Oprah arrives in Nadi now en route to Laucala Island
Fijivillage has received confirmation that Oprah will spend a few days on the island with her partner, Stedman Graham.
Despite hinting she may visit Egypt before returning home from Australia the couple told those in their closest circle they will stay at a private, luxurious Fijian resort.
Oprah landed at Nadi International Airport at about 3.30pm this afternoon and then got into the waiting private jet of the owner of Laucala Island who is also the owner of the popular energy drink, Red Bull, Dietrich Mateschitz.
Fiji's Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said this proves that Fiji is one of the top destinations for top celebrities like Oprah Winfrey.
He hopes Oprah enjoys her stay here.
Tourism Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum was in Nadi to meet Winfrey when she arrived earlier this afternoon.
Located about 45 minutes by plane from Nadi International Airport, Laucala Island which is near Taveuni was a coconut plantation for nearly a century.
Laucala, a seven star haven, was formerly owned by publishing magnate Malcolm Forbes.
Placed in the top 100 of the most beautiful hotels and resorts in the world by Hideaway Hotels, Laucala was redeveloped by its new owner at a staggering $30 million.
The 3,000 acre atoll is now a study in tropical gardening, with hillsides thick with herbs and vegetables, as well as fruit bearing plants.
Visitors stay in thatch roofed villas, each with its own swimming pool, set along the mountainous island's beaches and cliffs.
The accommodation rate for a night goes as high as US$26,000 which is for the Hilltop Residence located 360 feet above sea level.
Fijivillage has also been told that if a guest wants to book the whole island for 7 days for only themselves, the charge is US$1 million.
Meanwhile the celebrities keep coming.
There is confirmation today that top Hollywood actor, Tom Cruise was in Fiji about two weeks ago.
Tom Cruise stayed at his favourite hideout in Wakaya.
He jetted into the country with his wife and actress, Katie Holmes and their daughter, Suri.
The Wakaya Club & Spa is a luxury private island resort, and is owned by David Gilmour who is the previous owner of Fiji Water.
Wakaya is approximately five miles by one and a half miles or 2,200 acres in size, it is part of the Lomaiviti Group situated in the Koro Sea East of Viti Levu.
The accommodation ranges from US$1,900 a night to US$7,900 a night.
Celebrity sightings at Wakaya include Bill Gates, Spain's Crown Prince, Pierce Brosnan, Michelle Pfeiffer, Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman, Jim Carrey and Keith Richards.
This is where many big name movie stars travel to have their luxury vacation.
Story by: Vijay Narayan
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