Condé Nast Traveller UK, today, announced the results of its annual Readers Choice Awards https://www.cntraveller.com/inspiration/readers-choice-awards with Yasawa Island Resort & Spa, Fiji www.yasawa.com recognized as #9 in Australasia South Pacific Region. The Resort is only one of three Fiji resorts recognized with the Award.
More than 125,000 Condé Nast Traveller UK readers across the United Kingdom submitted responses, rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers’ Choice Awards, with their unparalleled legacy as the travel industry’s longest-running and most prestigious accolades, remain the ultimate symbol and acknowledgement of excellence within the travel sector. The full list of winners can be found here https://www.cntraveler.com/inspiration/readers-choice-awards
“We are so pleased to receive this wonderful recognition of our resort and our wonderful staff by Condé Nast Traveller. For over 30 years Yasawa Island Resort & Spa has offered our guests an authentic Fijian experience, where guests can reconnect with one another and unplug from the rest of the world,” said Director James McCann of Yasawa Island Resort & Spa.
According to McCann, Yasawa Island Resort, which is one of Fiji’s most luxurious and top independently owned/operated resorts, completed a million dollar renovation this year. The Resort is also in the process of obtaining its EarthCheck certification, a badge of honor given to
hotels/resorts and tourism businesses, based on the brand’s ability to live up to their social corporate responsibility, show that they care for the people around them, and enhance their overall ecological sustainability.
The 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveller’s website at https://www.cntraveller.com/inspiration/readers-choice-awards and will be celebrated in the November, 2024 issue.
ABOUT YASAWA ISLAND RESORT & SPA, FIJI
With only18 spacious bungalows and a small group of Fijian villagers as its neighbors, the secluded Resort boasts a stunning new renovation of both its public space and exterior/interior accommodations.
From the distinctive contemporary Fijian style bungalows fashioned with palm thatched roofs, plantation shutters, an expansive sun deck, a private beach hut on the edge of the sands and personal hammock, the luxurious one-island resort evokes “life as it is meant to be,” an experience that rejuvenates the senses and stirs the soul. The one island resort boasts 18 luxury bungalows hidden among luscious tropical greenery, each only a few steps from a pristine white-sand beach.
The all-inclusive resort serves gourmet contemporary cuisine with choice of dining at an al fresco main dining complex with 180 degree view of the ocean, beachside, at the horizon pool or in the privacy of one’s very own beach hut. The chef places an emphasis on “fresh” whether it is from the garden or ocean. The poolside Manasa’s Bar, named after a long-time resort employee, serves signature cocktails from dawn to dusk.
For the ultimate in relaxation, the full-service Baravi Spa offers ocean view massages and is well known for its Baravi Rhythm, four handed synchronized massage, where therapists perform this signature favorite in tandem with the waves of the ocean. Hot rock therapies use black volcanic pebbles to reflect the fiery rift that created the island.
On land and at sea, a multitude of complimentary resort activities provide something for everyone. Guests enjoy swimming in the crystal waters of the famous Sawa-I-Lau Caves, snorkeling among vivid corals and tropical fish, sea kayaking, boating on a catamaran, deep sea fishing, stand-up paddle boarding and windsurfing. Back on shore, they enjoy tennis, volley ball hiking and rugby matches.
For the adventurous visitor, there is deep sea fishing and PADI scuba diving available for an additional charge.
A favorite pastime of many guests is a complimentary picnic on one of 11 white sandy beaches, a visit to Bukama Village, where travelers can meet the chief, partake in a kava ceremony (the ceremonial drink of Fiji), hear the school choir sing, partake in a lovo feast, witness a meke performance (the ceremonial dance of Fiji) and attend a Sunday church service.
Celebrated for its pristine location, Yasawa Island Resort & Spa has offered guests from around the globe unique, authentic and enriching travel experiences.
Upon arrival in Nadi Fiji International Airport, the Resort is a 30 minute flight (inaccessible to other travelers) from Nadi International Airport and is reached via the Resort’s private airstrip.
For more information about Yasawa Island Resort & Spa, Fiji, visit www.yasawa.com.
