Vatulele Island Resort - Free Nights/Free Flights!

Directly from the sparkling shores of Vatulele Island Resort in Fiji, we are delighted to report that the sun is shining, the breezes are blowing, the people are singing and we are in such high spirits that we are offering you complimentary return flights between Vatulele Island Resort and Nadi town as well as our favorite special of stay 5 nights and pay for just 4 nights!

Vatulele Island Resort

Somewhere between 5 stars and heaven … Vatulele Island Resort is located on one of the most stunning islands in the world. Once you arrive you know that you have reached paradise, the sounds, smells, and sites of Vatulele will remain with you forever.

Vatulele Island is a stunning 31square KM (12 square miles) in area, and similar in shape to a footprint. Apart from the resort, the only other inhabitants live in 4 native Fijians villages with a population of around 1000 located on the Northern side of the island. These people form most of the resorts staff.

Since opening in 1990, Vatulele Island Resort has developed an enviable reputation in every corner of the globe and is often hailed as one of the top ten barefoot chic hideaways in the world. Set on a magnificent lagoon, the beauty of the site is coupled with a unique architectural style.

Priding itself on offering the utmost in luxurious and opulent service, Vatulele will cater to your every whim.

The Villages of Vatulele Island

The Fijians livelihood is sustained through fishing, farming and cloth making. In fact the majority of Fiji’s famous Tapa Cloth is produced on Vatulele Island. The people are gentle, warm, and good humoured.
Resort guests are invited to see how the natural inhabitants live, enjoy a special Sunday church service, play a game of football, see the children at school, and observe them at work making their special tapa cloth, this local artwork is available for guests to purchase. The Village Chief meets guests in his stately bure and invites guests to join in a traditional Kava ceremony before granting permission to explore their home.

These incredible specials are for new bookings only. Valid for travel to 31 October 2010. Book before 31 July 2010. Minimum 5 night stay. 2 return domestic flights per booking. Please quote the following booking code: FLY4FREE.  *Conditions apply*

Contact the Travel Gal at 800 644-6659 or Teresa@luxuryhideaways.net for more details.

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Who is “See The South Pacific.com?”

Aloha and mahalo for visiting my website!

My name is Teresa Nelle, I am a Travel Agent with 20 years of experience and I am passionate about assisting my Clients with their travel requests to exotic and unique destinations. I love to travel and when I work with a Client, I feel like I am planning my own personal holiday - its fun and exciting - then I love to hear about how their trip was when they return!

I am the Owner of Luxury Hideaways which is affiliated with Park Avenue Travel, a Virtuoso Agency. I have lived on the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii for 20 years so obviously I am a Hawaii Specialist! I love living here and enjoy sharing my “kama’aiana” knowledge with my Clients! I have traveled extensively thru the South Pacific, having visiting the Fiji Islands 5 times as well as Australia & New Zealand. I have also sent many Clients to the Cook Islands, Samoa and as well as the islands of Tahiti.

HAWAII LESSON: Kama’aina is the Hawaiian language word for long-term resident of the Hawaiian Islands. It derives from the words ‘kama’, meaning ‘child’, and ‘aina’, meaning ‘land’.

The South Pacific is at the top of my list of travel destinations. I hope you enjoy visiting this site and do return to keep up with whats new and happening. Please also visit www.LuxuryHideaways.net.  On both sites you will find happy love letters from my past Clients.  I also have www.OnlyCruisesTravel.com highlighting small ship cruises around the world.

Luxury Hideaways is rated A+ by Better Business Bureau! (the highest rating available) I am also accredited with the Fiji Visitors Bureau, Hawaii Visitors Bureau, Australia Visitors Bureau as well as the Italian Visitors Bureau.

Last year I spent a month in Europe where I fell in love with the city of Rome, enjoyed a private walking tour of all things Rome (which I highly recommend), visited the ancient site of Pompeii with a Tour Guide from the Archeological Society of Pompeii as well as cruised the Mediterranean on a Windstar cruises, (which is a small cruise ship company) and visited the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cinque Terre. Feel free to contact me about European travel as I just sent a family to the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain where they had their own private balconey in the shade!

My life motto is a wonderful saying by Mark Twain:
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” - Mark Twain

See you in paradise!

