Number Restrictions :-(

Ok everyone!

I really do need RSVPs ASAP! There is a number restriction at Tokoriki Island Resort and we are approaching it. There are only 3 rooms left at Tokoriki Island Resort for our wedding night. Each room can hold 3 people, and so we can do a people shuffle if we really have to - but it will complicate things. So PLEASE let us know if you are coming or not! If you don't let us know soon, you will unfortunately either have to share a room with a stranger or miss out completely. Those of you who have already RSVPd, don't worry, your rooms are safe for a little while - but you do need to pay your deposit to confirm your reservation (otherwise the resort will sell your room to someone else).

Sorry to be a nag! Just don't want any complications to arise which needn't have to. And definitely don't want anyone who wants to come to miss out.

Jess

Cheaper Transfers

Hi everyone! I have found a way for groups of you to get from Port Denauru to Tokoriki cheaper than it would cost to take the catamaran.

It is possible to book a water taxi through 'Sea Fiji' from Port Denauru to Tokoriki, which can hold 16 people plus their luggage, for FJ$1500. This works out to about AUD$50 each. That is the price one way, but it is still a lot cheaper than the catamaran. You would also need to find a way to get from your Nadi hotel to Port Denauru in time for your transfer (but that should be pretty easy - just hail a taxi or bus).

For up to 10 people the price gets slightly more expensive per person (AUD$67 one way), which is still cheaper than the catamaran.

By booking this way you also choose what time you want your transfer (obviously, in conjunction with your group). Sea Fiji runs 24/7 so it does not matter what time of the day or night you want your taxi. This is great for those only wanting to come to Tokoriki for the night of the wedding, who can still arrive early in the morning in time for the wedding and wedding preparation.

If you are interested in going over in a large group (but don't quite have 16 people) please let me know through email (jjpetrusma@hotmail.com) or phone and what date you want to go over and come back. I will help you to book these transfers, and let you know who you will be going over with and how to get into contact with them.

Sea Fiji also cater for smaller groups. If you would like to get more information then check them out for youselves

Web Address: http://www.seafiji.net/
Email: seafijires@connect.com.fj
Phone: (679) 675 0611
After Hours: (679) 672 5961
Mobile: (679) 708 0607

And don't forget, if you have any questions feel free to give me a buzz or drop me an email.

Love Jess

Tips For Getting Cheap Flights!

Ok, so some of you might have gone to a travel agent and gotten quotes for flights in the thousand dollar range or more. This is ok, but you can get your flight for a lot cheaper if you book it yourself online.

There are three carriers who fly from Australia to Nadi:
1.Virgin Blue
2. Air Pacific
3. Qantas (which is pretty much Air Pacific)

The cheapest is Virgin Blue. You can book flights from any major city in Australia to Nadi with these three, however for an even cheaper flight you can book your own domestic flights with virgin blue or jetstar to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane and take advantage of the even cheaper international flights from these destinations.

Here are two examples:

How to Get From Adelaide to Nadi Cheaply!
Book a one way domestic flight with Virgin Blue from Adelaide to Brisbane.
Book a one way international flight with Air Pacific from Brisbane to Nadi.
Book a one way international flight with Virgin Blue from Nadi to Adelaide.

TOTAL COST PER PERSON: $821.36 including taxes & 20kg luggage allowance


How to Get From Hobart to Nadi Cheaply!
Book a one way domestic flight with Virgin Blue from Hobart to Sydney.
Book a return international flight with Air Pacific from Sydney to Nadi and back again.
Book a one way domestic flight with Jet Star from Sydney to Hobart.

TOTAL COST PER PERSON: $904.71 including taxes & 20kg luggage allowance

REMEMBER! If you want to book your own flights this way, make sure you leave enough time for you to get from your domestic flight to your international flight to check-in. Check-in for international flights is usually 2 hours before. 

Go to the websites yourself to see what savings you can come up with!

Air Pacific: http://www.airpacific.com
Virgin Blue: http://virginblue.com.au
Jet Star: http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/index.aspx

Good luck! Remember, this blog page is just a friendly hint. You do still have to book your own flights yourself.

Tokoriki Island Resort Accommodation & Transfers

We thought it would be useful to let you know the type of accommodation at Tokoriki and the type of transfers so that you know what you want for when you book. The prices are in Australian dollars, but have been converted from Fijian dollars and so the price will fluctuate slightly. Now is definitely the time to book as the Australian dollar is very strong.

