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COOK ISLANDS and octopus hunting, tropical forest safaris or head out for a spot of reef fishing with an experienced island guide. This is the only resort on the island to offer its own lagoon cruiser. The Moana Roa (lagoon cruiser) cruises out into Muri Lagoon for coral viewing, fish feeding and snorkelling off the boat. It then takes a leisurely cruise onto Motu Koromiri (island) for a delicious barbecue lunch. The tour operates every day except Sunday and is a perfect day out for the whole family. Entertainment in Rarotonga is not limited to the resort itself. The island is only 32 kilometres in circumference, so you can reach most places by foot or scooter as the locals do, or hire a car for a little more comfort. The island's greatest feature is that it offers a genuine, not manufactured, destination for tourists. So you'll discover real people going about real island life, just as they have done for centuries. Say 'I do' in a tropical paradise Pacific Resort Rarotonga offers wedding packages where you choose the location, from the beautiful white sandy beach on Muri Lagoon to the lush tropical gardens that surround the resort or the stunning, isolated shores of Koromiri Island across the lagoon. The Island Princess Ceremony package includes a traditional vaka Tel: +682 20427 lagoon ride with a warrior, shell horn announcement by an island warrior, romantic ukulele serenade, island maiden dancer and handwoven coconut palm and flower archway. With the resort's specialist wedding co-ordinator to help you every step of the way, you will enjoy a romantic day that exceeds all expectations. If you are after some pampering, relax and leave the pressures of the world behind as you enjoy a massage treatment in the privacy of your own room, on the beach (weather permitting) or alternatively. at the nearby sister property, Te Manava Spa. Take time to peruse the menu to find the right treatment for you. Other facilities include 24-hour reception, internet and email services, speciality gift shop, self-laundering facilities, rental vehicles and the Pacific Village complex that has an upmarket alfresco café, doctor's surgery, gift shop and hair and beauty salon. No matter how you choose to fill your days at this breathtakingly beautiful resort, one thing is certain—you'll leave feeling rested, restored and renewed and above all, determined to return. Slip off your shoes, relax and enjoy the famed Cook Islands' hospitality at the Pacific Resort Rarotonga. PO Box 790, Rarotonga COOK ISLANDS fax: +682 21427 Email: reservations@pacificresort.com www.pacificresort.com www.paradisesonline.com 21