VOMO Island Resort reopens its doors following an extensive renovation elevating service and amenities ensuring its world-class reputation. The resort welcomes new and return guests March 23 to experience next level luxury in this iconic South Pacific destination.

All Hillside and Beachfront Villas received a total makeover to bathrooms and bedrooms featuring chic handcrafted furnishings made exclusively for the resort. General Manager, Mark Leslie played an integral part in sourcing and designing the villa interiors, traveling to Bali to secure the best sustainable teak furniture makers creating bespoke daybeds, coffee tables, mirror frames, cabanas, and new decks for the swimming pool and Rocks Bar.

“With my years of dedication to VOMO and passion for hospitality, I wanted to be hands on with the redesign of the villas ensuring a privileged luxury experience,” says Mark Leslie, General Manager. “We're excited to share our new look Villas and food and beverage offerings sure to exceed guests' expectations.”

The resort's signature Rocks Bar received an upgraded bar as well, allowing guests to enjoy cocktails and the world-famous Fijian sunsets in style. May 2015 will see the debut of an open-air show kitchen emphasizing healthy grilled fare with international influences from Japanese Robata to Tandoori ovens, and a raw bar offering local specialties from the Pacific Rim. This adults-only culinary theatre will be open on selected evenings throughout the week for dining and each evening for sunset cocktails and complimentary canapés.

Also in May, a new state-of-the-art kitchen in the main house will be completed, elevating Chef Erwin Joven's already world-renowned all-inclusive culinary experience. Daily-changing, a la carte menus will highlight a variety of local and international cuisine using the freshest available ingredients and from the resort's own organic herb and vegetable garden.

For more information and reservations please visit www.vomofiji.com, email Reservations res@vomo.com.fj or call + 679 666 7955.

ABOUT VOMO RESORT: VOMO Island Resort is located only a short, scenic 15-minute flight from Nadi in the South Pacific. Where Fijian culture still exists from a bygone era, this secluded hideaway is home to legendary soft sand beaches, crystalline blue waters welcoming, couples, families and groups. Nestled amongst lush greenery, the 30 villa accommodations include 7 Hillside and 19 Beachfront Villas and 2 Beachfront Retreats. Additionally, The three-bedroom Royal Villa and four-bedroom Residence offers an indulgent island experience with their own private pools, living and private dining areas. Resort amenities include a PADI Dive Centre, Day Spa, gym, boutique, Kid's Club, watersports and the use of the exclusive island VOMO Lai Lai, where guests can unwind and relive the days of Crusoe with five-star luxury just a radio call away. VOMO Resort is also a proud member of Pack for a Purpose, an initiative that encourages guests to bring food and school supplies making a lasting impact on communities in travel destinations around the world.

VOMO prides itself on exceptional culinary experiences accompanied by a carefully curated wine list. Guests can enjoy cocktails and dinner at The Rocks Bar on the sandy western tip of the island and the resort's signature Reef Restaurant features daily changing international and local a la carte menus, ensuring quality and variety for even the most finicky guest. VOMO is known to be a foodie paradise, where culinary experiences abound with starlit dining at the water's edge, beach ready gourmet picnics and private in-villa dining. Rates start at approximately US$1,000 and are all inclusive of meals and non-alcoholic beverages.