Matangi Island Resort, Fiji Islands, Matangi Island Private Island Resort

<BODY BGCOLOR="#EAE5C8" TEXT="#000000" LINK="#CC0000" ALINK="#000066" VLINK="#006699" onLoad="winfocus(); LoadHome('http://www.Matangi-Island-Resort/index.html')"> <CENTER> <TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="90%" BORDER="0"> <TR> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="bottom"><H2><FONT FACE="Lucida Handwriting, Script MT Bold, CaflischScript Regular" SIZE="+2"><B>Matangi Island Resort, Fiji Islands</B></FONT></H2> </TD> <TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP" ROWSPAN="2"> <A HREF="index.html" TARGET="_top"><IMG SRC="graphics/PT_SouthSeasHibiscus.gif" WIDTH="106" HEIGHT="99" ALT="South Seas Adventures" BORDER="0"></A> <BR> <A onMouseOver="status='Pop-up A Fiji Map'; return true" onMouseOut="status=''; return true" onClick="popupWindow('http://www.south-seas-adventures.com/Fiji/FijiMap.php', 'Map', 540, 350, 30, 80); return false" href="http://www.south-seas-adventures.com/Fiji/FijiMap.php"><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Verdana,Helvetica,Arial">Fiji Islands Map</FONT></A> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"> <H1><FONT COLOR="#C2B9A1" FACE="Verdana,Helvetica,Arial">Matangi Island Resort</FONT> <FONT COLOR="#006699" FACE="Verdana,Helvetica,Arial" SIZE="-1"><B>For a world class dive trip or romantic honeymoon Matangi Island Resort is hard to beat. A tremendous value for your travel dollar into Fiji. Voted by Conde Nast Traveler magazine as one of top 25 small island getaway resorts in the world.</B></FONT></H1> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </CENTER> <BR>  <BLOCKQUOTE> <CENTER> <A NAME="Resort"><FONT COLOR="#006699" FACE="Lucida Handwriting, Script MT Bold, CaflischScript Regular" SIZE="+2"><B>Experience Matangi Magic...</B></FONT></A> <BR> <TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" BORDER="0"> <TR><TD> <IMG SRC="images/Matangi-Island.jpg" WIDTH="266" HEIGHT="188" ALT="Matangi Island, Fiji, just north of Taveuni" BORDER="0"> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </CENTER> <BR CLEAR=all><BR> <IMG SRC="images/MIRwelcom.jpg" WIDTH="149" HEIGHT="144" ALT="Welcome to Matangi Island Resort, Fiji" ALIGN="RIGHT" BORDER="3" VSPACE="5" HSPACE="15"> <FONT FACE="Lucida Handwriting, Script MT Bold, CaflischScript Regular" SIZE="+2">The first time I stepped on to the beach of this privately owned 240 acre island retreat, I had to pinch myself back to reality!</FONT> <BR CLEAR="all"><BR> <FONT FACE="Verdana,Helvetica,Arial"> We were greeted by a friendly Fijian smile and a fresh coconut drink with a bright red hibiscus dangling off the side, the staff lead us through the <B>beautiful gardens</B> of this South Pacific paradise to the office. After we had checked in, our Fijian hostess guided us to our <B>beachfront bure</B>, where we are shown the amenities of our 900 square ft bungalow "bure". With a coffee and tea making facility and mini bar we where set to brew fresh Fijian coffee as the sun rose the next morning. A refreshing Fijian beer enjoyed on our <B>private covered verandah</B> was my poison at sunset that night. As the days unfolded, we where truly pampered by the Douglas family and their 45 staff members. After a delicious breakfast of fresh tropical fruits and juices along with the cooked to order fares, we went scuba diving. <P> <IMG SRC="images/JeffGutekunst_DeluxeBure.jpg" WIDTH="211" HEIGHT="144" ALT="Fiji, Matangi Island Resort, Deluxe Bure set in the Garden" ALIGN="LEFT" BORDER="3" VSPACE="5" HSPACE="10"> <A