Pacific Island Paradises

COOK ISLANDS of reef fishing with an experienced island guide. Pacific Resort Rarotonga is the only resort on the island to offer its own lagoon cruiser. The 'Moana Roa' (lagoon cruiser) cruises out into Muri Lagoon to view coral, feed the fish and snorkel 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 32km 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. And one of the island's greatest attractions is that it is genuine, not a destination manufactured 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 Do you dream of a wedding in a beautiful tropical location? 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 lagoon ride with a warrior, shell horn announcement by an island warrior, romantic ukulele serenade, island maiden dancer and hand woven 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. Or if it is a bit of pampering you are after, you are in the right place. 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, if you choose, in the treatment room. 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 roadside café, doctor's surgery, gift shop, hair and beauty salon, a pearl and perfume shop and tour operator. No matter how you choose to fill your days and nights 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. Tel: +682 20427 Fax: +682 21427 Email: rarotonga@pacificresort.com www.pacificresort.com PO Box 790, Rarotonga COOK ISLANDS www.paradisesonline.com 19

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