Charlie's Place, Nananu i ra Island, Fiji

Charlie's Cottages are casual, peaceful, and lazy. You wake up to sound of the sea and wind murmuring through coconut palms. Then renew yourself with an early-morning dip in clear water surrounded by hundreds of colorful tropical fish. In the evening, after sunbathing and swimming, what is better than a shower, a cold drink, a hot meal, and finally relaxing on a comfortable bed?

While you sit at work each day you dream about the perfect vacation: peace and quiet, solitude, and most of all being away from it all. The last thing you want is to fight for a spot on the beach with hundreds of other people. At Charlie's Cottages your dreams can come true. Soak up the sun in blissful solitude. Relax with a little shell hunting or casual swimming. Maybe you fancy a boat trip out to Storm Island, the sanctuary for numerous sea birds, to see the hundreds of baby birds in thier breeding grounds. Charlie's Cottages gives you all this, and the excitement of discovering underwater worlds. Miles of pristine, brilliant coral reefs can be seen by snorkeling, SCUBA diving, or kayaking. Explore your almost uninhabited island, where it seems you could walk along the many sand beaches that encircle the island and not see a soul. This is really a beachcomber's Paradise.

The cottages are unique among tropical cottages anywhere in the world. In front of the cottages is a beautiful bay with a white sand beach and views of spectacular sunsets. In back of each cottage is an entirely different large bay with a mile long white sand beach. Over that bay are seen magnificent sunrises. For many years the Lonely Planet, Fiji Edition, has praised Charlie's Cottages as: "A traditional favorite of Travelers. Those that stayed here felt comfortable, and their needs were taken care of. This is also the only accommodation on a hill and has a commanding view."

You will soon learn why so many vacationers return to this island again and again for their annual holidays.