Holidaying in Fiji with Leanne Owen

17/06/2024

So excited to share that I have reached Platinum Advisor status with MTA - Mobile Travel Agents.

I am so proud, as a Destination Specific Agent, to receive this recognition. Lots of blood, sweat and tears over the last 12 months, that’s for sure. All totally worth it!

A huge ***THANK YOU*** to all of my loyal Clients, not only for your business, but for your referrals too. I couldn’t have achieved this without YOU! 💐

Finally, a huge big thank you to all of the Resorts and Suppliers in Fiji for taking such good care of my Clients upon arrival. Team work makes the dream work! 😊

Bring on 24/25 season! 🇫🇯🏝❤️

Leanne x
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📱+61 409 608 917

15/11/2023

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15/11/2023

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14/11/2023

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14/11/2023

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14/11/2023

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Latest track map of severe tropical cyclone Mal issued by the Fiji Meteorological Service at 3.47am today (15/11).

14/11/2023

FYI

Media Release

TROPICAL CYCLONE MAL CONTINUES TO MOVE TOWARDS THE FIJI GROUP AND IS LIKELY TO FURTHER INTENSIFY

Key Messages:
✅A Storm Warning is in force for Yasawa and Mamanuca Groups, Western and Southern Viti Levu, Vatulele, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands.
✅A Gale Warning remains in force for Rotuma, western half of Vanua Levu [Dreketi, Bua to Savusavu], Eastern Viti Levu and Lomaiviti Group.
✅A Strong Wind Warning remains in force for rest of Fiji.
✅A Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for the whole Fiji Group.
✅A Flash Flood Alert is in force for flood prone, small streams and low-lying areas across Viti Levu.

Details
At 3pm today, category 2 Tropical Cyclone (TC) Mal was located about 340 kilometres west-northwest of Yasawa-i-Rara or about 390 kilometres northwest of Nadi.

TC Mal has maximum winds of 55 Knots (100 kilometres per hour), gusting to 75 knots (140 kilometres per hour), increasing to 65 knots (120 kilometres per hour), gusting to 90 knots (170 kilometres per hour) by midnight tonight.

The system is moving southeast at 29 kilometres per hour and approaching the Fiji waters. TC Mal is likely to intensify into a category 3 system as it approaches the Fiji Group tonight.

Around midnight tonight, TC Mal is expected to be located about 220 kilometres west-southwest of Yasawa-i-Rara or about 200 kilometres west-northwest of Nadi.

Gale force winds with speeds of 65 kilometres per hour and gusts up to 90 kilometres per hour is expected from later this afternoon or evening over Yasawa and Mamanuca Groups, and from later this evening or tonight over Western, Northern and Southern Viti Levu, Vatulele, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands. Winds expected to further increase to storm force with speeds of 95 kilometres per hour and gusts up to 130 kilometres per hour from tonight.

For the western half of Vanua Levu [Dreketi, Bua to Savusavu], Eastern Viti Levu and Lomaiviti Group, expect gale force winds with speeds of 85 kilometres per hour and gusts up to 120 kilometres per hour from this evening or later at night.

For the rest of the Fiji Group, gale force winds expected with speeds of 55 kilometres per hour and gusts up to 80 kilometres per hour from tonight.

Gale force winds can cause significant damage to houses of very light materials and old galvanized iron roofs can be blown off. It is likely to cause disruption in communication networks and power supply due to damaged power lines. Small trees, most plants and crops are expected to be damaged and downed.

Storm force winds could damage weakly constructed houses and old residential structures. It can also break large trees which may consequently block roads and affect transport routes.

Meanwhile, heavy rain and thunderstorms is expected to continue over most parts of the Fiji group. This will cause localised flooding of low-lying and flood prone areas, localised flooding of minor roads, Iris crossings and bridges which may disrupt traffic flow.

Poor visibility out at sea and on land with increased risk of motor vehicle accidents due to slippery roads.

