RELEASE NUMBER 76 | 25
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HONOLULU – OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels is celebrating an exceptional run of international recognition for its Fijian properties, strengthened by recent wins at the 2025 Holidays with Kids Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards and the International Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, reinforcing the brand’s leadership in family travel, barefoot luxury and sustainable tourism across the Pacific.
For the 10th consecutive year, OUTRIGGER’s two iconic Fiji properties were honored at the 2025 Holidays with Kids Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards, with OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort named #1 Best Family Resort in Fiji – 5 Star Resort, and Castaway Island, Fiji securing #3 Best Family Resort in Fiji – 3 and 4 Star Resorts. Voted by more than 600,000 parents and family travelers, the awards recognize resorts that consistently deliver outstanding family experiences through exceptional service, engaging activities and thoughtful amenities for all ages.
Further strengthening its family travel credentials, OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort was also named Best Family Accommodation at the 2025 International Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, as voted by thousands of readers worldwide. The recognition highlights the resort’s prime Coral Coast setting, newly renovated accommodations, immersive cultural programming and wide-ranging activities – from snorkeling and water sports to kids’ clubs, nanny services and authentic Fijian experiences.
“We are incredibly proud to see our Fiji resorts recognized so strongly by families and travelers alike,” said Ben Johnson, Area Director of Sales and Marketing, Fiji Islands. “These awards reflect the heart of what we do – creating meaningful, joy-filled experiences that families remember long after they return home. The dedication and passion of our teams at OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort and Castaway Island truly set these properties apart.”
In addition to these family-focused honors, OUTRIGGER’s Fiji resorts have earned a remarkable series of prestigious accolades in recent months:
- Double wins at the 2025 Out & About With Kids Readers’ Choice Awards, with Castaway Island, Fiji named Best Luxury Fiji Island or Resort and OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort winning Best Fiji Mainland Family Hotel or Resort.
- Best Fijian Hotel of the Year for OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort at the 2025 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, celebrating outstanding hospitality across the South Pacific.
- Multiple HM Awards for Castaway Island, Fiji, including Best Environmental Program, Hotel Engineer of the Year and Highly Commended – Rising Star, recognizing sustainability leadership and exceptional local talent.
- A global win at the Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards (ULTRAs) in Dubai, where Castaway Island, Fiji was named Best Hotel – Oceania/Pacific, as voted by millions of GHA DISCOVERY loyalty members.
- International recognition for sustainability innovation, with Castaway Island receiving a 2025 Travel Weekly Magellan Award for its groundbreaking Sculptural Coral Gene Bank, a living underwater installation advancing coral reef restoration through art, science and guest engagement.
Together, these accolades underscore OUTRIGGER’s commitment to heartfelt island hospitality, meaningful cultural connection, environmental stewardship and unforgettable guest experiences.
As travelers look ahead to 2026, there has never been a better time to discover OUTRIGGER’s award-winning Fiji resorts, with exclusive savings available during the upcoming BULA Sale starting December 26, 2025, offering compelling opportunities to experience some of the South Pacific’s most celebrated family and island destinations.
This year’s offers deliver OUTRIGGER’s strongest value to date, with savings of over 30 percent on stays at OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort and up to 20% at Castaway Island, Fiji – plus exclusive bonuses, resort credits and discounted meal plans that make a Fijian holiday more accessible than ever for families and couples.
Running until March 31, 2026, the ‘Bula Sales’ give travelers the perfect opportunity to plan ahead for school holidays, romantic escapes or multigenerational getaways at two of Fiji’s most celebrated island resorts.
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