Vatulele Island Resort in Fiji has collected the following accolades:
- Named among "Ten Best Barefoot Resorts," Fortune magazine
- Featured as one of the "Top Secret Sex Spots," Men's Health
Located 28 minutes by low-flying seaplane from Fiji's Nadi International Airport, Vatulele Island Resort is the only hotel on eight-mile long Vatulele Island. On the approach, arrivals view white coral reefs surrounded by endless blue-green waters. Once they taxi to the beach, they're greeted with a cool towel and Champagne before being escorted to their private villa.
The resort consists of a small number of colorful and roomy bures (pronounced boo-rays). These villas are spaced far enough apart to ensure privacy, and each one overlooks its own stretch of white, sandy beach.
The Gentle Arts of Romance and Relaxation
To foster relaxation, Vatulele Island Resort eschews telephones and TVs. Couples will find that activities and excursions in Fiji couldn't be more romantic: A Champagne picnic to the deserted island of Nooki Nooki, for instance, provides ample time for intimacy on the beach.
Spectacular reefs and crystal-clear waters with deep visibility make Vatulele ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving. In fact, Vatulele is the only five-star island resort in Fiji with a PADI dive facility. Resident instructors offer lessons and certification.
Elegant Dining at Vatulele Island Resort
Cuisine at this Fiji hideaway takes its inspiration from Californian, Thai, Japanese, Australasian, and Indian menus. All meals, wine, Veuve Cliquot Champagne, and most activities (except scuba diving) are included in the rate.
Balmy weather enables couples to enjoy candlelight dinners in romantic settings as sunset gives way to star-lit skies. These include waterfront gazebos and a deserted cove. There's also a communal dining experience at Vatulele Island Resort, and couples who participate are likely to meet new friends from all corners of the globe.
A Unique and Unforgettable Fijian Wedding Ceremony
Couples who wed at Vatulele Island Resort can experience a traditional Fijian ceremony. Vatulele's nuptial service is usually held on the beach at sunset.
The ceremony begins with great fanfare, as traditionally dressed Fijian warriors accompany the bride across the lagoon on a flower-bedecked barge. Local village children toss flower petals. And the village choir sings as a Fijian minister presides over the couple's exchange of vows.
Following the wedding, all guests are invited to participate in Champagne toasts and partake in a traditional Kava ceremony where blessings are bestowed on the couple by tribal elders. Next comes a special native feast. Later, ceremonial dances are performed at Vatulele Island Resort for the newly married couple -- until they at last retire to their secluded Fiji lovenest.
