The Mamanuca Islands in Fiji are renowned for their holiday resorts, white sand beaches, blue lagoons and high sunshine hours. They are within easy reach of Nadi on the mainland. High speed boats convey passengers out to the islands from Port Denarau marina.

Two of the islands, however, do have small airstrips, and these are found on Mana Island and Malolo Lailai island. Malolo Lailai is best known for two resorts of Musket Cove and Plantation Island Resort. There are currently eight flights a day to the island from Nadi International via Pacific Sun (a domestic airline owned by Air Pacific, Fiji's international carrier). The 10 minute scenic flight currently sells for just FJD 67.50 per person!

With the winter approaching in Australia, the time is right for a quick getaway to the sunshine. You can be at Plantation Island Resort quicker than you thought!