FACTS AT A GLANCE
The development of a perfect tropical escape was the vision of Emmy-award winning Australian television producer Henry Crawford, and Martin Livingston a fifth generation European Fijian, hotelier. Vatulele Island Resort was voted Fiji ''s top resort in the Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards (Dec 2004).

FACILITIES

Dining
Vatulele is well recognised for its food, ranging from Californian to Thai, Japanese, Austral/Asian and Indian - in fact, any style that suits our glorious tropical climate and laid back lifestyle.

Fresh ingredients are flown in daily from Australia and New Zealand. Naturally there is an emphasis on seafood. Because of our all inclusive tariff, there are ample opportunities to sample the contents of our first class cellar, including unlimited French champagne!

All-inclusive
Includes private beach front villa, ALL meals, ALL beverages (including alcohol), and ALL excursions and activities (except scuba diving, massage and fishing should it become an available activity)

ROOMS
The resort is 'all inclusive' and accommodates just 19 couples who are pampered by 110 staff.

In keeping with the owner's philosophy, there are no TV's, newspapers, telephones, money transactions or shoes.

The villas or bures (pronounced 'boo-rays') are spacious and identical, enjoying easy access to the water, each with its stretch of white sand.

Twelve doors open to an expansive terrace, and from the living room you walk up three steps to the bedroom, with a king size bed and a dressing area.

The bures are around 50 metres apart and are set in natural jungle, allowing privacy.

NEW! The Grand Honeymoon Bure opened July 2004 and is already heavily booked in 2005. Unlike other villas (apart from THE POINT) it is airconditioned and has a plunge pool. Vale Viqi (pron: 'varlay vingy') pink house, is the name for the  Grand Honeymoon Bure. The most remote of the bures, this mini-palace is noted for its extreme privacy, and architectural detailing. Vale Viqi gives you 182 square metres/1960 square feet of exclusive space plus private courtyard/deck. Air conditioned, sound system, two indoor showers, two outdoor showers, bidet, bathtub, cosy dining area, and plunge pool, all surrounded by beautiful tropical foliage. All this plus easy beach access.

The Point
This is a premium bure with a commanding view of the lagoon and entire beach. It has two levels, with air conditioning and a pool (fresh water). Well, there are actually TWO pools! Not to mention permanent staff assigned on a fulltime basis.

This bure is ideally suited to high profile guests seeking privacy.

Please inquire for a honeymoon package to suit.

PLEASE NOTE: On February 14th, 2005, Valentine's Day, on the "Live with Regis and Kelly Show" (ABC network) the show aired a wedding live. The couple's "surprise" Honeymoon was at Vatulele.

WEDDING PACKAGES:

For many career-minded couples, organising a wedding takes such enormous effort that the idea of 'eloping' can be very attractive, especially when the wedding can take place in the romantic setting of Vatulele.

The service is usually held on the beach at sunset, in a 'church' with doors and windows created from plaited coconut leaves and flowers. Traditionally dressed Fijian warriors accompany the bride on a barge trip across the lagoon, and children toss flower petals in the sand as she is carried ashore to take her vows. The ceremony is accompanied by the mellow voices of a village choir raised in sublime harmony.

The vows are solemnised by a Fijian minister, and because of their popularity, we limit them to three a month. All the guests are invited: they participate in champagne toasts, the traditional Kava ceremony, a native feast cooked in pits in the ground, and later enjoy the villagers' genuine ceremonial dances.

Please inquire about a romance package to suit.