A True Private Island in Fiji: Royal Davui’s Adults-Only Romance, Sand Cay Picnics, and Soul Recharge

In this episode, we talk about Royal Davui Island Resort and the kind of Fiji experience that feels quietly extraordinary: adults-only, truly private island luxury built around romance, seclusion, and that rare feeling of having paradise almost to yourself. If you’re planning a trip to Fiji and want help choosing the right resort for a honeymoon, anniversary, or couples retreat, start at Far and Away Adventures.com and connect with our team at https://farandawayadventures.com. Normand Schafer is joined by Grant Syhower, Director of Sales and Marketing at Royal Davui Island Resort, and the conversation makes a clear point early: this resort was built with romance in mind, and privacy isn’t a marketing line—it’s structural. Grant explains that from one villa to another, guests often don’t even realize they have neighbors, and he emphasizes that Royal Davui is the only resort on the island, which creates a true private island experience rather than a resort cluster. Grant shares the island is about 10 acres and walkable in roughly 30 minutes, and that the resort is intentionally small: 16 villas total, with a maximum of 32 guests at any time. Every villa has its own private plunge pool, giving couples their own space to do absolutely nothing, uninterrupted. The water experience is central too. Grant notes that plunge pools are fresh water, and then “Mother Nature” is right there for ocean swims and snorkeling. He mentions incredible snorkeling right off the jetty, and Normand highlights how essential the marine environment is to the overall island-resort feeling. What’s especially compelling is how the resort lets couples choose their own rhythm. Grant describes a full menu of optional adventure activities—Hobie Cat sailing, kayaks, paddle boards, jet skis, resort fishing, diving, and more—while also leaning into the simple pleasures of slow days, pool lounging, a glass of rosé, and authentic Fijian hospitality. Then comes the signature experience that practically sells itself: the sand cay beach picnic. Grant explains they take one couple at a time and drop them on a pristine sand cay that only appears at low tide. They set you up with bean bags, umbrellas, and a picnic lunch, and leave you there for about three hours. He emphasizes the privacy: no cruise ships, no day visitors—just you and your spouse on your own little strip of sand. He even jokes that when it’s not booked, he tries to book himself a little holiday out there, which gives you a sense of how special that spot is. The episode also reminds listeners that romance doesn’t have to be isolated from culture. Grant shares that guests often love visiting a neighboring village on Beqa Island, where they can see local life—kids, the school, and a church service—hearing the beautiful Fijian singing that many travelers find unforgettable. Seasonality comes up too. Grant notes that May through September tends to be busier, often aligning with honeymoon and anniversary travel patterns, but he emphasizes there’s no bad time to visit Fiji and calls it a year-round destination, with warm water and enjoyable conditions even when rain passes through. Finally, Normand asks what guests say after they return home, and Grant shares a theme that repeats: “recharging the soul.” He tells a story about a guest who arrived depleted and left transformed after seven nights, with a new lease on life—exactly the kind of result couples hope for when they book a true retreat. If you want a Fiji escape that’s intimate, restorative, and unmistakably romantic, this episode will put Royal Davui on your shortlist—and Far and Away Adventures can help you plan it into the perfect honeymoon or anniversary itinerary.