Lomani really does take the “no kids” thing seriously. At dinner one night a staffer spotted a group of young people wandering past the pool and raced to check that they were indeed guests. The 20-year-old resort is part of the Australian Raffe Hotels & Resorts Group which also owns the family-friendly Plantation Island Resort next door. Plantation had just had a Schoolies group tear through. Hundreds of Australian school-leavers had hired out the entire place. But there was no sign of drunken debauchery when we golf carted through to get to Lomani. And the beautifully obliging staff hid any sign of shell shock well. Lomani has 30 bures and each one has direct beach access. I had one of the pool bures which would have been big enough to fit an entire extended family. But no kids allowed of course. They bures are the epitome of luxury with a private plunge pool, expansive sundecks and an outdoor shower. The cleaners come twice a day and leave special treats at your bedside. Lomani’s biggest selling point – in my opinion – is its new spa which features a sauna, plunge pool, ice bath and relaxation deck, as well as three private treatment bures. You can opt to have a couples massage with your loved one, or ditch them so there is no temptation to try and start a conversation when you’re meant to be relaxing. And providing ultimate exclusivity; it’s all for Lomani guests only. Guests can also choose to have their massage on the beachfront, which I did, behind a see-through curtain, snoozing into dreamland within minutes. The resort offers all the usual water sport fun – kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing, snorkelling. There are also bikes so you can explore the island and boat trips to local villages. Or, forget the activities and just lounge in a private cabana by the pool. The attentive staff will serve you from there. A pina colada during happy hour as the sun sets is a must. The resort’s Flame Tree Restaurant, which guests can rock up to at any time, uses locally- sourced Fijian ingredients. For lunch, try the pumpkin, feta and walnut salad with a refreshing real coconut drink. For dinner, the rosemary-crusted lamb rack was delicious with mashed kumala, charred fennel bulb, glazed tomato, pistachio chimichurri jus. BY: ALANAH ERIKSEN The following is an opinion piece which first appeared in the New Zealand Herald. Recently New Zealand Herald reporter Alana Eriksen visited three adults-only resorts in Fiji. She had previously reviewed Tropica Island Resort. Below is her review of Lomani Resort and Spa at Malolo Lailai Island, in the Mamanuca Group. The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Fiji Sun.