Gift Basket. 3 hour Spa treatment is $260

Paradise Package

A top to toe makeover and the perfect way to start your Spa vacation.

Begin with a relaxing bath with coconut bath milk, next enjoy a moisture enriched body wrap followed

by our legendary Va Massage with 2 therapists massaging you at once. Enjoy one of our relaxing facials with cold rock treatment giving you a radiant glow. Then treat your

ingers and toes with a manicure and pedicure. receive a Pure Fiji Gift basket. 5 hour spa treatment is $475

All spa treatments and packages include tropical fresh fruit plate and herbal tea refreshments

Paradise Taveuni Spa services

Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa, Fiji, The - Spa Details

The Heavenly Spa by Westin is nestled within a 14,531-square-foot meditation garden filled with indigenous plants and flowers and a lily lagoon. Twelve traditional bures--grass-covered huts made of wood, thatch, and river stones--are used as open-air treatment rooms and suites, soothing spa-goers with the fragrances of the surrounding flowers, the sound of hummingbirds, and the feel of cool ocean breezes. While every bure has an open-air shower and hydraulic treatment bed, the private spa suites--ideal for couples--have a private changing room, an air-conditioned lounge, and an outdoor bath.

Popular treatments include reflexology, marine algae body wraps and body scrubs, hot stone therapies, aromatherapies, body treatments, and Western and traditional massage therapies like the Fiji Bobo, which uses special Fijian oils. The spa facilities also feature steam rooms, outdoor hot tubs, a Vichy shower, a custom-made hydrotherapy tub, and jet showers. Adjacent to the spa is the Westin Workout Room, designed by Reebok. It has state-of-the-art cardiovascular and weight-training equipment. Outdoors is an 82-foot-long infinity-edge lap pool and a hot tub.