NAME="Diving">The</A> comfortable <B>dive boats</B>, including the Marama Ni Matangi and the Lady Christene are a joy to dive from. On any given day, Matangi's uncrowded dive boats take up to 12 lucky dives. On this trip there were usually only 6-8 divers on the boat. Matangi's excellent Fijian dive guides took us to dramatic walls that are <B>covered with multi-hued soft corals and thousands of tropical fish</B>. The boats made our diving effortless with easy on and off dive decks. Matangi's guides spoil you by taking care of your gear before and after the dives and serving you a snack of cookies and coffee or tea in-between dives. If you don't have your own dive gear... no problem... the resort has it to rent at reasonable rates. For those hard core divers that just can't get enough Matangi has <B>shore diving available day or night</B> a few steps walk from the dive shop. <P> <IMG SRC="images/MatangiArial.jpg" WIDTH="216" HEIGHT="134" ALT="Matangi Island, Fiji, just north of Taveuni" BORDER="5" ALIGN="RIGHT"> <A NAME="Activities">Afternoons</A> were filled with activities organized by the resort. A trip to a neighboring island to <B>visit a Fijian village</B> is a must. We sat with the local villagers and their chief sharing the traditional <B>Kava ceremony</B>. The village visit encounter is an experience not to be missed. My first taste of the age old custom drink Kava or "grog" as the locals say, was of a numbing sensation and I thought I had just drank dirty sock water! Through the years this drink has grown on me and now I am know as the Kava Queen of Matangi. We also had BBQ's in Matangi's <B>beautiful Horseshoe Bay</B>. After a fabulous lunch we snorkeled on the hard coral reefs to rid us of our excess calories. This beautiful bay can be reserved by any couple for a private picnic lunch, a romantic time that will live on and on in your memories. <P> <IMG SRC="images/JeffGutekunst_Kayaks.jpg" WIDTH="149" HEIGHT="144" ALT="Matangi Island Resort, Fiji - Kayaking" ALIGN="LEFT" BORDER="3" VSPACE="5" HSPACE="10"> For those more adventurous Matangi visitors there are complimentary sailboats, wind surfers, and kayaks, located right at the beach. The Aqua staff are always eager to help with any of the activities. After a rest and relaxing moment watching another day end, we gather at the dining bure to share stories of the days events with the other guests. If you want some time alone Matangi will arrange a <B>private dinner on the beach by candle light</B> or in your bure. To really spoil yourself try staying in one of Matangi's <B>"treehouse" bures</B>. One is located 30 feet off the ground, in a Pacific Almond tree and the other one up on a cliffside. Both bures have wonderful views of the islands of Qamea and Taveuni across the Tasman Straits and plenty of privacy. They also feature outdoor and indoor showers, luxuriously appointed decor and fresh flowers daily. You get the feeling that for a short time you own a piece of your own South Seas paradise. <P> <IMG SRC="images/JeffGutekunst_Beach1.jpg" WIDTH="216" HEIGHT="141" ALT="Beach, Matangi Island Resort, Fiji" BORDER="3" ALIGN="RIGHT"> Whether you are going to Fiji for a world class dive trip or for a very romantic honeymoon Matangi Island Resort is very hard to beat. We feel it's a tremendous value for your travel dollar into Fiji. Matangi was <B>voted by Conde Nast Traveler magazine as one of top 25 small island getaway resorts in the world</B>. You owe it to yourself to be spoiled at least once in your life by the Magic that is