"Our adults-only pool facility is a game changer for the resort and allows us to offer our guests a greater choice of services," stated Outrigger on the Lagoon, Fiji General Manager Peter Hopgood. "The new complex, combined with the resort's well-known 'bula' spirit and award-winning service, enhances an already ideal vacation at Outrigger on the Lagoon, Fiji."

Meaning 'to relax" or 'chill out' in the local Nadroga Fijian dialect, Vahavu is a fitting name for the new complex that includes a 20 meter lap pool, a 35 meter lagoon pool and a swim-up bar.

The Vahavu Bistro offers outdoor dining at its finest with a contemporary menu featuring shared tapas plates, casual meals with a selection of sides, dessert and coffee, with full pool side service in addition to indoor or lounge seating. Vahavu's selection of tropical cocktails includes the 'Bula Bula', 'Lost Bikini', 'Bilibili' and 'Coconut Bliss'.

The pavilion area is also available in the evenings for intimate weddings, VIP receptions and other special celebrations with up to 100 guests.

Vahavu joins the resort's existing adult-only venues, Bebe Spa Sanctuary, Ivi a la carte fine-dining restaurant and the Sundowner Bar and Grill for daily a la carte breakfast.

Located along the Coral Coast on Fiji's main island of Viti Levu, the Outrigger on the Lagoon, Fiji delivers all the luxury of a five star property with the unforgettable warmth found in a traditional Fijian village. This Fiji resort includes modern air-conditioned hotel rooms and thatched bure bungalows with a full complement of guest amenities. Signature guest services include the hotel's Talai service -- traditional butler service with a South Pacific twist; the resort's popular Meimei (nanny) services; award-winning dining at Ivi Restaurant; a hilltop wedding chapel; and the spectacular Bebe Spa Sanctuary.

Outrigger on the Lagoon, Fiji was recently recognized as the Best Deluxe Accommodation in Fiji at the 2012 AON Excellence in Tourism awards, as well as Best Fine Dining Restaurant for the resort's Ivi Restaurant.

Reservations for the Outrigger on the Lagoon, Fiji can be made by contacting your preferred travel professional or by calling toll free 1-800-OUTRIGGER (688-7444) within the United States, Guam and Canada. Elsewhere call direct to 303-369-7777 (long distance charges apply). Or, visit www.outriggerfiji.com or e-mail reservations@outrigger.com. 

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About Outrigger Enterprises Group
Outrigger Enterprises Group is one of the largest and fastest growing privately-held leisure lodging, retail and hospitality companies in the Asia Pacific and Oceania regions and continues to expand its presence throughout the area. A family-owned company with 66 years of hospitality experience, Outrigger runs a highly-successful, multi-branded portfolio of hotels, condominiums and vacation resort properties, including Outrigger® Hotels & Resorts, OHANA® Hotels & Resorts, Embassy Suites®, Holiday Inn® Best Western®, Wyndham Vacation Ownership® and Hilton Grand Vacations. Currently, Outrigger operates and/or has under development 45 properties with approximately 11,000 rooms located in Hawaii; Australia; Guam; Fiji; Bali; Thailand; Mauritius; Vietnam; and Hainan Island, China. Outrigger Enterprises Group also operates and develops hotel properties and hospitality-related retail and real estate opportunities for partners in Hawaii, the Pacific, and Asia. For on-line information, log on at www.outriggerenterprisesgroup.com and www.outrigger.com.

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