Vana Levu Taveuni Aroha Taveuni
Paradise Taveuni
Taveuni Dive Resort
Savusavu Namale Resort & Spa
Koro Sun & Dive4Life
Kadavu Matava, Fiji Untouched
Taveuni Home of Rainbow Reef
Savusavu Home of Namena Marine Reserve
Kadavu Home of the Great Astrolab Reef
Aroha Taveuni
Aroha Taveuni (A New Zealand Maori word meaning “Love”), Taveuni’s little gem, is an intimate oceanfront property that accommodates a maximum of 10-12 guests. It boasts new oceanfront bures, each with private ensuite and lovely outdoor shower, and a cute little self contained kitchen.
Each bure has its own deck overlooking the SomoSomo Strait and breathtaking sunsets. Aroha sits on a sandy beach just around the corner from the little village of the Meridian.
Diving is done on the beautiful Rainbow Reef. Come experience this beautiful property and its’ lovely hosts!
Packages can be made for any number nights and dive days. Please email or call for rates.
Packages Include: Accommodations in an Ocean Front bure (1 king bed or 2 twins), daily continental breakfast, airport transfers, 2-tank dives as stated, free wifi. Prices in US$.
Until Mar 31, 20248 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $1420 pp/do (Non-Diver $1820)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $990 pp/do (Non-Diver $590)
Each bure has its own deck overlooking the SomoSomo Strait and breathtaking sunsets. Aroha sits on a sandy beach just around the corner from the little village of the Meridian.
Diving is done on the beautiful Rainbow Reef. Come experience this beautiful property and its’ lovely hosts!
Packages can be made for any number nights and dive days. Please email or call for rates.
Packages Include: Accommodations in an Ocean Front bure (1 king bed or 2 twins), daily continental breakfast, airport transfers, 2-tank dives as stated, free wifi. Prices in US$.
Until Mar 31, 20248 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $1420 pp/do (Non-Diver $1820)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $990 pp/do (Non-Diver $590)
Taveuni
Paradise Taveuni
Looking to dive Vuna or Rainbow Reef? Paradise is your spot. This is also the only dive resort offering shore diving. If you are looking for an adventurous vacation in Fiji, Paradise ensures that you get the best of Fiji when there. Relax or not relax, it's up to you. Paradise offers an array of things to do in addition to diving. Like sea kayaking, guided walks, cooking lessons, fish feeding, sulu tying lessons, Fijian language lessons, coconut tree climbing demonstration and more. From your first greeting to your good-bye, Paradise makes you know why it is appropriately named.
Luxury Oceanfront Bures: 1 King bed in private bedroom, lounge room, indoor bathroom with shower, outdoor couple shower and Deluxe Tub inprivate tropical garden, extended sundeck, Fijian Daybed, hammock & Private Dining Vale. Adults only, best rooms at Paradise.
Deluxe Oceanfront Bures: 1 King bed in private bedroom, lounge room, modern bathroom with bathtub and shower, outdoor shower and Deluxe Tub inprivate tropical garden, sundeck & Fijian Day Bed. Adults only.
Oceanfront Vales: 1 King bed with lounge furniture, indoor bathroom with shower, outdoor shower in private tropical garden, sundeck & sun lounges. Great for singles or couples.
Oceanfront Family Vales: Interconnecting Vales – 2 bedrooms with 1 King bed in 1 room, 2nd bedroom has 1 king bed or up to 4 single bunk beds, bothrooms with lounge furniture, indoor bathroom with shower, outdoor shower inprivate tropical garden. Accommodates up to 4 adults.
Oceanview Bures: 1 King bed in private bedroom, lounge room, indoor bathroom with shower, outdoor shower in a private tropical garden, sundeck & Fijian Day Bed. Great for singles or couples.
Oceanview Family Bures: 1 King bed in bedroom #1, 1 king bed or 2single beds in bedroom #2, indoor/outdoor lounge room, indoor bathroom withshower, outdoor shower in a private tropical garden, sundeck & Fijian Day Bed. Accommodates up to 4 adults or two or 3 sharing.
Packages Include: Accommodations, 15% tax, full cooked breakast, lunch, 2 course dinner, round trip airport transfers, wifi in the Main Bure, complimentary tea, coffee and cookies, Salusalu (Figian floal lei) on arrival, snorkel gear, large selection of complimentary resort activities. Divers also enjoy 30 min massage per adult on the first or second day of visit, Lovo Feast, Meke entertainment and Kava Ceremony (excludes group bookings), 5 night min.
