Pacific Island Living Issue 1

Enjoy Your Own

Unspoilt Paradise

Double + Family Bungalows • Restaurant + Bar open for breakfast, lunch and dinner • Saturday – Buffet lunch 12.30 to 2.30pm, VT1500 per person – lobster, fish, steak, and chicken • Weddings • 10 minutes from Champagne Beach • Camping VT1000 per night • Less than 1 hour from Luganville, transport available.

Lonnoc Beach Bungalows On Santo, to Book: Call 541 6456 or 565 2342

Islands. Resorts. Business. Living

AQUA | sanctum are a premium realtor and broker specialising in the sales and marketing of islands, resorts, commercial land, businesses and quality residential property in Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands.

If you’re looking to buy or sell a significant asset in the South Pacific, view our website or contact AQUA | sanctum for a wealth of experience and professional advice.

Mark Saville tel: +678 554 9277 msaville@aqua-sanctum.com

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‘Indian Fusion Restaurant & Bar. Lunch | Dinner | Drinks. Pizzas Friday & Saturday nights.

Located at Anibare Bay (between Capelle and Menen)

■ A tiny jewel in the Vanuatu archipelago, White Grass Ocean

Resort is situated on the remote island of Tanna, a 45 minute flight south of Vanuatu’s main island.

■ 14 Ocean View Bures are nestled amongst beautiful tropical gardens, 100m from pristine coral reef.

■ Each bure has a balcony, ceiling fans, ensuite, small refrigerator and coffee & tea making facilities. Our facilities include; oceanfront bar & restaurant, swimming pool, massage bure and a jetty for easy access to our spectacular reef.

■ Other activities include ; Volcano Safari, Custom Village, Blue Cave & Black Magic Tours, Game Fishing and Waterfall/Black Sand Surf Beach Safari.

Phone: 678 30010

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Fax: 678 30011

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Email: whitegrasstanna@vanuatu.com.vu

Located in the centre of Luganville, Santo, Club Aqua provides locals and tourists with a wide selection of popular alcoholic beverages, fresh BBQ menu and live entertainment - all from our waterfront beer garden.

“So come and enjoy the island ‘house party’ atmosphere which ensures you can relax, socialise and be yourself within a safe tropical environment”. Club Aqua President, Mr. George Lini Families & International guests most Welcome!

Tap Beer l BBQ l Private Poker Machine Room l Fox Sports l Waterfront Beer Garden l Jetty l Live Entertainment Open from 10am – 10pm Daily | www.clubaquasanto.com | facebook.com/clubaquasanto

FR8 LOGISTICS

Fr8 Logistics is perfectly positioned at 1 Wharf Road, Port Vila, to look after all your shipping arrangements, both into and out of Vanuatu, via Air, Sea or Courier.

Allow us the privilege of serving you by contacting us on gm@fr8.vu

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Eating Out: The Itinerant Diner A Pacific selection: from intimate indulgence in Fiji to Nauru informality, you’re spoilt for choice.

Wakaya Club and Spa

Wakaya Island Fiji Booking in the same day for dinner at Wakaya is not something you’re likely to do on a spontaneous whim, it will require booking a stay of at least one night but the recommended minimum is four so as to experience everything on offer, so dinner will be somewhat more expensive than a trip around the corner to your local favourite restaurant.

This indulgence is worth whatever it costs though as the food is as deliciously fabulous as the resort itself. And this is a resort that takes its cuisine very seriously. Not so serious that it’s the slightest bit uptight but serious enough to ensure that your food is locally grown and organic with the intensity of flavour that only comes with this sort of produce.

Whether you choose the seafood from the Koro Sea – Pacific green lobster, shrimp, mangrove crab, tuna, wahoo or mahi mahi all of which feature on a changing daily basis, or you prefer something more carnivorous you won’t be disappointed. The Pacific Rim specialities include their own locally raised venison, pork, lamb, chicken or Muscovy duck along with their organic garden greens and fruits. Even the breakfast preserves are home made.

