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Wairiki Mission Church, TaveuniInfinity pool at Taveuni Island Resort, Taveuni IslandNorthern IslandsVenturing north to Fiji’s second and third-largestislands, Vanua Levu and Taveuni, is like steppingback in time with a leisurely pace of life and largelyundeveloped landscape. Local culture hasremained relatively intact, the rainforest is denseand is virtually unexplored, and the surroundingreefs are pristine. Access to the islands is typicallyvia a short flight from Nadi, which gives you abird’s eye view of the landscape of tumblingwaterfalls, beautiful beaches and volcanic peakssoaring out of the rainforest canopy.Taveuni Island Resort,Taveuni IslandSet on a lush hillside on Fiji’s third largest island,Taveuni Resort is nestled between the verdantforested mountains of Bouma National HeritagePark and some of the world’s finest diving in theSomosomo Straits. A small and intimate lodge,it has just 12 bures handcrafted from localwoods and with cool tiled floors, privatecourtyard showers and wonderful ocean vistas.The two-bedroom luxury villa offers superb viewsand has its own private plunge pool, chef andbutler service. With the beach just a two minutewalk down the hill Taveuni is a perfect romanticretreat, as well as being a favourite with divers.Matangi Island Resort,Matangi IslandHorseshoe-shaped Matangi is a privately ownedisland close to Taveuni. Home to a stunningresort, it offers complete seclusion and privacy ina relaxed informal setting. There are just ninebures here along with three treehouses and atwo-bedroom villa. The island has a selection ofgorgeous beaches and is close to some of thebest dive sites in the South Pacific. The resort canprovide equipment and courses for divers of allabilities as well as plenty of other activities such askayaking and sailing.Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort,Vanua LevuThe award winning Jean-Michel Cousteau Resortis one of the most renowned in the South Pacific.Set in a coconut plantation overlooking SavusavuBay, it has 25 charming bures with king size beds,sea breezes and wonderful views. None havetelevisions or telephones ensuring complete peaceand quiet. Diving at the resort is world-class and avariety of other activities for both children andadults is available, with the kids’ club and nannyservices making this an excellent resort for families.Designated adult-only areas also mean thatcouples and honeymooners are equally wellcatered for with undisturbed beach and poolsideareas for sitting back and just soaking up theatmosphere of the South Pacific.Bure at Matangi Island Resort, Matangi Island72Boat at Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Vanua Levu