Teresa Nelle
Your Friend in the Islands
800 644-6659  - Teresa@LuxuryHideaways.net
Fiji Visitors Bureau, Hawaii Visitors Bureau, Australia Visitors Bureau, Italy Visitors Bureau

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Explore Island Cultures & Underwater Kingdoms

POHNPEI TO FIJI Sept. 6 - 21, 2010

Be one of the lucky few to join Zegrahm Expeditions Micronesia cruise for an in-depth adventure cruise that links Pohnpei to the Fiji islands aboard the Clipper Odyssey. Sail eastward to the Marshall Islands, beautiful low-lying coral atolls bathed by crystal clear waters.

Highlights include snorkeling and scuba diving, walks along pristine sands, and a chance to meet the Marshallese, renowned for superb navigational skills and ingenious canoes. Discover WWII history on Butaritari and Abemama Atolls in Kiribati, then head to the picture-perfect islands of Tuvalu and the tiny capital, Funafuti, where we are greeted by lively dances. Fiji’s exquisite gardens and bird-filled forests complete our adventure.

Day by Day Itinerary

September 6-7 - USA / Honolulu, Hawaii / Guam
September 8 - Guam / Pohnpei / Embark Clipper Odyssey
September 9 - At Sea
September 10 - Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands
September 11 - Wotho Atoll
September 12 - Likiep Atoll
September 13 - Majuro Atoll
September 14 - Butaritari Atoll, Kiribati
September 15 - Abemama Island
September 16 - At Sea
September 17 - Nanumea Atoll, Tuvalu Islands
September 18 - Funafuti Atoll
September 19 - At Sea
September 20 - Taveuni Islands, Fiji
September 21 - Lautoka / Disembark Clipper Odyssey / Nadi, Viti Levu / USA

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Teresa is very knowledgeable in travel thru-out the South Pacific

Bula bula and aloha,
I received a wonderful recommendation from my past Clients and wanted to share with you:

Dear Teresa,
I’ve written this recommendation of your work to share with other LinkedIn users.

“My wife and I hired Teresa at the recommendation of our friends who had previously used her services. She was very professional and personable. She provided us with vacation options that met our budget and our wishes. Since our trip to the Fiji Islands, we have used her services for a trip to Maui, Hawaii. Teresa is very knowledgeable of the travel destinations in the South Pacific and Hawaii. We have had zero issues with her work and the travel documents she provides. I don’t always use a travel agent however when I do, it’s always Teresa.”
Service Category: Travel Agent
Year first hired: 2007 (hired more than once)
Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

NOTE: Matt & his wife celebrated their honeymoon on the private island of Matamanoa Island, located in the Fiji Islands.

Matamanoa Island is a lovely little island, extremely affordable, beautiful white sand beaches and caters to just 20 couples in beachfront bures (cottages). [Read more]

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Paul Gauguin now combines Fiji Islands, Cook Islands & Islands of Tahiti all within 2 weeks

The luxury small cruise ship Paul Gauguin has expanded South Pacific itineraries where it is now possible to cruise from the Fiji Islands, thru the Cook Islands and end in the islands of Tahiti all within 2 weeks!

There is no other ship offering the extensive menu of 38 extraordinary itineraries ranging from 7 to 15 nights, highlighting such exquisite destinations as Tahiti, the Society Islands, Tuamotus, the Cook Islands, Marquesas, Tonga, Fiji and New Zealand - spectacular cruises that cater to the tastes of discerning travelers seeking a legendary small ship experience.

Highlights of the 2010 sailing season include:
• Sixteen classic 7-night departures featuring Tahiti and Society Islands;
• Six 10-night and two 9-night voyages of Tuamotus and Society Islands;
• Five 11-night Cook Islands adventures;
• Four 14-night sailings featuring the Marquesas Islands;
• In-depth 13- and 15-night discoveries of Fiji, Tonga and the Cook and Society Islands;
• Two exclusive 14-night cruises featuring New Zealand, Tonga, the Cook and Society Islands;

Since the Paul Gauguin carries a maximum of 332 Guests onboard and is offering outstanding savings, including free airfare on some of the departures, these sailing are a sure bet to sell out. Call us at 800 644-6659 for more details.

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Forbes.com Ranks Fiji in Top 15 Affordable Holidays for U.S. Travelers

The Fiji Islands have been rated among the top 15 cheapest countries for American travelers during the current severe recession in the US financial market. “Fiji is one of the many places that is suddenly become more affordable to American travelers” according to America’s Forbes.com. A recent 20% devaluation of the Fiji dollar coupled with a 40% gain by the greenback means that $USD100 currently buys $FJD210 on the ground. Tourism Fiji Regional Director Ili Matatolu welcomed the rating and hoped that Americans will take advantage of this opportunity in 2009 and get fantastic deals on Fiji.

