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Fiji’s Open for Happiness

December 23, 2021 by Anita Andonovska Leave a Comment

What a journey its been so far but there is light at the end I was one of 5 ladies who were the first agents to fly to Fiji post covid-19. Before we can even board our flight a negative PCR test must be completed no less than 72 prior to departure. Be sure to download the Care Fiji App prior to arrival into Fiji as this is the app you will be required to use to check in and out of locations.

Our day started nice and early a 6.30am flight on FJ914 with Fiji Airways. Upon arrival at Sydney Airport we were greeted by Fiji Airways staff representatives who were eager to see us ready to board.

Paper documents in hand like old times for check-in and bag drop a few extra documents such as your vaccine passport and proof of vaccine and a negative covid PCR test  are requested and now we are ready to board.

Once onboard the aircraft Fiji Airways crew members ensured everyone’s needs were met. As the first flight into Fiji we were lucky to be given complimentary thank you cards,  a chocolate brownie and a glass of champagne to celebrate this milestone.

The flight was just under 3 1/2 hours and before we knew it we were in Fiji and the locals were eager to greet us and celebrate.

The airport was full of happiness and the beautiful smiles of the Fijian people, from singing to dancing to tears of joy once we made it through the arrival terminal and into bag collection and customs we were greeted by Fiji Tourism and were off to the Hilton Beach Club and Resort for 3 nights.

The streets were filled with locals who had made signs with ‘Welcome Home’ and ‘Bula’ locals where dressed in traditional clothing.

Upon arrival at the Hilton we were greeted by front desk and hotel staff with as a welcome song and lei. Check-in was an easy process and before we knew we were transported to our beautiful single beachfront balcony room. A few moments to take in all the excitement of finally being able to travel internationally. We headed down by the pool for some light refreshments.

Later that afternoon we had a hotel inspection at the Sheraton Fiji Resort with an official opening in March 2022. What can i say this hotel is going to look amazing once completed. We enjoyed dinner tonight at one of Hilton’s restaurants on its grounds called Maravu. It was an earlier night for us all with full day at sea the following morning.

Day 2

Off to breakfast with a view and our PCR testing for or fight home. PCR testing is completed within the first 48 hours of arrival into Fiji and this testing is completed on the grounds of the hotel. Reception advised us of what time and date we needed to have our test completed to ensure we were able to board the flight home.

After testing it was a quick change into our swimming costumes and we were off to the port of Denarau for a full day sailing on the wonderful catamaran by South Sea Sailing. Your transfers are included from your hotel when you book this day cruise. We were greeted with a welcome song and introduction from the cruise leader Liz who of course has to go through some safety protocols before we can begin to sail. Mimosas in hand and we are sailing the amazing seas of Fiji. Our destination was Malolo Sand Bar and all we had to do was sit back and relax on the many seating options to choose from seated booths, bean bags, trampoline nets over the water below.

Shortly after we had light morning tea refreshments accompanied with a song from the crew and soon after lunch was served by the crew. Before we knew it we had arrived at Malolo, crew began to unpack the variety of activities you can do to explore from snorkelling to paddle boarding, sliding down the slide and into the warm waters for a short swim to the sand bar where the crew had set up beach umbrellas and chairs to enjoy a swim or simply sit and relax and watch the day go by.

After a full day of sunshine and wonderful company it was time to head back to port to enjoy another relaxing night of free time.

Day 3

A day filled with hotel expectations our first hotel was the Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa followed by The Doubletree by Hilton on Sonaisali Island with a hosted lunch by our wonderful host Shristi. And our last hotel inspection for the trip was the Radisson Blue Resort. Greeted with a refreshing coconut drink.

After a day of hotel inspections, we enjoyed a final dinner and drinks at Nuku one of Hilton’s other restaurants on the grounds.

Sadly it is was time to say our goodbyes to all the wonderful staff and people of Fiji with our flight back home on FJ911 on 09.30am om the new aircraft A350 and of course we had to end this wonderful trip with an upgrade business class.

A big thank you to itravel, Fiji Tourism, Fiji Airways, Hilton Beach Club & Resort.

Vinaka.

#OpenforHappiness

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Northern California Road Trip Famil

December 2, 2019 by Anita Andonovska Leave a Comment

We flew with Air New Zealand via Auckland to San Francisco. Service during the flight was great. Once we got to San Francisco we picked up our cars and drove a few hours with a pit stop at In N Out Burger of course. Our first stop for a one night stay at Mariposa Lodge which is a small town which plenty or charm.

