Pacific Island Paradises

COOK ISLANDS Muri Beach Club Hotel With an enviable location on a beautiful stretch of beach on Muri Lagoon, Muri Beach Club Hotel is a privately owned, luxurious adultsonly getaway. The resort offers guests amazing views over the lagoon and the small offshore islands while the wide range of amenities caters to guests' every desire. Accommodations include Premier Garden Rooms, suitable for up to four people, Superior Pool View Rooms or Deluxe Beachfront Rooms that enjoy unobstructed views of the lagoon and its islands. Tailormade to meet the specific needs of each guest, the hotel offers just 30 air-conditioned rooms guaranteeing personalised service. Each includes, tea/coffee facilities, room safe, IDD telephone, refrigerator, satellite TV and inhouse movies. The hotel promises to show you the true beauty of Rarotonga in a chic, sophisticated environment, and the amenities and facilities enhance this experience. The fine dining restaurant specialises in fantastic South Pacific fare. Enjoy panoramic views of the offshore islands in the Lagoon Lounge whilst sipping on a sensational cocktail. Between the Lagoon Lounge, the central swimming pool and the spa and beauty salon, visitors will be hard pressed not to feel completely relaxed. This is also an amazing place to celebrate your special day. A romantic wedding at this tropical paradise can be organised for you by the hotel's wedding co-ordinator. Choose from a range of packages for an exotic island wedding on a white sandy beach with the lagoon waters gently lapping at your feet. PO Box 3050, Rarotonga COOK ISLANDS Tel: +682 23000 Fax: +682 23001  Email: info@muribeachclubhotel.com  www.muribeachclubhotel.com Sunset Resort Nestled idyllically on the shores of a sheltered lagoon, the secluded beachfront location provides guests with an unspoilt view of Rarotonga's crystal clear aqua blue lagoon and breathtaking sunsets. people. Ideally located for convenience and privacy, the resort is just a short drive from the main town of Avarua and minutes from the golf course and tennis courts. Sunset Resort has 35 spacious selfcatering apartments which are located either on the beachfront overlooking the lagoon or beside one of the two swimming pools that are set in lush, tropical gardens. Studios and one- and two–bedroom suites all feature a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge/freezer. Airconditioned for comfort, the suites offer a split king size bed, colour TV, DVD library available on request, in-room safe and IDD phones. A guest laundry is also available. The resort's intimate atmosphere guarantees all guests feel welcome while they enjoy the magic of Rarotonga and its Gourmet delights The Anchorage Restaurant & Bar is surrounded by tropical gardens and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner while the Sunday sunset barbecue offers a relaxed dining option. The Drumbeat bar, with a daily happy hour, is the perfect place to chill out and mingle with other guests. With the helpful staff able to offer local information on sightseeing, activities and excursions including safari tours, snorkelling, lagoon cruising and kayaking, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Only five minutes from the airport, Sunset Resort offers all the conveniences and features needed for a relaxing escape within friendly, intimate surroundings. PO Box 377, Rarotonga COOK ISLANDS Tel: +682 28028 Fax: +682 28026  Email: welcome@thesunsetresort.com  www.thesunsetresort.com 26  www.paradisesonline.com

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