In another article travel to Fiji is now even more affordable than ever from Honolulu, LAX and Vancouver with “Go to Fiji Now” Bula Special Rates offered by Air Pacific, Fiji’s international airline. Roundtrip airfare from Honolulu and LAX to Nadi starts at US$565, valid for sale until June 30, 2009 for travel thru December 31, 2009. (Air Pacific Booking Code N)

Are you interested in traveling to Islands of Fiji?

Contact Teresa@luxuryhideaways.net or 800 644-6659 today

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Thank you for planning our amazing honeymoon in the Fiji Islands

Hi Teresa,
I just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful time in the Fiji Islands! We loved every minute of it. Both resorts are awesome! We liked Navutu Stars the best, but Qamea Resort & Spa is fabulous too. It was nice to see two different sides of the islands.

Thanks again for all your help in planning our amazing honeymoon!

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Outstanding Personalized Service in our Honeymoon planning!

Bula bula Teresa!

You provided my wife and I with outstanding personalized service in preparing our trip (that due to unexpected wedding budget overruns, we were unfortunately unable to take at that time). It was so outstanding that when my friend Mike B said that he was planning his honeymoon to Fiji, I told him that he MUST contact you to plan a trip.

My wife and I still plan on getting to the Fiji islands within the next 2 years, and I promise that you will be the first person that we contact for travel reservations and trip planning.

Aloha Teresa!

Bryan McN!

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Romance in the Fiji Islands at an affordable price - Viwa Island Resort

Viwa Island Resort - the best romantic holiday I’ve seen in a long time!

Viwa Island Resort is one of the newest resorts to open in the Fiji Islands. Located in the Yasawa Island chain, Viwa Island resort is an intimate & affordable boutique resort catering to adults only, offering just 11 delux beachfront bures (cottages).

The island is surrounded by a blossoming rich colourful coral reef that is abundant with a variety of aquatic life, making it a fantastic location for diving, fishing & snorkelling. The resort features an amazing swimming pool overlooking the beautiful beach, a restaurant with a variety of cuisine specialising in fresh seafood caught locally and fresh produce grown at the resort. The Yasawa Island chain is world renowned for having the biggest white sand beaches in all of Fiji. Check out the incredible deals:

The 7 nt package includes:

Stay 7 nights/pay for 5 nights
Welcome drink on arrival
Fruit plate in room on day of arrival
A romantic candlelight dinner for 2
A 30 minute massage per person
Cultural village trip
Non-motorized watersports are free ( snorkeling, handline fishing, kayaks etc.)
Snorkeling equipment provided complimentary during your stay
Free introduction to scuba class. Join their instructors in the pool to learn the basics
Need to add mealplan but it is approx $50.00USD per person/per day.
Transfers to/from airport to resort - taking a launch to resort (boat)
If you want helicopter you need to add about 300.00 USD per person and they only fly on tues/thurs/Saturdays

Total is killer rate of US$2114.00 - this is per couple NOT per person!
Great price on the package eh!!! This deal is valid until the end of March, 2009

If you too would like to visit an exotic island in the South Pacific
Call Me at 1-800-644-6659
Your ‘See the South Pacific Specialist’ at Luxury Hideaways

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Fafa Island Resort, Kingdom of Tonga, South Pacific & S.V. Seastar

I’ve discovered an exciting new resort and yacht charter company located in the Kingdom of Tonga. To fly to Tonga, you need to fly to the Fiji Islands then catch a connecting flight to the islands of Tonga.

Last summer some of my best/favorite clients spent a week on Fafa-Island Resort, Nuku’alofa, Kingdom Of Tonga, South Pacific and checked out the yacht S.V. Seastar for me.

Here is their report:

Fafa Island was beautiful and gave us the same feeling as we had in Matamanoa Island, Fiji. The kids really enjoyed it too and I’m so glad we went ahead with the trip.

I would definitely recommend the resort. It was so peaceful and beautiful and had all the comforts we needed. The food was very good and there was plenty of it. You are best to be on the meal plan. The outdoor bathrooms were amazing and very easy to feel comfortable with as they were very private from other guests. Most of the staff were Fijian, so you know that means they were warm, friendly and fun to talk to.

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