Pacific Island Paradises

— C o o k I s l a n d s — – 18 – www.paradises.com Aroa Beach + Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve, Rarotonga COOK ISLANDS Tel: +682 25800 Fax: +682 25799 Email: info@therarotongan.com www.TheRarotongan.com Find us on Facebook T H E R A R O T O N G A N B E A C H R E S O R T & S P A Experience the incomparable spirit of the South Pacific at the most Rarotongan of Rarotonga's resorts, the iconic Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa. Immerse yourself in paradise at this renowned four-star, full-service resort set along the island's best white sand beach lapped by a crystal-clear lagoon. The Aro'a Lagoon Marine Reserve offers the island's best snorkelling where you can play with jewel-coloured fish at any tide (all-tide lagoons are rare on Rarotonga). Complimentary activities include hand feeding the fish, snorkelling, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, learn to dance the hula, make a lei, play the ukulele or husk a coconut. Regularly voted a top 10 family-friendly resort by readers of Holidays With Kids magazine, the resort offers the famous Moko's Kids Club where kids 0-11 years play free, Little Dolphins mini waterpark, Teen Zone and Banana Beach Playland Crèche for 0-3 years (charges apply). SpaPolynesia LUXE @ Lime Blossom Villa offers a wide range of spa, beauty and hydrotherapy treatments. For couples in love there's a personal wedding planner to create your dream island wedding and a variety of reception venues include the romantic silk-lined Blue Lagoon Marquee and Latitude 21- 30 private nightclub for into-the-night celebrations (no 10pm curfew!). Wedding groups can also stay at adjacent, adults-only, 4.5-star Sanctuary Rarotonga—on the beach. After the big day couples love to take the 45-min flight for a dream honeymoon at 5-star Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa, the only private island resort set directly on the world's most beautiful lagoon. Aroa Beach + Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve COOK ISLANDS Tel: +682 25900 Fax: +682 25988 Email: info@sanctuaryrarotonga.com www.SanctuaryRarotonga.com Find us on Facebook S A N C T U A R Y R A R O T O N G A - O N T H E B E A C H Where the ocean meets the sky, here you have found Sanctuary. Immerse yourself in paradise at Rarotonga's absolute beachfront, adults-only 4.5-star resort. Step from your Beachfront Suite onto the secluded white sands of Aroa Beach, swim in the crystal clear waters of the lagoon and snorkel among multi-coloured tropical fish. The resort offers guests 16 and over a stylish swimming pool, swim-up bar (the only one at a high-end resort on the island), Bluewater Grill showcasing fine Pacific cuisine created from the freshest local produce and Ginger Garden where you can savour the flavours of Asia. Feel as though you are in your own native hut in the Beachfront Suites complete with an Italian tiled bathroom with black pearl shell accents and Wi-Fi. The 48 Beachfront Suites are ideal for couples and groups of all sizes. Complimentary activities include snorkelling in Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve, stand-up paddleboarding, fish feeding, kayaking, 'try scuba' in the pool, guided walks, tennis, and more. SpaPolynesia LUXE @ Lime Blossom Villa features a full menu of pampering beauty therapies and the resort's personal wedding planner helps couples create their dream island wedding. Guests can also enjoy the use of all facilities at the neighbouring sister resort, The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa. Paradise is even closer with direct flights from Sydney, Los Angeles or Auckland. For a pairing made in heaven, combine your stay with time at the five-star adults-only sister resort, Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa, complete with the Cook's only over-water bungalows and the only resort set right on the world's most beautiful lagoon.

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