Royal Davui Island, Fiji

Like an emerald rising out of the azure blue of Beqa Lagoon (pronounced Benga), Royal Davui Island Resort is an exclusive 10-acre island paradise. Nestled in splendid isolation south of Fiji’s main island, Viti Levu, this romantic adults-only hideaway promises the ultimate desert island experience, with just 16 privileged couples staying at any one time. Accessible from Nadi via a 20 minute scenic flight to Pacific Harbour, followed by a 30 minute boat transfer, getting to the island is all part of the fun. Or, for a truly stylish arrival, travel by helicopter from Nadi!

Dining is an integral part of the Royal Davui experience, with meals served alfresco beneath the canopy of a majestic Banyan Tree at the heart of the island, on your villa’s dining deck for maximum privacy or hidden away amongst the trees in a romantic and secluded dining cabana. Only the freshest produce is used, with an emphasis on local seafood and seasonal, organic fruit and vegetables from neighbouring Beqa Island. Take a gourmet picnic to one of island’s hidden beaches, fringed by the pristine lagoon and splendid coral reef. Snorkel straight from the beach amongst a kaleidoscope of exotic fish, rays and even the occasional turtle…the marine life is prolific due to a fishing ban within a mile of the island.

A haven for divers, there are also a number of outstanding dive sites within easy reach. Indulge in a luxurious spa treatment in the privacy of your villa, opt for an exhilarating sail on a catamaran, visit the local village or witness Fiji’s unique ‘Firewalking’ tradition on Beqa (centuries ago, as legend has it, an ancient Fijian Spirit gave the local inhabitants the power to walk barefoot, and unharmed, over hot white stones) – the legend lives on today. But a Davui ‘must’ has to be a few unforgettable hours spent on a remote sand cay, with nothing but a sunshade, picnic hamper and the gentle lapping of the gin-clear lagoon! This is barefoot luxury, Fijian-style!