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TH E H E I G HT O F LUXU RY THE PENTUPLEX, BY ST GEORGE, WILL BE THE CROWNING GLORY OF ONE BLACKFRIARS. OCCUPYING THE TOP FIVE FLOORS OF THE TOWER, THIS TRULY REMARKABLE PRIVATE RESIDENCE OFFERS VIEWS, LUXURY AND STATURE WHICH WILL BE UNRIVALLED IN THE CAPITAL. island paradise. At the foothills of Fiji’s Nausori Highlands, just 10 minutes north of Nadi, you’ll find the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, home to pretty lily ponds, native plants and the rumoured largest orchid collection in the world, which was established in 1977 by the late Raymond Burr, star of Perry Mason and Ironside, and which has fast become one of Fiji’s most popular attractions. With more than 2,000 different species in this beautifully cultivated garden, it’s the best-kept natural attraction in Fiji. Catch a boat to Mamanuca and Yasawa, home to Monuriki Island, that is famed for being the deserted island backdrop of the film Castaway, starring Tom Hanks. After unwinding on the sandy beaches, try sailing, cruising or diving or visit the dark limestone Sawa-i-Lau Caves, well known for Brooke Sheilds' Blue Lagoon. Denarau Island is the largest integrated resort in these South Pacific islands and is a a golfer's paradise. The Coral Coast is a stretch of beaches and bays along the Ocean Road between Nadi and Suva approximately 50 miles in length and offering a glimpse of true island life - from fishermen selling their daily catch along the roadside, to bargaining with the locals at the Sigatoka market. It is also home to Kula Eco Park – Fiji's only wildlife park which is dedicated to the conservation of Fiji's indigenous Flora and Fauna and it is here that adventure lovers can try sand duning (surfing on the sand) and sea surfing on the fearsome coral reef breaks. The archipelago boasts exclusive deluxe resorts, many of them found on privately owned islands. The Shangri-La's Fijian Resort and Spa on Yanuca Island and The Wakaya Club on Suva are both popular for idyllic holiday escapes. Turtle Island is undeniably one of Fiji’s most exclusive resorts; this private island for couples welcomes no more than 28 guests at any one time and boasts no less than 14 stunning beaches that can be privately reserved... it’s no wonder it has become one of the world’s most sought after honeymoon destinations. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST [email protected] +44(0)20 7871 7188 WWW.ONEBLACKFRIARS.CO.UK PRICE ON APPLICATION Details correct at time of going to press. Computer generated image is indicative only.