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Tomas update

Bula all: just an update to say overnight there was little to no change from yesterday, and this morning we are experiencing gusty wind conditions with heavy seas. These conditions mean that marine transport has been suspended until further notice, as have helicopter transfers, however there is no damage to any facilities here as well as no rain here yet. 

Guests and their Host are in fine spirits and we are expecting the gusty conditions to subside in the later part of the afternoon. Thank you all for your emails of concern; we really do appreciate these.

Vinaka and regards from your Treasure Island Team.

a few images from today just before lunch:

 

PS we dedicate our prayers and wishes to those who are being directly affected by this hurricane.

Weather Update

While cyclone Tomas is now affecting the Northern and Eastern parts of Fiji we in the West are currently experiencing fine/partly cloudy and stable weather conditions. We have prepared both the resort and our guests and (apart from preparations such as storm shutters) Treasure Island is operating as normal (the above photo is from 5:45pm last night as the crew secure the shutters around the restaurant, apart from a few less chairs the outlook is similar as we write now just after 1pm). Cautionary measures from the applicable regulatory bodies have currently stopped sea and air access except by helicopter. 

We're all in good spirits. Please note that current curfew conditions mean our reservations office remains closed at the moment, and that any power shutdowns across Fiji may affect our internet. Any concerns, reservations or enquiries during this time can be directed to Graeme Back if you wish, phone 00679 9999375 or email [email protected]

  

 

Sunday and the weather is just fantastic, the team getting ready for a very busy Christmas and New Year. If you are thinking of coming to Fiji talk to us for great offers fron 15th January 2010 through to 31st March 2010 including our "Summer Thirst Busters" contact me on [email protected] for more details Regards Graeme

Bula All and just a quick note to say phones and internet back in action.
Another day closer to life as normal. Weather is just fantastic.
Regards
Graeme

Treasure Island operates as normal

Bula All Treasure Island Resort friends and family, just a quick note to let you all know that we are safe and well. The Island semed to be right in the path of Cyclone Mick and felt it's full force yesterday afternoon. The Resort itself fared very well while we did loose alot of trees and some got a good hair cut. We have a beautiful blue sky today with warm temperatures which is all very good. We are operating as normal and look forward to talking with you all before the festive season comes our way. If you are thinking of visiting us in Febraury and March of 2010 we are offering a fantastic "FREE" beverage offer during this time. Go to our website for more details.
Thank you to all of our friends that sent us messages of concern and support, trust me it is well received and helps to keep the team focused on the job ahead.
Regards
Graeme Back
Group General Manager

Photo taken at lunchtime today!

Today...

What a difference a day makes! Just a quick update, especially for those of you who may be coming over soon. Parts of Nadi have been extensively damaged by the worst floods since 1972. Please give generously if you have the opportunity to help the people who have had their lives devastated by this event.

But out here at Treasure Island the sun is now shining and we are blessed to have a beautiful day. We would like to continue to reassure you that out here it's business as usual. Here's some images taken a couple of hours ago around the pool...

from the GM...

Good morning to you all from all us out here on Treasure and Bounty Islands. No doubt many of you have heard that Fiji is currently experiencing devastating weather with torrential rains and the worst flooding since 1972. There is certainly a lot of damage and disruption in town and our heart goes out to all of those effected.

So this note is to reassure you that while there is no doubt this is a very serious time for our beautiful country out here we are blessed to be able to function normally. It is a little damp, with some damage especially around the beaches, however life out here continues as normal with our hard working staff going all out to keep spirits up, and guests still sharing wonderful experiences ranging from relaxing in the pool and watching the waves, and seeing amazing storm sunsets, to Dom and Maria's beautiful renewal of vows/ 25th anniversary in the midst of the worst of the storm. In Fiji we believe that rain on a wedding day is very good luck. Imagine the good luck this couple will have! We also are blessed to have our own supply barge and power generation and good stocks of water, fuel and food to take us through any further disruptions.

Thank you again for your messages of concern and kind wishes, Graeme Back (group general manager)

Here are some images...