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November 10, 2023
Fiji was on my bucket list for 25 years! I found Yasawa Island Resort and Spa in the Costco Travel brochure. When I read “unlimited daily picnics on a private beach,” I was almost sold. But it was my research on the resort and the reviews that solidified my choice. The owner James McCaan replies to every single review (he may have missed a few, but that’s it, a few) regardless of the comments. That shows that he’s involved, and that’s vital. With 25 years of expectations, there was a lot to live up to. Imagine my delight when the entire trip exceeded my best dreams. My stay was October 31-November 7. Dealing with Costco was smooth, and I had a good sense of comfort which made everything easier and worry-free. From the moment I landed on Yasawa Island, I knew I’d made the right choice. Stepping off the little plane, we were greeted by resort staff and adorned in a plumeria necklace. Just a few minutes later when we arrived at the resort, more staff members greeted us in song. The words were in Fijian, but everyone was clapping and smiling and swaying, so it was clearly a happy tune. Check-in was quick and thorough, but I wish I’d taken notes because I forgot a couple of things that were important later. The food at the resort was wonderful! Breakfast each day features a full menu and one awesome daily special in addition to a plate of cut fruit and pasties. Lunch and dinner each offer a first plate with two options, a main course with three options, and two dessert choices. One option each meal was vegan or vegetarian, and tho I am neither, I did opt for that selection multiple times. Portion sizes were just right, where I was neither stuffed nor still hungry after eating. The restaurant is open air and lovely. Dinner tables are set up poolside and some are located on the beach. The staff will direct you to your table at each meal, so don’t just go take any seat. I stayed in a Deluxe Bure Suite. It’s big, about 1250 square feet, with three double doors to the big deck and a door from the indoor shower to the outdoor private shower. Steps from the deck led to my hammock and covered lounge chairs and then a bit further to the beach and water, visible from the room. A small water spigot is set by the steps to clean your feet before reentering the Bure. The bedroom area (not enclosed) has an air conditioner and overhead bed lights for reading. The king sized bed was very comfortable. The living area has a comfy couch and two or three chairs plus two more day bed style couches near the front door. Even tho it was just me, I made a point to sit everywhere to get full measure! The bathroom is huge with double sinks, a closet for hanging, and closets with shelves. The shower is also very big, but I didn’t ever use it. Right outside the inside shower was an outdoor shower, and I could not force myself inside after the first shower. There was always a pitcher of water in the mini fridge. I ordered a few things for the mini-bar at check-in but the only