Note: Rates are quoted in US$ on current exchange rates at writing and are subject to immediate change in the event of a devaluation or severe fluctuation in exchange rates.
Diving included on a 7 night stay is 10 boat dives, 1 night dive and unlimited shore dives during shop hours. On 5 Night stay included is 3 days 3 boat dives and shore diving during shop hours. Not Included: Gratuities, air, nitrox.
pp/do is per person, double occupancyPlease email or call for single, triple or quad rates as well as information on Family Bures Packages for any number nights and dive days (except holiday season there is a minimum of 5 nights)
Great specials! Be sure to check. Rates are in US$.
Until Mar 31, 2024 Oceanfront Bure 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2757 pp/do (Non-Diver $2073) 6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $2096 pp/do (Non-Diver $1481) Deluxe Oceanfront Bure 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2556 pp/do (Non-Diver $1872)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $1952 pp/do (Non-Diver $1337) Oceanfront Vales and Ocean View Bures 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2455 pp/do (Non-Diver $1771)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $1880 pp/do (Non-Diver $1265) Oceanfront Family Vales (quad occupancy) 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2274 pp/quad (Non-Diver $1590)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $1751 pp/quad (Non-Diver $1136) Ocean View Family Bure (quad occupancy) 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2093 pp/do (Non-Diver $1409)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $1622 pp/do (Non-Diver $1006)
Diving included on a 7 night stay is 10 boat dives, 1 night dive and unlimited shore dives during shop hours. On 5 Night stay included is 3 days 3 boat dives and shore diving during shop hours. Not Included: Gratuities, air, nitrox.
pp/do is per person, double occupancyPlease email or call for single, triple or quad rates as well as information on Family Bures Packages for any number nights and dive days (except holiday season there is a minimum of 5 nights)
Great specials! Be sure to check. Rates are in US$.
Until Mar 31, 2024 Oceanfront Bure 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2757 pp/do (Non-Diver $2073) 6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $2096 pp/do (Non-Diver $1481) Deluxe Oceanfront Bure 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2556 pp/do (Non-Diver $1872)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $1952 pp/do (Non-Diver $1337) Oceanfront Vales and Ocean View Bures 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2455 pp/do (Non-Diver $1771)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $1880 pp/do (Non-Diver $1265) Oceanfront Family Vales (quad occupancy) 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2274 pp/quad (Non-Diver $1590)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $1751 pp/quad (Non-Diver $1136) Ocean View Family Bure (quad occupancy) 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2093 pp/do (Non-Diver $1409)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $1622 pp/do (Non-Diver $1006)
Taveuni
Taveuni Dive Resort
The Resort Designed & Built By Divers For Divers. This is a new, sustainable resort. Taveuni Dive Resort is the one of the best resort-to-reef experience on Taveuni. Their sustainable resort is focused on providing comfort, service, and being the best gateway to the authentic Taveuni adventure.
For 14 years, Taveuni Dive has been the preferred choice for diving on the island of Taveuni. They listened to what our guests wanted in a dive resort, and built it. This is the first sustainable resort on Taveuni, Taveuni Dive Resort provides guest accommodations, dining, scuba diving, and tourism activities to chartered dive groups, small groups of scuba divers, and other tourists attracted to the locale. The resort operates a restaurant (bar & grill), as well as a small retail market for residents of Taveuni Estates and tourists alike.
We have 8 bures with king or twin beds, private ensuite, minibar, ceiling fans, and wooden louver windows (with insect mesh screen) to let the nice cool breeze flow through the room, and private decks with garden and ocean views.
Packages Include: 7 Nights in an Ocean View bure, 15% tax, welcome drink on arrival, Fijian sulu, wifi access at the bar, ariprot transers, snorkeling from shore, kayaking, hiking trails, fully cooked breakast, 2 course lunch and 3 course dinner.
Thru March 31, 20248 Days/7 Night/5 Days 2-Tanks: FJD$4192 pp/do (about US$1891 (Non-Diver FJD$2909or about US$1312)
13 Days/12 Nights/10 Days 2-Tanks: FJD$7533 pp/do (or about US$ $3398 pp/do (Non-Diver F$4988 or about US$2250 )
For 14 years, Taveuni Dive has been the preferred choice for diving on the island of Taveuni. They listened to what our guests wanted in a dive resort, and built it. This is the first sustainable resort on Taveuni, Taveuni Dive Resort provides guest accommodations, dining, scuba diving, and tourism activities to chartered dive groups, small groups of scuba divers, and other tourists attracted to the locale. The resort operates a restaurant (bar & grill), as well as a small retail market for residents of Taveuni Estates and tourists alike.
