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Ni Sa Bula from Beautiful Namale Resort

Hold tight ... This email is being composed on a laptop with wireless internet access from the pool at Namale - on a beautiful sunny day - overlooking the ocean. Honestly - this is cool!!!

Susan and I awoke to another perfect day at Moody's Namena. We had already packed and were ready for our 7:30 am boat to Savu Savu. An hour and one half later we arrived at Savu Savu Bay and were whooshed off by Namale staff for our one night stay at one of Fiji's most delightful 5 star resorts. We were greeted by the staff of the resort with a welcome song, chilled wash cloth, a salu salu fresh flower lei and fruit juice. They had kept breakfast out for us and we sat on the deck under one of Namale's huge trees, watching the rhythm of the ocean below us. Namale is the oldest resort in the northern Fiji Islands and was planted with an incredible variety of flowering trees, plants and fruit trees. Everything was planted to attract birds. Within the last few years, Tony Robbins has transformed the resort from one of my favorites back in 1991 to one of my favorites in 2001. Still small and personal, this Garden of Eden resort boasts jungle and oceanview bures that are like no other in Fiji. If all you are looking for in a resort is a huge white sand beach, Namale may not be for you. However, if you are looking for a romantic jungle setting at waters edge, a sweet little beach dotted with hammocks and huge beach umbrellas, snorkeling that is pristine and boasts some things you would only see if you would scuba dive... Namale is for you. Or, what about private dining on one of 4 decks overlooking the ocean, 2 jacuzzis and 2 pools (the jacuzzi and pool by the small conference center is my favorite), Honeymoon Bures with the most incredible oceanviews over the Koro Sea, Jacuzzi bath tubs and an oceanview from your oversized bed or sofa... Namale is definitely for you! Or... the Deluxe Bure with your own dunking pool; a little ping pong or pool or even a movie on a big screen, if that is your fancy (at the small delightful conference center)... Namale also offers 2 homes that sit on the cliff overlooking the ocean. You can enjoy privacy and seclusion or make friends. If this sounds like a commercial, it is! Here is how our day has gone so far...

After breakfast we took a dip in the pool. We lazed around, played a little basketball, listened to some music in our bures (Susan and I are both in Honeymoon Bures - they are perfect!) I went for a drive up the road and Susan took a nap. Upon return, we enjoyed lunch on the deck. Susan is now taking a jacuzzi bath in her Bure. I, of course, am writing this review. Again, let me remind you that I am on a laptop with a wireless connection, at the pool, in my bathing suit, looking at the shimmering pool, the waterfall that goes into the pool from the jacuzzi, jungle trees softly moving to the gentle breeze, birds singing... Need I go on. In 10 minutes, Susan and I will independently enjoy massages in our Bures. We are fortunate to enjoy Rupeni and Mary, the husband and wife team we experienced in May at Koro Sun nearby. After our massage we will start our sunset with a jacuzzi at the pool and a bottle of champagne to celebrate our birthdays (we must do this at every resort!)

When we checked in, Susan asked if we could stay longer. 1 night will not be enough but we are doing our best to get the most out of the short time here. Our next stop, tomorrow, is Wakaya. Until then, Namale is NOW our favorite resort in the whole world. Flowers everywhere! Soft green jungle light bathing us in its vibrant energy. Kula birds (lorikeets) darting through the trees exclaiming delight with the day...

Whether you enjoy a Tropical Bure or a Honeymoon Bure, Namale is a delight. Call one of our Namale experts at 1-800-588-3454 (213-784-6143 for international callers).

Call our Fiji experts to find out which Fiji resort is best for you and for the best service/packages available. We look forward to hearing from you. As one of the largest sellers of travel to Fiji in the USA, our relationship with the resorts will help to make your Fiji experience special.

Melissa


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