Eco-Resort - Fiji Islands
Beqa Island - Eco Friendly
Overlooking the cerulean blue expanse of Malumu Bay, Lalati Resort and Spa is a very well-planned, environmentally friendly piece of paradise. From its inception, Lalati Resort was created to supply our guests with modern luxury conveniences, while at the same time having a minimal impact on the surrounding environs.
Environmentally Friendly Systems
Lalati Resort's environmentally protective waste retrieval system honors the local habitat and pristine waters of the Bay.
Built to be a sustainable resort, Lalati features modern composting toilets, biodegradable products, and wash water gardens.
The bathrooms are as environmentally friendly as we can make them. All waste water goes to nourish the flowering plants in the wash water garden at the rear of the bure.
In place of a septic tank that could leak into the ocean and damage the reefs, the toilets feed into a composting system. The bowl flushes with minimal water usage. Please take care to flush only biodegradable items.
Please help us maintain the proper ecological balance of our wash water gardens by using the biodegradable, Pure Fiji products provided in your bure.
Hot water for the shower is heated on demand, to minimize the use of fuel and refrain from adding extra heat to your bure. Sheets and towels are laundered every other day. If you need them changed more often, please tell us, or put the towels in the laundry basket.
Locally Friendly Culture
In addition to the eco-friendly systems installed at the resort, Lalati works to blend with the nearby village culture. Most resort employees are from Lalati village.
Lalati Resort runs a clinic for employees and villagers to provide care for minor illnesses and emergencies. While you are at the resort, you may notice people from Lalati village coming for care during the early morning hours.
Sustainable Resort
You may have heard popular phrases such as “Eco Resort” or “Sustainable Resort”. Few people can describe what they actually are. The following may help.
A sustainable resort ascribes to the following:
- Travel is inspired by the natural and cultural history of the area
- The areas traveled to are relatively undeveloped
- The venue adheres to non-consumptive use of the natural resources
- Projects or finances contribute to the economy and conservation of the area
- Dedication to conservation issues
- Local residents participate in plan development and enforcement of environmental policies
- Tourism dollars are funneled back into the cultural and natural resources
The staff and management of Lalati take pride in the fact that we are a sustainable resort and we hope you appreciate and support our efforts to leave as little impact upon this beautiful place on Beqa Island.
We hope you will enjoy interacting with the local people as they bring their traditional Firewalking, Mekes and Kava ceremonies to share with you. They are always happy to share a Talanoa (story) with you and love to tease. Fijians are truly the friendliest people on earth!
Special Events & Contributions
Loloma Foundation
The Loloma Foundation distributes medicine, clothing, school supplies, and other necessities to many agencies throughout the Republic of Fiji. In partnership with Lalati Resort on Beqa Island, the foundation also runs and helps staff a free clinic for surrounding villages and islands--serving more then 2000 patients in 2004.
The Loloma Foundation is a non-profit 501(c) (3) entity that was formed to support the heavily burdened medical/dental system already in place in island nation of Fiji.
Fiji City Women / Village Women Tour
Each year Lalati Resort hosts a special City Women / Village Women tour which brings women together to share their unique culture. City Women learn the skills of weaving, hand-line fishing, Fijian dance, plus teach some of their skills to the Village Women.
The women get together each morning for a different adventure. Afternoons are free for the spa, diving, kayaking, an island tour or relaxation.
A generous portion of the tour proceeds goes to Lalati Village where it is used for community improvements.
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