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All photos
used © W.Kritzberg
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Island is the home of Fiji's
Firewalkers, and periodically guests
of Beqa Lagoon have the exclusive
privilege of witnessing the sacred
fire walking ceremony. Early in the
day, young men from the neighboring
village carry large branches to the
resort and build an enormous bonfire
underneath a pile of stones. When the
fire is low and the stones are
glowing red, the warriors reappear in
ceremonial dress. The eldest begins a
deep resonant chant, and slowly, one
by one, the very young to the very
old walk carefully across the
scalding stones.
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1994, a group of reporters from
National Geographic visited the
resort to document the sacred
fire walking ceremony. They were
accompanied by a scientist who
measured the heat of the stones
at over 1200 degrees Fahrenheit
(650 degrees Celsius). He also
examined the firewalkers
thoroughly though could offer no
explanation as to what makes the
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 ctivities
abound from bird watching (Beqa has
many of Fiji’s species) or hiking to
a waterfall or mountain
 top
to
 kayaking
(both single and double kayaks) where
you can explore numerous beaches or
secluded islands. Secluded
picnics can be arranged where the
resort will drop you off at a time
island and return to claim you after
snorkeling, sun bathing, and a
sumptuous lunch. Water skiing,
tube riding, or even island hopping
are all possibilities. River
rafting or kayaking on Viti Levu can
be arranged. The locals are
always willing to test their mettle
at volleyball, horseshoes or croquet.
 orld-class
surfing at Frigate Passage (aka
The Fiji Pipeline) is
unparalleled, and the game
fishing is outstanding. |
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in season for yellow fin tuna,
Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Wahoo,
Spanish Mackerel or barracuda on
big fast boats and using the best
equipment. |
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There are ongoing
improvements at the resort.
The new private plunge
pools at each of the
beachfront bures are
complete as well as a new
infinity pool!
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"Everything about Beqa Lagoon
Resort was first rate. The
accommodations, diving, food and
most of all the people, will
bring you back.............."
Valery- Nov 2005
"I just returned from Beqa
lagoon resort...OMG it was a
Dream Trip! My hat is off to the
friendly Staff and the boat
operators and DMs where top notch
people. You just wouldn't believe
how kind and generous the people
in the nearby village where. Fiji
is not only affordable but it was
an Awesome place for an island
get away. Don't think about it
just do It!"
Mike - Nov 2005
"Thea
and I and 24 friends and family
celebrated our wedding at Beqa
Resort in July, and it couldn't
have been more perfect. The
resort grounds, accommodation,
food, staff, and waves were
amazing."
Scott - Jul 2005 |
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Some
are nestled around a large koi
pond, in a lush, lagoon-like
setting. Others are on the
beach, with private verandas
sporting plunge pools,
spectacular ocean views
and individual hammocks just
beckoning for someone occupy.
All bures offer air conditioning,
impressive marble bathroom
features, a king four-poster bed
and a large sitting area with a
double bed. For families,
there are 2 bedroom suites (1000
sq.ft.) with one and a half
baths.
