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 The
love of beautiful water, sun and a beach are
almost universal when it comes to honeymoons,
but Fiji takes each of these elements further
than most destinations, to a level of quality
that most couples would never believe possible –
until they arrive here. The bright waters and
the colorful coral captivate divers and
snorkelers alike. The many private beaches
reachable only by boat entice sun worshipers and
privacy seekers. And, the gorgeous private
island resorts, sometimes only offering 10
bungalows, ensure all of the romance, relaxation
and intimacy anyone could want.
 Welcome
to your honeymoon in Fiji! It starts with a
flight south-west from Los Angeles, past Hawaii,
past French Polynesia, to a part of the South
Pacific that many people overlook in spite of
its natural beauty and friendly people. You
arrive in Nadi (pronounced nandi), the
international gateway city on the main island of
Viti Levu, early in the morning. You’ll have
time to clear customs, recheck your luggage and
have a cup of coffee, but soon you are on your
way to your first Fijian destination – Qamea
Island Resort in the Northern Islands.
 Located
on a private island, you first fly to Taveuni
Island, and are met at the airport by Qamea
staff who bring you, via boat (!) to the resort.
Twelve beachfront bures, all refurbished a few
years back, are here for your relaxation and
enjoyment over the next five days. As you unwind
from your wedding and the associated craziness,
you’ll be helped by the opportunity to take an
afternoon picnic together on a secluded beach,
enjoy a couples massage, or watch the sunset as
you dine on excellent food in a romantic
environment. For a little excitement, as you are
ready for it, there are 4WD safaris on Taveuni,
and arguably some of the best scuba and
snorkeling in Fiji, and therefore some of the
best in the world.
Relaxed and ready for a change of scenery, but
by now unwilling to give up the intimacy of a
small resort, your next location certainly
preserves all that you have come to love on
Qamea and takes service, quality and dining to
new heights. You’ll depart Qamea for Nadi again,
where you will be taken via high-speed catamaran
to Likuliku Resort, 55 minutes to the northwest.
Likuliku literally means “calm lagoons or
waters”, and this property, featuring 45
luxurious bures, allows for true relaxation on
its own calm waters.
 You’ll
be staying in an overwater bure, suspended right
over the lagoon. Because it is so beautiful and
spacious you may find you’ll never want to
leave…but perhaps the beach and the water can
tear you away. There is a lot to do here as
well, so venture out for at least part of each
day – for a snorkeling trip, to play some
tennis, for a bit of deep sea fishing or
possibly a sunset sail. Make sure to make some
time for a spa treatment or two as well!
Dinner each night at Likuliku is an experience
as well. The resort recently teamed up with an
executive chef, well-known in the Sydney dining
scene, to combine a cutting-edge cuisine without
losing traditional Fijian flavors and
influences. And no worries here – dress is
casual, no need for heels, slacks or anything
that will detract from the setting and the
moment.
After five nights at Likuliku it’s time to
return to Nadi for your flight home. You’ll have
time for a little shopping and dinner in town
before your international flight so you can pick
up some postcards and last minute souvenirs –
basically all those things that will make your
friends and family jealous of your 10 beautiful
days in Fiji!
Who
will enjoy this trip
Couples who value small resorts, intimate
surroundings, and the ability to truly be away
from civilization on an extended basis.
Who
should avoid this trip
Those requiring a bit more in the way of full
service resorts and city access might enjoy
the Coral Coast south of Nadi on Viti Levu.
Adventurists should head for the larger islands
rather than the private islands as there exist
more in the way of national parks and outdoor
activities such as kayaking and hiking.
Those seeking a lower cost honeymoon alternative.
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