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8 October 2020The World’s Best Hotels, Resorts, Countries, Cities, Islands, Spas, Trains, Airlines, Airports and Cruises Ranked by Travelers Condé Nast Traveler recently announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Nanuku Auberge Resort recognized in the Top 10 Resorts in Australia & the South Pacific.
More than 715,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted an incredible number of responses rating their travel experiences across the globe.
“The results of this year’s survey, conducted at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, are a testament to the lasting power of a meaningful travel experience,” said Jesse Ashlock, U.S. Editor of Condé Nast Traveler . “The winners represent the best of the best for our audience and offer plenty of trip-planning inspiration for all the adventures we can’t wait to have next.”
The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry. The full list of winners can be found here .
“Our entire Nanuku Team is thrilled to be recognized as a Top 10 Resort in the Australia and Pacific region by Condé Nast Traveler’s knowledgeable and well-traveled readers,” said Logan Miller, General Manager of Nanuku Auberge Resort, Fiji. “Authentic and uniquely Fijian adventures are what set Nanuku apart from the others in Fiji. Our incredible team treats every guest like family and we look forward to continuing to provide exceptional service and one-of-a-kind experiences when international travel resumes.”
Nanuku, Auberge Resorts Collection is a world-class island escape with two miles of pristine white-sand beaches and captivatingly vivid skies. The property’s specialty is providing guests with immersive, adventurous and genuine local experiences that highlight the rich culture of the destination. Nanuku is versatile enough to be a haven for every type of explorer and is the go-to for couples, families, groups and solo travelers around the world.
The 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler’s website at www.cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue of Condé Nast Traveler US and UK print editions.
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● Nanuku Family Fun video available here
● Nanuku Hero video available here
● Auberge Resorts Collection ‘Remote with Auberge’ video available here
NOTES TO MEDIA:
● Fiji is a COVID-contained country with no current community transmission.
Access via sea:
● Fiji is open to ocean travellers via the Fiji Government ‘ Blue Lanes ’ initiative.
● Yachts and pleasure craft can arrive into Port Denarau Marina. After either 14-days of isolation at sea, or
via quarantine in the Marina, access is granted.
Access via air:
● Nanuku has a private airstrip on their property. Private flights from any major city in Fiji can be arranged upon request.
● Planes can arrive from any airport within Fiji to Nanuku; the largest aircraft that can land at Nanuku’s aerodrome is a twin-otter plane.
● Helicopters can collect guests from Denarau and transfer directly to Nanuku.
● International private jets arrive via Nadi International Airport to clear customs, then can be transferred to
Nanuku by road or air.
● Nadi International Airport is currently closed.
● Once re-opened, Fiji provides an effortless option for travellers; direct flights available from most major capital cities.
● Fiji’s main air carrier Fiji Airways has announced its “ travel ready ” program for when borders re-open including medically qualified Customer Wellness Champions to maintain the wellbeing and safety of passengers.
Why Nanuku is an ideal destination:
● Safe and secure: Nanuku fully complies with the official “Guidelines for the Fijian Tourism Industry COVID
Safe Operations”. Throughout the recent COVID-19 closure, Nanuku has put in place rigorous cleaning regimens and strict protocols across every aspect of the guest and staff experience in precise accordance with your guidelines.
● Delightfully remote – yet close to medical care: Nanuku’s unique location in Pacific Harbour, away from the ‘resort clusters’, offers the privacy of a remote island getaway, on the main island. If necessary, guests can be swiftly evacuated via road transportation or Nanuku’s private airstrip directly to Nadi or Suva Airports. Professional medical care if required, is one hour away at either the Colonial War Memorial Hospital or Pacific Specialist Healthcare centre in nearby Suva.
● No group tours, just you and your tour guide: Guests can enjoy a completely private escape without the queues or overcrowding. Nanuku’s location in ‘Fiji’s Adventure Capital’ allows us to showcase all the beauty Fiji has to offer, with the safety of private tour guides and no group tours. Guests can enjoy over 50 land/sea adventures, including private escapes to Nanuku’s own private island, all with social distancing measures firmly in place.
● Sustainable and more beautiful than ever: Nanuku has taken full advantage of the downtime continuing both mangrove tree planting and coral planting to improve the local marine ecosystem as well as its ongoing assistance to the local community with grey-water systems. Nanuku has maintained its sustainable food practices; everything from dragon fruits, cacao and avocado to vanilla bean plants are harvested on the rich, fruitful soil of the 500-acre private estate. The resort has enjoyed a full deep clean, a fresh coat of paint, landscaping and proudly unveils a new sandy chill-out zone.
● The freedom of flexibility: Bookings have never been easier with Nanuku’s unprecedented 2-night refundable deposit, as well as a new 14-day cancellation policy prior to arrival.*Some exclusions apply
For press inquiries, please contact: nanuku.info@aubergeresorts.com





