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In addition to Fiji's abundant beauty, other blessings include the tremendous growth the islands have seen from the US travel market.  Fiji tourism officials are reporting double digit increases over the past few years, and the foreign investment and future growth of Fiji tourism isn't showing any signs of fizzle.  The archipelago of Fiji consist of over 320 unique islands, with nearly one-third of these island uninhabited; and an opportunity for your client to escape to his or her own deserted island is a dream come true in Fiji. 

Hotel Choices

The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa in Fiji opened April 1st.  This is the first resort in the South Pacific to carry Starwood Hotels & Resorts upscale brand of Westin.  The Westin, formerly known as the Sheraton royal Cenarau Resort, has undergone a $15 million face lift with the resort's 271 guest rooms, suites, swimming pool and arrival area completely redone.  Included in the makeover is the new Heavenly spa.  As the largest spa in Fiji, it offers a true five star spa experience.  The extensive renovations have taken the resort to a new level, and it is now considered one of the most upscale resorts on mainland Fiji.

The Westin is spread over 30 acres of prime beachfront land on Denarau Island and connected to the mainland of Fiji by a causeway.  It is only 20 minutes from Nadi International Airport and three minutes from Port Denarau Marina, situated next to Sheraton Fiji Resort and Sheraton Denarau Villas.  Visit www.westinfiji.com

Additional Hotel Choices

Matangi Private Island Resort, a 240 acre private island located in the northern region of Fiji, is planning the addition of a stunning new pool and restaurant complex.  This investment will add to the already luxurious resort, which offers 11 oceanfront bures and three unique tree house bures.  Mantangi Island Resort is a 90 minute scenic flight north of Nadi to the sister island of Taveuni.  Clients are water taxied to the secluded island. 

Also scheduled to open in 2006 is Taunovo Bay, located in the pacific Harbour on the main island of Viti Levu.  This property will have 125 rooms and will provide beautiful views of the privately owned estates beach.

The Fiji Marriott Resort plans to open late in 2006.  This new 205 room resort is located in Momi Bay on the main island of Viti Levu.  Visit www.marriott.com

Hilton opened stage one of its Fiji Beach Resort in 2005.  The property is located on Denarau Island.  For more information, visit: www.hiltonfiji.com

The Ritz Carlton has broken ground on its hotel property on Denarau and has a planned opening for 2008.

for those of you looking for a unique experience, consider the Likuliku Lagoon resort scheduled to open in 2007.  To copy other resorts in parts of the south pacific, Likuliku will be the firs resort to offer overwater accommodation in Fiji.  It plans to offer three room categories including the ultra luxurious overwater bures.  For a diary of the construction and more information, visit:  www.likulikulagoon.com