F i j i GROUND OPERATOR OF THE YEAR 2015/16 SINCE 2002 Why Book With Rosie Holidays? PEACE OF MIND QUALITY ALL THE WAY 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE All accommodation featured in We pride ourselves on delivering We know Fiji, and our travel 1 this guide has been visited and 2 first class customer service, from 3 specialists will help you create personally checked by our travel planning and booking, right your perfect holiday. experts, so you can buy quality through to peace of mind while with confidence. you are travelling. A SUPERB RANGE EARN MYER one FEEJEE DISCOUNT CARD This guide features over 55 hotels, SHOPPING CREDITS ON The Feejee Discount card gives boutique properties, resorts, tours, you discounts and exclusive 4 5 YOUR HOLIDAY 6 cruises and sightseeing options to shopping offers at over 15 Book with Rosie Holidays and earn suit every need. Check out pages outlets, including restaurants, one Shopping Credit for every 6 and 7 for recommendations duty-free outlets, handicraft and dollar you spend on your holiday! based on your traveller type. fashion stores, and a beauty spa. AIRLINE PARTNER Fiji Airways has been connecting the world to Fiji, the South Pacific and beyond for over 60 years. Travellers from Australia will find convenient flights departing to Fiji and beyond from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, offering world-class service in both Business and Economy class. Fiji Airways is also a partner in the Qantas Frequent Flyer programme and members can earn and redeem points as well as credit flights towards tier status. Formerly Air Pacific, the airline returned to its 1958 name of Fiji Airways in June 2013, introducing a brand new fleet of Airbus 330-200 aircraft and an enhanced in-flight experience. The new aircraft is equipped with cloud-comfortable seats and in-seat screens offering entertainment on demand. We hope you enjoy the relaxing cabin ambience, refreshed interiors and award winning hospitality Fiji is renowned for. Contents Winner of The AON Excellence in Tourism ‘Fiji Ground Contents and About Us 2-3 Operator of the Year’ award, recognising Discover Fiji and Map 4-5 excellence in tourism, What Type of Traveller are You? for 12 years in a row, Rosie 6-7 Holidays is a family owned same friendliness and personalised Getting Around 8-9 business with nearly 40 years’ service that made Rosie Holidays a experience. household name all those years ago. Fiji Short Tours 10-11 If you’d like to add additional tours Established in 1974 by Roy and Rosie and experiences once you arrive in Weddings 12-14 Whitton (pictured), the company Fiji, you’ll find Rosie Holiday tour Denarau Island 15-20 started with Rosie herself arranging desks at the airport and most hotels tours and transfers for visitors in Fiji. Coral Coast 21-28 arriving at Fiji airport. Always there Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands with a welcoming smile and that The team is on hand 24-hours a 29-41 warm Fijian hospitality, the word day to ensure your holiday runs The Northern Islands 42-45 quickly spread to ‘look for Rosie at smoothly. If you encounter any the airport’. issues or emergencies, you can Other Islands and Regional Fiji 46-49 contact the Rosie Assist 24-hour Nadi and Surrounds 50-51 Today, Rosie Holidays can also be customer care hotline, and you’ll found in Australia. The local Rosie find contact details with your travel Blue Lagoon Cruises 52 team, based in Sydney, can work documents. with your travel agent to pre- Captain Cook Cruises 53 book accommodation, tours and So, for that warm Fijian hospitality Island Hopping with Awesome Adventures 54 transfers so you don’t have to worry and a seamless holiday experience, about a thing. When you arrive in look for Rosie Holidays the next time Terms and Conditions 55 Fiji, you’ll still be welcomed with the you book a holiday to Fiji! Don't Miss These Unbeatable Savings! SAVE $$'S WITH LOADS OF SPECIAL RATES FOR MATURE FREEBIES +60 TRAVELLERS Our buying power means super deals If you’re over 60, look for this symbol to find and excellent savings. Look for this our specially negotiated and unique offers symbol for our great savings with for the mature traveller, such as discounts free room upgrades, family deals, free on dining and spa treatments, free tours, tours, massages, meals and resort massages and resort credits. credits. FREE NIGHT DEALS GROUPS & WEDDINGS Look for this symbol for our FREE Rosie Holidays offers a dedicated team that night offers, giving you more value for specialises in group travel. If you are planning a your holiday! wedding, family reunion, a special interest trip or any kind of event with a lot of guests, you’ll get the best rates and first class service. 