Deluxe Beach Bure
Dotted along the beachfront, the 29 Deluxe Beach Bures offer complete privacy ideal for those looking for the perfect romantic island. These bures are filled with warm colours, open spaces, fabulous views of the evening sunsets over the Pacific Ocean and only steps from the beach. The large bathrooms are appointed with mahogany counters, double vanities, and tropical outdoor showers. Each bure has a King sized bed and a single day bed that can be converted into a bed allowing accommodation for up to 3 people. Bures are air-conditioned and offer every amenity you are looking for at a first class island resort.


Price:     single, double or twin share: $515.00
               triple share: $615.00

Sunset Pool Villa

The 5 luxurious beachfront Sunset Pool Villas have it all. They are 120m2 of space with separate living and expansive bedroom areas. The large sandstone terrace overlooks the beach and your very own private pool. The private cabana has a huge day bed, a perfect place to snooze the dreamy afternoons away. From your outdoor shower, you can watch the sunset bounce vibrant reds and oranges off of the infinite shades of blue of the Pacific Ocean. 

Price:     single, double or twin share: $710.00

               triple share not available

Transfers

Southsea Island Catamaran

Time:

Cost: $83.00 (per person one way. Double for return)

Departs: from Denauru (bus pick-up from Nadi hotels included in price)

Sea Plane

Time: 15 minutes

Cost: $122.50 (per person one way. Double for return)

Maximum Occupancy: 4

Departs: from airport

 

Helicopter

Time: 15 minutes

Cost: $172.50 (per person one way. Double for return)

Maximum Occupancy: 2 people

Departs: from airport

Specials for Guests of Our Wedding

* Stay 5 nights and receive $250 fjd in resort credit

* Stay 6 nights and receive free return catamaran transfers

* Stay 7 nights and receive free return helicopter transfers

Pictures of Deluxe Beach Bure

 The View

 Your Own Private Beach

The Interior

The Bathroom

The Sunbed & patio

Pictures of Sunset Pool Villa

View from the bed

The Hammock

Outdoor Shower

Your Private Deck

Your Own Private Pool with a View

Private Pool

Booking

Hi all,

many of you will have questions about how to book for our wedding. We are no longer going through a travel agent as we had so much trouble with our travel agent last time. It is quicker, easier, and cheaper to book everything yourself.

You will need to book your own flights and additional travel yourself. Either book online or through your own travel agent.

To book accommodation and transfers for our wedding you need to contact Aaron. Aaron works at Tokoriki Island Resort and is in charge of looking after the guests for our wedding. When ringing or emailing Aaron you need to mention the following:

1. That you are a guest of the Carpenter wedding
2. What date you want to check-in, and how many nights you want to stay
3. What type of room you wish to book.
4. If you need transfers, what type of transfers you want (catamaran, sea plane or helicopter) and what time you want your transfers.

Aaron will then get back to you with a quote, and will let you know how much of a deposit you need to pay to confirm your booking. You can pay the deposit using a credit card or by visiting an ANZ bank. We recommend credit card, as it will be cheaper (fee wise) and easier. The total amount needs to be paid 45 days before check-in.

Aaron's contact details are:
email: enquiries@tokorikibookings.com
phone: (679) 6725 926

If you have any questions, then please contact Jess or Simon at jjpetrusma@hotmail.com

Aaron is ready to take your bookings now, and we suggest booking as soon as you can. Tokoriki Island Resort is very popular and will book out.

Good luck and Vinaka!

Wedding Details

"If Love is Not Madness It Is Not Love" -Pedro Calderon de la Barca

Please join us for the wedding of

Simon John Carpenter

& 

Jessica Jane Petrusma

Date: 11-1-11

Time: 11am

Place: Tokoriki Island Resort, Fiji

Reception: sit down, 1pm

Our New Wedding Blog!

Hi everyone!

A few things have changed with our wedding and so we thought it would be best to create a whole new wedding blog! We have only sent this web address to guests of the wedding. Try and keep up to date with everything that we post on this blog (we'll try to keep it short and sweet) as it will have important and useful information about booking and the wedding itself.

Hope you are all well!

Love Jess & Simon