Welcome to this edition of our own Fiji Island Tours
"Bula Sheet" , the first for 2005.

As I am sure all of you know, the main focus of our Company is the Fiji Islands and everything associated with the islands, and it is indeed a fascinating and exciting time.

Everyone seems to be doing something, from new and internationally known Hotel Companies to the smallest local groups developing their own intimate Resorts, in wonderful and pristine areas. These appeal equally to the budget conscious and to Fiji veterans seeking a complete change from the more "touristy" areas

Those who have visited Denarau, the home of the 3 Sheratons will have seen great development there, The Sofitel, the Hilton, as well as many private homes being built for visitors worldwide. Else where there is the Intercontinental Development and the Marriot Hotel coming on stream in a few years time.

The smaller Island Resorts are all lifting the standard with new bures, new facilities, and to tie it all together, an upgrade in inter-island transfers. There is hardly any resort not improving their standards in some way. Next time you visit you will surely see a big change. This will be first noticed on arrival, with the new airport in Nadi opened during 2004.

Fiji enjoys a most favoured position. It's location on the world stage, stability on the political front with the government keenly aware now that Tourism is their main source on income and willingness to inject funds into supporting all areas of the industry. Even Savusavu on Vanua Levu is getting a longer runway and the "old shed" at the airstrip is being rebuilt as a " airport terminal "

Following is a brief round up of just some of the Resort and general News.
For more details please contact us by email, phone or fax.

General News
Surfing. Fiji hits the world stage with the "Red Bull" Surf event held off the island of Matuku in the Lau group and off Vanua Levu in Macuata waters.	Sailing. Royal Suva Yacht Club hosting the Presidents Cup in June tied in with the Auckland-Suva race, which as the 50th Anniversary and shaping up to be one of the best ever.	Music. Well known band Black Rose will play ay the 60th anniversary of the United Nations in London on October 16th.	Duty Free. Allowance into Fiji changes.	Black Pearl farm. Visitors to Vanua Levu must visit this fascinating enterprise, (and maybe buy a rare specimen)

Resort News
Sofitel Fiji. This $74 million Resort and Spa will open on Denarau Island in September 2005	Matava Resort. A new game fishing boat a 31' Flybridge Blackwatch 310 will add to the appeal of selecting Kadavu as a holiday option.	Naviti Resort. This popular Coral Coast Resort will soon start work on 16 bures and an additional 85 hotel rooms in its extensive grounds.	The Sheraton Royal. This well loved Hotel will soon be renamed, and with appropriate refurbishment become the first Westin in the South Pacific area.
First Landing Resort. Expansion continues at this boutique mainland resort with a further 20 bures and a second swimming pool.	Royal Davui. Recently opened this is Fiji's latest 5 star island resort off the coast of Bega Island with just 16 exquisite villas and service and cuisine to match. Stay tuned for the next newsletter for updated report.	Blue Lagoon Cruises. Introduction of " Fiji Princess " adds to the options for cruising. This Catamaran carries 72 passengers in 34 a/c cabins.	Jean Michel Cousteau Fiji Resort. Stunning new bures and completely revamped pool and dining area cements this upmarket resort at the top of the Honeymoon and the family market.

Plus many many more….

The above list is just a selection of some of the happenings at your favourite Island destination at the moment.

SPECIAL OFFER TO RECIPIANTS OF THIS NEWSLETTER

We have the Rates and Specials for all Resorts in Fiji right through to 31 March 2006. and we are offering an "early bird" to all recipients. All bookings to the following Resorts booked prior to 31 March 2005 and including air booked with the package will receive a Complimentary Luxury Hire Car transfer to the airport for their Holiday departure. In addition those travelling in Business Class and booked with the package will receive Return Hire car transfers. NB. There are geographic limits to this offer. Blue Lagoon Cruises Yasawa Island Resort Tokoriki Island Resort Castaway Island Resort Outrigger on the Lagoon Jean Michel Cousteau Fiji Island Resort Captain Cook Cruises (Reef Explorer ) Malolo Island Resort Sheraton Resorts (A minimum stay is required of 6 nights) To qualify for this offer the password of " Bula Sheet " must be stated at initial time of contact and enquiry.

For full details of anything discussed in this newsletter please contact us as below.

Email. sales@fijiislands.com.au
Tel. (02) 9979 2403
Fax (02) 9979 2407

From all members of the Fiji Islands Team our very best wishes.

And please remember that our other division Islands and Corporate Travel continues to serve our clients with their travel arrangements throughout the World for both Holiday and Corporate Travel.

Richard Miall Director Lamil P/L Fiji Island Tours Island and Corporate Travel

Email: sales@fijiislands.com.au Phone: +61 2 9979 2403 Fax: +61 2 9979 2407