The Indian Weekender, Friday 6 November 2020

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18 FIJI Friday, November 6, 2020 The Indian Weekender Fiji resort offers the ultimate in social distancing Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, celebrities and members of the royal family house-bound travelers are trying to find ahead of their own LAX departures. ways to go on vacation without risking On the other side of the itinerary, guests exposure to the virus. The Pacific island nation of Fiji has announced that its borders will be closed to commercial aircraft until at least March 2021. But travelers with deep pockets may be able to circumvent the rules by signing up for a special, personal "travel bubble" at a luxury resort. The Laucala Private Island Resort has partnered with Fiji Airways, the country's national airline, on a special itinerary. Up to 20 guests can fly on a private chartered Fiji Airways jet from Los Angeles to Nadi, Fiji's primary airport and main transit hub. From there, they will be transferred to Laucala, where they will have the private island resort all to themselves. The few travellers allowed into Fiji at present are subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine, but because of Laucala's remoteness the Department of Health has permitted the program to go forward without guests having to isolate for two weeks. They will need three negative Covid-19 tests, though -- one two weeks before travelling, one 72 hours before boarding (which will be sent to the tourism authority in order to confirm travel permits) and one upon arrival in Fiji. Beyond the transportation and hotel, travellers will get to avail themselves of the Private Suite at Los Angeles International Airport – a posh, personal airport lounge that has been used by will be able to use the private Fiji Airways lounge in Nadi. The cost? A cool $490,000 covers the jet, a minimum seven-night stay, on-island activities, food and drink and airport transfers for up to 20 people. If you don't live in L.A., though, you're on your own for getting there. Laucala's pricey proposition may not work for most tourists. But this isn't the only way that Fiji, whose tourism industry generally comprises 40% of its gross national product (GNP), has tried to make up for lost revenue during the pandemic. Fiji's Prime Minister Josaia "Frank" Voreqe Bainimarama has made no secret of his desire to appeal to ultra-wealthy travelers. A "blue lane" was created to permit travelers to come to the country via private yacht, with visitors able to serve out their quarantine on board before coming ashore. A potential travel bubble dubbed the "bula bubble," which would open up quarantine-free travel between Fiji, New Zealand and Australia, has not yet come to fruition. Daylight in Fiji saving to commence next month Members of the public are being reminded that daylight saving will commence from Sunday, December 20, 2020. Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations, Youth and Sports Parveen Kumar is urging all Fijians to wind their clock one hour in advance of the standard time commencing at 2am on December 20. He said daylight saving will end on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 3am and members of the public are required to wind their clocks back by an hour. wishes everyone Happy Diwali Under Covered Showroom In-house Finance Facility Personal & Business Vehicle Finance High Grade Imports Odometer Certified Serviced & Groomed Trade-Ins Welcome Pre-order and Save $$$ Purchase with complete confidence Drive for Life Mobility with Comfort DIWALI OFFER: Free Bluetooth Audio system, Reverse Camera and On Road Cost on us on all Fresh Import bought till 31st Dec 2020 Trade-ins accepted in any conditions Zero Deposit Finance Facility available- T/C’s apply Authorised Provider of MTF Finance Ravi Kumar Director M: 021 0298 3339 4B Freeman Way, Off Cavendish Drive, Manukau City. P: 09 263 9255 E:info@jsrlife.co.nz
Wesley Community Centre Activity Guide Auckland War Memorial Museum Activity Guide 740 Sandringham Road Extn, Mt Roskill Saturday 7 November Auckland Domain, Parnell Sunday 8 November Time 10am - 11am 10am - 1pm Activity Sitdown choreography for all ages and abilities with Khottey Sikkey Make a diya lamp with The ReCreators Time 6:30pm - 7:30pm Activity Panel Discussion: Comfortable Being Indian 10:30am - 11:30am 11am - 12pm 11am - 12pm 12pm - 1pm 1pm - 5pm 1pm - 5pm 1pm - 2pm 1:30pm - 3pm 2pm - 3pm 2pm - 4pm 3pm - 5pm 3pm - 4pm 4pm - 5pm 5pm - 6pm 6pm - 10pm 8:15pm - 8:30pm 8:30pm - 10pm Introduction to classical music with Sargam School of Music Bollywood dance workshop by Aaja Nachle Kirtan music set by Part and Parcel Mindfulness workshop with kirtan by Meditation NZ Mask making workshop with Prayas Theatre Harcourts House of Rangoli: Kids rangoli & colouring competition Bollyrobix Garba workshop for beginners with Sonal Bhavsar-Joshi Deepawali story telling and performance with Nepalese Cultural Centre NZ Cooking demonstration by Wise Collective Silent story-telling by Papaya Stories Bollywood dance basics with Raul and Rian Bhangra fusion workshop with Garagewalas Advanced Bollywood dance class for all ages with Indiance Experience India Pre-film entertainment ASB Presents: Life of Pi Getting here: Check Journey Planner for public transport options. Getting here: Limited car parks available in the Lovelock Track car park. Check Journey Planner for public transport options. Mobility parking is available on Lovelock Track. Nathan Homestead Activity Guide 70 Hill Road, Manurewa Saturday 7 November Papatoetoe Town Hall Activity Guide 31 Saint George Street, Papatoetoe Friday 6 November Time Activity Time Activity 11am - 2pm Make a diya lamp with The ReCreators 10am - 5pm DIY Henna designs 4pm - 5pm Meditation by Papaya Stories 10am - 5pm Learn how to wear a Saree and try one on 6:30pm - 9pm Classical Showcase 10am - 5pm Harcourts House of Rangoli: Kids rangoli & colouring competition 1pm - 2pm BollyBhangra beginners workshop for ladies with Desibeat Getting here: Check Journey Planner for public transport options. 2pm - 3pm 3pm - 4pm 3pm - 4pm 5pm - 8pm 7pm - 8pm 8:30pm - 10pm Giddha workshop for Seniors Bollywood dance workshop for all ages with Khottey Sikkey Silent story-telling by Papaya Stories DJ + Sweets Bollywood Party feat Shortland Street ASB Presents: Yesterday Getting here: Car parks available surrounding Papatoetoe Town Hall. Check Journey Planner for public transport options. Mobility parking is available on site.
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