From the moment you step foot on this stunning island with its island style accommodation of traditional thatched bures and spacious villas set amongst tall coconut palms you sense the difference.

Castaway is not just an island - it is people - the warmest, friendliest bunch of Fijians you are ever likely to meet. Recently refurbished and perfect for discerning families.

Location

Approximately 1½ hour by coach and launch from Nadi airport.

Features

Open air bar and restaurant on the beach, Sundowner bar, 25 metre swimming pool, boutique. Paid options include PADI dive centre, game fishing, parasailing, jet skiing, banana boat rides and water scooter.

Accommodation

66 traditionally thatched Fijian style Bures (27 Island, 12 Ocean View and 27 Beach Bures) with ceiling fans, verandahs, hairdryers, fridge and mini-bar.

Max in Room

4 people (Island, Ocean View and Beach Bures), 10 people (Family Beach Bure).

Free activities

Non-motorised activities including coral viewing, tennis, and cooking demonstrations.

Children

Kids under 12 stay free. Castaway Kids Club open from 9.00am to 4.00pm and 5.30pm to 9.00pm.

Bonus offers

Welcome tropical wine cocktail and invitation to resort manager's weekly cocktail party. Outrigger Special: Stay 4 nights at the Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji and 3 nights at Castaway Island and get a free one way helicopter transfer.

Honeymoon bonus

Champagne island hop on board Teivovo, bottle of sparkling wine on arrival, two Castaway sulus and tropical fruit basket.

Meal plans

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from F$79 per adult and F$39 per child per day. Includes full choice of hot and cold buffet breakfast, a-la-carte lunch and dinner theme night buffets and full choice from gourmet wood fired pizza menu for lunch and dinner. Travel 16 Oct 06 to 31 Mar 07 and Castaway offer their Value Added Meal Bonus - Pay a one time charge of F$119 per adult and F$59 per child (5 - 12 years) and get breakfast, lunch and dinner daily for the duration of your stay. The longer you stay the greater the value. Offer not available 24 Dec 06 to 10 Jan 07.

Weddings

Available from $2240. Includes private car transfers and escort to the registry office, donation and return boat transfer for the minister or celebrant, use of traditional Fijian wedding attire for the bride, groom and 2 witnesses (if required), wedding decorations, salusalu (lei), flowers, bouquet and boutonniere, music by the Castaway Islanders and the Castaway Island Family Choir, Castaway Island video memento of the wedding ceremony, champagne cruise around the island - a Castaway tradition, candlelit a la carte dinner including a wedding cake for the Bride and Groom and his and hers ½ hour body massages.

  "Just the best family holiday we can imagine - loved it when we finally got there. We missed out the first year we tried because it fills up quickly. But now we know why it's so popular"