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Does anyone know anything about the new Bamboo Beach Resort in Fiji having problems staying open? I heard a rumor.
Problems at Bamboo Beach??
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I stayed at Bamboo Beach Resort March 5-12. Was going to post a trip report as soon as I got my act together.
Just this morning, I received an email forwarded by some of my fellow travelers:
I guess I will still post a trip report for the record. But the sense of urgency ... that anyone might be able to make use of it ... is gone.
--Eric
Just this morning, I received an email forwarded by some of my fellow travelers:
We did have a good time there, and although the occupancy rate was very low, everything seemed to be going normally. The day we left, 21 guests arrived.
I guess I will still post a trip report for the record. But the sense of urgency ... that anyone might be able to make use of it ... is gone.
--Eric
chuck e
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ECR:
Eric
Please post anyway, We stayed there last July, and really loved it. Hopefully new ownership will continue to operate the same. We also spent a week at Beqa Lagoon (formerly Marlin Bay) which survived a change in ownership quite well. As long as they don't change anything!
Yup, chuck e, I do intend to put a trip report together. I just finished assembling a slide show for friends at work who enjoy my vacations after I get back. The narrative is next. Please be patient ... I'll surely get it done before next year's trip.chuck e:
--Eric
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Have also heard from the manager of the dive operation there. He's looking for another job. Not a sign that the new management will be carrying on with the same type of resort or serving the same type of clients (divers).
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To paraphrase Samuel Clemens; The Rumors of Bamboo Beach's demise have been much exaggerated. I have been in touch with the management at Bamboo Beach and am informed that the resort is temporarily shutdown for the completion of several projects and infrastructure upgrades. It has not been sold (although I am told it can be had for the right price).
I have no information on any scheduled reopening date. Let's hope it's soon.
I have no information on any scheduled reopening date. Let's hope it's soon.
Think the Dive Ops Mgr. may be looking for work simply because an extended lay-off during the shut down could be detrimental to his pocketbook?
donacheson
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friscofrankie:
Temporarily shutdown or shutdown, neither bodes well. I've been told the management cancelled April and later bookings. Not a good sign at all.
BTW, is Bamboo Beach Divers still the dive operator there since Dan grenier went missing on a dive?
friscofrankie:
It is my understanding that George Taylor and his partner have indeed sold the resort. Do not know what new owners intend, but it is closed as I understand from Beqa Island management (George's old resort formerly known as Marlin Bay).
I spoke with George (I have known him for years) at the resort in November and he was very optimistic about the resort and the improvements they were going to make. He even had new dive boats (which were needed) coming in the week after we left.
I have not talked to him since November, but the folks at Beqa Island told me he sold.
donacheson
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divepix:
I've also heard recently that Alisi Grenier now sometimes works for Kai Viti Divers.
It sounds as if Bamboo Beach Resort and Bamboo Reef Divers are no longer factors in Fiji diving. Too bad. Dan Grenier pioneered some damn fine diving there, both in Lau and the Bligh Water.
divepix:
I've been told by a former employee that the resort is temporarily closed and that all employees were given 24 hr notice and were terminated. Alledgedly, George Taylor is marketing the resort now with plans to open it in the near future. Both of these pieces of info are second-hand.
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