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5 Best Luxury Resorts

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

After 2 years of extensive luxury travel around the world, I’ve chosen my five favorite luxury resorts. These establishments stand apart for their personalized approaches, creativity, extraordinary physical attributes, impeccable standards of excellence, and extensive amenities. They are the ultimate in luxury and sophistication. I’ve only included resorts that I’ve visited in the last two years. While there are thousands…

Win 2 Round Trip Tickets to Fiji via Fiji Airways

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Lesley | 19 Comments

Imagine winning two free tickets to Fiji! It can happen! Do you dream of visiting Fiji? Is it one of your bucket list items? I am honored to work with Fiji Airways to give away two round trip tickets to Fiji! From July 8th to July 19th, you will have multiple opportunities to enter the two round trip ticket giveaway….

Faces of Fiji

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Lesley | 25 Comments

Fijians are known worldwide as the friendliest people, and I’d rate their friendliness as the number one impression I was left with during my visit. From children to elders, the beautiful spirit of the Fijian people shines as bright as the sun that they are blessed with. The most common Fijian word you hear will be Bula (pronounced as”Boo-lah”). This is…

I Didn’t Think it Could Get Better…. Then There was More

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Lesley | 5 Comments

10 days in Fiji already sounds like a dream. Add on whitewater rafting, snorkeling, riding on a catamaran and a jet boat, ziplining, hiking to two waterfalls, visiting 5 resorts and a village, and driving buggies and it starts to sound like The Amazing Race. Just when I thought it was physically impossible to add any more to our itinerary, we decided, on our…

My Fijian Dream – Accommodations

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Lesley | 30 Comments

A wonderful aspect of visiting Fiji is the variety of accommodations that match the diverse needs of travelers. Whether you’re looking for luxury or budget, adventure or relaxation, family-friendly or adult-only, you can find it all in Fiji. Matangi Private Island Resort offers royal luxury in an adult setting. Garden Island Resort is littered with lusciousness and comfort; Castaway Island, Fiji is a…

Top 5 Adventures in Fiji

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Lesley | 22 Comments

Fiji has adventure around every corner. A country blessed with 333 magnificent islands, Fiji is a place where you can do it all or do nothing at all and still have the most amazing experience of your life. After spending 10 days in Fiji, I chose 5 adventures that would delight even the most extreme adventure seeker. After all, you…

Which Picture is Your Favorite? The Uprising Beach Resort

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Lesley | 4 Comments

With traditional Fijian style bures, luscious gardens, endless beach views, flowers everywhere, and a sparkling blue pool, Uprising Resort, Fiji has endless photo opportunities. I couldn’t choose my favorite so I’m leaving it up to you. Which picture do you like the most? Which one makes you want to be in Fiji right now? Which one would you like to have as your Facebook…

Here Comes the Sun: Rafting the Upper Navua River, Fiji

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Lesley | 1 Comments

Our unforgettable rafting journey through paradise began early this morning with Rivers Fiji; we were on the bus before 7 am, but it was worth the early rise because the Upper Navua River, Fiji is a tropical wilderness, covered in lush rainforest and fed by countless waterfalls. The day would have been perfect if I didn’t make a serious, rookie mistake:…

Life is an Adventure: Surf Lessons in Fiji

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Lesley | 3 Comments

This is my first trip with other travel bloggers and although I didn’t know anyone before we departed LAX, I’m quickly learning that I’m with an amazing bunch of people who share my lust for life, travel, and adventure. Today, we went surfing with Surf Fiji Co. and the expression on our faces speaks a thousand words. Matt…

Sigatoka River Safari: Cultural Connections in Fiji

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Lesley | 1 Comments

With luscious rainforests, turquoise waters, an abundance of accommodation options, and adventures for days, Fiji is an ideal tourist destination. But I can find those exact things in other parts of the world and avoid the long flight and costs. So what is the draw to Fiji? Why is it on everyone’s bucket list? Rich with history and culture, Fiji offers something more and…