We have 8 bures with king or twin beds, private ensuite, minibar, ceiling fans, and wooden louver windows (with insect mesh screen) to let the nice cool breeze flow through the room, and private decks with garden and ocean views.
Packages Include: 7 Nights in an Ocean View bure, 15% tax, welcome drink on arrival, Fijian sulu, wifi access at the bar, ariprot transers, snorkeling from shore, kayaking, hiking trails, fully cooked breakast, 2 course lunch and 3 course dinner.
Thru March 31, 20248 Days/7 Night/5 Days 2-Tanks: FJD$4192 pp/do (about US$1891 (Non-Diver FJD$2909or about US$1312)
13 Days/12 Nights/10 Days 2-Tanks: FJD$7533 pp/do (or about US$ $3398 pp/do (Non-Diver F$4988 or about US$2250 )
Savusavu
Namale Resort & Spa Namale Dive, Watersports Center
Looking for an upscale resort? Have a special occassion? A place where they can list the rich and famous who visit? Then look no farther than Namale. First hand experience has shown this is a resort a cut above most. Customer service is king, accommodations and relaxation queen. A top notch dive shop on site seals the deal.
This intimate, adults-only boutique setting offers a truly unique and authentically Fijian experience where your every request is met, every want anticipated, and every expectation exceeded.
These activities are complimentary: Wake Boarding, water skiing, knee boarding, banana boat, snorkeling off boat, sea kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, horseback riding, volleyball, 2 public jacuzzis, tennis, basketball, guided or solo rainforest hikes, Namale waterfall tour, Namale's Spa Hydro Therapy room, tide pool exploration, hand-line fishing, 9 hold golf course, driving range, putting gree, 2 fresh water swiming pools, kava bowl activity room. This room is open 24 hous and features two Ten-Pin Bowling lanes, State-Of-The-Art Pro-Golf Simulator, Billiards, Table Tennis, Air Hockey, Apple TV Movies, Darts, Cards, Board Games, iTunes Music System and Wi-Fi.
Packages Include: Luxurious Bure or Villa Accommodation, tax, wi-fi, daily laundry service and nightly turndown service, all meals with full service breakfasts, 3-course lunches and 5-course dinners and snacks in between each meal, room service and private outdoor dining (remote dine-outs), all beverages including water, soft drinks, beer, wine, champagne and spirits/liquor, all activities – motorized and non-motorized (excluding diving, spa), golfing – 9-Hole golf course (does not include tees + golf balls), access to: fitness centre, Indoor Game & Entertainment Centre, 3 movie lounges and the Namale Spa Hydrotherapy Room, round trip transfers to and from Savusavu Airport, fully stocked and daily replenished mini-fridge, 10% off all spa packages when purchased in advance, or, within 24 hours of arrival and 2-tank dives as noted. Rates include 25% discount on 7 night stays and 20% for 5 nights, stay 10 or more nights for 30% discount.
Packages also include 15% tax, a lower tax rate than in prior years. This lower tax can be repealed without much notice.
Not Included: Wines chosen off the Premium Wine List, sport fishing and other off-site excursions, boutique purchases, etc.., airfare.
This resort is for adults, 16 years and older. Rates are in US$. Until March 31, 2024 Garden Tropical Bure 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $3990 pp/do (Non-Diver $3451) 6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $2980 pp/do (Non-Diver $2630) Ocean Tropical Bure 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $4519 pp/do (Non-Diver $3980)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $3383 pp/do (Non-Diver $3033) Honeymoon Bure 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $5422 pp/do (Non-Diver $4883)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $4070 pp/do (Non-Diver $3720) Villa 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $6804 pp/do (Non-Diver $6265)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $5213 pp/do (Non-Diver $4773)
This intimate, adults-only boutique setting offers a truly unique and authentically Fijian experience where your every request is met, every want anticipated, and every expectation exceeded.
