Sunrise. The Koro Sea. Here is the emerald jewel of Namenalala, Fiji. The birds sing the same mystifying calls that they have sung for thousands of years as the island stirs from it’s slumber; Namena is awake for another day.

Days on Namena offer sheer luxury, warm smiles, excellent food and dive opportunities that are out of this world. The pristine barrier reef circles the entire island and offers divers the chance to see some of the best soft coral in the world. The flora and fauna of the island are similarly spectacular and the white sandy beach is a picture taken straight from Robinson Crusoe. Namena and her surrounding waters are deeply treasured by all who stay in her warmth and natural setting.

Joan and Tom Moody built and own Namena’s resort. Tom found the 110-acre island in 1983. After camping on Namena for two weeks he decided to take one acre to develop his resort and leave the rest in natural bliss. Tom and Joan are good people with fascinating stories to tell. They make a trip to such an isolated island easy. So easy it will have to be repeated.

Six secluded traditional bures (homes) are dotted along the coastline of this heavenly isle, set amidst native bush and _frame_d between sky and ocean. Five of the bures are perched on the cliff top enabling you to drink in the panoramic views and blissful trade winds in total seclusion. The sixth bure is located on the beach side where the ocean will lap the sand and lull you to sleep each night.

The hexagonal shape of each bure is something very unique. The doors on several walls can be slid open and offer 180 degree panoramas of the ocean and the spectacular displays at sunset. Whilst relaxing out on your deck in total seclusion no care in the world will remain. Each bure is built and decorated with native and natural products reflecting and blending with the environment in which it is found.

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Post edited by: JFM, at: 2007/07/22 00:18

Just reading your post makes the place come alive. I would love to go here some day. It sounds so beautiful not to mention it would be the perfect place to just get away from it all and relax.

JFM wrote:
Sunrise. The Koro Sea. Here is the emerald jewel of Namenalala, Fiji. The birds sing the same mystifying calls that they have sung for thousands of years as the island stirs from it’s slumber; Namena is awake for another day.


This sounds very beautiful. I was just talking about diving in another post and mentioned that I couldn't do an underwater hotel due to not knowing how to dive. Maybe this second mention is a hint that I should learn!

I looked this up on the internet. This place is beautiful. I know how somewhere else on my list of places to hopefully one day see.