The Pearl Resort in Fiji, what a wonderful place to call home. Several of my friends recently stayed at this stunning waterfront resort for over a month while filming a new FOX reality TV show called Kicking and Screaming. Ok, lets get real, the crew and executives stayed at the resort while the contestants had to survive in the jungle… after all, that’s what makes it reality TV.
I joined everyone on June 5th, the day after they’d wrapped, and had an amazing five full days. From LA it’s an eleven hour direct flight to Nadi, and then a two hour drive to the resort. There’s nothing more welcoming than to reach your destination and walk into a three story atrium, as the balmy south pacific breeze surrounds you. Being a modernist, I instantly fell in love with the super chic white design of the recently built resort. Our room was top notch and beautifully appointed. It included a flat screen TV, a spacious shower for two with one of those huge square shower heads, privacy doors made of frosted glass for both the shower and toilet, ambient lighting under the cabinets, and a bevy of other design details that I’d love to have in my own home. Our third floor balcony, seen above, had a fantastic view of the harbor.
The resort offers a huge complimentary buffet breakfast that included everything from omellets, to scrambled eggs to various meats & cheeses, as well as an assortment of pastries and juices. After that, you can set sail on the harbor, grab a canoe, sit by the pool, or just walk along the sandy beach.
The staff at the resort greets everyone with an amazing warm hearted smile, and they’re always more than happy to help you with any request. The big surprise about the Fijian staff is their amazing singing voices. The GM Natalie Marletta surprised me with an amazing bon voyage gift as I was preparing to depart the resort… listen below to hear the sound of angels.
Until we meet again Fiji….
