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25 de agosto de 2023
We are from the east coast of the US, so this is a hike. But Matanivusi is worth every minute on those overnight flights. This was our second trip. My wife and I spent two weeks at Matanivusi this past July and we’re planning a third trip for next July. I could talk about a lot of things, but it’s the Mantanivusi team that stands out above all the other great things. Senny at the bar is a treasure. Delightful woman and becoming a real friend. Senny is connected with my wife on Facebook and randomly DMs her throughout the year. Sometimes just to say bula. Then there are the surf boat captains, Seva and Mabasa (I hope I spelled that right). I’m 52 and Seva has no respect for my advanced age. He keeps pushing me deeper and yells at me to paddle faster. Now I have some scars form the reef, but I have also caught some of the best waves of my life (largely because Seva keeps yelling at me to paddle faster). But the nuttiest thing is that Seva remembers me. Given all the guests that he serves during the year it is remarkable. We were checking into our room this past July and Seva was bringing a boat in. He moored the boat and was walking up the beach. He saw me on the back deck of our room and yelled “Jeff”, I yelled “Seva”, and he came up to the room and gave me a hug. I can’t imagine that he remembers every guest that comes through Mantanivusi in a year…… maybe he does. And of course, Mabasa, the guy is always smiling and laughing. I dare you to get on a boat with him and not come back smiling. He is also pretty good at picking out the better waves. If the conditions are challenging, just sit next to Mabasa and a great wave will come to you. The last words Mabasa said to me as we were heading back to the airport, “I can’t wait to surf with you again”. And I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention Tony. This guy makes the place work. Balancing what the owners want, with what the staff can do and making sure the guests are taken care of. He is very easy to communicate with, and will make sure all of your questions are answered while you are planning your trip. Again, so many positive things I could say, but this review is already getting long. I don’t think that Mantanivusi is for everyone. If you like things that run on time and always go as planned, maybe the Hilton is a better fit. But if you want to stay in an outrageously beautiful setting where you will make friends (many from Vunaniu) , a place that runs with the sun and the moon, the wind and the tide….. you cannot go wrong here. Bula!
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