Beach Weddings
Imagine celebrating that special day in an exotic tropical setting; meeting your loved one on a white, sandy beach with a warm breeze stirring the air. On Turtle, weddings are special events, and some of our guests' fondest memories are of the delightful Fijian wedding ceremonies held at sunset on the shores of the famous Blue Lagoon.The bride and groom may dress in traditional Fijian wedding attire made especially for them by the Turtle Island staff members. The cloth is tapa, made from tree bark and hand-painted with traditional Fijian symbols in tan, brown and black. All of the guests, along with the bride and groom, wear garlands of fresh, fragrant flowers around their necks. The trumpeting of conch shells announce the bride's arrival on the wedding raft, called a billi billi. Drums beat ceremonial rhythms as the bride disembarks and is escorted to her groom by two Fijian attendants. As they approach the Fijian chapel, they are heralded by a Fijian choir.

After the ceremony, everyone participates in a Kava ceremony, an ancient tradition in honor of the bride and groom. The newly-weds are then carried onto the billi billi for their return to the wedding lovo, or feast, typically consisting of roast pig, fresh seafood and other local delicacies.No wedding is complete without a cake, so the staff bakes and decorates a cake of your choice. Then, under the soft glow of lantern light, guests and staff alike raise their glasses in a toast to the happy couple and continue to celebrate with everyone enjoying traditional Fijian dancing. Turtle weddings aren't just for newly-weds. They're also a lovely way to renew vows. Our staff will make all the preparations, from the wedding clothes to the wedding feast.

During your stay on Turtle, your home will be one of only 14 "bures"; traditional, two-room, thatched cottages built by Fijian craftsmen. Each is spacious, comfortable and filled with light. Gentle trade winds carry the scent of tropical blossoms through the breezy interiors Handwoven 21-foot vaulted ceilings arch over the wheat-colored walls and mellow wood or terracotta floors. Louvered windows open to the tranquil waters of the Blue Lagoon. Each suite provides separate sleeping, dressing, lounging and bathing areas. All bures have an outdoor verandah for napping on the day bed. All bures are equipped with a hairdryer, Bose CD player, tea and coffee making facilities, toiletries, iron and ironing board.

Room amenities: , Air conditioning, Fridge, Fruitbasket/Flowers, Hair dryer, Bathroom-Private: Bathtub, Bathroom-Private: Shower only, Hot and Cold Water, Coffee/Tea-making facilities, Iron/Ironing Board, Toiletries, Dining Area & Settings, Dressing table, Mineral/Bottled Water, Minibar, Mosquito nets, Welcome Drink/Fruitbasket/Chocolates, Ensuite, Room Safe, verandah with queen-size day bed

All Grand bures have a king-size four-poster bed, an extensive dressing area, a Jacuzzi, an outdoor shower and verandah with queen-size day bed. They are also equipped with a hairdryer, CD player, tea and coffee making facilities, toiletries, iron and ironing board. Sunlight and sea breezes stream through the many louvered windows. Even on a hot and humid night you can enjoy a sound and restful sleep.

Room amenities: , Air conditioning, Fridge, Fruitbasket/Flowers, Hair dryer, Bathroom-Private: Bathtub, Bathroom-Private: Shower only, Hot and Cold Water, Coffee/Tea-making facilities, Iron/Ironing Board, Toiletries, Dining Area & Settings, Dressing table, Mineral/Bottled Water, Minibar, Mosquito nets, Welcome Drink/Fruitbasket/Chocolates, Ensuite, Room Safe, Jacuzzi, an outdoor shower and verandah with queen-size day bed

Throughout the year the premium beachfront bure becomes available for a limited period of time. Set apart and on high, Vonu Point offers the most panoramic view of the Blue Lagoon. Vonu Point, is a traditional, two-room, thatched cottage built by Fijian craftsmen. [read more] Spacious, comfortable and filled with light, Vonu Point is elevated on the headland at the Northern end of the beautiful Blue Lagoon beachfront and it enjoys total privacy and seclusion and panoramic views over the lagoon and the neighboring Yasawa Islands. Handwoven 21-foot vaulted ceilings arch over the wheat-colored walls and mellow wood or terracotta floors. Louvered windows open to the tranquil waters of the Blue Lagoon. This suite provides separate sleeping, dressing, lounging and bathing areas. Gentle trade winds carry the scent of tropical blossoms through the breezy interiors. Vonu Point is equipped with a hairdryer, Bose CD player, tea and coffee making facilities, toiletries, iron and ironing board. The bure's double hammock, day bed and sunken Jacuzzi spa bath are all strategically placed to soak up these captivating views! Below the bure, beach loungers are placed on your own stretch of the beach, just meters from colorful reefs teeming with tropical fish and begging to be explored. This is the ultimate Turtle experience!

Room amenities: , Air conditioning, Fridge, Fruitbasket/Flowers, Hair dryer, Bathroom-Private: Bathtub, Bathroom-Private: Shower only, Hot and Cold Water, Coffee/Tea-making facilities, Iron/Ironing Board, Toiletries, Dining Area & Settings, Dressing table, Mineral/Bottled Water, Minibar, Mosquito nets, Welcome Drink/Fruitbasket/Chocolates, Ensuite, Room Safe, Sunken Jacuzzi spa, an outdoor shower and verandah with queen-size day bed and hammock