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Castaway Island

Filed Under: Best Fiji Hotels

A private resort in the heart of the Fiji Islands

Castaway Island

Castaway Island Resort is an award-winning iconic private island escape embodying the heart and soul of the South Pacific. The island’s 174 acres are covered in rich tropical rainforest, surrounded by white sand beaches, vibrant coral reefs and azure waters. Even though getting to Castaway from Fiji’s mainland is just a short trip by either seaplane, helicopter or boat, when you’re on the shores of our tropical island escape you feel a million miles away. The solitude, tranquility and stunning surrounds seem almost surreal.

For over 40 years this privately owned 4 star resort has strived to maintain its pristine natural setting. Added to this picture-perfect private island are all the facilities and services  to make your stay at this fabulous resort truly relaxing and memorable. If you’re looking for traditional Island style Fiji accommodation, great Fiji dining, awesome adventures and island activities, you’ve found it. Here’s a list of our latest Fiji holiday packages created to help you discover the best of the Fiji Islands.

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Tubakula Beach Bungalows

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Affordable Beachfront Accommodation – Coral Coast

Tubakula
Tubakula Beach Bungalows is the only beachfront budget accommodation property in the Korotogo area. Tubakula offers simple self-catering bungalows as well as shared cottages and dormitory accommodation, all at very affordable rates. Located close to the Outrigger on the Lagoon and the Kula Bird Park.

Families, couples and singles of all ages will feel equally welcome in this peaceful and unhurried beach front setting. We also cater for visitors attending functions at the Shangri-La Fijian Resort, The Warwick Resort and The Naviti Resort who are looking for affordable accommodation within easy commuting distance of these venues. This property is best for self-sufficient travellers looking for a quiet, peaceful atmosphere, and would not suit those looking for a “party” vibe.

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Our Fijian Affinity

Filed Under: Fiji Unplugged

Tony Snowsill
Tony Snowsill

By Tony Snowsill.

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

 – Ralph Waldo Emerson.

“As a man thinks in his heart so he is.”

– R.E. Burns.

 

Yes we have a great affinity we of Viti, of Fiji.

An affinity that others cannot comprehend.

An affinity others do not share with their friends, new and of long ago.

An affinity which we Kai Viti’s can re-establish in a moment

despite years of separation.

An affinity that surprises others because men can gently touch

and hold hands with fellow men , or women

as a sincere expression of affection.

 

This mysterious affinity we possess has to do with-

being comfortable in the company of fellow Fijians.

knowing that such friends come from similar backgrounds

that have been molded by our similar childhood experiences.

knowing that these friends do not seek to categorize you

because they already knew you, or, of you,

and maybe, but not necessarily, your family.

something akin to a blood relationship – a family bond – a kinship

which allowed for freedom of thought.

knowing that one would not be judged forever

on what one thought and spoke about on a particular day.

being compassionate and sensitive to each others needs and aspirations,

a deep-felt yearning to be with each other,

to communicate with each other,

to affectionately touch and embrace each other.

 

This affinity causes us a relentless pain deep in our chests, in our hearts

when we cannot do these things.

 

Yet, this affinity, which is so difficult to define

also involves a certain “Mana”

derived from our Fijian influenced lifestyle

of our early association or upbringing-

the mixing of races in a confined area-

similar community interests as youngsters-

a relationship of shared understanding, and

within certain confines, trust and understanding between

people and peoples who were children together in Paradise.

This Mana is a relationship of affinity or harmony

between kin where whatever affects one, affects the other.

This Mana/Affinity is a natural rapport, resonance, and sympathy

of feeling, all working together to affect our kinship.

We are kin, matagali.

Our village lands are the Fiji Islands.

 

So it is that our Mana goes beyond our conscious understanding.

Our Mana –

binds us together as we have a sub-conscious conceit or pride

and an unconscious sense of belonging to each other.

allows us to give off an unconscious positive influence upon our fellow Fijians

and provides us with a certain “magic” between us all.

provides us with a mutual sense of prestige, power, pride, identity

and a sense of “one spirit” because we are of similar nature, upbringing.

is a spiritual power or magical energy and a force which works better

when we as Kai Viti’s are together, communicate or reminisce.

provides us with a self-esteem which few outsiders can comprehend.

has given us a dignity, instilled by our Fijian upbringing, to which, we as Kai Viti’s,

must not only aspire, but achieve, to find fulfillment in life.

 

However, above all, our affinity and our Mana allow us

to laugh at each other and laugh with each other

and to express deep personal thoughts to each other without

fear of being unfairly judged for what we say and feel.

Our affinity allows us to reminisce and comprehensively communicate with

each other devoid of fear of feeling awkward or mis-understood.

We are one tribe/matagali married in a harmonious relationship when it

comes to communication between each of us.

Interestingly, often we cannot successfully live with each other in marriage.

 

Our affinity allows us to express our togetherness;

hold hands in friendship, touch sensitively and affectionately,

be we male and male, or, male and female;

to express our deep felt emotions together, and,

importantly, to cry unashamedly together;

to truly  feel each others losses and happiness.

And we need each other, our association our time together to reminisce

to help us find contentment in our lives.

 

And we do cry together,

not always with tears

but deep in our self, in our hearts where the pain is greatest.

And it is the same for males and females.

And the pain can destroy us.

 

Our parting is best summed up by saying one word which I leave to you

to translate because I can find no English words which

fully convey the full sense of emotions this single word expresses.

Like Isa Lei this word has boundless meanings.

Personal meanings to each of us.

Meanings which our native land, Fiji, has instilled in and upon us,

We of Viti…the Mana of Viti being within us helping us

to understand this single word and its depth of meaning.

A word filled with joy and longing for an ongoing

friendship which we cannot ignore especially once it has been

re-kindled after many years of our being separated.

 

And that word being

“Lolomas”

Tony Snowsill

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Republic of Fiji Constitution

Filed Under: Fiji Unplugged

fiji-constitution-2013-300The final version of the 2013 Constitution that will underpin the first genuine democracy in Fijian history has been released to the public. His Excellency the President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, gave his assent to the document on 6th September, 2013. It is the supreme law of the country and paves the way for elections by September 30th, 2014 conducted, for the first time, on the basis of equal votes of equal value. It is in line with the constitutions of some of the world’s most liberal democracies and provides a framework for the development of a modern, progressive state. The 98-page constitutional document in English has also, for the first time, been translated into the two main vernacular languages – i’Taukei and contemporary Hindi.

Download your copy here . . .

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