The results are in and I think it’s safe to say our #GuestsLoveUs! Read more to learn how we ranked in the 2018 Guest Review Awards at booking.com
What, there was an earthquake in Fiji?
A few thoughts on Sustainability and Tropical Cyclone Winston
Wow, it's been a while since we've posted anything, and I decide to fix that during a Cat 5 Tropical Cyclone. For those of you interested, the coolest site for watching progress is over here at: https://www.windyty.com/?-16.952,-179.769,6.
You can also get official updates here at Fiji Met: http://www.met.gov.fj/current_warnings.php.
So grocery shopping is done, shutters are up, and the boats are pulled. We'll let you know how things go. Naturally, I'm here in the US, so we'll ask Jon, Muriel, and maybe Heather (our world famous guest) who is currently staying at the resort, for some cool pictures.
The dive boats all tucked in for a Tropical Cyclone.
I've also promised the folks over at Blue Certified a post describing why we have decided to certify the sustainability of our resort through their organization. That should post in the next day or so.
- Fred out.
obligatory hashtags: #TDR, #BlueCertified, #TCWinston
Dinner and the Olo
Well, things are going pretty well here at the Taveuni Dive Resort. First, we'd like to show you some nice pictures Karen took of the restaurant being prepared for dinner. Can you imagine yourself sharing a meal in this setting?
I hear it from the guests that dinner was quite tasty.
The view from the restaurant looking out over the pool.
The pool. In the distance are the tennis courts of Soqulu Country Club
Another view of the pool. The infinity edge and the sound of the water recirculating is a nice addition to a meal on the terrace.
View of the dining area from Bure Number 1.
The bridge and Olo. The Olo is a semi-private area to gather, discuss the latest gossip from the coconut wireless, and enjoy the views offered by the landscape.
Another view of the built-in benches on the Olo.
Site Changes
We're Open. Jonny Wilkins, a local resident has helped with beautiful new pictures you can check out in our new gallery. More photos of adventures, diving, and the resort grounds will be added in the coming days. If you're good, we may even add video. I'll work harder if you send me brownies. Otherwise, Joanette and I will see you at DEMA.
Construction Progress Update #4 -- One Month of Build
Construction Progress Update #2
Long Beach Scuba Show
Visit us at the A1 Scuba Show.
Grand Opening Special
We've been working on a great set of specials for our grand opening. Officially, we'll present these specials while pounding the streets at the Seattle Scuba and H2O Show, the A1 Dive Show, Scuba Show in Long Beach, and DEMA in Vegas. The special is available to retail sales for friends and fans. Finally, if you would like to book an event where we come and tell your shop or club about our resort, contact Fred.
Pysch! Okay, Now it's the Official Groundbreaking.
How do You Design a Dive Resort?
Taveuni Dive Resort has been in the works for several years, starting as a set of rough sketches on graph paper. How did Carl and Muriel go from those sketches to a construction-ready project that will be opening this fall? They started with their experiences on Taveuni, observing what their guests wanted in their diving experience, and developing a set of principles to guide the design...
Calling All Dive Groups!
Carl and Muriel Fox, the owners of Taveuni Dive enjoying a sundowner at the end of a long day making sure our guests had a great time.
Folks, we have some great news! For 12 years Carl and Muriel have run Taveuni Dive, the most reliable and experienced dive operator on Taveuni. To better accommodate the dive groups wanting to visit, we've decided to open our own dive resort. The Taveuni Dive Resort will have eight very special bures, so it can easily accommodate the typical dive group of 16 people. The resort will be Taveuni's first sustainable resort.
We're starting construction in March 2014, so we will be open in the fall of 2014. Thanks for all of your support, and keep visiting for additional news.
Check out a little about our resort here. We've also launched our new Facebook page.