This may have been a visibly beautiful place, but our experience on the island and with the tribe was NO vacation. The boat arrangements to get to the island were disorganized and they had been dishonest about the cost of the boat fare and the time it takes to get to the island. If you are lucky enough to find...
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This ecovillage is the private retreat of the Turaqa-ni-Mataqali or chief/clan leader of the Kete-kete clan. 68 acres of Organic Farm and Plantation the Flying Fish is the southern most point of Matacawalevu Island with Sunrise and Sunset views. Protected by Vatuvute Point the lush gardens and lawns sit right on Long Beach a 2-km long stretch of White Sand facing Turtle Island Lodge and Navutu Stars Resort. 5-star chefs deliver up our local cuisine and the freshest seafood. Activities include: guided snorkeling, visits to traditional village, medicine walks, volleyball, petanque (bocci ball or boules), weaving, adobe building, live music nightly, sevusevu ceremony (traditional kava welcome ceremony), in-room phones and tea service plus afternoon tea and fresh baked goods daily. Fishing, Scuba Diving and trips to Sawa-I-Lau caves all available. Guest stays benefit local villages by paying for free medical, disaster relief and healthcare education.
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