OH! Magazine - Australian Version December 2013 (Australian Version) | Page 26

BEL
FONG

RELAX TO THE MAX,
FIJI STYLE
Bel Fong discovers an idyllic existence as she
explores all that Fiji has to offer.

rom the moment I step off the
plane, I can feel myself falling in
love with Fiji. I don’t know why it has
taken me so long to discover this place
but I was ready to experience the famous
Fijian hospitality.
Walking off the plane into Nadi airport
is amazing in itself. I spot two Fijians
dressed in traditional sulu’s (sarongs),
serenading everyone with a soothing
Fijian ‘Welcome Song.’ As we wait in line
to get through customs, I can’t help but
notice everyone smiling. It’s hard not to
be happy in this place, and we haven’t
even left the airport.
Our enthusiastic host, Rony is there to
greet us. “BULA! Welcome home, family”
he says with a big smile. I’ve never met
anyone so passionate about saying hello
to strangers. I later learn that this is the
Fijian way. Everyone is family. My heart
and soul immediately feel a sense of
belonging and happiness.

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After 40-minutes of driving, we arrive
at the Intercontinental Golf Resort and
Spa. Nestled amongst 35 hectares of
tropical gardens, it is hard not to be
overwhelmed by the beauty of its
surroundings. Fresh fruit juice and a cool
towel prove a lovely diversion from the
humidity. Walking into my one-bedroom
suite, I drop my bags (and jaw) in pure
awe. The suite itself is huge and everything
inside it (as in all 270 rooms onsite) is
immaculate. I pull back the curtains to
reveal a front row seat to the most amazing
mountainous backdrop, a view which I
would later (and often) enjoy from my
private plunge pool and outdoor bath.
The resort itself has so much to offer.
You can try one of the 15 recreational
activities (including yoga, a round of golf,
Fijiian-rules beach soccer) or simply hide
away in one of the private pods by the
infinity pool at Club Intercontinental.
A visit to the resort would not be

complete without one of their signature
spa treatments. The outdoor Wai Zone
sets the scene, featuring a steam room,
hydrotherapy pool and ice room. I find my
alkaline balance by dividing time between
each of the three zones. A few minutes
later, a Traditional Bobo Massage awaits.
I can already feel my mind and body
completely switch off. This is relaxation
at its most luxurious.
The next morning, armed with eager
anticipation to watch the sunrise, I leap

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