Enjoy the tropical magic of Laucala Island with Quay's executive chef, Peter Gilmore.

This premier South Seas escape has just 25 exquisite villas with interiors by leading London-based designer Lynne Hunt, plus a choice of dining venues with menus by leading European and Asian chefs.

The array of diversions includes swimming, snorkelling, diving, spa treatments, beachside horseback riding, sailing and cruising, and golf on an 18-hole championship course created by premier designer David McLay Kidd.


Over this long weekend, Peter Gilmore 
will collaborate with two of the resort's chefs,
French-born Martin Klein and Thai chef Kun Santi, to produce a series of spectacular culinary events.


Highlights will include:


FRIDAY - 1. A traditional Fijian evening at Laucala's Cultural Village. 2. Cocktails followed by dinner prepared in a lovo, and a spectacular dance performance.

SATURDAY - 1. An exploration of the island's organic farms with chefs Martin Klein and Peter Gilmore  2. An informal lunch around Laucala's spectacular pool 3. An elegant, seasonal seven-course dégustation dinner at Plantation House Restaurant by Quay's Peter Gilmore, showcasing Laucala's home-grown wagyu beef

SUNDAY - 1. An afternoon masterclass with Peter Gilmore at Seagrass Restaurant 2. An informal seafood dinner by Laucala chefs together with the kitchen team from Quay at Seagrass Restaurant

About Laucala Island

Laucala Island is owned by Dietrich Mateschitz, C.E.O. of the Red Bull drink company.  The resort is 85 percent self-sustainable and prides itself on an integral philosophy, incorporating elements of the entire island into each guest's experience, from island-made spa products to cuisine derived from indigenous plants, fruit and aquatic life.  

Encompassing 12 square kilometers in the Fiji archipelago in the South Pacific, it has just 25 beautifully designed villas, scattered amidst palms, set on the edge of sugar white beaches and turquoise lagoons, and atop lush green mountains.  It brings new meaning to the term "all-inclusive resort" with its wealth of leisure diversions including swimming, snorkelling and diving, horseback riding, spa treatments, sailing and sunset cruises.  Laucala also has its own spectacular 18-hole 72-par championship golf course part of which is set in its established coconut plantation.

The island features five exclusive restaurants and bars overseen by top international chefs from Europe and Asia, offering a superb choice of Western, Asian and local cuisines, complemented by a wide selection of fine wines.  Most of the ingredients for various dishes are sourced from the island's own organic farm and herb and vegetable gardens.  With over 350 staff, Laucala boasts the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the world, including professionals such as a horse whisperer, spa manager and golf, diving and fishing experts.

Rates: 

Laucala's all-inclusive rates, encompassing a range of leisure activities, fine dining, premium wines and spirits, health and wellness offerings, and state-of-the-art entertainment and technology inclusions,  start from USD$4,200.00 per night for 2 Adults in a One Bedroom villa, USD$6,000.00 per night for a three bedroom villa accommodating 6 Adults, up to USD$40,000.00 per night for the exclusive Hilltop Estate 'Delana'.

*All rates subject to local government tax of 15% VAT and 5% turnover tax

BOOKINGS:Tel: +679 888 0077, www.laucala.com, reservations@laucala.com, v.pauchon@laucala.com

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