Pampered under the Fijian sun (+photos)
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5:00AM
Thursday April 10, 2008
By Rebecca Barry
The pool at Taunovo Bay resort. Photo / Supplied
He's a keen surfer building the resort of his dreams; she's a bubbly host who looks like a model. Mitch Hagerman and Jenny Veruchi met at a New Year's Eve party two years ago when she came to Fiji on holiday.
Despite her boyfriend back home preparing to propose, she couldn't bring herself to leave.
I don't blame her. The American couple live a dream lifestyle, shacked up in a gorgeous villa overlooking the sea, where they're overseeing the final touches of their five-star Taunovo Bay resort, due to open in April.
And they know how to show guests a good time. I've barely had a chance to explore my sprawling villa when Jenny packs me into a kayak for a paddle. Then it's off for a quick jog down the beach and into the pool for a dip.
Next they're whisking me off for a meal at the Arts Village in Pacific Harbour, where we wash down our fish tacos with Bloody Marys and discuss our ambitions. One of theirs, once the resort is up and running, is to travel the world's party circuit.
