Fiji
Planning starts for 50th birthday celebration General Manager Alex Wilson and his team at Plantation Resort are working on an initiative to enhance the guest experience as part of the resort’s 50th anniversary next year. It was first opened in 1969 by Reg Raffe as the Plantation Village Resort, its original name, with six rooms. “So it’s important to keep things fresh and find new ways to keep our guests happy and introduce new activities and experiences for them to enjoy,” says Alex. The resort has a couple of new experiences for guests. Alex, who is a keen kayaker, has introduced the new, complimentary GM Kayak Trip, where he takes a group kayaking from the resort to the sandbar every Sunday. Plantation Island Resort’s inaugural Market Day was held on July 21, with stalls, food and music. The resort says it is considering making the market a regular event.
Nanuku’s new couples experience is the "bee’s knees" Inspired by wild honey harvesting from the Nanuku Bee Hive, Nanuku Auberge Resort has created a unique three-part adventure for couples. The journey begins by visiting Nanuku’s Beekeeper, Peter, and his 2000 roaring bees including the Queen Bee, Adi Kamica or "Sweet Queen". Safely suited in protective clothing, guests learn about Fijian honey making and the Nanuku Hive. Afterwards, guests are treated to either a luxurious Honey Firming Facial, or a massage in Nanuku’s Lomana Spa. Last but certainly not least, the adventure is completed with a honey-based cocktail at sunset followed by a five-course honey-themed degustation dinner for two at Nanuku’s Kanavata Restaurant or one of the many Destination Dining venues, such as Treetop Dining or Cliffside Dining. Excuse the pun, but life will never be so sweet!
InterContinental cuts plastic straws InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa has announced the launch of a Plastic Straw-free campaign. Recent trends of increased plastic use across Fiji have seen a threat to the marine life and ecosystem. In an effort to conserve and protect the environment, this green initiative by the InterContinental Resort & Spa will account for the elimination of more than 50,000 plastic straws annually. The resort is also involved in a variety of local projects including marine conservation initiatives such as coral planting, and Reef-ology – where guests are educated on the importance of coral reefs and the issues impacting the marine ecosystem. The South Pacific General Manager at InterContinental, Andrew Davidson, says "taking meaningful steps to eliminating plastic straws and other plastic items will help reduce our environmental footprint, and advance our long-term sustainability goals as environmental stewards. Biodegradable paper straws will now substitute plastic straws and be provided to our guests only upon request across all our outlets".
24
islandtime
September/October 2018