Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Edition — October 2017

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Q Farther afield

Concealed on the edge of the Kadavu Island Group,

a new luxury private island resort encapsulates

the essence of barefoot luxury. Sweeping across

57 hectares (140 acres), Kokomo Private Island

boasts an abundance of lush rainforest, fine white-

sand beaches and the azure waters of the Great

Astrolabe Reef. Each luxury suite boasts its own

personal infinity pool and private walled garden.

Kokomo Island is a 45-minute flight from Nadi

airport, with a private seaplane or helicopter transfer

for all guests. Rates start from US$1,995 per night

for a two-person Private Beachfront Villa.

kokomoislandfiji.com

QIsland escape

Occupying a secluded bay on Malolo Island – part of

the Mamanucas – Six Senses Fiji is due to open this

year. The exclusive resort will offer 26 spacious bures

with private plunge pools, plus 60 luxury residences.

A private west-facing beach offers beautiful Fijian

sunsets, there’s a treetop yoga platform, and the

extensive F&B options range from restaurants and

bars to a gourmet food market and walk-in wine

cellar. The spa offers personalised programmes for

a range of issues from sleep to nutrition.

sixsenses.com

Q Mainland magic

Nestled in secluded Momi Bay on the western coast of

Viti Levu, the gorgeous Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay

opened in April. It features 114 Bure villas, including

22 over-water villas (the only ones on the mainland),

plus 136 Deluxe rooms. The resort is surrounded by

crystal-clear lagoons and has a private white-sand

beach. A 45-minute drive from Nadi airport, the

resort offers easy access to Cloud Break Surf for

some of the best waves in the world. Two nearby

golf courses and the serene Quan Spa are other

attractions. Online rates for a Deluxe room in mid-

November start from FJD400 (US$200) per night.

marriott.com

Time out in... Fiji I 65

New openings

waterfall hikes, with a range of
adrenaline-fuelled activities from
treetop zip lines and whitewater
rafting to more relaxed hot-air
balloon rides. And of course,
the famous Fijian hospitality
and tropical climate is with you
wherever you travel.
But for me, the real beauty of Fiji
is in its more than 300 islands. The
Yasawas and Mamanucas benefit
from relative proximity to Nadi
International Airport and easy
access: the Yasawa Flyer catamaran
departs from Port Denarau – just
20 minutes from the airport – every
day at 8.30am, stopping off at 30-
odd island resorts before returning
at 5.30pm.

KOKOMO

Kokomo Private Island

This also happens to be one of

the most scenic transfers I’ve ever

experienced, with sunbathing decks

to view the picturesque islands as

we sail past. We’re even treated to

a glimpse of wild dolphins playing

alongside the ferry. Right now,

though, the sight of the ferry fills

me with gloom: it signals my return

to the real world and the end of a

holiday in paradise. Q