Turtle Island
From the series “The Most Beautiful Islands on the Planet”
Many travelers know the island of Turtle, which is part of the Fiji archipelago, among the other names - turtle island. The name reflects one of the main characteristics of the island - the turtles are the main inhabitants of the island. In addition, more than 100 species live on the island. In the coastal waters one can see more than 1 000 fish species and other representatives of the underwater world. The flora of the island is just as diverse, on its territory scientists have discovered more than a thousand plant species. Many tourists come to the Turtle Island only to see dugongs - the rare sea mammals that look a little like the mythical mermaids. These strange animals can give the unique sounds that recall the crying of man. Most travelers visit the island in the period from April to November. At this time the green turtles lay the eggs on the sand coast.
Since 1970 Turtle Island is the private property and belongs to the businessman Richard Ewanson. Under his guidance, the eco-friendly Hotel Turtle Island Resort was opened on the island, offering guests 14 chic bungalows along the coast, surrounded by palm trees and exotic flowers. The owner has decided to develop the tourist infrastructure of the island after the important event - his island was chosen as the location of the film 'Blue Lagoon'. The hotel was established immediately after completion of the shooting. ... Complete sights collection
Cloud 9 Bar
From the series “Fancy Houses and Hotels Located on Water or Under Water”
Not far from the island of Viti Levu, which is a part of the Fiji archipelago, an amazing floating Cloud 9 bar is located. It offers its guests a chance to relax in an incredible atmosphere, surrounded by the sky-blue waters of the ocean. The bar is a two-storey wooden platform, equipped with anchors. It has many excellent recreation areas.Its visitors will have an opportunity to try a number of specialties and enjoy exotic drinks, and then go to sunbathe on the terrace. A real surprise awaits gourmets - a high-quality Italian pizzeria in which pizza is cooked on open fire. At any time, visitors to the floating bar can swim in the ocean, and they also have the services of a diving center.
The Cloud 9 water bar can also be rented for private parties, which is actively used by wealthy travelers. The bar has been perfectly equipped. Its spacious wooden terraces are furnished with soft furniture in a beach style, and are also equipped with designer outboard chairs. At a time, Cloud 9 can accommodate up to a hundred guests, the number of leisure activities available to holidaymakers increases every year. So, lovers of extreme sports will have an opportunity to water-ski or parachute for a boat. The Cloud 9 Bar is an ideal place to relax in an exclusive environment. ... Complete sights collection
Boiled Bat in Lutukina Restaurants
From the series “The Most Disgusting Dishes in the World”
In many Asian countries, a soup of bats remains a popular delicacy. There are numerous fans of this exotic treats in the Fiji Islands. The main feature of the dish is to cook whole bats. The treat is also served to the table with an uncut animal. The price of this delicatessen is quite high, so not everyone can enjoy it. To prepare the dish, chefs have to work hard. The thing is that the meat of the bat has a strong and rather unpleasant odor. To get rid of it, carcasses of bats are long soaked in a special sauce of chili and garlic. This exotic delicacy is quite common in Vietnam, where there are many ways to cook bats. Animals are caught in the numerous caves and then delivered to the restaurant, where chefs cook real culinary masterpieces.
Bats are not only added to the soup. They are also fried, and then served to the table with a spicy sauce. A special exotic supplement to the dish is a glass with the blood decanted during cutting a bat. Such dishes may seem simply awful for many Europeans, but in Asia they have a lot of fans. In Asian restaurants, if guests feel uncomfortable, it’s always offered to cut the carcass of a bat to make the dish not so scary. The treat is sure to appeal to all fans of spicy dishes. Experienced gourmets say that taste of bat’s meat is very similar to chicken. ... Complete sights collection
