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Underwater marine life in the Mamanuca IslandsMalolo Island, Mamanuca IslandsYasawa Island Resort, Yasawa Islands Matamanoa Island Resort, Mamanuca Islands Likuliku, Mamanuca IslandsMamanuca & Yasawa IslandsOne of the most beautiful areas of the Fijianarchipelago, the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islandsgently curl along the western shores of Viti Levuand north into the Pacific. Renowned for theirmagnificent beaches, warm dry weather andfantastic diving, this string of tiny coral atolls andsmall volcanic islands is easily accessible both byboat and by air from Port Denarau and Nadi andthe airport. The islands are popular but extremelytranquil; many have only one resort and you canvisit local villages on the larger islands that stillsurvive on fishing and subsistence farming. It islikely you will encounter a kava ritual or two inone of the resorts or villages. This colourful ritualinvolves sharing a drink made from ground pepperplant roots served in hollowed half coconut shells.Whilst not a pleasant taste initially, the rituals aregood fun and visitors are made to feel verywelcome. You may wish to travel around thisregion and island-hop or stay put and relax onone island.Matamanoa Island Resort,Mamanuca IslandsOut of the many incredible beaches in theMamanucas, Matamanoa is arguably one of thebest. A sweeping crescent of pristine white sandcurving between lush vegetation and turquoisewaters, it provides a stunning location for thisadult-only resort. The 20 beachfront bures and 13comfortable resort rooms are designed in atraditional Fijian style and offer good value formoney. There is a great spa, a popular restaurantoverlooking the Pacific Ocean and a range ofactivities to keep you busy. There are paddleboats and kayaks for guest use and a dive centreoffering a chance to access numerous local divespots to see the incredible marine life.Tokoriki Island Resort,Mamanuca IslandsTokoriki Island Resort has 34 freestanding,thatched seafront bures and villas on a privateisland in the Mamanucas. The resort is within easyreach of the main island of Viti Levu but feelswonderfully isolated. Each bure is spacious andstylish, and features outdoor showers and fantasticocean and sunset views. Exclusively for couples,the resort is perfect for those seeking a quiet andrelaxing retreat. There is a spectacular infinitypool and a stunning spa set into the hillside. Theopen-air restaurant serves delicious food and sitson a large terrace overlooking a string of islands.Likuliku, Mamanuca IslandsOne of Fiji’s most tranquil, luxurious hideawaysand an Audley favourite, Likuliku is a stylish retreatpositioned on the edge of a stunning lagoon. The46 bures here line the pristine beach with ten ofthem perched on stilts right over the lagoon itself.Nestled amongst the palms are all the facilitiesyou would expect of a leading resort including arestaurant, dive centre, gym, spa and invitinginfinity pool. The rooms are wonderfully spaciousand utilise many local materials carefully blendedwith modern amenities to create a traditionalexperience in a luxurious setting. All roomsfeature large outdoor decks with daybeds andlagoon views.Yasawa Island Resort,Yasawa IslandsTucked amongst the palms of a beautiful island inthe Yasawa chain, the Yasawa Island Resort hasjust 18 bures offering complete and utter luxury.The bures are steps from the stunning beach andeach has a discreet outdoor shower, expansivedeck, separate living area, daybeds and a hammockstrung between the palm trees. Despite its remotesetting, comfort is never compromised and thereis a choice of dining locations and a range ofactivities on offer. With no other resort onYasawa and no radios, televisions or traffic, theresort feels wonderfully secluded and is a perfectisland escape.Tokoriki Island Resort, Mamanuca Islandswww.audleytravel.com/southpacific l 01993 838 830 l The South Pacific 71