Oprah arrives in Nadi now en route to Laucala Island
Oprah arrives in Nadi now en route to Laucala Island
By
fijivillage.com
17/12/2010
Talk show Queen and legend, Oprah Winfrey jetted into the exclusive Laucala Island a few minutes ago.
Fijivillage has received confirmation that Oprah will spend a few days on the island with her partner, Stedman Graham.
Despite hinting she may visit Egypt before returning home from Australia the couple told those in their closest circle they will stay at a private, luxurious Fijian resort.
Oprah landed at Nadi International Airport at about 3.30pm this afternoon and then got into the waiting private jet of the owner of Laucala Island who is also the owner of the popular energy drink, Red Bull, Dietrich Mateschitz.
Fiji's Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said this proves that Fiji is one of the top destinations for top celebrities like Oprah Winfrey.
He hopes Oprah enjoys her stay here.
Tourism Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum was in Nadi to meet Winfrey when she arrived earlier this afternoon.
Located about 45 minutes by plane from Nadi International Airport, Laucala Island which is near Taveuni was a coconut plantation for nearly a century.
Laucala, a seven star haven, was formerly owned by publishing magnate Malcolm Forbes.
Placed in the top 100 of the most beautiful hotels and resorts in the world by Hideaway Hotels, Laucala was redeveloped by its new owner at a staggering $30 million.
The 3,000 acre atoll is now a study in tropical gardening, with hillsides thick with herbs and vegetables, as well as fruit bearing plants.
Visitors stay in thatch roofed villas, each with its own swimming pool, set along the mountainous island's beaches and cliffs.
The accommodation rate for a night goes as high as US$26,000 which is for the Hilltop Residence located 360 feet above sea level.
Fijivillage has also been told that if a guest wants to book the whole island for 7 days for only themselves, the charge is US$1 million.
The cost of living crisis is now the biggest issue affecting Fijians, with nearly one in two Fijians identifying it as their main concern.
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