Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa
The Westin Denarau Island Resort attracts golfers with its championship course located 100 yards away. That's just the start: The resort also features 30 acres of pristine seaside property with tennis courts, a driving range, a fitness center, an infinity pool and a relaxing spa.
That's not even mentioning the water sports. After golf, you can try fishing (bay or deep sea), kayaking, para-sailing, water skiing, snorkeling and scuba diving. In the evenings, stop and enjoy a ceremony featuring drums and fire dancing.
Drinking and dining choices include the Hamacho Japanese Restaurant, the casual Ocean Terrace and the Meke Lounge for cocktails.
Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa
Denarau Island North
Nadi, Fiji
(679) 675-0000
starwoodhotels.com
Shangri-la's Fijian Resort & Spa
Shangri-La's Fijian Resort is located on Yanuca, a private 109-acre tropical island. One of the prime draws is the resort's premier nine-hole golf course designed by Peter Thompson, who won the British Open five times.
Other amenities include three pools, three tennis courts, a health club and a spa. Outdoor sports feature everything from canoeing and sailing to windsurfing and jet-skiing. If you have kids, they can enjoy the game room; children's swimming and play areas; and organized activities at the Little Chief's Club.
For dining, you can choose among a grill, a cafe, two terrace restaurants, a steak and seafood eatery and Kalevu Restaurant, which serves fare from the Pacific Rim.
Shangri-la's Fijian Resort & Spa
Yanuca Island
Cuvu, Sigatoka, Fiji
(679) 652-0155
shangri-la.com
Koro Sun Resort
The Koro Sun Resort features 150 lush acres surrounded by tropical forest. Golfers can play on the resort's nine-hole course, or brush up with a lesson from the resident pro. After golf, try your hand at water activities such as snorkeling, diving or sea kayaking.
The resort also features a fitness center and a spa, where you can enjoy a relaxing treatment accompanied by the sounds of a waterfall.
Restaurant choices include the Matakau in a traditional Fijian building, and the Seaside Restaurant decorated with sand floors and furniture crafted from rain-forest trees.
Koro Sun Resort
Hibiscus Highway
Savusavu, Fiji
(679) 885-0262
korosunresort.com
About The Author
Barbara Dunlap is a freelance writer in Oregon. She was a garden editor at "The San Francisco Chronicle," and she currently specializes in travel and active lifestyle topics like golf and fitness. She received a master's degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has been a Knight Foundation Fellow.
