My wife and I were stuck an extra day on Vanua Levu when all flights were cancelled from Savusavu and we had to drive across the island to fly out of Labasa the next day. Our cruise company (Tui Tai) recommended we stay at Palmlea Farms Lodge and we loved it. Joe and Julie are gracious, friendly and knowledgable hosts and did everything possible to help us enjoy our unplanned "extra" day in Fiji. In addition to beautifully landscaped grounds and private bure cabins, there is also a top-class salt-water lap pool and an ocean jetty just 10 a minute walk away . But the real surprise is that such a small lodge has such an amazing restaurant. I am convinced that Palmlea Farms Lodge has the best menu on the island of Vanua Levu. They are open every day for lunch and for dinner when they have guests or for special bookings. I had an excellent lamb chop the size of a sirloin steak and my wife had a very good chicken pot pie. I wish we could have stayed an extra day to try some of their fresh seafood dishes or one of the pizzas cooked in a real pizza oven. Palmlea Farms Lodge is a real treat for travelers who want a relaxing break or a base to explore Vanua Levu. About 20 minutes from Labasa and less than an hour and a half from Savusavu, this is a top-class resort in anyone's book.
