FIJI
was perfect for our family and we were already overwhelmed by the friendliness that seems to be innate in the nature of the Fijian people.
Perfect playground
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At dawn we got our first real glimpse of Fiji and the resort. From our balcony we had gorgeous ocean views looking out to the Mamanuca Islands in the distance and the weather was perfect! Just beyond our balcony was a grassed area where the kids could run and play each day. Could we be in heaven? At the top of our to-do list was breakfast. The Sheraton has plenty of great food options. Jett is a very fussy eater, but the buffet offered almost every breakfast food imaginable, right down to vegemite toast. There are also cafes offering snacks and a great convenience store.
We spent our first day relaxing by the pool. There were so many pools to choose from - all flanked by an array of beautifully designed and landscaped private areas. The lagoon-style kids pool overlooked the ocean and was out of this world with waterfalls and rocks. Lola wanted her hair braided so she sat, poolside, patiently being coiffed, while Jett was swimming. It was great to be able to swim and keep an eye on her and Jett at the same time. It was clear that this was going to be the most relaxing place we could have chosen. In the afternoon we checked out the resort’s Kids’ Club for suitability for Jett’s needs. The lovely Fijian nannies were not judgemental of Jett’s differences and looked after him with so much patience and understanding. Although I had no intention of getting them into Kids Club on our first day, they loved what
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