These activities are complimentary: Wake Boarding, water skiing, knee boarding, banana boat, snorkeling off boat, sea kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, horseback riding, volleyball, 2 public jacuzzis, tennis, basketball, guided or solo rainforest hikes, Namale waterfall tour, Namale's Spa Hydro Therapy room, tide pool exploration, hand-line fishing, 9 hold golf course, driving range, putting gree, 2 fresh water swiming pools, kava bowl activity room. This room is open 24 hous and features two Ten-Pin Bowling lanes, State-Of-The-Art Pro-Golf Simulator, Billiards, Table Tennis, Air Hockey, Apple TV Movies, Darts, Cards, Board Games, iTunes Music System and Wi-Fi.
Packages Include: Luxurious Bure or Villa Accommodation, tax, wi-fi, daily laundry service and nightly turndown service, all meals with full service breakfasts, 3-course lunches and 5-course dinners and snacks in between each meal, room service and private outdoor dining (remote dine-outs), all beverages including water, soft drinks, beer, wine, champagne and spirits/liquor, all activities – motorized and non-motorized (excluding diving, spa), golfing – 9-Hole golf course (does not include tees + golf balls), access to: fitness centre, Indoor Game & Entertainment Centre, 3 movie lounges and the Namale Spa Hydrotherapy Room, round trip transfers to and from Savusavu Airport, fully stocked and daily replenished mini-fridge, 10% off all spa packages when purchased in advance, or, within 24 hours of arrival and 2-tank dives as noted. Rates include 25% discount on 7 night stays and 20% for 5 nights, stay 10 or more nights for 30% discount.
Packages also include 15% tax, a lower tax rate than in prior years. This lower tax can be repealed without much notice.
Not Included: Wines chosen off the Premium Wine List, sport fishing and other off-site excursions, boutique purchases, etc.., airfare.
This resort is for adults, 16 years and older. Rates are in US$. Until March 31, 2024 Garden Tropical Bure 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $3990 pp/do (Non-Diver $3451) 6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $2980 pp/do (Non-Diver $2630) Ocean Tropical Bure 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $4519 pp/do (Non-Diver $3980)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $3383 pp/do (Non-Diver $3033) Honeymoon Bure 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $5422 pp/do (Non-Diver $4883)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $4070 pp/do (Non-Diver $3720) Villa 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $6804 pp/do (Non-Diver $6265)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $5213 pp/do (Non-Diver $4773)
Savusavu
Koro Sun Resort & Rainforest Spa Dive4Life
Koro Sun is a tropical retreat encircled by lush rainforest at the edge of a stunning private lagoon. The Koro Sun staff embraces you like family. With 50 spacious fully air-conditioned bures and villas guests can relax in style and enjoy the stunning surroundings. The adults-only Edgewater Bures and Fiji’s only Floating Bures offer the ultimate over water experience. The romantic setting is perfect for honeymooners looking for that something special. The spacious 2 and 3 bedroom bures and villas are ideal for families and larger groups, with 2 pools to choose from (one with a waterslide!).
Packages Include: Accommodations, 15% VAT, transfers from Savusavu or Labasa airport, continental breakfast, afternoon tea and 2-tank dives as noted.
Not Included: Gratuities, gear, instruction.
Optional Meal Plans: Half Board to include full American breakfast and 3 course lunch OR 3 course dinner or Full Board to include full American breakfast, 3 cousre lunch and 3 course dinner.
Special dives like to Namena Island and Somosomo Straits are additional and dictated by weather.
pp/do is per person, double occupancy. Packages available for any number nights and dive days. Please email or call for single and other rates. Rates are in US$.
Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024Tropical Apartment8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2158 pp/do (Non-Diver: $1369)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $1478 pp/do (Non-Diver: $978)
Garden Bure8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2419 pp/do (Non-Diver $1630)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $1664 pp/do (Non-Diver $1164)
2 Bedroom Bure8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2027 pp/quad (Non-Diver $1238)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $1384 pp/quad (Non-Diver $884)
2 Bedroom Pool Bure8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2158 pp/quad (Non-Diver $1369)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $1478 pp/quad (Non-Diver $978) 3 Bedroom Villa 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2111 pp/quad (Non-Diver $1322)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $1444 pp/quad (Non-Diver $944) Edgewater Floating Bures8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $3586 pp/do (Non-Diver $2797)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $2498 pp/do (Non-Diver $1998)
Edgewater Bures8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $4271 pp/do (Non-Diver $3482)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $2987 pp/do (Non-Diver $2487)
Edgewater Pool Bure8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $4271 pp/do (Non-Diver $3482)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $2987 pp/do (Non-Diver $2487)
Edgewater Villas8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $4391 pp/quad (Non-Diver $3602)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $3073 pp/quad (Non-Diver $2573) 2 Bedroom Marina Bure 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2993 pp/quad (Non-Diver $2204)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $2074 pp/quad (Non-Diver $1574)
Packages Include: Accommodations, 15% VAT, transfers from Savusavu or Labasa airport, continental breakfast, afternoon tea and 2-tank dives as noted.
