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Everything I Dreamed of Finding in Fiji: Castaway Island

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Lesley | 2 Comments

Castaway Island, Fiji embodies the heart and soul of Fiji. Close your eyes and envision what you think Fiji is like. Now, multiply all the beauty you just envisioned by a thousand and that’s Castaway Island, Fiji. The island’s 174 acres are covered in lush tropical rainforest and surrounded by white sand beaches with vibrant coral reefs and crystal clear azure…

Redefining Paradise: Matangi Private Island Resort, Fiji

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Lesley | 4 Comments

We’ve arrived! And in style! After two days of travel, we arrived at Matangi Private Island Resort in Fiji. I’ve been to countless resorts around the world and experienced luxury at it’s finest, but when we walked the grounds of Matangi today, I knew I was in Paradise. Every inch of the island is postcard perfect. Matangi Island Resort is a…

Island Time in Fiji

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Fiji is a Utopia where you can do it all or do nothing at all and have the experience of a lifetime. But… I chose the do it all path and I’m quite successful. Today, I departed Matangi Private Island Resort, trekked through Bouma Waterfalls, stood on the international dateline, and arrived at Garden Island Resort. My legs are tired,…

A Charmed Life (Lobster for Breakfast Please)

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Thelandy | 1 Comments

Featured writer: The Landy You could be forgiven for thinking I’m living a charmed life at present. Currently, I’m sitting in the wonderful setting of Yasawa Island, overlooking the beach, eating my way through a sumptuous breakfast of fresh tropical fruits and lobster omelette, under a balmy, but slightly overcast sky. The food at Yasawa has been fantastic! I’ve eaten far…

The Most Dangerous Risk of All…

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Lesley | 19 Comments

The more unrealistic I am with my dreams, goals, and imagination, the more I am able to achieve. I’m a dreamer and I do everything in my power to make those dreams come true. Life is worth living, after all, and I’m making it happen. I believe that I’m going to succeed and I go after everything that I want….

British Bulldog in Fiji

Posted on August 17, 2012 by gigiwanders | 0 Comments

Featured Writer: Gigi Jaatinen It’s been a long time since I saw the game of British Bulldog being played, anywhere really. The last time was back in Suva Grammar School in Fiji, under the trees at one end of our school grounds before the staff quarters began. In that shady natural playing field, we kids would run each other down…