Vanua Levu, Oct 17: This paradise has it all- lush Palm trees, exotic white sands and mesmerising blue waters. It is hard not to get an adrenalin rush after seeing them.
This is the place of tropical-island cliches: gardens, beaches and smiling locals. So is it a great place for romance? Hey, do coconuts grow on trees? Set in 200ha of native gardens and rainforest, Namale is a private retreat. Couples stay in traditional-style bures, all beautifully appointed and most with staggering ocean views.
You can chill out on a hammock along the private beach – chilling out is about as exciting as bowling – or choose some of the other activities. There`s the usual resort fare: golf, basketball, catamarans and reef diving, to name a few.
For something a little different, try a guided horseback ride through one of the local villages. In the villages you see the real Fiji – and the real Fijians. They really are a happy lot; it is as if there is something in the water supply. Head back to Namale for cocktail hour.
Almost everything at Namale is included in the tariff; the meals (full-service breakfast, lunches and dinners), all beverages, transfers from the airport, laundry service and activities.
The only time you will have to put your hand in your pocket is for the spa treatments.
This spa is 1000sqm of pure indulgence, set on a volcanic cliff overlooking the ocean and a blowhole.
The treatments are among the most pampering on the planet – it is the perfect way to loosen up after a hard day bowling.
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