Go get your green on at Fiji Islands Resort! Once a coconut plantation, this 17-acre peace of sheer heaven has been transformed into, not only one of the top green-friendly resorts in the world, but also one of the best travel destinations across the globe. Eco chic thrives in this South Pacific locale with Jean-Michel Cousteau at its helm. Sounds familiar, doesn't it? Jean -Michel Cousteau happens to be the eldest son of famed ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau. And with this Encyclopedia Britannica volume of a background, it is no wonder how Jean-Michel has made his Fiji eco-friendly hotel into a five-star, award-winning gem. Located on the island of Vanua Levu (say that three times fast), this beautiful hideaway gives any visitor spectacular breath-taking views of the peaceful Savusavu Bay (try that one too). So Eden-esque and serene is the ambiance, that this resort has become an international fave for honeymoons, weddings, anniversaries...the works! It's state-of-the-art romance to the max! But don't think that you're going to travel all the way to Fiji to kiss your lover under a different sky - prepare to get your hands dirty and your feet wet with rainforest hikes, medicinal plant walks, scuba diving, sailing and more. And when it comes to water, Cousteau's resort is one of the only hotels to employ a full-time marine biologist to help visitors appreciate the underwater world of Fiji. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the town as well as neighboring villages and immerse yourself within the Fijian culture, one that is filled with music, art, food and history. Rooms? They have those too, of course - 25 "bures" (Fijian for wood-and-straw hut) to be exact. Built of local timbers each bungalow offers rattan furnishings, king-size beds with custom-made mattresses, small sitting areas, wooden louvered windows, and a private deck with garden or ocean views. This is in addition to privacy, comfort and personalized service. Don't bring much with you, just make sure you don't forget the 2 'B's at home - bikini and boyfriend - that is!
