I stayed in Vuna Lagoon Lodge for 3 days. I wanted to do some diving in Taveuni but could not easily find the budget accomodation I needed (as a solo backpacker). I struggled to book this place, and once you get there it's easy to understand why. There is only electricity for 3 hours a day, and no internet! Nevertheless they replied to my emails eventually, and had someone at the airport ready to pick me up as agreed.

The one hour drive down to Vuna, which ends up taking two hours once you account for "fiji time", is very pleasant. Take the opportunity to stop at the town halfway down the island, because resources are scarce beyond that.

The place itself is back to basics, the ultimate little getaway. The view is simply amazing, and it is very remote and quiet. The garden is very well tended to, and has lots of fantastic plants and flowers.

I opted to have my meals cooked, which was the most convenient, but to be honest a little tedious after a... more