Long Beach

Nov 5th 2006 -- I just arrived yesterday from long beach. and may i say it was not what i expected. i believe staff have changed. and let me tell you for the better! the food was absolutely delicious. nothing more tastier could have been prepared by a top chef. all those people on the island are fantastic and amazingly friendly and willing to assist anyone at anytime. This is not a party island like 'Beachcomber island,' so if you wish to live it up, then I suggest Manta Ray or those as such. But if you are after beautiful scenery and crystal turquoise waters you see on movies, which are warm and stunning, or you wish to relax and breathe the most natural air ever, or lie in the hammocks available, or have fun with your loved one and enjoy together a snorkel trip or simply enjoy the company of fijian citizens at your will, please go to Long Beach Island. Long Beach island has opened my eyes to whats really out there, and how the simpler things can truly create happiness in one, and if you do go, and have spare children's books, clothing or any toys, please do not hesitate to bring them along as those things are so much appreciated by the locals in the nearby village. They are beautiful people, and afternoon tea is scrumptious, with actual real tea given from the various freshest tea leaves grown on the island! and the most delicious cake served. just a minute walk away from the resort! So may this help you on you planning a trip to the gorgeous fiji islands, and hopefully you have a chance to visit this unique and magnificent island! P.S. -- always remember sunscreen, tanning lotion, and insect repellent when visiting Nadi and its islands.

It was all right! (Say this in a rasta drawl and you'll sound like the manager we had). Long Beach is set in an idyllic location, on a lagoon which rivals the one where The Blue Lagoon was shot. Excellent snorkelling is to be had right on its doorstep (as with most budget resorts, take your own mask and snorkel). Also wear flip flops (thongs) in shallows as stone fish have been seen. It takes less than an hour if you use one of their complementary kayaks to reach a nearby island, with a differerent village. The fish or octopus every second day can become a bit repetitious for western palates -- if you stay longer than a week (pack some noodles like my pregnant wife did -- staff are happy to cook them up). A walk to the nearby Catholic village church on Sunday is worth it for the beautiful singing.