The next day we got back into our cars and drove to our next destination Yosemite. Today was day of adventure which started of with a 2 hour bus tour of Yosemite National Park and its wonders that were breathtakingly beautiful, lunch at Base Camp to keep us going. We got to have a quick tour of Ahwahee Hotel which can you believe was hand built.

We hopped back into our cars for a short drive to our accommodation for the night at Tenaya Lodges we stayed in the Explorer Cabins, such cosy and roomy cabins. On arrival we were greeted with a nice warm camp fire and plenty of drinks to warm us up for the night. Dinner was at the Jackalopes Bar and Grill the food and service were great.

A new day and a new destination to drive too… next stop was Lake Tahoe, the drive was a longer one but we had the open road and mountains to keep us going. We stayed in Lake Tahoe for three night at Tahoe Lake shore Lodge and Spa. The room had direct shore line views of the lake. We were greeted by the lovely Tony who provided us with a Lake Tahoe goodie bag to enjoy during our stay. Dinner tonight was at the ECHO fireside room hosted by Tony at Lake Tahoe Resort which we also got to have a quick tour of the hotel before dinner began.

The next day I woke up extra early to watch the sunrise on Lake Tahoe the colours and the peacefulness made it extra special. After breakfast we were off to Emerald Bay. A short 1 mile hike down to the Bay, however the hike back up felt like 5 haha. I can say we all got our Instagram shot while we were there, we also go to see Mrs Lora Knights Castle and Tea House. Next stop was our cruise M.S. Dixie II for an enjoyable lunch and cruise around Emerald Bay. Tonight’s entertainment was dinner at Hard Rock Hotel and a Magic after Dark Show at the Loft, we all left the show thinking how did he do that!

Our final bay before our flight home was a relaxed day spent shopping at Folsom Premium Outlets most of shopped till we dropped. There was plenty of variety of shops to go into. A quick pit stop while on the drive to the airport at Pier 39 to experience the fun and games the Pier has to offer, saw Alcatraz in the distance, some more last minute gifts.

Overall the road trip was a great was to see such amazing places. I would definitely do it again. Highlight would have to be Lake Tahoe.

A huge thanks to Gate 7 for organizing the road trip and itravel for allowing us to go along for the trip.

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Uluru Famil, May 2019

November 4, 2019 by Anita Andonovska Leave a Comment

I went to Uluru and part of a famil in May 2019 and flew with Jet Star.

Accommodation

We stayed at the Desert Gardens Hotel. The stay was great loved the view from the room we could just see Uluru in the Distance.
The Hotel service was of high standards.

Activities

We did some hotel inspections, a dot painting workshop, attended the Camel Cup in the VIP booth, Walk and Segway tour of the base of Uluru, Sounds of silence dinner with the field of lights production. In my free time I did the Imalung Lookout, also went and checked out the local gallery. I also go to do the Uluru sunrise tour.

Highlight

My highlight and recommendation would have to be the Sounds of Silence dinner under the stars, it was a once in a life time experience. Defiantly also do the Sunrise tour.

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New-York–March-2012

September 6, 2019 by Emily Kadinski Leave a Comment

Times Square – We stayed in the Hilton Double Tree on Times Square, in a Times Square View Room looking right at the ball drop – beautiful J

Look at the lights!!!! It truly is the city that never sleeps. This photo was taken at 2 am it was -3 Degrees – FREEZING – But totally worth it!

For all those NYC TV show fans like Law and Order SVU…. I present to you the BROOKLYN Bridge!1825m long and 26m wide taking a total of approximately 125000 cars everyday, connecting The Island of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Who can go to America and not have XL Macca’s in Times Square!!!

Its Huge! I couldn’t possibly eat it all – came close – but no word of a lie I felt like I was going to pop, I couldn’t eat for the rest of the day!

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Contiki-Europe-2011

September 6, 2019 by Emily Kadinski Leave a Comment

It was a windy cool day in Paris, it was day 1 of our Contiki tour that was travelling from London through to Athens. We stopped at the Eiffel before our first dinner as a group.

Paris was an amazing city, The Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Ellysees, The Louvre and Notre Dame – let’s not forget the lights, feathers and dancers at the cabaret shows!

It was a windy cool day in Paris, it was day 1 of our Contiki tour that was travelling from London through to Athens. We stopped at the Eiffel before our first dinner as a group.

Paris was an amazing city, The Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Ellysees, The Louvre and Notre Dame – let’s not forget the lights, feathers and dancers at the cabaret shows!

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