treasure island news | march 2015

This edition includes:-

Introducing — Lee James, a returnee since 1969

FAMILY FOCUS - special family deals

Photo of the Month

Turtle Hatching

Staff Training

New Boutique - open for business

BULA!!! Welcome to the Treasure Island News

In this edition, our focus is on you; OUR GUESTS. We would like to pay tribute to two of our

most loyal returnees; Lee James & Sharon Robertson who have visited with us well over 100

times.

At time of writing this newsletter, Lee has already booked again to stay in May.

Some of you may know Lee and even holidayed with either, or both ladies, or you may have

seen one of Lee’s many posts on the Treasure Island Facebook page.

Tell us your story. How many times have you been to Treasure? What do you love about the

island?

Send your story to [email protected] and it may be published in

the next Treasure Island News.

VINAKA!!!

Treasure Island News March 2015

I first came to Fiji in 1969 and visited different resorts quite a few times before Treasure Island Resort was

opened – in fact I stayed on Beachcomber a few times and paddled over to Eluvuka Island before a resort was

built, and in October 1974 stayed at Treasure Island Resort for the first time – which is now over 40 years ago

and my recent visit was my 55th time at the resort. I love returning to Treasure because of the friendliness and

loyalty of the staff, some of whom have been here for many years. After Cyclone Evan, many of the older staff,

who had been working at the resort for a long time, returned and lots of new faces arrived and it hasn’t taken them very long to fit into the Treasure Island Family. It is wonderful to be greeted each time I arrive by all

those familiar smiling faces and a few new ones that I will soon get to know.

The biggest changes over the years have been the constant upgrading of the rooms – an ongoing programme –

air conditioning is now in every Bure instead of the old push out louvered glass windows – the décor is always

being modernised and the addition of extra room in the Bures with the extension of a rear bathroom is

progressing rapidly. The children’s playground and games Bure in the centre of the island was a great new feature a couple of years ago to the delight of the famous Kid’s Club and the upgrading of the Turtle pond and Iguana compound has made this area a very popular place.

The deli near the Takia Bar is a great innovation for a quick cheap lunch alternative to the Buffet or A la Carte

menu and the Teppanyaki dining is great with a group of friends…….

I will keep returning to Treasure Island Resort as long as my health will allow.


Lee James & Sharon Robertson - Their stories…..

I was introduced to Fiji by the eldest daughter of the former Tui Vuda, who came to Canada in

1986 for a vacation and stayed with a longstanding friend of her parents; known to the family as

Tai Naleen. Tai Naleen initially came to Fiji in 1958 and stayed in Viseisei Village.

I was then invited to visit the village of Viseisei and arrived in 1987 for Christmas and New Year

staying in the chiefly house. I met the head housekeeper, Tai Sala Tora, who was my mentor and

teacher of the culture, protocols and language of the Vuda district.

I first visited Treasure Island Resort in 1987 and have been a return guest for the past 27 years

having made annual and, on occasion, bi-annual stays.

Viseisei Village and Treasure Island Resort have truly become my second homes. It is firstly the

love and spirit of my Fijian families and secondly the beauty of the islands that call me back to

Fiji.

Although my adoptive parents and my friend and mentor have died, their children have honoured

me to continue to be a part of their families in Viseisei and the children of Vuda, employed by

Treasure Island Resort, have welcomed me on the beachfront with ―welcome home, Nita (Aunty) Sharon‖.

The Canadian Prairie becomes a Fijian hibiscus once again………...

Lee James

Sharon Robertson with our Executive Chef Trevor

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Lee James

Sharon Robertson

Special Packages

New Travel dates announced. BOOK NOW or contact your preferred

Travel Agent for more details.

The team at Treasure Island would like to thank you for your support

of our recent special offer for Families. Due to its success, we have

extended the sale period to 30 April 2015 with travel right through to

the end of March 2016. Conditions Apply

Rates have been reduced on our Island, Oceanview & Beachfront Bure

categories as well as the introduction of our 2 Room Family Ocean view

& 2 Room Family Beachfront Bures. These 2 room categories in

particular are ideal for larger families travelling with 3 or 4 kids.

Treasure Island Resort is renowned for being one of the best

FAMILY resorts in the Mamanuca group of Islands and Fiji, where

endless fun awaits the whole family.


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Turtle Hatching We have been eagerly anticipating the first nest of Hawksbill Turtles to

hatch and after a long wait, we are very happy to announce they did, on

Sunday the 22nd of February, which incidentally happened to be

Rowena, our Environmental Officer’s birthday,. It was definately the best birthday surprise for her!!

125 hatchlings were counted in total and they’re now safely in the turtle pond, where they will be cared for until they are bigger and less

vulnerable. Then, as part of our Hawksbill Turtle conservation

programme, in partnership with the Fisheries Department, they will be

tagged and released.

Over the last 10 years, we have cared for and released an average of 100

turtles per year.

We are very proud to have played such a vital part in helping to protect

this critically endangered species.

Treasure Island is an ideal location for

couples & honeymooners too. We have a new special

released for sale from the 1st of April - Stay 4 nights,

and you will only pay for 3!! Travel dates from the

20th of April to the 31st of August.

As part of this great special we are including

FREE RETURN TRANSFERS

to the island for 2 adults. Valid for travel for the period

20 April - 31 May.

Why not add on our 4 day meal package for only

F$299.00 per person. Conditions apply

Contact our reservations team on

[email protected] or visit your local travel

agent for all special deals to Treasure Island.


http://treasureisland-fiji.com/

The newly refurbished, air conditioned, Treasure

Island Boutique is now officially open for business.

It didn't take Rosie, the Boutique’s Manager, very long to settle in to her new ―home‖.

You will find an array of new items in store from snacks,

drinks, jewellery, swimmers & clothing, to children’s toys, books, and all the accessories needed for babies

and ―Little Treasures‖

Next time your on the island be sure to pop in and say hi to

Rosie!

Tui Vuda is the traditional title of the paramount chief

of the Vuda district in the Ba Province of Fiji.

We recently hosted the current Tui Vuda, shown below.

On this particular visit, the staff & various clans held a

ceremony to thank him for his advice, service and

guidance over the years.

His two predecessors were on the Board of Directors of

Treasure Island Limited for many years.

FIRST AID & CPR

Treasure Island Management support the ongoing up skilling and training of all staff.

In February we had 18 participants attend the First Aid & CPR training course.

The course covered a number of topics including Primary Assessment, Shock & Fainting, Fractures, Strains & Sprains. WELL DONE to the TEAM!! 100% PASSED

Staff Training


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Traditional ‘thank you’ ceremony ————–—

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New Boutique - Opened!!


PHOTOS OF THE MONTH

Send your photos in for the next issue to

[email protected]


Brian & Anne Wilson Glen Mooney & Sons with their Mahi Mahi

Treasure Island — 1974

Thank you Lee James

A blast from the past!

Michael Fayth & Sarah Shannessy - recently engaged on

Treasure Island

Tate Mitchell with his dad Robert


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