Practise yoga overlooking the Pacific Ocean or book a massage, high in the tropical rainforest canopy, while staying in Fiji.
There are few places in the world that live up to the archetypal desert island fantasy as much as this South Pacific archipelago. Unwind in tropical paradise, where the slow island pace will lull you into a steady rhythm of eat, sleep, swim, repeat. Elevate your wellness experience by booking one of these spa hotels.
Relax by the water – or above it – at the most romantic resort on Malolo Island. Likuliku’s bungalows are the only true overwater rooms in Fiji, a real draw for honeymooners. Elevate the romance levels by booking the Twilight Tadra spa package. As night falls, the spa is turned into a private retreat for just one couple. Sip champagne, enjoy a foot scrub, a couple’s massage and a hydrating milk bath, followed by canapés – and more champagne.
An open-air beach bure (a Fijian wood and straw hut) provides the backdrop for treatments at Lomani’s couples-focused spa. They use all-natural, all-local products, including coconut oil. Therapies range from facials to pregnancy massages, designed to ease fatigue and muscle tension. Make sure to treat yourself to a 15-minute foot massage to work out any kinks upon arrival. Then stretch your legs by exploring the second-largest of the Mamanuca Islands by bike or kayak.
Relax as soon as you step off the float plane at Navutu Stars – all guests receive a 30-minute complimentary arrival massage. Afterwards, grab a cocktail and laze between the palms in a secluded hammock to truly adjust to the island pace of life. Navutu is the only resort on Yanggeta Island, and with just 10 bungalows, you’ll often have the beach to yourself. Book a yoga and meditation retreat if you want to make wellness the focus of your break.
Take your shoes off. When you’re on a private island, where the furthest rooms are just moments from the beach, you won’t need them. There’s no dedicated spa area at Castaway per se, but treatments take place in two bures surrounded by palms and sweet-scented hibiscus. Book the signature Lomani massage for a tropical full-body treatment, using four massage styles, namely acupressure, Swedish, reflexology and traditional Fijian.
The wooden shutters of the spa on Savasi Island let in the sounds of the forest canopy and the gentle island breezes during your treatment. Try the Bobo massage for a traditional Fijian massage, with cold-pressed oils infused with tropical flowers. Afterwards, explore the wild surrounds of the resort, connected via private causeway to Fiji’s second largest island, Vanua Levu.
This 15-villa property on Qamea is surrounded by 42 acres (17ha) of tropical gardens and a 1km (0.6mi) lick of white-sand beach. Inside, you’ll find a multi-award-winning sanctuary, the only Guinot spa in the South Pacific. Each treehouse-style treatment room is cocooned by the jungle. Men need not feel left out. Book a facial to relieve salt- and sun-kissed skin. If you can’t wait to get started, try the jet lag recovery massage on arrival – it’s said toalleviate heaviness and reduce puffy ankles.
The Matamanoa Island Resort juts out of the azure Fijian waters, just 30km (19mi) west of Nadi. Its white-sand beach wraps around the island like a smile. Climb the steps to the spa, as they wind between two mature, twisting trees. The timber treehouse reaches above the forest canopy, meaning treatments are performed over the ocean. Spa treatments, such as body wraps and facials, use sea minerals, coconut and papaya. Cool off in your private villa plunge pool afterwards.
Disembark your yacht – or let’s be more realistic, your kayak – by the lagoon, and head straight to Musket Cove’s spa to soothe those aching muscles. Proudly Fijian-owned, Musket Cove is one of the country’s original resorts, welcoming guests since the 1970s. The airy spa treatment rooms are set in thatched bures, scattered among the tropical gardens. Try an overwater beachside massage and listen to the ripples of the lagoon as you unwind.
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