Pacific Island Paradises

SAMOA Aggie grey's hotel & Bungalows With over 79 years of legendary service, attention to detail and friendliness, the legendary Aggie grey's hotel & Bungalows remains one of the friendliest and memorable hotels. Ideally located harbour-front in the heart of Apia, it is the perfect hotel from which to explore the city and the island of Upolu. The hotel's tour desk is able to offer a variety of tours and activities such as deep sea fishing, hiking, snorkelling and paopao (Samoan outrigger canoes). The hotel features a gym, or simply relax by the swimming pool, and for the children Tel: +685 22880 there is the Kitty Kat Kids Club. rooms catering from 10 to 100 persons. Dining is a treat at Aggie's. Choose from the open-air, magnificent poolside Fale Restaurant, grab a snack from the Coffee Lounge, or for some fine dining try the gracious Le Tamarina. Enjoy a range of beverages in the Kionasina Cocktail Lounge featuring live music every Friday and Saturday night. And to keep you entertained, the Wednesday Fiafia night is the best in Samoa. The rich and famous have always found a tropical haven at Aggie's. Accommodation options range from Hibiscus Rooms located around the pool and gardens, fales (Samoan-style bungalows) dotted throughout the gardens and Colonial Wing Rooms located in the main building. All rooms are air-conditioned, and offer all the amenities guests expect for a comfortable stay. The hotel offers a business centre, WiFi throughout the property and two professionally equipped conference Enjoy gracious service and thoughtful touches at Aggie Grey's, Samoa's most famous address since 1933. PO Box 67 Apia SAMOA fax: +685 23626 Email: aggiegreys@aggiegreys.ws www.aggiegreys.com Aggie grey's Lagoon, Beach Resort & Spa Nestled amongst 90 hectares of gardens, the resort sits amidst swaying palm trees, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with the best white sands in Polynesia. and facilities. There is an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, large lagoon-style pool and daily cultural activities. The property offers 140 air-conditioned Deluxe Ocean View Rooms, all with sweeping vistas of the shimmering Pacific Ocean and across to the islands of Savaii, Manono and Apolima. The resort's unique design evokes authentic ancient Samoan culture with high beams gracing the openair lobby and local senet wood carvings. There is a multitude of culinary experiences on-site: fine dining in the South Pacific signature restaurant, Asian fusion cuisine in the Tekali Restaurant, Pacific Rim dishes in the Mahi Mahi restaurant, lavish buffets in the Samoan Fale and tasty Italian fare at the Coconut Grove Pizzeria. And just in case you are still hungry, there is an allday snack menu, children's menus and room service available. The resort hosts a great range of activities Indulge in a full range of treatments based Tel: +685 45611 fax: +685 45626 PO Box 3267, Apia SAMOA Email: resort@aggiegreysresort.com on ancient Samoan and Polynesian traditions at the Manaia Polynesian Spa. Begin with a cleansing herbal steam bath, relax with a facial treatment, cool down after having fun in the sun with a cucumber wrap, or enjoy a massage. For the kids there's Dolphins Kids Club, and Aqua Samoa Water Sports and Diving Centre with the most extensive choice of water activities in Samoa. For the perfect romantic escape, Aggie Grey's is home to a 100-year-old wedding chapel for a true Samoan wedding experience like no other. www.aggiegreys.com www.paradisesonline.com 207

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