Mamanuca Islands and Resorts in Fiji

The Mamanuca islands offer something for everyone. Here you will find well-equipped island resorts for every taste and pocket - from honeymooners celebrating TheBigDay to family vacations. Their location on Fiji's drier side provides for pleasant and sunny year-round climate. There are many interesting islands to explore and most resorts have island hoping tours.

Our Recommended Resorts are Liku Liku Lagoon Resort (a couples only haven with overwater and beach bures), Tokoriki Island Resort (small intimate adult only resort, beachfront bures feature private outdoor stone showers and villas with private pool), Wadigi Island (5 star luxury catering to one couple, family or group of friends at a time who are looking for total privacy and personalized service) and Matamanoa Island Resort (a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere for adults and children over 12 years)

Things you must see and do in Fiji: Find a beach - one with plenty of white sand, coconut palms and clear blue water that stretches forever (that's not going to be hard.) Visit a village and be entranced with cultural displays, arts and crafts. Don't miss the opportunity to share a kava ceremony with the locals. If you can tear yourself out of your hammock get into that turquoise sea. Whether swimming, snorkelling or diving, you'll find a kaleidoscope of tropical color, even in shallow water. Comb the beach for tropical shells; whenever you think you've found the most beautiful you'll find another even more spectacular to beat it!

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Namale Resort in Fiji

Namale Fiji offers the ultimate in privacy, romance, rejuvenation and adventure. Nestled on the edge of a rainforest, this exclusive resort has 14 enchanting Fijian-style villas each built in a very private setting on 325 acres of tropical heaven. Swim, snorkel or scuba dive in the pristine waters. The sapphire horizon, vibrant coral reef and white unspoiled beaches will remain etched in your memory for years to come...check out our photo gallery to see what I mean.

TheBigDay Travel and Honeymoon Registry has had many years of experience in planning perfect vacations. We know all the Fiji resorts and most of their owners and managers. We can assure you that Namale offers seclusion, excellent service and luxurious accomadations. Why not use our honeymoon registry to help you get there?

Experience luxury at Bora Bora Nui

This exclusive resort offers hillside suites and thatched bungalows set over an islet lagoon northwest of Bora Bora. During your visit to Bora Bora Nui Resort enjoy a half mile of white sand beach, the 1000 square mete infinity pool and full Mandara Spa services.

Each bungalow features crisp fabrics, marble bathrooms, rich hardwood floors and furnishings along with regional accent, a minibar, CD player, French bathtub and private Lanai... the only thing missing is you and your loved one! Check out our photos from our recent site inspection.

Packages to this wonderful island resort (including a honeymoon registry!) can be arranged by contacting me or one of the other Tahiti Specialists at TheBigDay.com.

Fairmont Orchid Hotel Hawaii Big Island

Located along the Kohala Coast, the beautiful Fairmont Orchid Hotel Hawaii offers some of the most luxurious accommodatons on the island. For those looking for a truly deluxe resort with upper class refinement in a tropical setting, I would invite you to luxuriate at this 32-acre resort.

The Fairmont Orchid Hotel hotel provides five restaurants and three lounges, sun-drenched outdoor activities, fine entertainment, cultural events, and world-class shopping. The Fairmont Orchid is a sportsmeca with 10 tennis courts, two 18 hole golf courses, sail in a Hawaiian double-hulled sailing canoe, snorkeling in the clear waters or cool off in the 10,000 square-foot swimming pool. Relax and unwind with an oceanside massage at their 'Spa Without Walls' and end your day swaying from a hammock watching the sun fade into the ocean. Why not get pampered on your next BigDay.

My friend, The Travelman really likes this hotel. Please check out his blog for additional travel information.

My Top Ten things to do in Rarotonga, Cook Islands

1. RE-DISCOVER THE ROMANTIC IN YOU
Rarotonga has a centre of high mountains clothed in lush rainforest and fringed by miles of white sand beaches. Drift into a deep sleep to the sound of the waves pounding on the distant coral reef, whilst swaying in your hammock. Awake refreshed to stroll along the beach hand in hand, as you sip a fresh papaya (pawpaw) juice.
2. EXCHANGE YOUR VOWS OR HONEYMOON ON RAROTONGA
For the ultimate in romance exchange your vows on a long, sandy white beach lapped by Rarotonga’s beautiful Lagoon of Love (Aroa Lagoon). Be surrounded by island serenaders, fragrant garlands, the soft popping of champagne bubbles and the golden light of the setting sun as you celebrate TheBigDay. For your truly memorable way to say "I do". Whether a wedding, honeymoon or renewal, sharing it in Rarotonga is the essence of romance.
3. EXPERIENCE THE UNDERWATER WONDERLAND
At Aroa Lagoon marine sanctuary (in front of The Rarotongan Beach Resort) you can walk straight in off the beach and snorkel in an underwater wonderland amongst rainbow-colored angel, parrot, butterfly, wrasses and Picasso fish, protected naturally by the coral reef. Simply amazing! At Muri Lagoon Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruises offer glass-bottom boat trips, off-boat snorkeling and a beach BBQ on a deserted isle. And PADI & NAUI-qualified dive operators offer excellent ocean diving over the reef in warm, crystal clear waters with 100ft (30m) visibility amongst rays, whales, sharks and turtles.
4. TASTE THE CULTURE
At a ‘Legends of Polynesia’ Island Night at The Rarotongan Beach Resort witness the opening of the traditional underground oven, the umu, then delight in the sumptuous umukai feast of such favorites as succulent island pork, lamb and game fish slow cooked to perfection, rukau (taro greens), eke (octopus curry), ika mata (fresh game fish in coconut cream), and poke (pronounced po-kay, banana pudding). Top island troupes then drum and dance the night away with unforgettable energy and passion.
5. TAKE TO THE HILLS
Head into the lush rainforest interior to hear the island’s ancient stories and learn about traditional plants either on 4WD with Raro Mountain Safari Tours or on foot with guide Pa. Hike into the Takitumu Conservation Area to see one of the world’s rarest little birds, the endangered kakerori, or simply set off from The Rarotongan to explore the waterfall, villages, plantations, back country roads and beaches.
6. EXPLORE THE ISLAND
Bike, walk, drive a jeep, go on horseback, take the circle island bus, hire a scooter, take a scenic flight or a guided historical tour. Points of historical interest include Ngatangiia Harbour where the Great Migration of Maori departed in vakas (great outrigger canoes) to settle New Zealand, the Great Road of Toi built of coral by the ancient chief Toi and the present-day palaces of the chiefs. A great memento of your trip is your Cook Islands’ drivers license, which you pick up at the central police station in Avarua.
7. LET YOUR SPIRIT SOAR
Take in the soaring harmonies, white coral and limestone churches and fine rito hats at a Sunday morning church service. Moving and memorable.

8. BE PART OF THE FRIDAY BIG NIGHT OUT

Friday is the big night out on Rarotonga, so grab a ticket to The Rarotongan's Nightlife Tour and climb aboard the fun bus to catch the local dance floor action and check out the island's hot bars and clubs.

9. SAVOR FANTASTIC FOOD

Sample a wide range of cuisine from around the world at the superb nightly theme dinner buffets with live entertainment or at a number of good restaurants around the island. Ponder your choice as you sip a mouth-watering cocktail while gazing at another glorious sunset across the Lagoon.

10. JUST RELAX

In the Cook Islands you have the freedom to deeply relax into each other’s company, surrounded by a tropical wonderland and a wealth of ways to explore it. Once you visit the Cooks, you'll have memories that will never be forgotten.