A solo fire dancer for dramatic effect. He’s an experienced professional. Don’t try this at home at your next backyard BBQ!

For more information on the Society Islands, contact
Jacintha Perera, Tahiti Tiare Specialist
Jacintha@IslandGetawaysTravel.com
(916) 392-1520 or (866) 345-ISLE

Now, another variation on male dance. These dances are all based on standard polynesian drum rhythms. Listen carefully. Can you differentiate between them? Go ahead, tap your foot along with the beat! Also, notice the costume change.

For more information on the Society Islands, contact
Jacintha Perera, Tahiti Tiare Specialist
Jacintha@IslandGetawaysTravel.com
(916) 392-1520 or (866) 345-ISLE

Tahiti: a beautiful land with beautiful people. Note the more forceful dance style of Tahitian male dancers compared to the softer more sensual movments of the female dancers. Also notice the elaborate body art visible on some of the men. Local women tend to have designs placed a little more discreetly.

For more information on the Society Islands, contact
Jacintha Perera, Tahiti Tiare Specialist
Jacintha@IslandGetawaysTravel.com
(916) 392-1520 or (866) 345-ISLE

The Tahitian Islands are a sensory experience. Enjoy the sensuous dance movements performed by these Tahitian female dancers.  They are the exotically beautiful women who inspired artist Paul Gauguin, appearing throughout his distinctively vibrant paintings of French Polynesia.

For more information on the Society Islands, contact
Jacintha Perera, Tahiti Tiare Specialist
Jacintha@IslandGetawaysTravel.com
(916) 392-1520 or (866) 345-ISLE

The raffle prize this month contains products from Tahiti: a Tahitian pareo (sarong) from Arii Creations on the island of Raiatea for her, an Air Tahiti Nui ball cap for him; exotic fruit jams in ananas, banane et pamplemousse (pineapple, banana & grapefruit) flavors produced on the island of Moorea, vanille de Taha’a (vanilla bean pods) grown on the island of Taha’a; fragrant Tahitian tiare (gardenia) soap with dish  and a Tahitian tiare scented candle; 2 shell leis and an assortment of seashells; and finally a jeweled palm tree photo frame to hold vacation memories of this tropical paradise.

Tahiti Gift Basket

Congratulations to the winner  of this gift basket: Maggie Fraser of Sacramento, Calif.
Enjoy the sensory delights within your prize!

Qamea Jungle Spa

Qamea Jungle Spa

Situated on the edge of a tropical jungle wtih five individual treatment bures, and the sounds of the Pacific ocean intermingled with a myriad of native jungle birds singing,  professionally trained spa therapists will lull you into a well deserved sense of comfort and relaxation.

In addition to refreshing local Fiji spa products, the qamea Jungle Spa features Guinot therapies, products and spa equipment from the Guinot Institute in Paris, France.

For more information, contact Jacintha Perera,
Fiji Matai Specialist, www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com

Photo Courtesy of Qamea Island Resort

Following the scenic one hour flight from Nadi to the island of Taveuni, a boat transfer is provided to the island of Qamea.  A wet landing on the beach brings you to the Qamea Private Island Resort, an intimate 5-star luxury hideaway comprised of only 12 spacious, thatched-roof, beachfront bures (bungalows), 2 honeymoon bures and 2 villas nestled among swaying  palm trees and lush tropical gardens with sweeping views of the ocean & sunsets. Gourmet meals and activities are included with your stay. Spend idyllic days snorkeling, sailing, fishing, sea kayaking, hiking or visiting local Fijian villages. Be pampered with treatments in their unique Jungle Spa (which we will visit in  acouple of days) or arrange for them in your bure.

For more information, contact Jacintha Perera,
Fiji Matai Specialist, www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
(916) 897-9597

It’s easy to lose track of time while you are relaxing on vacation. Hey, what day is it?

The International Date Line runs through the island of Taveuni in Fiji. I know this is a confusing concept to many people who depart from Los Angeles on Thursday night and arrive in Fiji on Saturday morning. The flight is really only 10 hours. You “lose” Friday but “gain” it on the return flight,  often arriving back before you even left.

Anyway, don’t tax your brain over time zones and the earth’s rotation. Just for fun, you can travel to this site and have your picture taken with literally one foot in each day – yesterday and today.

International Date Line, Taveuni, Fiji

By the way, this was the site of quite a few celebrations on the Millenium New Year.
Party like it’s 1999, I mean 2000! I’ll be curious to see what’s planned for year 2020.

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” Mr. Roarke, da plane, da plane!” exclaimed Tattoo.
Sorry, I just couldn’t resist the reference to the t.v show Fantasy Island (1978-1984) as we depart for one – or several.

The aircraft taxis in and we wait for passengers to deplane before climbing aboard. There is no formal airport security, no baggage screening, usually no seat assignments. You can even sit directly behind the pilot and co-pilot and watch them as they work. There is no heavy locked door, in fact, there is no door at all.

Pacific Sun Air

For those of you who remember back when Disney World rated its attractions and rides with a letter system A through E, this would be an E Ticket ride, one of the most thrilling. Views from either side of the small plane as we fly northeast from Viti Levu are dramatic. The aircraft banks and makes quite a steep angle descent toward the landing strip as it arrives on the second largest island of Vanua Levu or the third largest island of Taveuni both in the northern area of Fiji.

For more information, contact:
Jacintha Perera, Fiji Matai Specialist
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
(916) 897-9597