Paradise Taveuni owner, Terri Gortan, attended the Long Beach Scuba Show last weekend.

Partnering with Tourism Fiji and the Resort’s USA representation, EGA Group, the show was busy and up on last years numbers of interested Divers.

Terri was visited by 9 Paradise Guests at the Scuba Show, who all send their warm wishes back to the Paradise Team.

The Tourism Fiji Booth was busy all weekend with Jim Selkin from Tourism Fiji, Patty Kennett from Koro Sun Resort, Bob  Para from Air Pacific and Terri from Paradise Taveuni.

Divers from all over the West Coast USA discovered the magic of Fiji and planned their next dive vacation.

Paradise and Terri attend the Scuba Show 2011

Jessica Gortan, Paradise Taveuni owners daughter, celebrated her 7th birthday last week . She also had a Birthday Party on the following weekend and invited her friends from the nearby Vuna Village.

Jessica at her 7th B'day party

Jessica, her brother Thomas, family and friends enjoyed many fun games such as Pass the Parcel, Musical Chairs, Statues, Pin the Tail on the Pig, balloon races and dancing competitions.

Jessica happily received lovely gifts from her friends and fun was had by all. The party ended with everyone in the swimming pool. The take-home Lolly Bags were very popular.

Jessica and her cake

18 divers from the USA arrived in Paradise yesterday and were delighted with they chose Paradise Taveuni as their dive destination.

The Aquaventure Group is from Minnesota USA and are now enjoying the legendary Rainbow Reef .

Taveuni is well known as the ‘Soft Coral Capital of the World’ and the diving in Paradise proves to be some of the best that this dive group has encountered.

When we dive the Rainbow Reef we offer a double dive with the surface interval on a picturesque white sand beach on Vanua Levu. A triple dive on Rainbow Reef is also available for those dedicated divers. We arange a picnic lunch for our divers should they wish to experience this.

Paradise Taveuni is the only Taveuni resort with a PADI dive shop on site, offering LUXURY DIVING every day. With over 40 dive sites on offer, there is something here for everyone.

Taveuni is the 'Soft Coral Capital of the World'

“To the entire staff of Paradise - You have made our holiday more than perfect… It was absolutely unbelievable! The kindness and warmth made us feel like ‘one of the bunch’  totally comfortable, totally at ease. Everything is so  perfect!”

Guests just love cooling off in Paradise’s inifnity pool. Make a wish and you never know what you might see whilst gazing out to sea… turtles, dolphins, whales and the list goes on. To add to the relaxation why not ask one of our charming staff for a cocktail to enjoy whilst you’re in the pool. After your soak how about a dive,  a snorkel,  a massage or just lie on the loungers until the sun goes down! Pure bliss!

After ten days diving around Paradise’s surrounding reefs what better way to end a vacation than to visit Bouma Heritage Park and check out the most beautiful waterfalls that Fiji has to offer! The crew of over 20 divers all jumped on a bus and headed North for a scenic day of what Taveuni is all about. On their way home they stopped off at the Holy Cross Church, the Meridian Line and the waterslide. This photo was captured on their way back. A beautiful end to a beautiful day. Vinaka Taveuni!

Paradise guests and families of staff members had a fantastic time celebrating Fiji Day. Throughout the day we had coconut relays, swim relays, vollyball, dance offs and the list goes on. Oh and we can’t forget the treats! Well done to the “World Team” for taking first place. What a great day had by all!

After a heartfelt welcome from the staff at Paradise guests are treated to a complimentary foot massage. Sit back and relax as the tension is released! Up to you what you do next… maybe a dip in the pool… a cocktail from the Teki bar or just do what Fijians do best and relax!

Coconut lessons in Paradise

Join us for a cultural lesson in Paradise.

Watch as our limber Paradise Team Member climbs the tall coconut tree to pick a fresh green coconut. It’s truly amazing to watch!

Then, learn how to open a coconut - Fiji style - and learn how to make a simple dish for the coconut flesh and juice. All you need is a coconut, lime, water, onion, tomato and a little chili for spice!

So interesting to learn the culture of a hidden Paradise.

“Words really cannot say how good a time that we have had here with you all. From the perfect setting, the wonderful food, cool cocktails to staff that are some of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. We came here to have a holiday to get away from it all for a short time and now find ourselves leaving not only relaxed but with new friends and memories that will last forever”