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  Taveuni Fiji: Fiji Hotels - Fiji Fun Facts - Map of Fiji
Formerly known as Somosomo, Taveuni ranks third in size and is one of the finest islands of Fiji.
In the high mountains of Taveuni there is a beautiful lake of considerable size, pouring through an outlet on the west.
Taveuni, on the west coast is a calling place for inter-island ships.
www.taveuni.com   (500 words)

  
 Fiji Guide: The Book   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Tasman was north-east of Taveuni in the stretch of water that now bears his name, and though visibility was poor he glimpsed points of land which he took to be separate islands and which were probably the peaks of Taveuni and islands to the north.
Taveuni's inhabitants were feared throughout the Fiji group as fierce warriors who relished the taste of human flesh.
Taveuni is also one of only two islands in the Lau group (the other is Cicia) where the Australian magpie was introduced to control coconut pests.
www.fijiguide.com /cgi-bin/fijicon.pl?13-tave.fij   (6740 words)

  
 The Fiji Islands - Taveuni Island Resort   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Meals are served using Taveuni Island Resort's fl or white scallop shell shaped plates and bowls, crystal wine glasses and fine cutlery accented by island-flowered fabrics.
Taveuni, Fiji, is a tropical island ideal for nature lovers and divers alike.
Although formerly "Dive" Taveuni Resort, and now "Taveuni Island Resort" one does not have to be a diver to enjoy the resort and the island.
www.travelarrange.co.nz /fiji/taveuni/index.html   (580 words)

  
 A Taveuni Beach Guide to Travel, Vacations & Holidays - Fiji Beaches.com
Taveuni is a long island with central high ridge, with rainforested slopes sloping down on each side to the ocean.
It is quite close Taveuni, and Garden Island Resort offers its guests trips across to enjoy the lovely beaches, of which there are three small private west-facing coves.
Taveuni Palms - Enjoy the intimate setting of Taveuni Palms, nestled among the palm trees along a splendid, secluded white sandy beach.
www.fijibeaches.com /taveuni/index.cfm   (806 words)

  
 SavusavuFiji.com - Taveuni Accommodation - Fiji, Resorts, Fiji Hotels, Fiji Diving , Fiji Adventure, Fiji Sailing, Fiji ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Taveuni is Fiji's third largest island and there are regular domestic flights from Nadi and Suva international airports via Savusavu (and occasionally direct).
Taveuni is known as the 'Garden Island' with its lush rainforested slopes and coconut plantations.
A vacation in Taveuni is also not complete without enjoying a visit to a local village - where you can witness the different cultural activities and be enchanted by the unforced friendliness of the local people.
www.savusavufiji.com /taveuni/index.htm   (192 words)

  
 Birdwatching Trip Report from Fiji
As I was flying later today to Taveuni there was not much time for birding but I did manage to squeeze in a couple of hours in the western forest despite getting soaked as it was raining this morning, and at times quite heavily.
The arrival on Taveuni is quite impressive as you fly over the reef and I actually saw a Green Turtle from the plane.
Only seen on Taveuni where two were seen on the Des Voeux Peak trail at S 16º50’233”  W 179º58’372” on 5/9 and then the following day at least seven where seen with George and Edward.
www.birdtours.co.uk /tripreports/fiji/fiji1/FIJI%202000.htm   (6576 words)

  
 Rob Kay's Fiji Islands Travel Guide
Taveuni (pronounced Tah-vee-ew-nee), the garden island of Fiji, is rugged, wet, verdant and pristine.
Taveuni is a archetypically beautiful tropical island, thick with vegetation and resplendent with tropical flowers.
It is believed that Taveuni's greatest warriors were buried here in order to keep their remains hidden from enemies.
www.fijiguide.com /Guide/Islands/taveuni.html   (1467 words)

  
 Taveuni Estates - Own your piece of island paradise - Freehold island real estate in Fiji
Taveuni Island is a tropical playground, both above and below the surface.
Taveuni Estates is a 4000-acre privately owned real estate development on Taveuni Island, the third largest in the Fiji archipelago.
Famed for its fertile soil and excellent produce, Taveuni island is also known as the ‘Garden Island’ of Fiji and the Taveuni Estates plantation has been in use for over a century.
www.taveuniestates.com   (329 words)

