Great news from the South Pacific today: Laucala Island, the private island resort located in the Fijian Pacific archipelago, has joined The Leading Hotels of the World collection.
Once owned by the Forbes family as a private island escape, Laucala Island was purchased in 2002 by Dietrich Mateschitz,C.E.O. of Red Bull drink company, and launched in 2009 as the southern hemisphere’s largest private island resort. Set upon 3,200 acres, Laucala Island has 25 private villas and activities ranging from the Par 72 Championship golf course designed by David McLay Kidd to beachside horseback riding led by a New Zealand horse whisperer to scuba diving and snorkeling with Fijian experts. The resort is 85 percent self-sustainable and incorporates elements of the entire island into each guest’s experience, from island-made spa products to cuisine derived from indigenous plants, fruit and aquatic life.
“Laucala Island is delighted to join the prestigious collection of hotels residing under The Leading Hotels of the World,” said Laucala Island General Manager David Stepetic. “This membership is a major recognition for Laucala and a true testament to the work of our 300plus staff. We appreciate the wonderful acknowledgment and look forward to furthering our international recognition as one of the top luxury resorts worldwide.”