RESET, REVIVE, AND RELAX
Stepping out from the rapidly-cooling climate of Christchurch, into Fiji, an archipelago of over 333 tropical islands sounds lofty and unobtainable – but in fact, a wellness immersion on a tropical destination is much, much closer than you think. In less than half a working day, you can arrive in Fiji to envelop yourself in some of the South Pacific’s most breath-taking surroundings. Forget the notion of a ‘flop and drop’ holiday – Fiji’s wonderful array of experiences, stunning scenery, and the warmth of its people will leave you feeling truly revitalised.
Avenues takes you on a journey through some of our favourite health and wellness experiences that will no doubt recharge your reserves and create wonderful, lasting memories.
ABOVE Jean Michel Cousteau Resort, Fiji
SHANGRI-LA’S FIJIAN RESORT, CORAL COAST
A visit to private island Yancua means a visit to CHI, The Spa is mandatory. A selection of treatments showcase Fiji’s natural botanical products and their potent therapeutic properties, with natural healing methods. Set apart from the main resort, you’ll be luxuriating in the largest spa villas in the Fiji islands, with rainforest views and the Pacific Ocean at your feet – your stay at CHI will be the pinnacle of your time at the Shangri- La’s Fijian Resort. With luxury bathtubs, herbal steam rooms, and jaw-dropping outdoor showers, you’ll be connected to the beauty of Fiji every step of the way. The Dusk Till Dawn experience comes highly recommended – it includes an overnight stay with a luxurious pampering session, complete with an afternoon massage and a light dinner. You’re awakened for breakfast and an early morning facial on your very own private balcony.
shangri-la.com
JEAN MICHEL COUSTEAU RESORT, SAVUSAVU
For the eco-minded amongst us, the Jean Michel Cousteau resort offers delicious Fijian cuisine, all sustainably harvested and locally sourced. With an initiative that is part of a larger goal to protect the island’s natural environment, the resort’s organic garden boasts an abundance of herbs, fruits, and vegetables delivered straight from the garden to your plate. As guests, you are welcome to take a guided ‘medicine walk’ through the resort’s lush grounds to learn about the healing plants and ancient remedies which are growing at the door of your own bure. Every morning there are a selection of homemade tonics fresh pressed from the garden with each offering unique healing properties. A focus on rest and relaxation, authentic cuisine and culture, along with exploring the incredible secrets of nature and the local environment means you start your day off right in paradise.
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KOKOMO PRIVATE ISLAND FIJI, KADAVU
Kokomo Private Island fuses unscripted luxury with the bounty of space and the generosity of time to do as much (or as little) as your holiday heart desires. Cradled by the world’s fourth largest barrier reef, the Great Astrolabe, the stunning unspoiled and naturally immaculate island’s new tailor-made wellness journeys include movement sessions and spa treatments to assist in reaching personal wellness goals. The Rest & Restore Retreat is a restorative programme aimed to soothe the spirit and restore the body – pause, reflect, and connect with the beauty of nature. Kokomo’s highly- skilled therapists draw on their long-practiced healing techniques to help guests relax, restore, and rejuvenate, while daily personalised private yoga and movement sessions promise to gently reawaken and balance the body.
kokomoislandfiji.com
SIX SENSES FIJI SPA, MALOLO ISLAND
Six Senses Fiji Spa takes a contemporary angle on traditional Fijian villages. Step off the plane and travel into the lush Fijian jungle all within the hour. Skilled therapists use natural and ethically produced products together with traditional and locally-inspired practices to treat you from the inside out and outside in. These specialty treatments and individual journeys ensure your senses are balanced and your mind is blissful. Your stay starts with assessing your key health biomarkers, how efficiently you move and any lifestyle- related concerns. A wellness expert can then recommend personalised treatments, activities, and nutritional advice on foods to favour and avoid. Achieve a healthy, balanced body and mind while you’re with Six Senses Fiji Spa and sustain it once you return home.
sixsensesfiji.com
NOT TO BE MISSED
A soft-coral scuba dive | Cocktails at Shangri-La’s Black Marlin Bar | A cooking class with Flavours of Fiji
A night of luxury staying in an overwater bure at Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay