The most incredible place to visit in Fiji, and probably the entire globe, is Laucala Island.

According to Director of Sales and Marketing Vincent Pauchon, Laucala is the second-most costly resort in the entire globe. What does it provide its guests for $5,000 USD each night?

Red Bull’s owner, Dietrich Mateschitz, is the owner of Laucala, a private island. In 2003, he decided to purchase it and turn it into a getaway for himself and his famous pals.

Beautiful Laucala welcomed its first visitors in 2009 after several years of careful preparation and labor-intensive maintenance. We are informed that Dietrich frequently visits the resort in the months of March and December each year.

Currently, worldwide jet set travelers who seek complete seclusion, tranquillity, exclusivity, and inspiration frequently travel to Laucala.

Laucala is a sizable island that spans 3000 acres of lush mountainous terrain, dense jungle, and picture-perfect white sand beaches. And, surprisingly, it only has 25 upscale villas.

Each villa embodies the utmost in luxury and opulence, yet we appreciate how the architects preserved the traditional Fijian design elements of the villas, such as their free-flowing designs, tall thatch roofs, and interior use of natural and regional materials like coconut husk, palm leaves, and local wood.

Although the 25 villas all have fairly similar styles, they vary in size and location. With a choice of one, two, or three bedrooms, this resort is ideal for both families and romantic getaways. You can also pick the location of the villas; some are on a pristine private beach surrounded by coconut palms and a thick forest, while others are perched high above the ground in lush tropical gardens with unobstructed views of the ocean.

One special villa is perched high above the sea, resembling a magical castle (ideal for honeymooners). The staff reportedly almost ever sees visitors in the resort when they check into their overwater villa because it is the ultimate haven with its own jetty and wet edge rock pool.

We stayed in a seaside villa with one bedroom. It included lovely interior and outdoor living areas that were about 300 square meters in size. Lush green rainforest surrounded us on every side ensuring absolute privacy and pristine beach at the front was all ours.

We love the clever design of the villas where both living room and bedroom pavilions open onto the swimming pool and the garden, creating an open plan seamless indoor and outdoor living. Jellyfish chandelier was another highlight.

Tikki torches surround the pool and magically come on at night enhancing the romantic atmosphere.

Each villa has a ton of incredible features, and everything is well thought out. One of our favorite family activities was using the buggy that was provided with our property to tour the island at our own pace. A real treat for the kids.

Although Laucala is not an inexpensive vacation spot, the entire family may participate in every activity. There is something for everyone in Laucala, whether it is diving, submarine rides, golfing, water sports, or tennis lessons from a professional!

The only resort in the world that provides visitors with this incredibly unique method to view the marine life is Laucala.

Boating: Laucala is the proud owner of three exquisite vessels: a brand-new diving and snorkeling boat, a luxury cruiser, and a boat for water sports and opulent snorkeling excursions.

Championship golf An additional feature of the resort is its 18-hole golf course. A golf professional is available to assist you develop your swing or, if you’re a beginner, to teach you the fundamentals.

Additionally, visitors can partake in a number of motorized water activities, including water skiing, jet skiing, wake boarding, family-friendly banana boat excursions, and more.

Paddle boards, catamarans, and kayaks are available for those who prefer more sedate water sports. Some kayaks are made of fully transparent plastic, allowing you to see all the fish beneath them while you explore the lagoon. Amazingly amazing

At any time of day, Laucala employees will locate the lagoon’s calmest location for snorkeling excursions and take you there. When the visitors are prepared to accomplish it, everything is done upon request. No advance planning or reservations are required.

There is a professional diving center available for divers, and all dives are included in the price.

For land based activities Laucala offers yoga and tennis. Both need to be pre-arranged in advance – on request Laucala will bring to the island a yoga teacher or a tennis coach specifically for you.

Kids at Laucala

Kids and families are very welcome at Laucala. Because of the size of the island and the size of the villas even if some guests have children, honeymoon couples have absolute privacy still and are not at all affected by families.

I travelled with my 4 year old son and he absolutely loved the island, our villa, all activities and water sports staff.

I would recommend this resort equally to honeymoon couples as well as families. Laucala has a perfect balance of a true luxury resort.

Spa

Laucala has a wonderful spa located amongst the tropical gardens and lily ponds in stand alone spa villas. Each beautiful villa features a relaxation area for two, a wet or dry outside treatment terrace (with either outdoor massage tables or Vichy showers, massage tables, spa and a bathroom.

All treatments are performed using natural ingredients, most of them picked up a day before from the Spa Garden.

Guests themselves can pick their own spices, fruit and herb flowers to create their favourite scent or a massage oil.

Every guest on the island receives a wonderful 90 min spa therapy of their choice on a complimentary basis. I tried traditional Fijian massage and slept through most of it. For me – it is a sign of a perfectly performed relaxing treatment.

Next time I’d love to try their hot-and-cold stone therapy and body scrub using volcanic soil from the island.

Dining

Dining is just as wonderful as everything else we have experienced at Laucala.

Our days started from a perfectly set breakfast in our villa’s outdoor bale.

‘Anything you like’ is chef’s motto but if you prefer to make absolutely no decisions on holiday breakfast menu has wonderful suggestions like French toast, pancakes, eggs and fresh fruit.

French toast was absolutely amazing, prepared in a way I have never tasted before, served with delicious crunchy coconut flakes on top. Bread basket with freshly baked breads and croissants served with home made jams was my son’s favourite together with freshly squeezed watermelon juice.

Beautiful lady who served us never left the villa without brewing me a cup of aromatic espresso and serving me a glass of sparkling water too.

We took more than an hour every day lingering over beautiful food, juices and coffee – having a swim in between bites and taking in the view of the picture perfect beach in front of us.

Breakfast can also be served in the main restaurant but having it in the villa seemed like a more luxurious and relaxing way to start a day.

Lunch

Lunch can be served in your villa, by the pool or by the beach. Menus differ slightly in different restaurants but pretty much anything you like can be prepared specially for you. Beautiful fresh salads, burrata and tomato caprese, charutterie plates, fresh seafood served either raw or grilled and many more all available to guests with a glass of freshly opened bottle of French Champagne of choice.

Poolside café was our favourite but all locations are wonderful.

Dinner

For dinner there are more choices again.

Plantation House – an absolute highlight for us, serves a six course degustation menu that changes daily. Gourmet designer cuisine is modern European in style and impeccably arranged on a plate.

The menu varies depending on what ingredients are available to the chef from the local farm and garden on the day.

Plantation House also has a wonderful wine cellar stocked with premium French champagnes and wines. The largest selection in Fiji.

For al fresco Asian experience we tried Seagrass Lounge.

It is located on a cliff, high above the Coral Sea with sensational views of the turquoise lagoon in front of you.

Restaurant combines a wonderful setting with excellent modern Asian cousine. Lobster is ever-present on all Laucala’s menus and we tried it in many varieties. I don’t know how they cook them but even the lobsters at Laucala are extra soft and sweet. Fantastic!

Seagrass also offers Teppaniyaki experience in a private cliffside setting. Watch the sunset while your private chef prepares meats, seafood or vegetable you have chosen for your gourmet dinner.

For especially romantic dining Laucala offers its guests ‘Dining By Design’ – private dinner set either amongst the jungle forest (for an exotic twist), on a private beach or on a jetty.

We hear a few proposals were made on the island and not surprisingly everyone had said ‘Yes’.

The Lux Traveller Loves

I haven’t personally seen yet all the seven star resorts in the world but I am convinced that Laucala is a one of the top 5 in the world. It just has to be!

You fly in on a privat jet like royalty

You stay in 300-600 square meter stunning villa on your own private beach

Every activity you can think of is not only available but included in your rate

Submarine rides? Really. Yes please!

When you just thought of a glass of French champagne it is already being poured for you.

The minute you think of a glass of champagne you hear a bottle pop and a ice cold glass is in front of you within a minute

Exceptional food all day long in a setting you desire

Boats galore to choose from. Do we go on a luxury cruiser today for a day of relaxation and romance or go on a sexy speed boat for a trip around the and nearby islands?! Pink costume or blue today? These are the only decisions I had to make during my stay on the island!

Splitting Hairs

Things do take a little longer sometimes but seeing that everyone (especially guests) are on Fiji time it totally doesn’t matter.

Amazing Facts

Celebrity Owner – Dietrich Mateschitz, owner of Red Bull and Formula 1 team

Price to buy and develop the island – USD $40mln

Getting to the resort – Only by private jet

Island size – 3000 acres yet only 25 villas

Price per night – from USD $5,000

Staff per villa ratio – 16 staff per villa

Inclusions – all food and drinks, water sports, boating, spa treatments, baby-sitting, nanny service, golf, tennis, yoga, submarine rides

All In All

Exceptional, Amazing, Unique, Seven Star Island Resort! A Must visit for any self respecting millionaire (joking) – world explorer and Lux Traveller.

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