Fiji continues to grow in stature on the luxury travel scene as multiple resorts place an emphasis on their conservation and sustainability strategies. New authentic, cultural experiences to showcase the island group’s diversity are increasingly drawing Australian travellers to Fiji’s lesser-known outer islands.

Ahura Resorts, the operator of Fiji’s Likuliku Lagoon Resort and Malolo Island Fiji, is now offering a range of experiences on an uninhabited private island.

After arriving into Fiji, visitors soon discover that culture and community is very important to the Fijian people. Passing down traditional stories and sharing cultural experiences is part of daily life and something they are proud to share with visitors.

Six Senses Fiji opened to guests on 14 April 2018 on tropical Malolo Island in Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands. LATTE chats with General Manager Frans Westraadt about the up-market property’s current source markets, potential growth markets, wellness offering, sustainability initiatives and more, plus Frans explains his decision to relocate to Fiji.

Following a recent full-resort renovation, Wakaya Club and Spa in Fiji’s Lomaiviti Group is open with a fresh new look in each of its 10 bures. Earlier this year, Wakaya Club and Spa debuted a stunning full renovation makeover which followed a change in management.

South Sea Cruises will launch a new product to add to its award-winning portfolio of brands: a sparkling new 78-foot luxury catamaran that will sail through Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands under the newly established brand, South Sea Sailing.

Often overlooked by its larger, ostentatious neighbours, New Caledonia is a tropical playground. Set 1,200 kilometres east of Australia, the little island embodies the best of French elegance with the best of the South Pacific lifestyle.

Kokomo Private Island continues to enhance its customer journey from beginning to end with the opening of the first private aviation hangar at Nadi International Airport.

A FJ$5 million interior makeover of the exclusive Laucala Island in the Fijian archipelago has been unveiled this week. The new look, led by Lynne Hunt London who was behind Laucala’s original design a decade ago, aims to match the flora and fauna of the resort’s “idyllic Fijian environment”.

Fiji Airways has announced that it will acquire two new Airbus A350 XWB aircraft as part of its wide-body aircraft expansion plans. The new additions to the airline’s fleet will be used to primarily service popular routes between the US and Australia, with exact schedules to be confirmed closer to launch. 

Nanuku Auberge Resort, Fiji has announced the long-awaited opening of 13 luxury Auberge Beach Villas, increasing the resort’s overall accommodations to 37 suites, villas and residences.