Thank you indeed..... we had the best trip of our lives!!! I am ready to come back now! — with Derek Medevic.

When we first got to Fiji, we started out staying on the mainland at a cheap backpacker style surf-resort and taking 30-40 min boat rides out to the surf. After meeting Rodney, an Aussie who surfs here every year, he told me about Tavarua Island Resort, the and convinced me that that’s where we have to be staying. We ended up taking his advice and moving over to Tavarua, I’m glad we did because it’s pretty much the bomb as far as surf resorts go, plus your girlfriend, wife or family will also love it. The biggest draw card for Tavarua is the surf. It’s surrounded by world class breaks and is the closest island to one of the worlds most famous waves “Cloudbreak,” a huge hollow powerful left. The other breaks are Restaurants, a smaller hollow left but very shallow, Tavarua Rights, my favourite wave of the trip and Swimming pools a smaller playful right. The photo with this is one of my best photos of the trips at Tavy Rights. In general, the waves there are for intermediate to advanced riders but they do have some waves suitable for beginners. My girlfriend Bex is a learner surfer and she was getting good waves at Swimming pools. As far as I know the surf seems to be relatively consistent here, but we were lucky to be there on a week with big swell and everything was firing. I consider myself a intermediate surfer and could cope with most of the waves, but didn’t go near Cloudbreak on the bigger days. The surf guides are all super rad dudes and there is always a guide out surfing with the guests at each break letting you in on any local knowledge etc. Cloudbreak is generally double the size of all the other breaks and way more powerful, I did surf it a handful of times on the smaller days though! This island is a place where you can go on an epic surfing trip and your girlfriend, wife or family will love it too. It’s a tropical paradise with white sandy beaches, warm crystal clear water and beautiful sunsets. The island is actually the shape of a hart! It has all the typical resort stuff with a few cool extras. Tony Hawk built a mini ramp on the island and left a bunch of boards for guest to use. The swimming pool and hot tub look directly out at the famous “Restaurants” break. There’s a lot of other stuff to do at the island and it’s all included in the price. Standup paddles boards, soft-top surfboards, snorkeling around the islands reefs and trips to the sandbar. You can take a fishing trip any day and they’ll cook up what you catch or cut it into Sashmi. Coconuts are all over the island. Smash them down and they’ll machete them open for ya. So basically I’m stoked on this place. You pay for what ya get but it’s the best surf resort I’ve ever been to. You’re out there at all the best breaks so can easily surf 3-4 times a day. All the food is great and included. The people who own and run the place are chill surfers and are usually hanging around. All the local employees are extremely friendly. I will definitely be going back and highly recommend this place. Cheers Nev

What a great time! Still have friends from that trip and can't wait to go again!

Turtle hatching was so adorable and brightened up a gray day like nothing else.

We just got back from another incredible trip to Tavarua for the holiday break and scored some surf, sun, and fun. The kids, wife and myself are missing our Tavarua family already. We brought a few first timers this trip and they are raving about our trip and can't wait to come back. See Ya Soon Vinaka and Merry XMAS The Peniata Family Eric,Eryn,Brayden,Taj, and Marley PS My kids are bummed that I can't make cinnamon rolls like the kitchen girls

I came to Tavarua on a girly weekend and had the best time ever!! The boat boys were incredible in attending to our every whim, the food was amazing and your staff are so friendly. The Tavarua atmosphere is so peaceful. I loved every minute of being on the island. I can't wait to come back soon. Best wishes for the Christmas Season. Nicola Foster

After working for the resort and getting to know and love the Fijians in 1995, Tavarua has always been on my mind and in my heart. I was lucky to have spent time with the most beautiful humans on the planet. Sure the surf was great, but you find the people are what make the magic and the memories. I have not been back since 2008 but I hope to visit again soon. Bula Vinaka to my family on Tavy. Thank you for making my memories and dreams so much better :) http://thelifeofalatch-keysurfrat.blogspot.com/2011/06/tavarua-will-change-your-life-1995.html

it is better - with more options to surf now, that more than makes up for an ‘expected’ crowd sometimes at Cloudbreak. The people of Tavarua are still amazing with all the great hospitality. I’ll be back….