Pacific Island Paradises

— V a n u a t u — – 227 – www.paradises.com PO Box 1402, Port Vila VANUATU Tel: +678 28160 Fax: +678 28163 Email: sales@starfishcove.vu www.starfishcove.vu S T A R F I S H C O V E On the shore of Emten Lagoon, this absolute waterfront resort is just a five-minute drive from the centre of Port Vila. The 18 modern one-bedroom apartments are self-contained with fully equipped kitchens offering home-away-from-home comfort and convenience. The tastefully furnished living room opens to the balcony, commanding an extensive vista of the lagoon, with a dining table setting and two sundeck lounges. All apartments are air-conditioned, and additional amenities include laundry washer/dryer, in-room safe, hairdryer, telephone and internet connections, f lat screen TV with satellite channels, and DVD/CD player. Guests can laze away the days in the swimming pool or enjoy the lagoon waters with complimentary non- motorised water activities. Savour Japanese cuisine at Shiki Restaurant with a distinctive menu featuring a selection of teppanyaki combos and sushi dishes to complement the ambience of a truly unique dining experience. A continental breakfast (when included in accommodation rates) is served in the comfort of your room each day. Fresh baked croissants and pastries will be delivered each morning at the time of your choice. The bar and terrace have an idyllic island setting to soak in the late afternoon sunsets whilst enjoying a tropical cocktail or a local Tusker draft beer. The daily happy hour and a full selection of beverages make this a relaxing venue anytime of the day or night. 25 Dream Cove, Wharf Road, Port Vila, VANUATU Tel: +678 776 4439 Email: relax@villa25.vu www.villa25.vu V I L L A 2 5 Internationally recognised as one of the best island destinations in the South Pacific, Villa 25 offers the ultimate setting for luxury villas in Vanuatu. The privacy, spectacular location and understated luxury make Villa 25 perfect for a group of friends, a family get-together, romantic wedding or honeymoon. Comprising of three gracious villas, each comfortably sleeps one or two couples or a family of four. Designed to maximise both privacy and views, each is furnished and decorated to the highest standard with two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and private covered patio with table and four chairs. A poolside lowana (gathering place), just a few metres from the water's edge overlooks a sheltered beach. Modern amenities include air-conditioning, a DVD player and screen, safety deposit box, and iPod docking station. Cooking facilities in the villas give guests the option to purchase the abundant local produce—be it French cheeses, organic beef, fresh fish or juicy mangoes from the market—or, if you prefer, arrange to have a chef prepare gourmet cuisine for you. The residential manager will look after your every need and provide local knowledge on everything from supermarkets to scenic f lights, car hire, shopping and glorious sunsets. Guests can snorkel amongst abundant coral and tropical fish directly in front of their accommodation. There is a wide range of idyllic reef and wreck dive sites—many only minutes from Port Vila and a few hundred metres off Villa 25's beach kayaks and paddleboards are available to use.

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