Located among the Mamanuca Islands southwest of Viti Levu is Namotu Island Blue Water Sports Resort. If you've ever envisioned having a perfect desert island of your own, here it is. Fringed by spectacular coral reef and pure, white sand, Namotu is a fiveacre piece of island heaven, but you only play at being a castawayNamotu's resort is legendary for its amenities. Accommodations are laid out in stylish Fijian bures, or bungalows, each with its own view of mountains and sea. The kitchen, specializing in both international and local cuisine, is worth the trip itself. Fishing, diving, sailboarding, volleyball...only steps away from your private balcony.

And did we mention waves? The greatest variety offered by any Fijian surf resort: The Namotu Left, a worldclass reef break that's more forgiving than its fearsome, more famous neighbor Cloudbreak; at 15 foot it can be the thrill of a lifetime; at six foot, a longboarder's paradise. The powerful right barrels of Wilkes' Pass, good anywhere from three to 10 feetregular footers rejoice! Rounding out the jewel setting is Swimming Pools, a playful, full wraparound right break on the leeward side of Namotu that, with its crystal blue water and sheltered position, has to be one of the world's most remarkable breaks. See www.namotuislandfiji.com