Not Included: Gratuities, gear, instruction.
Optional Meal Plans: Half Board to include full American breakfast and 3 course lunch OR 3 course dinner or Full Board to include full American breakfast, 3 cousre lunch and 3 course dinner.
Special dives like to Namena Island and Somosomo Straits are additional and dictated by weather.
pp/do is per person, double occupancy. Packages available for any number nights and dive days. Please email or call for single and other rates. Rates are in US$.
Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024Tropical Apartment8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2158 pp/do (Non-Diver: $1369)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $1478 pp/do (Non-Diver: $978)
Garden Bure8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2419 pp/do (Non-Diver $1630)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $1664 pp/do (Non-Diver $1164)
2 Bedroom Bure8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2027 pp/quad (Non-Diver $1238)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $1384 pp/quad (Non-Diver $884)
2 Bedroom Pool Bure8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2158 pp/quad (Non-Diver $1369)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $1478 pp/quad (Non-Diver $978) 3 Bedroom Villa 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2111 pp/quad (Non-Diver $1322)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $1444 pp/quad (Non-Diver $944) Edgewater Floating Bures8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $3586 pp/do (Non-Diver $2797)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $2498 pp/do (Non-Diver $1998)
Edgewater Bures8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $4271 pp/do (Non-Diver $3482)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $2987 pp/do (Non-Diver $2487)
Edgewater Pool Bure8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $4271 pp/do (Non-Diver $3482)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $2987 pp/do (Non-Diver $2487)
Edgewater Villas8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $4391 pp/quad (Non-Diver $3602)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $3073 pp/quad (Non-Diver $2573) 2 Bedroom Marina Bure 8 Days/7 Nights/5 Dive Days: $2993 pp/quad (Non-Diver $2204)6 Days/5 Nights/3 Dive Days: $2074 pp/quad (Non-Diver $1574)
Kadavu
Matava, Fiji Untouched
This small resort is for those adventurous souls and those looking to experience a remote, unspoiled tropical island.
Hospitality, great food and awesome diving are yours to be had here. No roads, no noise, no stress. Stay in traditional thatched Fijian bures, private sun decks, solar powered lighting and solar hot water have no carbon footprint. Enjoy also their fresh vegetables and fruits from their own garden.
For divers the signature dive site, Manta Reef, is where guests and dive and sometimes snorkel with mata rays year-round. The reef is a feeding station and mantas sometimes stop for a clean above the reef. There's a resident population as well as occassional pelagic manta visits.
Packages Include: Accommodations in an Ocean View traditional bure, traditinal Lov Feast and Kava Ceremony, all meals with unlimited tea/coffee, airport transfers, use of snorkel gear. Diving included is 2-tank reef dives and access to shore diving at The Critter Junction.
Not Included: Taxes, gratuity.
Sport & Gamefishing available (45 National and 2 World Records), trekking and bird watching, kayaking and spa available on site.
pp/do is per person, double occupancyPlease email or call for single rates.Packages available for any number nights and dive days.
Please email or call for rates.
Hospitality, great food and awesome diving are yours to be had here. No roads, no noise, no stress. Stay in traditional thatched Fijian bures, private sun decks, solar powered lighting and solar hot water have no carbon footprint. Enjoy also their fresh vegetables and fruits from their own garden.
For divers the signature dive site, Manta Reef, is where guests and dive and sometimes snorkel with mata rays year-round. The reef is a feeding station and mantas sometimes stop for a clean above the reef. There's a resident population as well as occassional pelagic manta visits.
Packages Include: Accommodations in an Ocean View traditional bure, traditinal Lov Feast and Kava Ceremony, all meals with unlimited tea/coffee, airport transfers, use of snorkel gear. Diving included is 2-tank reef dives and access to shore diving at The Critter Junction.
Not Included: Taxes, gratuity.
Sport & Gamefishing available (45 National and 2 World Records), trekking and bird watching, kayaking and spa available on site.
pp/do is per person, double occupancyPlease email or call for single rates.Packages available for any number nights and dive days.
Please email or call for rates.