Fiji’s private islands offer a luxury romantic escape
Fall in love with the island nation of Fiji and get your fill of sea, sunshine and romance on five of its most alluring islands
Do you know that among Fiji’s archipelago of islands, there’s one island that is heart-shaped? You can safely say that Fiji overall is one of the most romantic places in which to tie the knot or rekindle the flame.
Aside from the heart-shaped Tiny Tavarua island, there 332 beautiful ones. Only one third are inhabited. Be it your honeymoon, anniversary or wedding, here are five of the most private and pristine islands that promise paradise on earth for you and your significant other.
And if you ever tire of lounging by the beach or in your luxurious villa by the water, there are plenty of outdoor activities to get the adrenalin flowing before you retreat for romantic sunset cocktails.
MALOLO
Just 10 minutes by seaplane west of mainland Viti Levu, the island of Malolo offers couples a picturesque, peaceful getaway just remote enough but sufficiently near to the airport at Nadi for a short vacation. Over 810 hectares and ensuring couples plenty of privacy, Malolo is the largest of the Mamanuca (pronounced mama-nootha) archipelago, which is a chain of 20 islands which are some of Fiji’s most photographed and filmed locations, including for the movie Cast Away and TV series Survivor.
Known as the “island where the sun comes to rest”, Malolo inspires couples to enjoy blissful beaches steps away from the Pacific Ocean, worries forgotten. It’s no wonder Malolo is a favourite for sunset weddings.
On Malolo Island you will also find Likuliku Lagoon Resort, the only resort in Fiji with overwater bure villas. Likuliku means “calm waters” in the Malolo dialect, and its location in a lagoon rich with marine and land biodiversity provides a refuge away from the world, an ultimate romantic escape.
The group of singing Fijian musicians greeting each guest as they arrive on the island is a warm welcome, best shared with someone you love.