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Vatulele Island Resort, Fiji
Luxury tropical island accommodation somewhere between five stars and heaven
The Village
Apart from the resort the other inhabitants of the island live in four villages on the northern shores of the island with a total population of around 1000. Their livelihood is sustained through fishing, farming and cloth making. In fact the majority of Fiji’s famous Tapa Cloth is produced on Vatulele. The people are gentle, warm, and good humoured.
Resort guests are invited to see how the natural inhabitants live, enjoy a special Sunday church service, play a game of football, see the children at school, and observe them at work making their special tapa cloth, this local artwork is available for guests to purchase. The Chief meets guests in his stately bure and invites guests to join in a traditional Kava ceremony before granting permission to explore their home.
Island
Vatulele Island is a stunning 31square KM (12 square miles) in area, and similar in shape to a footprint. Apart from the resort, the only other inhabitants live in 4 native Fijians villages with a population of around 1000 located on the Northern side of the island. These people form most of the resorts staff. They are unspoiled by Western influences, and to the delight of our guests, maintain their natural gentleness and warmth.
