Crusoe's Retreat

This resort was the first to be established on the Coral Coast, the south shore of Viti Levu. This happened in the 1960s. Viti Levu is the largest of the 300+ Fiji islands and the only one where there has been significant economic development.

This economic development will have been in part because of the building of many resorts along this Coral Coast.

What is particularly interesting is that 90% of the staff come from 

Namaqumaqua village which is just along the beach from the resort. There are third generations of villagers working here. The "happy hour" bar man has worked here for 27yrs. They are very friendly people and provide excellent service and are clearly well trained for their jobs.

The contrast between the villagers living conditions and the resort that they serve is extraordinary. 

Here are some pics of the resort.