Pacific Island Paradises

COOK ISLANDS The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa Experience warm island hospitality and the incomparable spirit of the South Seas at Rarotonga's best beach resort. Immerse yourself in paradise at the renowned Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa on the island's beach and crystal clear lagoon. Here you'll discover the Aro'a Lagoon Marine Reserve, a snorkeller's paradise where you can play with the jewel-coloured reef fish to your heart's content (at any tide!). Join the resort's friendly Activities Team to hand-feed the fish, go on a snorkelling safari, paddle a vaka (outrigger), husk a coconut, or make an lei—all as part of the resort's wealth of complimentary activities. Voted a Top 10 family-friendly resort by readers of Holidays With Kids Magazine, The Rarotongan offers the famous Moko's Kids Club where kids play free, new Teen Zone and new Banana Beach Playland crèche for 0-3 years (charge applies). Treat yourself to some well-deserved 'me time' at the new SpaPolynesia LUXE @ Lime Blossom Villa—offering a wide range of spa, beauty and hydrotherapy treatments. Dream island wedding For couples in love there's a personal wedding planner to create your dream island wedding. Wedding groups have a variety of reception venues to choose from including the uber-romantic, silk-lined Blue Lagoon Marquee and the new nightclub, Latitude 21-30, for into-the-night celebrations. For the perfect romantic retreat, follow in the footsteps of the famous to The Rarotongan's unique sister resort, Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa, the only resort directly on the world's most beautiful lagoon, Aitutaki. Sublime. Tel: +682 25800 Fax: +682 25799 Email: info@rarotongan.co.ck www.TheRarotongan.com Aroa Beach + Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve, Rarotonga COOK ISLANDS Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach Indulge at Sanctuary Rarotonga–on the beach, Rarotonga's new all-adult, beachfront 4.5-star boutique resort. Step from your Beachfront Suite onto the secluded white sands of Aroa Beach, swim in the crystal clear blue waters of Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve and snorkel among the jewel coloured tropical fish. Sanctuary Rarotonga offers guests 16 and over a stylish new swimming pool, unique swim-up bar, Bluewater Grill showcasing fine Pacific cuisine created from the freshest local produce, and new Ginger Garden teppanyaki and Asian grill restaurant. The resort's Beachfront Suites feel like being in your own native hut complete with black pearl shell accents in the Italian tiled bathroom and in-room broadband. The 48 identical Beachfront Suites make the resort ideal for small, to large corporate, incentive and special-interest groups. Spa pampering Complimentary activities include off-beach, world-class snorkelling in Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve, fish feeding, kayaking, 'try scuba' in the pool, guided walks, tennis, and much more. SpaPolynesia LUXE @ Lime Blossom Villa features a full menu of spa and beauty therapies for his and hers spa pampering, and the resort's personal wedding planner helps couples create their dream island wedding. Guests can also enjoy the use of all facilities at neighbouring sister resort, The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa. Where the ocean meets the sky, here you have found sanctuary, for adults only. Paradise is now even closer with the new direct flight from Sydney. Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach has been awarded a 2011 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Tel: +682 25900 Fax: +682 25988 Email: info@sanctuaryrarotonga.com www.SanctuaryRarotonga.com Aroa Beach + Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve COOK ISLANDS www.paradisesonline.com 15

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