Matangi. </FONT> <BR CLEAR="ALL"><BR> <DL> <DT><FONT COLOR="#003366" SIZE="-1" FACE="Verdana,Helvetica,Arial"><B>All inclusive 7 night package starts from USD PP $2,050.00<BR> Included:</B></FONT></DT> <DD> <FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Verdana,Helvetica,Arial"> International airfare from Los Angeles RT<BR> Sunflower Airlines from Nadi to Taveuni RT <BR> Watertaxi transfers to and from Taveuni <BR> Standard beachfront bure<BR> All meals<BR> Resort excursions organized by the staff / resort<BR> 10 % vat <P> <I>Additional night PP $ 139.00 <BR> Upgrade to the romantic Treehouse for an additional USD $650.00 PP for a 7 night stay<BR> Add on 5 dive scuba package PP $425.00<BR> Valid from 1 Jan 1999 - 31 Dec 1999<BR> Does not include Alcohol or soft drinks</I><BR> </FONT> </DL> </BLOCKQUOTE> <CENTER> <TABLE> <TR><TD> <FONT FACE="Verdana,Helvetica,Arial"> <B>MORE South Seas Adventures in FIJI:</B><BR> <A HREF="http://www.south-seas-adventures.com/Fiji/Romantic.php"><B>Romantic Holidays & Honeymoons</B></A><BR> <A HREF="http://www.south-seas-adventures.com/Fiji/RomanceResorts.php"><B>Romance Resorts</B></A><BR> <A HREF="http://www.south-seas-adventures.com/Fiji/Fiji-Dive-Resorts.html"><B>Dive Resorts</B></A><BR> <A HREF="http://www.south-seas-adventures.com/Fiji/Fiji-Liveaboards.php"><B>Liveaboard Dive Cruises</B></A><BR> <A HREF="http://www.south-seas-adventures.com/Fiji/FijiResorts.php"><B>more Fiji Resorts</B></A><BR> <A HREF="http://www.south-seas-adventures.com/Fiji/Fiji.php"><B>Fiji Islands Introduction</B></A> </FONT> </TD></TR> </TABLE> <P> <A HREF="http://www.south-seas-adventures.com/Fiji/FijiGen.php"><B>General and Practical Travel Information for the Fiji Islands</B></A> </CENTER>  <CENTER> <TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 BGCOLOR="#FFFF33" BORDER=1> <TR> <! -- Links cell --> <TD ALIGN=CENTER> <B>     <A HREF="http://www.south-seas-adventures.com/south-pacific-island-vacations.php">Destinations</A>    <A HREF="http://www.south-seas-adventures.com/specialplaces.php">Special Places!</A>    <A HREF="http://www.south-seas-adventures.com/index.html" target="_top">Home</A>    <A HREF="http://www.south-seas-adventures.com/reserv.php">Reservations</a>    <A HREF="http://www.south-seas-adventures.com/about.php">About SSA</a>    <A HREF="http://www.south-seas-adventures.com/contact.php">Contact</a>    </B> </TD></TR></TABLE> </CENTER>  <esicsv src="ESI_Email.html" commachar="|"> <CENTER><FONT FACE="Verdana,Helvetica,Arial">email:</FONT> <a href="mailto:ssa@south-seas-adventures.com?SUBJECT=WebPage:"><FONT FACE="Verdana,Helvetica,Arial"><B>ssa@south-seas-adventures.com</B></FONT></a><BR><FONT FACE="Verdana,Helvetica,Arial">Call toll Free in USA, 800-576-7327</FONT></CENTER> </esicsv> <BR><BR> <HR><P ALIGN="justify"><FONT SIZE="-2" FACE="Verdana,Helvetica,Arial"><B>© 1998-2004, Deborah Fugitt, City Seahorse, Inc.</B> All rights reserved. No one, for any reason, is permitted to copy the photos, graphics or text on these pages without written permission from City Seahorse, Inc. and South Seas Adventures. In the event that an infringement is discovered you will be notified and invoiced the industry standard TRIPLE FEE for unauthorised usage and/or prosecuted for Copyright Infringement in U.S. Federal Court where you will be subject to pay our court costs and attorneys' fees as well as a fine of US$150,000 statutory damages. <A HREF="http://www.cityseahorse.com/cOform.html?www.matangi-island-resort.com">Write for permission or information</A>.</FONT><BR><BR><BR> </body>