Luxury Family Trips to South Pacific Islands made for you

The InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa is nestled amongst 35 acres of tropical gardens, along the picturesque Natadola Bay on Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu. The hotel features 266 rooms, including 50 luxurious suites at the Club InterContinental. Each room features a generous outdoor living space with daybeds and signature Cleopatra baths. There is a range of options when it comes to eating and drinking, from fine dining in the signature Navo restaurant, to more relaxed options at Sanasana and Toba Bar and Grill. Relaxing and unwinding is easy with three swimming pools, an 18-hole championship golf course and spa.

Scenic Matavi Resort is Nieue Island’s leading luxury resort. Due to its location on a scenic clifftop, the hotel boasts breathtaking 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean’s pristine waters. The resort offers 55 rooms with balconies, most of which face the Pacific Ocean, and the resort itself serves as a fantastic vantage point from which guests can watch sea life such as humpback whales and spinner dolphins. The hotel also has resort rooms, studio apartments and villas in its complex. The resort is only 10 minutes from all major facilities and services on Niue, making it as a perfect place to be based while enjoying diving nearby.    

In a sweeping bay on the idyllic Malolo Island, Six Senses Fiji spans around a private golden sandy beach and turquoise lagoon. 24 spacious standalone villas can be found nestled in lush landscaped greenery or directly on the beachfront, each with private pools, decks and outdoor showers. There are also a range of larger residences with up to five bedrooms, ideal for families and groups that feature a pool, kitchen, dining room and generous living spaces, offering wonderful panoramas and easy access to the resort’s facilities. Dining venues include two restaurants and a café, plus an outdoor pizzeria, grill and two bar options and you can look forward to modern takes on traditional Fijian and international dishes created from fresh, organic, locally sourced produce together with many from the resort’s herb garden and farm. Relax at the Wellness Village with its spa, whirlpools, alchemy bar and yoga pavilion, or get active and explore with a range of water sports from snorkelling to surfing on the nearby reef breaks on offer. There’s also a kid’s club and a range of cultural excursions on offer too.

With over 300 islands to explore and turquoise water as far as the eye can see, Fiji is the perfect destination for a luxury cruise. Weave your way through the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands aboard the Fiji Princess, a small vessel that allows you to discover inlets and bays not accessibly by the larger cruise ships. The 179-foot Fiji Princess features 32 cabins, accommodating up to 68 passengers. All cabins are above the waterline and feature large windows with ocean views. There is a shaded sky deck with sun loungers, an open-air restaurant, library and splash pool as well as a spa offering a range of rejuvenating treatments. There are three itineraries to choose from, lasting three, four or seven nights. Cruises depart from Denarau Marina on Fiji’s main island, Viti Levu, but there are also transfer services from some of the Mamanuca Island resorts if you are combining the cruise with a hotel stay. Dining on the cruise is a real treat with a mix of a la carte, barbecues and buffet. Fresh tropical fruits and seafood are the stars of the show but there is also a delicious range of internations dishes. A real highlight of the cruise is the Fijian lovo feast on a private beach. A lovo is an earth oven and this is a traditional way of preparing food for ceremonies and special occasions. All meals, including morning and afternoon tea, are included in your cruise. There is so much to discover which is why sailing time is limited to four hours a day. This means there is plenty of time to swim, snorkel, dive or relax on the white powedery sands of Fiji’s beautiful beaches. There are also clear kayaks, glass-bottomed boats and stand up paddleboards for guests to use. For those wanting to learn more about Fijian culture there is the option to visit local communities, learn the art of basket weaving and coconut husking and take part in a traditional kava ceremony where you’ll get to drink Fiji’s national drink, made from the pulverised root of a kava plant.

Perched on an outer coral reef and surrounded by sandy islets, the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora is an idyllic island retreat surrounded by the turquoise waters of the South Pacific. There are 107 suites and villas scattered along the outer beaches and over the water. The beachfront villas are draped along a stretch of semi-private beach, with private gardens filled with coconut palms and colourful bougainvillea and a private swimming pool. There are a mixture of one-, two- and three-bedroom villas making them perfect for honeymooners, families and groups of friends. The overwater bungalows sit on stilts over the ocean, some with their own private plunge pools. Teak wood and thatched roofs give them plenty of traditional charm while the high ceilings and spacious interiors ensure they offer guests the most comfortable of stays. When it comes to dining, guests are spoiled for choice with four restaurants serving a cuisine inspired by Polynesian and French traditions, as well as light salads and freshly grilled seafood. There are also pleny of spots to enjoy a cocktail as the as the sun sets. There is also the option to enjoy dinner on the beach with Polynesian singing and a fire dance performance, and have your breakfast delivered to your suite in a ceremonial Polynesian canoe. With the inviting waters of the South Pacific on your doorstep, you’ll want to dive straight in and explore the fascinating underwater world. Enjoy snorkelling adventures in the Ruanhatu Lagoon Sanctuary, home to over 100 marine species including octopus, eagle rays and unicorn fish, then explore the coves by sea kayak, stand up paddleboard or water bike. There is also an infinity pool, spa, fitness centre and tennis courts.

Immerse yourself in a world of French luxury surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, exquisite lagoons and impressive mountains that rise from the clear Pacific Ocean waters at this lagoon-side beach resort. With views of the island of Tahiti, the resort offers 112 luxurious bungalows, either built out over the water, or nestled in the beautifully landscaped gardens. The rooms features natural wood and stone finishing with accents of warm colour adding an inviting touch. Wide windows allow in plenty of natural light and draw in the sounds and scents of the sea and jungle. Enjoy the magical view out over the lagoon towards Tahiti as you dine on chef Guillaume Burlion’s world-class menu at K Restaurant, or enjoyed a relaxed contemporary meal at Pure. Get out of the sun and sip on a refreshing south Pacific cocktail typically Polynesian Vue, or raise a glass to another day in paradise at the beach bar. When not soaking up the rays on the beach, take a dip in the swimming pool, or treat yourself to a session of pampering at the day spa. A selection of water activities like scuba diving can also be arranged.