Situated in the cerulean waters off the northeastern coast of Fiji’s Laucala Island– a 25 residence private resort set on a 3,000-acre private isle. Once on the island, guests are immersed in exquisite surroundings. The resort offers every island ambiance- unbelievable cliff-top panoramic views, serene sugar white beaches, lush tropical vegetation, beachfront coconut plantations and an over water villa. Most would describe this Fijian gem as “paradise” or “the Land of Yes.”

The design of this private island offers a seamless transition from the built-up resort areas to the naturalistic, untouched splendor of the island itself.  All residences are strategically designed with guests’ privacy in mind, each exclusive and original, with interior designs hand-picked to suit each villa’s location. Each of the 3,220-square-foot villas are outfitted with outdoor showers, private pools and plasma TVs, and provide personal butler or Tao as they are called on the island

Fabio Castellano, Casto’s San Francisco Office Manager, visited this incredible island September 2011 and had nothing but great things to say about his stay. “Nothing in the Caribbean can compare…. or in the Maldives, or in Africa,” says Castellano. “This entire large island becomes your playground and transforms you into a Robinson Crusoe of the 21st century.”

And a giant playground it is.  Every outdoor activity you can imagine is offered on the island.  There is an 18-hole course tucked in the mountains, challenging enough for the serious golfer, yet enjoyable for the leisurely. If golfing is not for you, a personal trainer can provide a private yoga class by the relaxing, meditative ocean waves. Take tennis lessons or simply enjoy a quick match with a friend. Explore the island’s plantation and its countless gardens by horse-back. If you’re looking for water sports, Lacaula has them all- snorkeling, game fishing, jet skiing, and sailing. And the best part– all activities offered on the island are fully inclusive.

Located in the center of Laucala’s resort is the spa garden where guests can explore and learn aboutFiji’s vegetation and also create a personal essential oil distillery with pickings from the garden. The island’s spa offers four suites with specially designed relaxation remedies made from the island’s natural resources. To name a few services, the spa’s menu includes hand and body massages, body wraps, facials, traditional manicures and pedicures.

The dining on the island is a whole other experience.  Guests can choose from five restaurants featuring delicious cuisines with ingredients from the island’s own farm. Whether a candlelight dinner on a private beach, fine dining in the elegant Plantation House Restaurant, authentic special Asian delicacies in the Seagrass Restaurant, a spectacular sundowner cocktail in the Rock Lounge, avant-garde finger food in the Pool Bar, or a barbecue in the Beach Bar- each restaurant ensures to satisfy each guest’s taste buds.

Laucala Island is accessible via Air Pacific from Los Angeles to Nadi International Airport, then a private, mere 45 minute air transfer to the island. An airstrip and hangar are available for private jets.LaucalaIsland’s rates are fully inclusive.  One, two and three-bedroom residences are available, starting at $3,800 a night.  You can also rent the entire island for $150,000 a night (a four-night minimum). Transfers from Nadi are additional.

The rates may seem a bit pricey, but are worth it since there is nothing quite like this private Fijian island.

“In the end, counting the services offered in the cost of the stay, the rates become much more affordable to many of our clients,” says Castellano. “In those two days my eyes were opened to one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen in the world.”