Dolphin Island in Fiji Joins Relais & Châteaux

Posted by Region Luxury on Feb 11, 2013 in Travel, Ultra Lux

Relais & Châteaux, curator of the Guide to the world’s finest hotels and restaurants, has welcomed 36 new properties in 2013 including one of the globe’s most extraordinary private islands – Dolphin Island in Fiji. Relaunched just a year ago by Huka Retreats, Dolphin Island is designed for the exclusive use of one to four couples – making it the smallest and most intimate Relais & Châteaux in the world.

It sits like a perfect jewel just a short boat ride from Raki Raki, in the relatively remote and undiscovered area north of Fiji’s main island of Vitu Levi. Located near some of the world’s best snorkelling and deep sea fishing, this exclusive island allows groups of friends or families to ‘take over’ the island, while enjoying the attention of a small team to cater to their every need and whim.

Guests can walk around the island in under twenty minutes, and even sleep overnight in the romantic outdoor bure perched atop a cliff, one of the world’s perfect vantage points to watch a Pacific sunrise. A central pavilion overlooking an infinity pool interconnects four generous suites, blending rustic Pacific charm with a signature style of understated elegance, with a nod to local culture through a collection of exquisite Fijian artefacts. Like sister property, iconic Relais & ChâteauxHuka Lodge in New Zealand, Dolphin Island’s decor was created by leading New Zealand designer Virginia Fisher, and its tropical landscaping planned by Suzanne Turley.