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 Location:
On the island of Taveuni in the Northern region of Fiji
How to reach the property: From the
Nadi Airport it is just over an hour flight to the airport on the island
of Taveuni. Upon arriving you will be met by hotel staff for a short 5-minute
ride to the resort.
Hotel Description: Tucked away on a
gently sloping hill is the Maravu Plantation, a small, intimate resort
in a spectacular setting nestled amongst 56 acres of coconut groves, beautiful
lush jungle like gardens, and tropical rainforests. Across the road is
a golden sand beach and the waters offer excellent snorkeling.
The main building houses the reception area, restaurant and lounge and
sits above the swimming pool. It was built in the traditional style of
the assembly houses of the archipelago and has open walls and tall thatched
roofs to form steep gables. In addition to the architectural beauty, the
Fijian art will capture you. Placed through out the building you will
see carved bowls, masks, pottery, driftwood and painted tapa pictures.
 Here,
it is easy to lose yourself in nature's beauty. In addition, your taste
buds will be treated to truly pure and fresh local foods from the sea
and the organic gardens. If you lose track of time while you are relaxing
and listening to the many sounds of nature surrounding you, not to worry,
you will be reminded when meals are ready for you to enjoy by the gentle
beat of the lali drum.
Rain forest trees and palms border the islands white sand beaches and
because this is a volcanic island you will also find some black sand beaches.
You will find that there are so many things to do. If you are a diver,
you will be able to enjoy some of the worlds most breathtaking and beautiful
underwater paradises within the Somosomo Strait. The resort offers afternoon
and night dives all PADI courses and you are able to rent top quality
dive equipment.
For a more romantic and secluded activity, have the staff arrange for
a picnic on "Honeymoon Island".
Wherever you look you will find flowers arranged on every surface of the
bures, the lounge, reception areas and the restaurant. Due to the fruit
and flower gardens of Maravu, they are able to offer a fresh supply each
day.
 Accommodations:
There are 10 bures tucked away beneath palm trees and each hidden amongst
lush tropical gardens. No air-conditioning in any of the bures, but do
not worry as you will feel the cool breeze from the ceiling fans. In addition,
you will not find a television or a telephone in any of the bures and
you probably will not miss them. The resort does offer its guests email,
fax or telephone service at the resort's office if you require their use.
Each bure is beautifully decorated with Fijian artwork and paintings and
oriented to face the sunset. Rooms have a sitting off the sleeping area.
Bathrooms are spacious and very comfortable with tiled floors and are
equipped with 110/220 outlets and hairdryers. All bures are serviced daily
with a nightly turn down service. Each has the traditional high ceilings
and are cooled by an overhead fan, tea/coffee maker, fridge, mini bar,
writing desk, and radio/CD player. Units have their own private veranda
furnished with wicker furniture, hammock and coffee table.
 5
Deluxe Bures: Feature
a King bed, sitting area with day bed, and large, tiled bathroom.
3 Honeymoon Bures: Feature
a white canopied King bed. There is an outdoor shower in a secluded area
next to the private sun deck and is fully enclosed by thick bamboo walls.
2 Family Duplex Bures: These
units are joined by an interconnecting door. Each unit features a Queen
bed and a single bed with spacious tiled bathroom. (You may rent only
½ of the "Duplex Family Bure" with the interconnecting door secured. This
is then identified as a "Planters Bure").
Total number of rooms: 10
 Restaurant:
One - Wananavu, an open-air restaurant specializing in International cuisine
with a Fijian flavor. In the evenings, you can enjoy Fijian songs played
by the Maravu Serenaders. Every week there is a Fijian meke and lovo feast.
You will be able to enjoy watching traditional dances and taste some of
the most delicious tasting food which is cooked Fijian style (underground
ovens) and you won't want to miss partaking in some Kava, which is the
traditional Fijian drink made from a pepper root plant. Moreover, seeing
that the Maravu welcomes children they offer great meals for the children
and can have their meals earlier then the adults. The resort is able to
handle all diet requests and the resort has its own organic vegetable
and herb gardens. Throughout the 56-acre plantation, there are banana
trees, papaya, pineapple and many other exotic fruit growing.
Facilities: e-mail, fax and telephone
service is available at the resort's office. Swimming Pool, PADI Dive
Shop, Boutique, Library, full-time babysitting service available, organic
vegetable and herb garden, a full service Beauty Therapy Salon and guest
laundry service free of charge.
 Activities
- Complementary:
Kayaks, Snorkeling, Horseback Riding, Hand-line Fishing, Table Tennis,
Pool, Bush Walks/ Fijian Medicine Demonstration, Mountain Bikes, Kava
ceremony, Talanoa (Fijian Legend and story telling).
Activities with cost: PADI 5 Star Diving,
Deep Sea or Game Fishing, Excursions to Honeymoon Island, Bouma Waterfall
Excursion, Lavena Coastal Walk, West Coast Tour, Qeleni Village Trip,
Vidawa Rainforest (hike) and a guided Bird watching tour to Des Veoux
Peak.
Weddings: You make selection from several
locations: on the beach, in the lush tropical gardens, by the pool or
high atop the plantation with a breathtaking views of the sunset and the
crystal blue ocean with the outer islands beyond.
WEDDING
PACKAGES:
Deluxe Package includes:
· Fijian Minister
· Traditional Kava Ceremony
· European style Wedding Cake
· Bouquet (made of Pacific Wild Flowers)
· Salusalu (neck garland)
· Floral Decorations
· Registration Fee
· Fijian Choir (15-20 people)
· Traditional Fijian Meke Dances
· Champagne for the Wedding Couple
· Maravu Band Boys for the evening
Village Package includes:
· Same as the Deluxe package but is held in the village (not as deluxe
but with more Fijian flare)
Basic Package includes:
· Fijian Minister
· Traditional Kava Ceremony
· Wedding Cake
· Bouquet (made of Pacific Wild Flowers)
· Salusalu (neck garland)
· Floral Decorations
· Registration Fee
· Maravu Band Boys (string band)
Extras:
· Traditional Fijian Wedding Attire of hand decorated tapa cloth (handmade
from pounded Mulberry bark)
· Professional Photographer
Check-In Time: 11:00AM
Check-Out Time: 10:00AM
Credit Card Accepted: VISA, MasterCard,
AMEX
Make
Your Reservation
Call
928-763-8255
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