Yasawa Island Resort, Yasawa Island, Yasawa Islands, Fiji

Advantages: “Things that happen here would seem….”
Disadvantages: “….Paradox in Paradise.” (Flecker)

.... We had just a week for Fiji, which we allocated as follows: - - 2 (or strictly speaking 1½) nights at the Tanoa, a mid-price hotel conveniently close to the airport for arrival in the middle of the night. - 4 nights on a mini-cruise around the outlying Yasawa Islands. - 1 final night at the upmarket Sonaisali Island Resort, the island in question being just a two-minute boat-ride from the shore of the main island, Vita Levu. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Although our day at the Tanoa was primarily devoted to relaxation and recovery, we did find time for one outing. This took us into the town of Nadi, which, because of its proximity to the international airport and its location on the ‘dry’ side of Vita Levu has become the tourist capital of the Fijian Islands. Suva, the political capital, is relatively little... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Georgeous weather, friendly people
Disadvantages: Mosquitoes

...islands namely the Yasawa group and Mamanuca group. They are called a group because they are a collection of even smaller islands. Our hostel recommended a cruise company that would take us round the Yasawa and Mamanuca for a reasonable price (they do get a commission from the booking) We would get picked up from each island and taken to the next one at the cost of a transfer fee. We had an iteniery done detailing where we wanted to stop and for how many days and then we had a relaxing evening (you can't help but relax) and got to try the local drink called Kava. This is an acquired taste - so not everyone may like it. Its made from a plant who's roots are dried and ground and then mixed with water through a tubular structure that resembles a sock. The water turns a brownish colour and that is the drink. It relaxes you though I must say. 2... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Warm weather, sun and fun
Disadvantages: Mozzies (dengue fever season)

...A great spot for a resort holiday or stopover. Very enjoyable. Despite the recent turmoil I believe that it would still be safe. Most of the drama was in Suva which is a couple of hours away from Nadi Airport and the islands. I took a 10 day trip to Fiji and stayed at the Sheraton Fiji Resort which is located on Denaru Island just outside of Nadi. It is actually part of the main island but entering the Sheraton resort is like entering a different world. It si one of those places that you could spend your entire holiday in without venturing outside. The rooms are spacious and have air con (a must in Fiji) and tiled floors. Huge bathrooms and most rooms have a balcony. The buffet breakfast us a very diverse range of foods and delicious (as is the view from the breakfast room). It also has pool facilities, sailing and windsurfing... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful