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Cruising Down Under: Australia & New Zealand Feb 25

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For more information on Cruising,
contact: Jacintha Perera, MCC
Master Cruise Counsellor
Aussie & Kiwi Specialist
JP@IslandGetawaysTravel.com
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597 M-F 9am – 5pm PST

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Bebe, take me away! Dec 09

Join me on a unique Spa & Adventure Getaway in lush tropical Fiji March 18-25, 2012.

Located on the highest point of the 5- star Outrigger on the Lagoon Resort, the Bebe Butterfly Spa Sanctuary is a cocoon of tranquility offering sweeping views of the Fijian landscape and the South Pacific waters.

Treatments available include the Bobo massage, a uniquely Fijian style which involves fluid strokes with the hands, elbows and forearms using warm coconut oil. Exfoliation treatments include the Fresh Sugar Cane Body Glow using fresh local sugar cane crystals, virgin coconut oil and nut extracts while a full menu of facials features locally grown papaya, pineapple and coconut together with European products. A menu of five body wraps employs a thermal water capsule in which the guest is cocooned after warm essential oils have been applied while a Sabai Stone Therapy involves a massage with heated malachite and zincite stones after oils have been painted over the body. Four of the treatment rooms, contain sunken spa baths which overlook the reef, adding another level of luxury to treatments.

Contact me for full details.
Jacintha Perera
Fiji Matai Specialist
Jacintha@IslandGetawaysTravel.com
(916) 897-9597

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Fiji Spa & Adventure Getaway Dec 02

Join me on a unique Spa & Adventure Getaway in lush tropical Fiji in the South Pacific March 18-25, 2012.

Enjoy deluxe oceanview accommodations with Fijian Talai butler service and spectacular views and exotic spa treatments at the ridgetop Bebe“Butterfly” Spa Sanctuary at the award-winning 5-star Outrigger on the Lagoon Resort is located beachfront in the heart of the Coral Coast. In addition to snorkeling and kayaking, many soft adventure activities such as jetboating, whitewater rafting, ziplining, mountain biking and trekking are available in the area.

Contact me for full details.
Jacintha Perera
Fiji Matai Specialist
Jacintha@IslandGetawaysTravel.com
(916) 897-9597

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World Beat: Fiji Islands Oct 26

Lil Fijian Dancer, go FASTER!
A featured solo by a confident little dude. Makes me smile every time I see it.

For more information on the Fiji Islands, contact
Jacintha Perera, Fiji Matai Specialist
Jacintha@IslandGetawaysTravel.com
(916) 392-1520 or (866) 345-ISLE

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World Beat: Fiji Islands Oct 22

I am fascinated by the youngest performers. They often have energy and enthusiasm in lieu of the practiced skill and precision of experienced dancers. Their personailities and raw talent certainly shine through in their pure enjoyment of the activity.

For more information on the Fiji Islands, contact
Jacintha Perera, Fiji Matai Specialist
Jacintha@IslandGetawaysTravel.com
(916) 392-1520 or (866) 345-ISLE

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World Beat: Fiji Islands Oct 19

In contrast to polynesian dance, melanesian dance is more restrained for female dancers. These Fijian women are more conservatively dressed and make smaller foot movements and hand gestures in their traditional dance performance. Interestingly, this is not the case with the male dancers who lean toward very assertive postures and actions.

For more information on the Fiji Islands, contact
Jacintha Perera, Fiji Matai Specialist
Jacintha@IslandGetawaysTravel.com
(916) 897-9597

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July Raffle Winner Jul 31
Thank you for all the responses to last month’s newsletter. As announced previously, the July raffle prize is a Fiji Gift Basket. 

Fiji Gift Basket

The tropical flip flop design  party ice tub comes with a sandal-shaped bottle opener and contains products from the Fiji Islands: a photo book entitled “Children of the Sun”, a handcrafted photo frame, handwoven pandanus fan, a ladies sulu (sarong), shell jewelry, a tapa cloth coin purse, Pure Fiji coconut beauty products, a men’s t-shirt, a reusable tote bag, and a Fiji travel mug with Fiji coffee.

raffle entries

The lucky winner of the Fiji Gift Basket is  . . . Kitty Triboli of Sacramento, California.

 
This raffle was so popular and so much fun that I have decided to continue it into this month and request general travel questions for entries into an August Raffle for a Tahiti Gift Basket.
 
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Day 3: Jungle Spa Jun 08

 

Qamea Jungle Spa

Qamea Jungle Spa

Qamea Jungle Spa

Situated on the edge of a tropical jungle wtih five individual treatment bures, and the sounds of the Pacific ocean intermingled with a myriad of native jungle birds singing,  professionally trained spa therapists will lull you into a well deserved sense of comfort and relaxation.

In addition to refreshing local Fiji spa products, the qamea Jungle Spa features Guinot therapies, products and spa equipment from the Guinot Institute in Paris, France.

For more information, contact Jacintha Perera,
Fiji Matai Specialist, www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com

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Day 1: Private Island Paradise Jun 02

Photo Courtesy of Qamea Island Resort

Following the scenic one hour flight from Nadi to the island of Taveuni, a boat transfer is provided to the island of Qamea.  A wet landing on the beach brings you to the Qamea Private Island Resort, an intimate 5-star luxury hideaway comprised of only 12 spacious, thatched-roof, beachfront bures (bungalows), 2 honeymoon bures and 2 villas nestled among swaying  palm trees and lush tropical gardens with sweeping views of the ocean & sunsets. Gourmet meals and activities are included with your stay. Spend idyllic days snorkeling, sailing, fishing, sea kayaking, hiking or visiting local Fijian villages. Be pampered with treatments in their unique Jungle Spa (which we will visit in  acouple of days) or arrange for them in your bure.

For more information, contact Jacintha Perera,
Fiji Matai Specialist, www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
(916) 897-9597

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Day 15: Time Travel Mar 05

It’s easy to lose track of time while you are relaxing on vacation. Hey, what day is it?

The International Date Line runs through the island of Taveuni in Fiji. I know this is a confusing concept to many people who depart from Los Angeles on Thursday night and arrive in Fiji on Saturday morning. The flight is really only 10 hours. You “lose” Friday but “gain” it on the return flight,  often arriving back before you even left.

Anyway, don’t tax your brain over time zones and the earth’s rotation. Just for fun, you can travel to this site and have your picture taken with literally one foot in each day – yesterday and today.

International Date Line, Taveuni, Fiji

By the way, this was the site of quite a few celebrations on the Millenium New Year.
Party like it’s 1999, I mean 2000! I’ll be curious to see what’s planned for year 2020.

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