Mariners and seafearers are advised of increased risk for sea travel for all types of sea crafts due to gale and storm force winds over Fiji Waters. Also, hazardous breaking waves and coastal inundation of debris is expected along low-lying coastal areas, especially during high tides.

The impact of TC Mal should gradually ease from later tomorrow.

For more information and clarification, please contact the Acting Director of Meteorology, Mr. Bipen Prakash on 9905379 or [email protected].

For latest forecasts, you can visit the Fiji Meteorological Service website at www.met.gov.fj or you can follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Click on the link to access the Heavy Rain Alert Bulletin: https://www.met.gov.fj/index.php?page=warn1 #20014.txt
Click on the link to access the daily Public Forecast updates: https://www.met.gov.fj/index.php?page=public
Click on the link to access the latest Strong Wind Warning (over waters) update: https://www.met.gov.fj/index.php?page=marine
Click on the link to access the 5-Day Tropical Cyclone Outlook: https://www.met.gov.fj/index.php?page=5dayoutlook

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14/11/2023

FYI

Tropical Cyclone Mal Update

Tropical cyclone Mal is now likely to intensify into a Category 3 system as it approaches the Fiji Group tonight.

The current analysis indicates that destructive Category 3 winds are likely to be confined close to the centre of the system over open waters. However, if the system moves closer to the land areas in comparison to the current expected path, hurricane force winds could also be experienced over the land areas.

Gale to storm force winds are expected over the land areas of Yasawa and Mamanuca Groups from later this afternoon or evening and spread over the rest of the country overnight, especially over western and southern Viti Levu, Vatulele, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands.

13/11/2023

FYI

Latest Update

Tropical Cyclone Mal has intensified into a category 2 system at 6am this morning while located about 420km West-southwest of Rotuma or 580km Northwest of Yasawa-i-Rara.

TC Mal has maximum winds of about 50 knots (95km/hr), gusting to 70 knots [130km/hr] and will continue to increase.

While it's expected to maintain this strength, the Fiji Meteorological Service is closely monitoring its development.

13/11/2023

FYI

Category 1 tropical cyclone Mal was located around 430km West of Rotuma or 650km Northwest of Yasawa-i-Rara at 3am this morning. It is currently moving quite rapidly in a southeasterly direction towards Fiji with a speed of 28km/hr.

It is expected to pass close to the west of the Fiji Group tonight with the centre of the system expected to lay approximately 170km west of Nadi at 3am tomorrow morning. The cyclone may begin to have an impact on the Yasawa and Mamanuca Groups from later today. While the system is expected to begin to affect Viti Levu from later this afternoon, most of the destructive winds are expected tonight.

The current projections indicate that it is going to be a Category 2 system, but on the high end of this scale. Storm force winds are likely over the Yasawa and Mamanuca Groups, western and southern Viti Levu, Vatulele, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands However, it is a huge system and its effect can be far reaching. Consequently, Gale Warning is in force as far as western Vanua Levu (Dreketi, Bua to Savusavu), eastern Viti Levu and Lomaiviti Group.

These winds can break tree branches, blow unsecured and loose materials, disrupt communication network and power supply due to damaged power lines, damage temporary and weak structures, increase the risk of sea travel for all types of sea crafts, and increase the risk for hazardous breaking waves and coastal inundation of debris along low lying coastal areas, especially during high tides. The ground is already saturated with a lot of rainfall in parts of the country. Thus, it can take little rainfall to knock off trees.

The trough of low pressure associated with tropical cyclone Mal is already bringing a lot of rainfall over the country, especially over the Central Division. Consequently, a Flash Flood Warning is in force for parts of Suva and Lami with a Flash Flood Alert for most parts of the Central Division and Ovalau Island. Rainfall activity may intensify when the cyclone comes close to Fiji. The whole of Fiji Group is under a Heavy Rainfall Warning. High tide is around 7am this morning, with the next one at around 7pm tonight.

