FIJI ISLAND
Laucala Island is also the ideal place for fine dining enthusiasts. Here, guests can enjoy a consummate culinary experience at any of its five restaurants, including a private teppanyaki ( Japanese-style cuisine that uses an iron griddle for cooking), all rounded off, naturally, by the finest wines. Options include a romantic candlelight dinner on a private beach at the elegant Plantation
ON THIS ISLAND, PEACE REIGNS AND TIME SEEMINGLY TRANSPIRES AT A DIFFERENT PLACE House restaurant, genuine Asian delicacies at the Seagrass restaurant, a cocktail backdropped by a sublime sunset at Rock Lounge, avant-garde aperitifs at the pool bar or a beachfront barbecue amid a tropical atmosphere.
Engulfed by a sea of crystal-clear waters, the island provides a number of water sport options, including recreational fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling, water skiing, jet skis, windsurfing, sailing and kayaking, as well as Fiji’s local attractions.The
island also offers land activities such as tennis, golf, with one 18-hole course, horse riding, biking and hiking trails.
While Laucala’s rest and relaxation possibilities are virtually limitless, the spa is the most prominent option. Much more than an individual treatment room, the spa on Laucala is a remarkable centre that spans four private villas, each boasting a vast outdoor terrace and an immense bathtub with ocean views. Expert technicians perform numerous treatments that don’t just relieve stress, but relax guests from head to toe as their problems melt away. Two of the villas have been specially designed to accommodate the latest hydrotherapy treatments, and all are open to the tropical sea breeze.
Travelling to one of the most stunning corners of the planet is now a simple matter thanks to Atlàntida Viatges.This company organises luxury, tailor-made trips from Barcelona to Laucala Island, with a stopover in London. Customers receive an impeccable, personalised service which also includes private transportation between their home and the airport. There’s no question that this is the best way to enjoy a perfect holiday on a veritable earthly paradise
SUMMER 2012
Situated in the southern Pacific Ocean, among the Fiji Islands, we find a small paradise named Laucala. Here on this spectacular 12-kilometre squared volcanic island, peace reigns and time seemingly transpires at a different pace. Namely covered with tropical vegetation, Laucala is surrounded by coral reefs, minute coves, impressive white sand beaches dotted with palm trees and turquoise, crystal-clear waters.
Located off the northeast coast of Taveuni, a 45-minute plane ride from the Nadi Fiji International Airport, Laucala Island is the ideal destination for fans of luxury and privacy seeking an otherworldly holiday and respite from the big city’s hustle and bustle.
This resort, owned by Dietrich Matechiz, founder of Red Bull and owner of the Formula 1 team, houses 25 exclusive 1,500m2 residences in the north of the island. Each features a garden area, private swimming pool and sea views, making the complex one of the world’s foremost luxury resorts. All residences are built from wood, stone and straw from the island and are fully integrated into the surrounding environment. Inside they are meticulously appointed: from the furniture and finishes to the lighting, all aimed at affording guests utter tranquillity and all the amenities.