Unique to Vomo

Vomo Lailai

A short distance to the west of Vomo sits Vomo Lailai, a true deserted island. Facing Vomo on the eastern side of Vomo Lailai, is another perfect beach surrounded with our trademark clear waters and some of the finest snorkelling we have to offer. The island is completely private, within sight and radio contact of Vomo but far enough away for you to feel gloriously isolated.

Guests can reserve Vomo Lailai for picnics, romantic getaways or the sheer adventure of being completely alone. Dining and daybed platforms built into the rock and amongst the trees offer guests privacy and comfort during their visit to the island. Staff will deliver you, a gourmet picnic and your choice of chilled beverages to the island, leaving you with a two-way radioand more privacy that you may have ever experienced before.

Rocks Bar

The Rocks Bar is located at the western tip of the island overlooking an expanse of fine white sand and across the water to Vomo Lailai. The Rocks is the island’s ringside seat for enjoying a spectacular sunset, cocktail in hand. The Rocks is open each day between 5-7pm.

Families

Vomo understands that vacation time can be an important time for families to reconnect and enjoy time together. Vomo is a family friendly island and we welcome families with children of all ages throughout the year.

Families can enjoy Vomo with a wide range of accommodation options to suit their needs. Young children can share Villas with their parents and interconnecting Beachfront Villas are available. Vomo’s Private Residences, The Residence and The Royal, are ideal choices for larger families with multiple generations travelling or families with older children who crave a little more independence.

Vomo offers its Turtle Club programme for children, and babysitters are available year round. Special children’s menus are offered in the Reef Restaurant. Wireless broadband Internet is available throughout the resort and the Chiefly Bure houses a computer, TV and DVD collection. Turtle Club dates for 2011 are; 8th April – 30th April, 24th June – 31st July, 17th September – 25th October and 9th December – 25th January 2012.

Island Picnics

Gourmet island picnics with chilled beverages can be prepared and delivered to you throughout the island and to Vomo Lailai for an intimate yet relaxed dining experience. Organised in advance to suit your palate and desired location, an island picnic is a beautiful way to share your breakfast or lunch with someone special in one of the many idyllic spots on Vomo.

Golf

There is no need to let your golf game get away from you during your holiday. Practice your short game on the 9-hole chip and putt golf course, which will challenge any player. Set amongst the coconut trees it is a delightful way to while away a lazy afternoon.

Traditional Lovo night

Each week Vomo hosts all guests in the main dining area for an authentic and very entertaining Lovo night. In the morning, the Lovo pit is prepared and the afternoon sees the laying of the Lovo where some of the evening meal is cooked in the traditional method under ground. The evening ceremony includes a selection of Meke dances and songs performed by the Vomo Meke Group, which tell many of the legends and stories of the native Fijians. This is followed by a torch-lighting ceremony and an intimate Kava ceremony, leaving guests feeling moved by the soulful performance.

Following this insight into Fijian life, Vomo chefs present a traditional Fijian buffet featuring local ingredients and truly authentic island dishes. We can confidently say you will remember the Meke as a highlight of your stay.

Environmental Initiatives – Giving Back

Despite often being referred to as the prettiest island in the Mamanuca group of islands, Vomo knows that to keep the natural beauty of the island alive for current and future generations, it must look after and protect its environment.

Our vegetable garden flourishes with herbs, vegetables and fruits free of sprays and pesticides. This is an exciting initiative for our chefs, allowing them to create dishes full of flavour each day and reduces our reliance on the mainland and imported products.

In the centre of the island is the Vomo nursery housing over 50,000 plants propagated on the island. These plants are used extensively throughout the island to create areas of native gardens.

Vomo’s long-term objective is to be self-sufficient in the generation of electricity via solar power.

Vomo recycles all water bottles daily with staff taking the plastic bottles to depots on the mainland. Proceeds from the recycling of waste are returned to staff member’s villages to help fund community projects.

Laundry

A little touch Vomo guests really value is the free daily laundry service. Just leave your laundry in the laundry basket each morning, and staff will return it fresh as a daisy, washed and wrapped in tissue, by the end of the day.