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Breaking the Surface: Cynthia Ambalal's Skyward Ascent at Kokomo
The first time Cynthia Ambalal landed on water; the world went silent. The hum of the engine, the crash of the waves - all of it melted into a moment of weightlessness. As the seaplane kissed the ocean’s surface, she felt, for the first time, the sheer magic of flight beyond the runway. It was, as she describes it, “surreal.” But surreal doesn’t quite capture the scope of Cynthia’s journey - from the lounge at Kokomo Private Island to the cockpit, and ultimately, into the history books as Fiji’s first female seaplane pilot.
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Soul-led, Heart-held: The Healing Hands of Winnie
At the heart of Kokomo Private Island’s Yaukuve Spa Sanctuary is a woman whose presence alone has the power to soften your breath. Her name is Wanise Kuruloa Leileivuna, but we know her as Winnie - a mother, a healer, and a therapist with over two decades of experience whose work is as intuitive as it is profound.
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Kokomo Wins Virtuoso’s Top Producing Hotels & Resorts Partner Award
We’re proud to share that Kokomo Private Island was awarded Virtuoso's Top Producing Hotels & Resorts Partner Award at the recent annual Virtuoso Australia and New Zealand Forum.
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Kokomo’s Angels: Guardians of the Reef
Whether you’re drawn to the ocean’s depths or prefer to admire it from shore, there’s no denying the magic of the marine ecosystem surrounding our island home.
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Reflecting on Loloma Hour at Kokomo
A moment of connection, conservation, and collective care. On April 8, 2025, Kokomo Private Island proudly joined Tourism Fiji’s inaugural Loloma Hour - the world’s first happy hour dedicated to the environment.
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A Vintage Like No Other: Kokomo’s Sommelier and the Legacy of Lang Walker’s Private Collection
In the world of fine wine, there are those who drink, and those who understand. Stephen Swanepoel, Kokomo Private Island’s resident sommelier, falls firmly into the latter category.
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Fiji’s Pristine Island Paradise Expands Its Marine Experience Program To Include Inspiring Marine Biologist-Led Adventures
Located in the Kadavu Islands, south of Fiji’s mainland, Kokomo Private Island is an island paradise unlike any other, a sanctuary for multigenerational families and an enticing retreat for couples.
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Kokomo Private Island Named in the World’s 50 Best Hotels Awards
Kokomo Private Island in Fiji has been named in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024 which brings together the global travel and hospitality community to celebrate the world's best hotels.
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Kokomo Private Island Fiji named #3 Resort in Travel + Leisure 2023 World's Best Awards.
We are thrilled to announce that Kokomo Private Island Fiji has been named #3 Top Resort in The South Pacific in the prestigious Travel + Leisure 2023 World's Best Awards.
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Vote Kokomo: Condé Nast Traveler's 2022 Reader's Choice Award
Kokomo is nominated for this year's prestigious award. Vote now, and share your Kokomo experience before June 30.
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Festive Season
Discover the magic that awaits this holiday season at Kokomo Private Island Fiji.
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Island Enhancements
Take a sneak peek at the island enhancements awaiting your return to Kokomo.
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Conde Nast Traveler – 2021 Reader’s Choice Awards
Kokomo has been named the Top Resort in Australia & The South Pacific.
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Our Best Shot for Travel
Kokomo team celebrate reaching 100% vaccination among staff
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Mantas - June Sightings
Keep up to date with Kokomo’s Manta Conservation Project, with 168 sightings in June.
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Manta Encounters
Snorkelling with manta rays is an experience Kokomo’s General Manager will never forget.
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World Ocean Day 2021
Our team celebrated World Ocean Day 2021 with a coral planting event on West Beach.
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International Women's Day
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate Maria Louw, Kokomo’s resident photographer.
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Kokomo Appoints New General Manager
Join us in celebrating the appointment of Sean Flakelar as General Manager of Kokomo Private Island.
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Community Education
Throughout 2020, Kokomo has continued to invest in our local community. Most recently, we assisted Naqara District School by donating a range of computer equipment.
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Give The Gift Of Kokomo
This festive season, delight your friends and family with a gift they will never forget, the gift of Kokomo.
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Reader’s Choice Awards - Conde Nast Traveler - Top 25 Resorts for Australia and the South Pacific
Kokomo Private Island is proud to be recognized as the #14 Top Resorts for Australia and the South Pacific by Condé Nast Traveler.
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Humpback Highway
Kokomo has proven to be a fantastic vantage point to catch a glimpse of Humpback Whales on their yearly migration. The “Humpback Highway” is right on Kokomo’s doorstep, making us fortunate to see these gentle giants.
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What a catch!
Having spent over 15 years fishing, diving and exploring the Fijian islands, Kokomo’s resident fishing expert, Jaga Crossingham has revealed a surprising new skill.
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Kokomo Clam Nursery
Continuing our commitment to environmental preservation and protection, Kokomo has created a clam nursery project, to help protect and maintain Fiji’s giant clam population. Threatened by over fishing, giant clams play a vital role in helping maintain a healthy ecosystem by filtering pollutants and helping eliminate reef pests such as the Crown-of-thorns starfish.
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Manta Ray Cyclone Feeding
Cyclone feeding is a group foraging behaviour of Manta rays whereby the Mantas move in a vortex like pattern as it is the most efficient way to eat such a density of plankton. This is a very rare foraging activity and has only been observed around Kokomo in Fiji.
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Preserving & Protecting
As part of the World Ocean Day this year, Kokomo pledged to continue protecting and preserving our ocean.
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Women’s Dive Day
Women’s Dive Day is a celebration of all the amazing female divers in the world that are both beginning and continuing to explore and protect the underwater world through scuba diving and freediving.
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Kokomo’s Pledge on World Oceans Day 2020
This year, Kokomo Private Island is celebrating World Oceans Day by making sustainable commitments to protect our ocean.
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COVID-19 Update
The health and safety of our employees, guests, and the communities we operate in remains our priority during these unprecedented times.