Pacific Island Paradises

PACIFIC P ARADISES PUBLISHER Peter Bloomfield GROUP EDITOR Jackie Lesko DEPUTY EDITOR Monique Galluzzo GRAPHIC DESIGNER Stacey Bowden ADVERTISING & MARKETING Peter Bloomfield and Geoff Bartlett CONTRIBUTORS Editorial Contributors: Geoff Bartlett FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Jackie Chan ADDRESS 136 Cathedral Street Woolloomooloo 2011 Australia Tel: +61 2 9369 2177 Fax: +61 2 9369 2677 Email: info@paradises.com.au Website: www.paradisesonline.com CORRESPONDENCE PO Box 2408 Bondi Junction 1355 NSW Australia PACIFIC ISLAND PARADISES Published by Paradises Ink. (PIP Publications Pty Limited) ABN 21054987174 ISSN 1320-2812 Printed by PMG Media Pty Ltd Distributed in Australia by NDD Distribution $14.95 (inc GST) Australian RRP only Pacific Island Paradises is published annually and distributed internationally. Pacific Island Paradises magazine gratefully acknowledges all material – both text and images – received from tourist offices and individuals and has endeavoured to credit everyone who has contributed. However in such a large publication it is possible that a credit may have been overlooked and we apologise for any omission. All material copyright ©2012 PIP Publications Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this magazine can be reproduced without the permission of Paradises Ink. Views expressed are not necessarily those of the Publisher. Publisher reserves the right to edit/change guide content for consistent coverage purposes. Photos supplied to the Publisher are supplied on good faith and the onus is on the supplier to guarantee publishing rights and to provide photo credits. The publisher cannot guarantee credits will appear on published photos. All prices and conditions quoted are based on the latest information received and subject to change. The Publisher cannot be held responsible for any inconvenience or expense resulting from a subsequent alteration to price or conditions. From the Publisher The Pacific region is the ultimate holiday destination that promises both relaxation and wonderful cultural experiences. The region offers everything travellers could want– long, lazy days spent under a brilliant blue sky, warm, balmy nights, wonderful beaches, rich cultures and amazing food. Take time and browse the many and varied Pacific countries and properties that we feature in this issue of Pacific Island Paradises. From sumptuous five-star resorts with private butlers ready to satisfy your every whim to family friendly style, we have searched the region to give you amazing options. There is certainly something for everyone, and every budget. Pacific Island Paradises is happy to announce that we will soon be launching a new online App dedicated solely to the Pacific region that will be free for all users through the App Store. With over 150 million iPad and iPhone users around the world, we recognise the value of moving with the times and embracing new technology whilst retaining our magazine that is now in its 22nd year of publication. The Pacific Island Paradises App will include detailed, real-time information relating to many major destinations in the region and provide useful and practical information for all travellers. Pacific Island Paradises is grateful to the following people and organisations for supplying research material and/or photographs for use in this publication: Chuuk Visitors Bureau • David Kirkland • Fiji Visitors Bureau • www.fijime. com • FSM Visitors Board• Guam Visitors Bureau• Hawaii Tourism • Hawaii's Big Island Visitors Bureau (BIVB) • Kosrae Visitors Bureau• Lord Howe Island Tourism Association • GIE Destination Iles Loyauté (DIL) Loyalty Islands • New Caledonia Tourism • Norfolk Island Tourism • Marianas Visitors Authority • Marshall Islands Visitors Authority • Palau Visitors Authority • Pohnpei Surf Club/ Swilly• PNG Tourism Promotion Authority • Pohnpei Visitors Bureau• Samoa Tourism Authority • Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau• Surfing Association of PNG - Jason Pini • Tahiti Tourisme • Tourism New South Wales • Marcelo Krause (Walindi Plantation) • Yap Visitors Bureau All material is © copyright to the respective providers and may not be used without their permission. At Pacific Island Paradises we have our very own booking site, www.paradisesonline.com that allows you to make a reservation at your chosen destination. It's easy. Decide where you want to go, log online and make a reservation. Before long you will be enjoying the stunning Pacific region. Using our new, easy-to- navigate website you will be able to find quickly and easily all the information you need to enjoy your tropical paradise. We have included comments on hotels and resorts, links to many helpful travel sites, including a currency converter as well as invaluable travel hints and suggestions. We are grateful as always for the help and assistance of visitor bureaus, airlines, tour operators and properties that continue to support us in bringing you the most comprehensive, current information available. Enjoy this issue and remember that your Pacific holiday paradise is just a click away. Peter Bloomfield peter@paradises.com.au Visit us at www.paradisesonline.com or www.paradises.travel 2 www.paradisesonline.com ISLAND

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