  
 Taveuni : Introduction | Frommers.com
Although the island is only 9.5km (6 miles) wide, a volcanic ridge down Taveuni's 40km (25-mile) length soars to more than 1,200m (4,000 ft.), blocking the southeast trade winds and pouring as much as 30 feet of rain a year on the mountaintops and the island's rugged eastern side.
Taveuni's most famous sight is Lake Tagimaucia (Tangi-maw-thia), home of the rare tagimaucia flower that bears red blooms with white centers.
By tradition, Taveuni's Somosomo village is Fiji's most "chiefly" village; that is, it's chief is the highest ranking in all of Fiji, and the big meeting house here is the prime gathering place of Fiji's influential Great Council of Chiefs.
www.frommers.com /destinations/taveuni/0358010001.html   (626 words)

  
 Taveuni Island Resort - Taveuni - Fiji Islands (TRAVELMAXIA.COM)
Taveuni is known as the ’Garden Island’ of Fiji, with rainforested slopes leading down to the shore.
Taveuni Island Resort's premier villa - Matalau - meaning everything wonderful and beautiful in life, is set in lush tropical garden and enjoys a panoramic view over the Pacific Ocean.
Taveuni Island Resort is not only the most beautiful place we visited but also have by far the best staff.
www.travelmaxia.com /extended.cfm?Memberid=213   (1694 words)

  
 Taveuni Island Resort - Reservations
From sea level to cloud shrouded mountain peaks, Taveuni is a utopia for nature lovers.
Taveuni Island Resort - Fiji is set amongst lush tropical gardens.
The clifftop Fiji resort and seven ocean view bures overlook Fiji*s dramatic Somosomo Straits and the water of the Straits lap Taveuni Island's white sand beaches.
www.gocheap.com /taveuni/taveuni-island-resort-1030416.html   (234 words)

  
 Taveuni Dive Sites
En complément de cette flore prolifique, Taveuni est renomée auprés des naturalistes pour ses populations intactes d'oiseaux natifs qui inclus peroquets, pigeon qui aboient (Pigeon qui émet des sons comme un chien qui jappe), une autre espèce rare.
Taveuni est renommée pour ça multitude de poissons tropicaux et pélagiques.
Il est estimé qu'environ seulement 3% de tout le recif de Taveuni à été exploré par les plongeurs et il n'est pas inhabituel de voir des pelagiques tels que dauphins, tortues, raies aigle et un bon nombre d'espèces de requins.
www.aquanautes.com /fiji/taveuni_fr.html   (459 words)

  
 Taveuni Island Resort - Fiji Beach Resort   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Taveuni Island Resort is located on the Fiji island of Taveuni, the Garden Island of Fiji, one of the 300 islands in the Fiji group scattered throughout the South Pacific Ocean.
Taveuni Island Resort - Fiji is the vision of a young New Zealand couple who found this remote island whilst on honeymoon in Fiji 28 years ago.
Taveuni Island Resort - Fiji, consistently voted one of the top Fiji Resorts, is a small exclusive luxury resort catering to just 18 people.
www.gordonsguide.com /redirect.cfm?id=560   (403 words)

  
 Taveuni - Dive Sites
In addition to the prolific flora, Taveuni is renowned by naturalists for its intact native bird population which includes parrots, a barking pigeon (Peale's pigeon which does sound like a dog barking), and other rare species.
While the diving Taveuni area is stunning and virtually unscathed by the 20 th century, it is not generally a place to bring novice divers.
It is estimated that only 3% of the entire reef system in the Taveuni area has been explored by divers and it's not unusual to see pelagics such as dolphins, turtles, eagle rays and a number of species of shark.
www.aquanautes.com /fiji/taveuni_ang.html   (542 words)

