Vomo Lailai: Your own deserted island. A short distance to the west of Vomo sits Vomo Lailai, a true deserted island. On the eastern side of Vomo Lailai, facing Vomo is another perfect beach surrounded with our trademark clear waters and some of the finest snorkeling we have to offer. The island is completely private, within sight and radio contact of Vomo, but far enough away for you to feel gloriously isolated. Guests can reserve Vomo Lailai for picnics, romantic getaways or the sheer adventure of being completely alone. Staff will deliver you, your lunch and your choice of chilled beverages to the island, leaving you with a two-way radio and more privacy that you may have ever experienced before. The Rocks The Rocks Bar is located at the western tip of the island overlooking an expanse of fine white sand and across the water to Vomo Lailai. The Rocks is the islands ringside seat for enjoying a spectacular sunset, cocktail in hand. The Rocks is open each day between 5-7 PM. Island Picnics Vomo and Vomo Lailai both lend themselves to picnics with an abundance of stunning locations to choose from. Explore the island and find your favourite spot. The Reef Restaurant can then prepare a delicious picnic just for you. Golf There is no need to let your golf game get away from you during your holiday. Practice your short game on the 9-hole chip and putt golf course, which will challenge any player. Set amongst the coconut trees it is a delightful way to while away a lazy afternoon. Clubs and balls are provided. Vomo Turtle Programme Vomo's original name was 'Vunu', Fijian for turtle. Hawksbill (taku) turtles have always been found in Vomo's waters, feeding on sea grasses, sponges, ascidians and the soft corals surrounding the island. It is estimated that there are 1,000 Hawksbill turtles nesting in the Pacific Ocean, with a Fijian population of approximately 120-150. Humans harvesting for meat and shells pose the biggest threat to the turtles. It is thought that approximately 30,000 shells were exported during the 1980s. Currently the Vomo Turtle Breeding Programme is aiming for a 10% survival rate on eggs laid on the island, with the average external survival rate estimated at 3%. When the eggs are laid on Vomo they are protected until hatching when the staff can house them in the dedicated turtle nursery. Here they are fed and cared for until their shells are hard enough to protect them from natural predators, then they are released into the ocean. Turtles lay their eggs between December and March and Fijian folklore says that if the turtles lay early there will be no cyclones during the summer. Guests are able to observe the turtles in their nursery year round and learn about them from their keepers. Traditional Lovo Night Each week Vomo hosts all guests in the main dining area for an authentic and very entertaining Lovo night. In the morning, the Lovo pit is prepared and the afternoon sees the laying of the Lovo where some of the evening meal is cooked in the traditional method under the ground. The evening ceremony includes a selection of Meke dances and songs performed by the Vomo Meke Group which tells many of the legends and stories of the native Fijians. This is followed by a torch-lighting ceremony and an intimate Kava ceremony, leaving guests feeling moved by the soulful performance. Following this insight into Fijian life, Vomo chefs present a traditional Fijian buffet featuring local ingredients and truly authentic island dishes. We can confidently say you will remember the Meke as a highlight of your stay. Environmental Initiatives Despite often being referred to as the prettiest island in the Mamanuca group of islands, Vomo knows that to keep the natural beauty of the island alive for current and future generations, it must look after and protect its environment. Our vegetable garden flourishes with herbs, vegetables and fruits free of sprays and pesticides. This is an exciting initiative for our chefs, allowing them to create dishes of flavour each day and reduces our reliance on the mainland and imported products. In the centre of the island is the Vomo nursery, housing over 50,000 plants propagated on the island. These plants are used extensively throughout the island to create areas of native gardens. Vomo's long-term objective is to be self-sufficient in the generation of electricity via solar power. Vomo recycles all water bottles daily with staff taking the plastic bottles to depots on the mainland. Proceeds from the recycles of waste are returned to staff member's villages to help fund community projects. Laundry A little touch Vomo guests really value is the free daily laundry service. Just leave your laundry in the laundry basket each morning and staff will return it fresh as a daisy, washed and wrapped in tissue, by the end of the day.