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VANUATU Eratap Beach Resort Eratap Beach Resort is a small, exclusive luxury resort situated on Efate Island. Encompassing an entire peninsula with three separate beaches and eight acres of tropical gardens, it is a complete, natural sanctuary only 20 minutes from Port Vila. Eratap Beach Resort has 12 private waterfront villas laced around the peninsula, each with its own unique and uninterrupted view of the ocean. Villas are tastefully decorated using modern Melanesian and Asian furnishings that provide a comfortable, tropical ambience. All are extremely spacious, featuring separate pavilions for both the bedroom and lounge room. Bedrooms are airconditioned and all pavilions have ceiling fans for natural air flow. With louvered windows, high pitched ceilings and large front opening glass doors, the villas are cool, bright and airy. Outdoor, lounge areas are set out on the water's edge, providing the perfect setting for quiet reading, a sunset drink or romantic meal. Set on Eratap Beach with views out to Castaway Island sits the resort's restaurant. With lounge areas, bar, open veranda and terrace, it is a great place to watch the day unfold. Enjoy a pre-dinner drink, dine under the stars on the terrace or kick off your shoes and have a meal on the beach. The chef will create a daily selection of local and international cuisine prepared using the freshest locally grown produce. Sample Vanuatu's famous organic beef, fresh lobster or the superb flesh of the deep sea "poulet" fish. Enjoy organic fruit and vegetables grown in the red volcanic soil of Vanuatu. Select from a wide range of fine Australian, New Zealand and French wines or sample the island's cocktails. For a more intimate occasion, have dinner by candlelight on your villa's deck, or enjoy the sunset on one of the lounge areas surrounding the property. The Spa experience at Eratap Beach Resort is guaranteed to complete your dream vacation. Indulge in traditional massages and range of spa treatments provided in the beautiful spa villa set on the edge of tranquil Etlau Lagoon. The resort is surrounded by lush coastal forests, pristine reefs, lagoons and beaches, providing a perfect, natural environment and immediate access to an abundance of marine activities. With no other development for miles, restricted guest numbers and luxurious facilities, the resort provides an idyllic escape. With its pristine reefs, uninhabited islands, azure lagoons and great surf, it is a haven for those who seek adventure or complete relaxation. PO Box 3037 Port Vila Vanuatu Phone: +678 5545007 Fax: +678 23993 Email: res@eratap.com www.eratap.com 238 www.paradisesonline.com