The Wakaya Club & Spa In Fiji

The Wakaya Club & Spa is a luxury private island resort and is unlike any other in the world. This pristine and serene retreat in Fiji, offers gracious living, unparalleled leisure opportunities, and sophisticated international cuisine. You will find some of the finest scuba diving and snorkeling available just minutes away from your accommodations, in one of the most secluded corners of the South Pacific. This all-inclusive resort is top notch, serving guests premium spirits, the finest wines and locally grown organic food. The Wakaya Club & Spa is a private 2,200 acre tropical idyll situated on the Western leeward side of Wakaya Island, Fiji and is one of 333 islands that comprise the Fiji archipelago. Wakaya Island has the benefit of being surrounded by a protected coral reef, and boasts azure lagoons, powder white sand beaches abd majestic cliffs. From the moment you arrive on Wakaya's own Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft, and greeted by friendly and warm Fijian staff, you are completely immersed in the tranquility and peace of island life. Welcome to paradise on earth! Wakaya remains the jewel in the crown of the Fiji Islands. The Wakaya Club & Spa is one of the world's finest tropical resorts, a private retreat that accomplishes an extraordinary combination of gracious living, unparalleled leisure opportunities, and sophisticated cuisine in one of the most remote and pristine corners of the world. Wakaya is about 40 minutes by air from Madi International Airport and about 12 minutes from Nausori Airport. Wakaya Island is surrounded by a protected coral reef and is known for its pristine white sand beaches and azure lagoons. A trip to Wakaya is an adventure filled with the pleasures of a cross-cultural experience. Wakaya's owners work closely with village leaders to create opportunities for guests to take part and observe authentic Fijian ceremonies and traditions. Guests always walk away from these experiences with a profound respect for Fijian values. The Fijian government awarded the Gilmours the "Order of Fiji" in 1999 as a result of Mr. Gilmour's commitment to the preservation of Fijian culture as well as his contribution to the Fijian economy. The Gilmours have provided a grant of $1 million for construction of the David and Jillian Gilmour Early Education facility for Educational Enrichment Systems, Inc. How perfect is this? Manicured lawns facing the ocean under a canopy of coconut palms. The Wakaya Club & Spa is comprised of 10 waterfront Fijian cottage suites or bures, including seven private Ocean View Bures, a Garden View Bure, Governor's Bure and Ambassador's Bure. Each one is a luxurious hideaway located just steps from the ocean, and is designed to indulge you in the beauty of the island while providing every imaginable comfort. Each bure offers 1,650 square feet of serenity and privacy, and includes: a secluded rear garden and two covered outdoor decks, bedrooms with ample closet space, a four-poster king sized bed, bathrooms with oversized soaking tubs and lava rock showers, gracious living rooms with wet bar, a double-hammock strung between coconut palms and many more amenities. The chefs at The Wakaya Club & Spa aim to heighten the pleasure of dining for its guests. On Wakaya Island, the notion of locally grown, organic produce is a given. As you are driven from the airstrip towards the resort, you will notice an abundance of groves and lush gardens. Their kitchen specializes in Pacific Rim fare, inspired by the island's plentiful resources, including locally raised pork, lamb, venison, chickens and their freshly laid eggs and Muscovy ducks and their eggs! The seafood is drawn from the Koro Sea. Pacific green lobster, mangrove crab, tuna, shrimp, wahoo, walu and mahi mahi feature on the daily changing menus. The chefs are adept at catering to your dietary requirements, whatever they may be. In addition to their own chefs, The Wakaya Club & Spa has an International Guest Chef Program that has eventuated in several highly acclaimed chefs spending a sojourn in their state of the art kitchen. Many couples come to celebrate their honeymoons, anniversaries or renew their wedding vows. The experience is extremely beautiful, meaningful and personal. Whether it is your first anniversary or your 21st, The Wakaya Club & Spa will make it a time to remember. Their staff prepares a gourmet dinner for two, served in a private gazebo decorated with tropical flowers. For your honeymoon, it would be difficult to find a more perfect place to begin your married life. A honey-hued moon floats against the night sky. Small waves cast a web of lace on the sand. The air is soft and imbued with the scent of jasmine. Here you can delight in complete privacy, enjoying the sumptuous comfort of your spacious bure. Enjoy group picnics, hiking, jogging and nature walks, golf, tennis and croquet, private beaches and private picnics, spa treatments and much more. The Wakaya Club & Spa is the ultimate vacation spot for couples. With a maximum of 14 couples, it offers privacy and relaxation for the most discerning people.

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