  
 Garden Island Resort - Taveuni - Fiji Islands
Taveuni is a haven of traditional Fijian hospitality, and you will find the people the friendliest in the world.
With a population of 12,000 inhabitants, Taveuni is sparsely populated.
Aqua-Trek Taveuni at Garden Island Resort is the first Gold Palm Resort to be awarded by PADI Australia in the region.
www.fijiislandsresorts.com /fiji_garden_island_resort.cfm   (881 words)

  
 Taveuni Palms, Taveuni Resorts, Taveuni Palms Beach Homes for Rent, Fiji Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Please note Taveuni Palms accommodation rates are indicated in U.S. Dollars and EXCLUDE the 12.5% Fijian VAT tax.
Beginning April 1, 2005, two identical beach houses are available at our Taveuni resort, each on its own private acre, each beachfront, on the estate and with private pool, chef, private staff and private entrance.
In the event of a cancellation, notice must be received by the Taveuni resort in writing.
www.fiji-resorts-vacation-rentals.com /Rates/taveuni-palms.php   (530 words)

  
 Taveuni Island Resort Taveuni Island hotel reservations.
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reservations.lodging.com /servlet/reservations.PropertyInformationXML/GAL_66657/byguide   (596 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Taveuni Palms boasts all of the amenities that Forbes attributes to romance: luxury, seclusion, expense, privacy, excellent food and wine and of course loads of sunshine.
Taveuni Palms is comprised of two separate villas, each nestled on its own private one-acre acre site overlooking the breathtaking South Pacific.
Taveuni Palms together with your onsite hosts and resort staff will leave you with lasting memories and the vacation experience of a lifetime...You'll arrive as a guest but leave as family.
www.fijilive.com /fijimagic/daily/Taveunipalms.htm   (563 words)

  
 Vacation Rentals: Taveuni / Matei, Fiji - Home, Oceanfront, 3BR/3BA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Taveuni Palms is an upscale, 2.5-acre private estate combining luxury accommodations and gourmet cuisine with the finest in service and amenities.
Taveuni Palms is an extraordinary experience that you will not find anywhere else in Fiji.
At Taveuni Palms you'll have onsite hosts and a resort staff of two gourmet chefs, and your ow...
www.vacation-rentals.org /p16075.htm   (209 words)

  
 Maravu Plantation Resort Hotel - Taveuni Island, Fiji
Taveuni is known as the garden isle of Fiji, with volcanic mountains peaking at 1200 metres and lush rain forests and majestic waterfalls.
Maravu Plantation Resort is conveniently close to the Matei Airport which is serviced daily from Nadi and Suva.
Guests are welcomed at Maravu and within a few minutes the magic of Taveuni's exquisite tropical garden paradise begins.
www.ila-chateau.com /maravu/index.htm   (436 words)

  
 Taveuni Estates Dive - Fiji Diving Vacations on Taveuni Island
Our Fiji dive center overlooks the Somosomo straits and we are within a 10 minute boat ride to all of Taveuni's world famous dive sites including the infamous "Great White Wall" covered in almost luminescent white coral and the extensive, colorful Rainbow Reef - Fiji's most spectacular diving.
The diving on Taveuni is second to none.
Taveuni is the reason for Fiji gaining it's reputation as 'The Soft Coral Capital of The World.' You can expect to see a huge array of colorful reef fish, giant traveli, many different sharks, the occasional manta ray and many many more.
www.taveunidive.com   (292 words)

  
 Taveuni, Fiji
There are some good hiking trails including the Lavena Coastal Walk and the track to Bouma Falls.
Taveuni is also a popular destination for bird-watching with over 100 species on the island.
There is excellent diving on Taveuni, especially in the Somosomo Strait where you can see lots of fish and even whales if you are there in November.
www.bugpacific.com /destinations/fj-taveuni.html   (85 words)

  
 Hostels in Taveuni - Youth Hostel
We also have a great selection of city, sightseeing and adventure tours in Taveuni Fiji.
We are a dive resort on the most eastern tip of Vanua Levu, were the island is the closest to Taveuni.
But for even more accommodation choices have a look at our selected budget hotels which are often just as cheap as the Taveuni hostels.
www.cheap-hostels-in.com /taveuni.htm   (288 words)

