ONE of the hottest investment areas over the past 15 years has been the integrated resort island of Denarau. This gated island paradise has offered investors the opportunity of good returns and/or lifestyle investment.

Newly released are two exciting property options. The first is a 5-bedroomed luxury waterfront residence, with spacious modern interiors, swimming pool, views and private jetty.

The second option is the release of 2-bedroom luxury holiday apartments at the Radisson Denarau Island Resort - a great investment opportunity with 12 weeks' personal use each year. View more information on the Radisson apartments.

Both have been listed by the vendor on SouthPacificRealEstate.com, a leading sale by vendor website for Fiji and the South Pacific.

GOOD freehold residential land in the Nadi region is not always easy to find. Naisoso Island is located on Nadi Bay, with a short bridge to the mainland north of Nadi International Airport. The convenient location, island lifestyle and co-ordinated development offers a variety of residential lots to investors seeking good investment location. View more information on the Naisoso Ocean Bay Lots, Rivage Waterfront Lots and Palm Cove Lots. Naisoso Island offers stunning views of the Mamanuca Islands and tropical sunsets.

THE price of a magnificent Villa for Sale on the Coral Coast of Fiji has been cut in half due to a genuine sale that is required by the vendor. The property is FREEHOLD, a title keenly sought by those wishing to buy property in Fiji. The price has been reduced to just US$650,000. The Fijian style tropical paradise 5-star property sits on approximately 1.65 acres (6700 sq metres) of white sand beachfront. Imagine a beautiful ocean view - forever! The heavily discounted price will bring much interest so view information about the property if you are looking for a paradise property in Fiji.

SAVUSAVU is a peaceful and quaint town in the northern islands of Fiji, a popular tourism destination with holiday villas, resorts and vacation rentals. It is also one of Fiji's sought after areas for freehold property, ranging from tourism related investment to private real estate.

From Savusavu town a small unsealed road leads along the water's edge of a slender promontory culminating at the luxury Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort. Along the way, a hillside directly across from the beach features many expatriate homes and vacation rentals, providing spectacular views across Savusavu Bay to distant highlands and sunsets. Owners either use the homes as a permanent residence or lease them out to holidaymakers or for long term Fiji rentals. Not often on the market, one property - Korovesi Beachouse - has just been advertised and details can be found at the real estate listing for this opportunity as well as other investment and real estate opportunities throughout the South Pacific.

Freehold residential land is always in big demand in Fiji and a popular region is the Waidroka area near Waidroka Surf and Dive Resort on the main island. This area is between the popular holiday regions of the Coral Coast and Pacific Harbour, which means owners are in easy reach of a wealth of holiday beaches, adventure activities, and resorts. Waidroka comprises beautiful rainforest slopes leading down to the ocean and the elevated lots offer beautiful views of fringing reefs as well as Beqa and Yanuca islands. There are a number of lots for sale in this area and this 2 acre lot at Waidroka is newly released for sale.

Fiji Islands has around 8.5% freehold land, the rest is comprised primarily of native leasehold (around 80%, owned by native Fijian landowners and sold usually for terms of 99 years) and crown leasehold (i.e. owned by the government).

Although 8.5% doesn't sound like a large proportion, many island nations in the South Pacific have NO freehold land at all. This has made, and continues to make, Fiji an attractive proposition for international investors.

The Coral Coast in Fiji Islands is a scenic location and popular tourism destination. It also offers many freehold opportunities. The Maui Bay Estate comprises some rare beachfront lots (mostly sold though some occasionally come up for resale), plus a large number of additional lots up the hillside behind the beach and coastal road. A one-acre lot has had a 1-bedroomed vacation home already built on it and is currently being offered for sale by the owner, due to her wish to purchase another lot nearby. The one-bedroomed cottage could easily be extended. It is finished and available for renting out to holidaymakers, so can be an income-earning investment. It offers spectacular views over the beach to the ocean and fringing reef for which this coastline is famous. Easy access north to Nadi and south to Suva, it also enjoys spectacular Fiji sunsets! The property is named Noqu Tadra - Fijian for ' our dream '. If you want to make it 'your ' dream, you can check out the details for this genuine must-sell soon Fiji freehold home and land.

With the downturn in the economy in USA, some are looking to invest internationally. Fiji Islands has been a long term favourite of expatriate investors for tourism or residential investment. In particular the island of Taveuni is often considered as the Maui of the future.

Taveuni Island has a larger percentage of freehold titled land than some of the other regions in Fiji. This makes it an attractive opportunity to investors who wish to own land outright rather than as part of 'leasehold title' (purchasing for, say, 99 years).

The island is also a beautiful, verdant destination, not over-commercialised, with a range of top adventure activities and sightseeing attractions as well as offering a secure, safe and relaxing lifestyle.

Current real estate options include the exciting ' Fiji Dream Properties ' luxury residential lots available at Maravu, a 4.5 star luxury resort, with purchasers able to avail themselves of the resort's facilities. Other Taveuni real estate opportunities are available also.

A new opportunity has arisen to rent a luxurious beachside rental in Nadi Fiji. Situated right on the beach at Nadi Bay, this upmarket home has pavilion-style architecture, ideally suited for tropical living in Fiji. A Fijian entrance portico marks the entrance to this first-class home, with lofty 19 ft ceilings, and which also features a magnificent in-ground pool and expansive decking for entertaining.

Anyone relocating to, or within, Fiji Islands, will be impressed by this executive property. It comes fully furnished and the rental of US$6,000 per month (negotiable) includes a full time gardener to care for the 1 acre landscaped garden, pool maintenance, a housemaid six days a week, electricity, water, fully monitored laser security, and Sky TV dish. To complete the offer, there are options for a 70 channel TV as well as a 4WD vehicle.

First Landing Resort, located on a good sand beach north of Nadi in Fiji, is offering two-bedroom beachfront and tropical garden villas for sale at its picturesque location.

The six acre resort is conveniently located just a short drive from Fiji's international airport, yet has a distinctive island ambience, with lush tropical gardens, good sunset-facing beach, and magnificent views of the Mamanuca islands. First Landing Resort is a popular, and long-standing destination for holidaymakers, and has been upgraded over recent years.

There is just one beachfront villa for sale, and three garden villas. All of these stylish villas are close to resort amenities, have private pool and spa in their own landscaped yards. View more information about the Fiji Villas for sale here, as well as more information about First Landing Resort Beach Resort.

The popular Islands Magazine has nominated Taveuni (Fiji's 3rd largest island) as one of the 20 Best Islands to Live On in its recently released August/September edition.

Taveuni island has one of the highest proportions of freehold land in Fiji, is blessed with verdant rainforests, beautiful coastlines and colourful fringing reefs. It is a peaceful, beautiful paradise and is popular with many expatriates who have made their home there. Its relaxed lifestyle appeals to many and continues to be one of the most sought-after regions of Fiji.

One can view a range of Taveuni land for sale, Taveuni home and villa properties and other real estate options on the island at SouthPacificRealEstate.com.