13/11/2023

FYI

South Sea Cruises Group Bula & Good Morning, This is further to the advisory issued at 5.45 am this morning. Please note that based on the latest…

21/07/2023

Last week, I was so excited to attend the MTA High Achievers celebration in Sydney. ❤️

A big thank you to all of my loyal Clients for trusting me to look after your fabulous Fijian adventures! 🌴

Here’s to another amazing year ahead…🥂

Leanne

17/04/2023

Love this! ❤️

Don’t forget to add this beautiful experience to your list when staying at Malolo. 🙌🏻

29/03/2023

Love this so much! 🌴

Exploring the beautiful Fijian waters with their guided extraordinaires. 🥰😍 Our Bula Club for Kids encourages kids to step outside of their comfort zone and discover the world around them.

18/02/2023

Restrictions have lifted and availability is limited for 2023…

If you’re still wanting to book a trip for 2023 or beyond, all you need is a really good Fijian Destination Specialist! 🙋‍♀️

If you’ve got an open mind and are keen for adventure, I’ll take you off the beaten path to experience some hidden gems for yourself! 🌴

For travel to Fiji “outside the packages”, I’d love to create an itinerary just for you! 😊

🌴+61 409 608 917
🌴[email protected]

Leanne

14/02/2023

FYI - Travel Insurance is ALWAYS recommended. You can’t afford to travel without it! 😌

14/02/2023

FYI. News just in! 🙌🏻

You heard it here first, no more travel restrictions to enter Fiji. We look forward to welcoming you home.
 

28/01/2023

Are you planning on travelling to Fiji in December 2023, January 2024 or April 2024 School holiday periods?

NOW is the time to secure your bookings to avoid disappointment.

🌴 If you’re considering JMC, Vomo, Castaway, Malolo - get in quick!

🌴 If you’re considering a family bure, a 2 bedroom bure or a beachfront bure, these are always first to go - get in quick!

There is very limited availability throughout 2023 for these highly sought after accommodations at premium properties.

Get in touch!

🌺 [email protected]
🌸 +61 409 608 917

Leanne Owen

31/12/2022

Happy New Year!!! 🎉

Thanks for all of your support x

Image via Tropica Island Resort. 🌴

21/11/2022

Yes! ❤️

You know the drill. You spend hours going over travel brochures and websites, trying to piece together the perfect trip. But no matter how many hours you spend researching, there's always something that gets left out. That's where our Mobile Travel Agents come in. They're experts at putting together customised itineraries that take into account your interests, budget and schedule. And they'll be there to help out if anything goes wrong while you're on holiday. So save yourself the headache of planning your next trip yourself and call your local Mobile Travel Agent today. We promise, it will be the best decision you ever make. 😀

27/10/2022

Well done Fiji Airways! ✈️🙌🏻

21/10/2022

Toberua Island Resort, Fiji 🌴

Be sure to get out and experience new places…Fiji has so much to offer - Dare to be different! 😎

23/09/2022

Congratulations! 🙌🏻

22/09/2022

One of my fav things to do in Fiji - watch the day turn into night! 🌅🙌🏻

02/09/2022

Fabulous news!!! 😊

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Post-Arrival Tests Removed as Entry Requirement to Fiji

From 5 September, 2022, we are removing the requirement for post-arrival testing for international travellers. No test results or proof of test bookings will be required to board flights to Fiji. Although mandated post-arrival COVID-19 testing will be lifted, testing will be required for anyone who develops COVID-19 symptoms which individuals arriving in Fiji will be asked to self-report on a single immigration arrival card. Those who test positive will now be required to isolate for a minimum of five days, as opposed to the previous period of seven days.

31/08/2022

Considering a stay at Plantation Island? Here’s a sneak peek! 🌴

View the resort live on our 24/7 live we**am.

26/08/2022

Happy Weekend Everyone! 🍹

Image via Seventh Heaven Fiji