  
 Elroy's "Taveuni Island, Fiji"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The main crop on Taveuni is probably the coconut.
Taveuni Island has a small but spectacular park on the rainy side of the island.
One noted bird here is the red pigeon which is found on no other island.
northonline.sccd.ctc.edu /christen/fiji.jungle.html   (86 words)

  
 Taveuni Hostels - Accommodation in Taveuni, Fiji - Budget Backpackers
We have 2 Taveuni hostels and budget hotels, all of which offer fantastic accommodation with a wide range of amenities and cheap room rates.
Accommodation Description: We are a dive resort on the most eastern tip of Vanua Levu, were the island is the closest to Taveuni.
Find your ideal accommodation in Taveuni, Fiji with kasbah.com, as well as many other top destinations in Fiji including Beachcomber Island, Coral Coast and Kadavu plus the popular cities Lautoka, Malolo Island and Mana Beach.
www.kasbah.com /hostels/hostels.asp?hostel=Taveuni   (579 words)

  
 Taveuni Island Resort Fiji Vacations, Taveuni Island Resort Fiji Honeymoons and Weddings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Set amongst acres of beautifully landscaped gardens on a Taveuni Island hillside overlooking the azure waters of the Somosomo Straits, 7 Fijian style bures accommodate up to 14 guests in unsurpassed luxury.
Taveuni Island Resort he resort will pack you a picnic lunch and provide a guide if wanted.
Taveuni Island Resort has two professional masseuses who use wonderful relaxing aromatic oil massage to ease away stress.
www.travelwizard.com /fiji/TaveuniResort_Overview.html   (2079 words)

  
 Maravu Plantation Resort and Eco-Tours, Taveuni Island, Fiji
Imagine, you have found the very individual tropical playground in a first class Boutique Resort, on the 'Flower Island' Taveuni, Fiji.
Scenic Hike along the East-Coast of Taveuni to a small horseshoe bay with two waterfalls.
Maravu's speciality are eco-tours on the island of Taveuni.
www.allworld-vacation.com /maravu   (223 words)

  
 Taveuni Fiji Island Resort Vacation - House - Sleeps: 4
Located on Taveuni, considered to be the most beautiful of all the Fiji Islands, is Vale Cadra Ni Vula (which means "House of the Rising Moon" in Fijian and pronounced va-lay thandra nee vula), a modern and beautifully crafted luxury vacation rental home.
The house comes with free use of two ocean kayaks and there are plenty of other activities to enjoy on Taveuni - horseback riding, mountain biking, paddle boats, snorkeling and world-class diving.
Time after time, each guest that has stayed at our home has said, "It is by far the nicest home on the island, reasonably priced, with the friendliest and most accommodating staff.
www.vrbo.com /12768   (1004 words)

  
 Taveuni Palms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Fiji and Taveuni Palms were everything and more than it was advertised to be.
A honeymoon is supposed to be a starting point in a marriage, an experience that newlyweds can always recall with happy memories.
If you ever need a testimonial for sending someone to Taveuni Palms on a honeymoon, both Debi and I would be more than happy to provide one.
www.fiji-resorts-vacation-rentals.com /Testimonials/one.php   (245 words)

  
 Taveuni hotels - discount & cheap hotels in Taveuni.
Taveuni hotels - discount & cheap hotels in Taveuni.
We have brought together the very best hotels throughout Taveuni at the most competitive rates.
By constantly updating our hotel listing for Taveuni, we are able to ensure that you get the very best price no matter what type of trip or vacation you are making.
www.calle.com /world/FJ/taveuni-hotels.html   (217 words)

  
 Birdwatching Trip Report from Fiji,Viti Levu, Taveuni and Kadavu
June appears also to be at the start of the breeding season for many species though the pattern is confused and varies from species to species.
By the time we had made the flight and checked in to the Garden Island Resort there was little light left except to explore the small gardens and look for sea birds.
Flew from Taveuni to Nausori Airport, Viti Levu where we had a two hour wait before the flight to Kadavu.
www.birdtours.co.uk /tripreports/fiji/fiji2/fiji-june2002.htm   (2956 words)

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