Alanah Eriksen

2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Alanah Eriksen

Fiji's Tropica Island Resort. "Google Island", can be seen in the background, to the left. It was reportedly bought by Google co-founder Larry Page in lockdown. Alanah Eriksen goes adults-only resort hopping in Fiji and reaps the benefits of peace, quiet and multiple massages. Every time I’ve been to Fiji, it has been kid-related - as a kid, with other people’s kids and finally with my own kid. We love ‘em, but maybe we want a break from ‘em every now and then.

2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Alanah Eriksen

Tokoriki Island Resort in Fiji. OPINIONThis resort might have helicopters and French Champagne, but what about the poolside sunglasses cleaning service? Alanah Eriksen finds it’s the little details that set this resort apart. If you Google, “where the celebrities stay in Fiji”, Tokoriki Island Resort comes up. Billing itself as “the most awarded adults-only boutique luxury island resort”, the resort in the Mamanuca Islands is probably the fanciest I’ve ever stayed at.

Jan 25, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Alanah Eriksen

Fiji's Lomani Island Resort will officially open its new spa this year. Fiji’s Lomani Island Resort & Spa boasts a new wellness centre set to open by April. The Herald’s Alanah Eriksen was able to shut out all the noise in paradise and take a sneak peek. It took a while to realise what was missing. And then it hit – the constant shriek of “mummy, mummy, mummy, watch me” that usually accompanies a swimming pool. Followed by a loud splashing sound that sprays a few people.

Jan 25, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Alanah Eriksen

Fiji’s Lomani Island Resort & Spa boasts a new wellness centre set to open by April. The Herald’s Alanah Eriksen was able to shut out all the noise in...

Dec 26, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Alanah Eriksen

Police are continuing the search for a man who vanished after swimming away from officers during a chase in Ōhope on Christmas Day. Police were called to a family-harm-related incident at Ōhope Beach about 6pm on Christmas Day. Eastern Bay of Plenty area commander Inspector Nicky Cooney said when officers arrived the 48-year-old man, of Whakatāne, ran away and jumped into the harbour.