The 2011 Romance List
Laucala Island, Fiji
There’s nothing quite like being on a private island to inspire a feeling of exclusivity, and the luxury Laucala Island is one of those places that typifies the tropical South Seas idyll. With just 25 luxurious villas spread out over the 12 square kilometres of Laucala, at times it really feels like this island belongs to you with its icing sugar sand, set against a backdrop of turquoise lagoons and beautiful tropical forest. What to do on a typical day on Laucala? Maybe start with breakfast on your balcony served by your waiter overlooking the lagoon, before boarding one of the many water craft for a spot of fishing and snorkelling around the beautiful reef with lunch served on board, and then a round of golf or a tropical bush walk with a visit to a traditional village, and then finish the day with a sunset horse ride on the beach. In the evening you can begin with a Sundowner cocktail in the beachfront Rock Lounge, and enjoy an intimate candlelight dinner on a private beach. Laucala is the ultimate romantic destination where you can spend the day being active, or just sit in your private pool and look out over the blue ocean.
Review from Joanna Hall [Meet our Romance List Panel]
Why you'll love it
As a private island, there are no day trippers here and the feeling of space and tranquillity, coupled with world class facilities and attentive service, makes this one of those places you must experience - even if only once.