In addition to the resort’s own chefs Wakaya has for many years run a guest chef program which has attracted some of the best of the breed including Nobu of eponymous restaurant fame, Matthew Crabbe of Tokyo, Charlie Trotter from Chicago, Greg Doyle from Australia and Grant MacPherson of Las Vegas, all of whom have left a stamp on the sumptuous but simple menu.

This month you’re in luck as Craig Strong, Executive Chef from the renowned Studio Restaurant at the Montage Laguna Beach is making the trip from California to contribute his expertise. He’s due on the island on Saturday September 29 through to Saturday October 6.

In addition to crafting his signature epicurean delights he will be hosting an organic farm tour and cooking classes for the lucky few. So why not make a date to experience some of Craig’s fabulous food, which has been influenced by his

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stints in Barcelona as well as the US west coast. His blend of Mediterranean, French and Spanish flavours is certain to be a worthy addition to Wakaya’s already stunning repertoire.

OK, it’s not going to be cheap but if you’d like to experience some of the Pacific’s most memorable food in the surrounds of one of the world’s most gorgeous private islands, September is a great time to take the plunge – speaking of which the snorkelling and SCUBA diving is unmatched. For more information go to www.wakaya.com and see the story on page 22 of this issue.

The Bay Restaurant & Bar Anibare Bay, Nauru Locals and regular visitors to Nauru are breathing a sigh of relief with the opening of The Bay Restaurant in Nauru.

Opened in early 2012, The Bay Restaurant, owned by Capelle & Partner is a delightful Indian fusion restaurant, serving delicious meals and snacks every day.

Relax on the verandah over looking picturesque Anibare Bay or dine in air conditioned comfort inside. The Bay Restaurant also offers Western meals and snacks, or simply sunset drinks. The Bay’s service is personal and attentive and with main courses starting at just $8.00 and cocktails from just $5.50, it certainly represents value for money. Happy Hour starts at 5pm Monday to Friday with pizzas available Friday and Saturday nights.

Wild Ginger Restaurant

Warwick Le Lagon Resort, Port Vila, Vanuatu Warwick Le Lagon Resort & Spa is situated at the edge of the pristine Erakor Lagoon and offers a blend of Melanesian charm with a relaxed, tropical atmosphere with true South Pacific charm.

The resort offers a host of impressive facilities, with multiple dining options at a variety of restaurants and bars. There is something for everybody, whether you are looking to share a romantic moment, celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a fine dining experience.

There’s a choice of indoor or outdoor dining with magnificent views of the resorts’ gardens and Erakor Lagoon. Wild Ginger the Asian fusion restaurant offers a choice of Teppanyaki, while sitting around the exhibition kitchen which is perfect for the culinary theatre involved in the cooking of your meal just inches from your plate. Or you can choose a selection of Asian dishes from the “A La Carte” menu while sitting at tables either indoors or out.

The Teppanyaki setup consist of two grills, a sushi bar and a wok station and grill serving traditional stir fries, spicy noodle dishes and Vanuatu’s world-renowned chargrilled Santo beef. •

Above and opposite page: Wakaya’s imposing dining pavilion, the Palm Grove Restaurant and a selection of their dishes. Left: room service anyone? Private dining in the Vale O hilltop villa at Wakaya.

Below right: Le Lagon’s expansive and inexpensive Teppanyaki Bar. Above right: Nauru’s Anibare Bay Restaurant and Bar, Indian fusion in simple surrounds with sweeping views of Anibare Bay.

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■ Offering warm island hospitality and service, Menen Hotel provides well furnished rooms with fridge, T.V and coffee making facilities at a scenic location.

■ Bar & Restaurant, ATM machine, internet access.

■ Located walking distance to The Bay Restaurant.

Contact: menhotreservation@yahoo.com Phone: +(674) 5578020 | +(674) 5578021 | +(674) 5578022

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Entire Subdivision

FOR SALE AUD $450k Priced to Sell

7 Hectares of land - Subdivision Completed - Resort Area

www.vanuatupropertyforsale.info Contact owner Richard +678 7764477 richard@vpval.com

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