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Island
A
beautiful deserted tropical isle, a tranquil blue lagoon,
fringing coral reefs, a long white sandy beach, swaying palm
trees, a traditional thatched bure, soft island music, fresh
tropical fruits, abundant seafood and friendly pacific islanders.
This
and much more awaits you on the shores of Robinson Crusoe
Island.
Location
A
few miles north of Natadola Beach on Fiji's Coral Coast and
only 40 minutes drive from Nadi, this 25 acre island paradise
lies only 10 minutes across the bay from Viti Levu in calm
clear waters.
Access
is boat only and includes a 30 minute jungle river cruise
followed by a short trip across the lagoon.
History
The
sacred island of Likuri also known as Robinson Crusoe Island
has an amazing history which dates back 3,500 years to when
the First Polynesians landed their huge outrigger canoes on
the shores of the Fiji Islands.
Almost
500 years later, the next wave of people landed, these were
the Melanesians.
Today
the indigenious Fijians are descendants from a mix of the
two cultures - Polynesians and Melanesians.
Since
those early days Likuri Island was used for traditional ceremonies
and chiefly gatherings.
In
fact it was almost solely used for the chief's pleasure, a
custom which was handed down from generation to generation.
Only
recently has the island been opened up for tourism thanks
to the High Chief - Ka Levu Tui Nadroga and the chiefly family
who have become our partners in this very successful eco cultural
budget resort.
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