US pianist to visit Fiji

Torika Tokalau
Thursday, January 30, 2014

 From the Fiji Times

WORLD-renowned pianist Kimball Gallagher will be performing in several locations in Fiji next month.

A native of Boston in the US, Gallagher is expected to visit Fiji from February 11 - 17th.
Pacific Coast Events and Promotions producer Darlene Underwood confirmed Gallagher would perform at two private residences in Pacific Harbour and Suva.

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Five free things to see while having fun in fantastic Fiji

From HTR MEDIA

Pacific Harbour Beach
A fringe of coconut trees gives way to a gorgeous, pristine beach with a gentle arc. It’s the perfect place for a swim in placid waters that are as warm as a bath.

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Found in Fiji

Found in Fiji article from TNT Magazine

I’d heard many travellers’ tales about Fiji. The majority had echoed the typical backpacker island theme – hungover and too much sunbaking poolside before starting the cycle again in the cocktail bar at sunset.

The small island of Beqa (pronounced Bengga) had already been researched by my boyfriend for its untouched beauty and, more importantly, notorious surf break at nearby Frigate’s Passage. Covering an area of just 36km, situated 7.5km south of Navua, the closest town on the Fijian island of Viti Levu, there are just nine villages on Beqa, each with a population of about 200 people.

Read more: Found in Fiji: Good surf and snorkel spots and warm-hearted locals - TNT Magazine

$85m Upgrade - The Pearl South Pacific in Pacific Harbour, Fiji

 From the Fiji Times

THE construction of the multi-million-dollar marina at the Pearl South Pacific Resort and Spa in Pacific Harbour is set to turn the getaway into a world-class tourist resort.

"The $8m marina was designed by Australian-based Marina International, designer of Singapore's Kepple Bay Marina and Dubai's 3km, 800 berth Marina — both first class projects.
"This facility will add considerable value to the resort's investment. It is infrastructure investments like a marina that increase property values, and as a result we have seen an increase in our property value by around 8-10 per cent.
"Building a marina in Fiji is basically a necessity given the resort provides considerable diving, fishing and other water sports as part of its packages."

The Pearl Resort is jointly owned by landowners from the Ok Tedi Mine area, and villagers from the Kutubu oil and gas project area in the Southern Highlands Province. MRDC manages their assets and investments.

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