3 Labasa Pacific Ocean VANUA LEVU Savusavu YASAWA ISLANDS TAVEUNI MAMANUCA ISLANDS Rakiraki Lautoka NADI VITI LEVU Denarau Getting there Nadi, on the island of Viti Levu, is home to Fiji’s main international airport. Fiji Airways Sigatoka flies direct to Nadi from Sydney, Brisbane and Suva Melbourne, and also flies direct to the capital, Coral Coast Pacific Harbour Suva from Sydney. Once landing in Fiji, inter- island flights with Fiji Link, the domestic carrier of Fiji, are frequent, short in duration and plentiful between Nadi and Suva and airports at Taveuni, Savusavu, Labasa, and more. Top Ten Must-Do's Witness a traditional Fijian fire- Visit the Koropita township to Try some Kava – just be sure to 1 walking ceremony. 5 learn how tourism is assisting 8 clap and say ‘Bula’! Fijian communities (p5). Take a jetboat along the Sigatoka Take a day trip to South Sea 2 River and visit an authentic Fijian Attend a Fijian church service 9 Island or Malolo Island (p11). village (p10). 6 on Sunday and enjoy wonderful gospel singing. Cruise the magnificent See where the first Fijians landed 10 Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands 3 at Viseisei Village (p10). Go dolphin-watching in the (p52 & 53). 7 Mamanuca Islands. Visit Beqa Lagoon, the capital of soft 4 coral, and try a shark dive (p11)! 4 Fiji | Discover Fiji Discover Fiji Fiji’s natural beauty, friendly people and proximity to Australia makes it a favourite holiday destination for couples, families and wedding parties, with many visitors returning time and again! When you travel in Fiji, you will be welcomed with a friendly ‘Bula’, which is the local word for hello, and is also a message of good health and happiness. The Spirit of Bula runs through the culture, and Fijians are renowned for their warmth, friendliness and generosity. Fijians also love children, which makes it a great place to take the kids. Koropita Community Project Koropita is a township ten minutes Rest and relaxation are often top-of-the-list for a from Lautoka, where Rosie Holidays, in holiday in Fiji, but there are plenty of outdoor and conjunction with Rotary, has assisted in the cultural experiences to choose from – whether it be construction of homes, roads, a day care centre and other services. We invite you to snorkelling, diving, kayaking, river rafting or visiting a join a tour of this community to experience local village. Try a traditional lovo feast, where lovingly first-hand how tourism is assisting Fijian prepared food is slow cooked in underground ovens, communities. The tour also takes in Vuda Lookout, which offers 360 degree views of or perhaps try some kava, a drink which some say the mountain ranges, oceans and islands. is an acquired taste, but is renowned for its relaxing properties. About Our Hotels STAR RATINGS The ratings apply to hotels in general, however In addition to star rating, we have highlighted properties individual room type ratings may differ in each hotel. from The Collection. Look for this symbol throughout When combined with price, these star ratings serve as a the brochure. guide only to assist with choosing your accommodation. For the discerning traveller, The Collection offers an Moderate-class properties suitable for the budget exclusive compilation of conscious traveller. boutique, iconic and luxurious properties worldwide, many Provides comfortable rooms and basic facilities with an with accolades from the emphasis on value for money. worlds leading travel experts including Condé Nast and Superior accommodation that provides well-appointed Travel + Leisure. rooms and facilities. Deluxe properties offering the highest of standards in rooms, facilities and service levels. Fiji | Discover Fiji 5 What type of traveller are you? At Rosie Holidays we understand that everyone’s needs are different. Here, we highlight our top properties by the type of experience on offer, to help you select which resorts and hotels are best suited to the type of holiday you are looking for. Fiji is the perfect place for a holiday with family and friends, whether you are looking for fun in the sun, some quiet time together or a resort to keep everyone happy. Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa Plantation Island Resort Coral Coast, Page 25 Mamanuca Islands, Page 30 A favourite with Australians, this resort offers a wide Plantation Island Resort is one of those places that excites array of activities and family friendly amenities to ensure the whole family. With an incredible range of leisure a relaxed and happy holiday. Kids will enjoy the tailored activities on offer and spacious accommodation, the whole activities while adults can relax by the beach, head to the family is in for a tropical treat! spa or join many fun events. The Warwick Fiji Castaway Island, Fiji Coral Coast, Page 26 Mamanuca Islands, Page 36 With a separate wing for families, the Warwick Fiji Resort One of the most popular private island resorts, Castaway & Spa is the perfect retreat for friends and families.