Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji by Kate Branch

Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji has some of the friendliest staff I have ever come across. And I work in the hospitality field and have traveled the world. The natural warm authentic nature of the team mixed with the natural surroundings is a great combo.

They also have a buddy program for children. This is an amazing Experince. My son caught crabs and became very good friends with his buddy. This is not a day care. This is a cultural Experince.

I have been to many Fiji resorts but never got to know the community. Also the food was beautiful. Eating tuna sustainably sourced that day from an ocean I had just swam in- was quite special.

Fantastic dive centre. Myself and my daughter (10 years old) completed our PAID open water. Danny, George, Aggie and the team were wonderful. Pool Skills: The pool is amazing. Wow. What a fantastic place to learn PADI skills.

Diving: This is some of the best reef I have seen. And I am not an accomplished diver. There were reefs other divers were heading to that blew their mind. Every level of diver is catered for.

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