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Islands / / INTRODUCTION
The Rarotongan
Beach
Resort & Lagoonarium
South Pacific
Islands
The Cook Islands – Meet the friendly locals and relax by the blue lagoons and white-
sand beaches. Fun, relaxation, and aquatic pastimes including diving and snorkelling
are all part of a Cook Islands’ tropical holiday. The Cook Islands are situated in the
heart of Polynesia and are comprised of 15 islands scattered over the Pacific Ocean.
The largest of these islands is Rarotonga, site of the capital city Avarua, known for
its white-coral churches. At Avarua’s Saturday market you can find treasures from
beautifully printed sarongs to black pearls, and often traditional Polynesian drummers
and dancers perform. The Cook Islands’ stunning blue lagoons and extensive reefs
make it a popular scuba-diving destination, offering wafer-thin cays, wide spread
atolls, and white-sand beaches. Enjoy a relaxing slow pace, friendly people, dancing,
hiking, snorkelling, caving and lazing in the resorts. Home to an abundance of exotic
flora and fauna, pristine white beaches, lush green volcanic mountains and some of
the
water relaxing
in the world,
a holiday tropical
to the Cook
Islands
is an
Kick most
back spectacular
and enjoy a crystal
completely
and refreshing
island
holiday
at
experience
of a lifetime.
this iconic resort.
The Rarotongan is Rarotonga’s most Rarotongan resort, situated on
a kilometre-long stretch of a picture-perfect white sandy beach.
South Pacific Islands
Blue lagoons, white sand beaches, tropical rainforests and an
abundance of cultural traditions lie within the multitude of
South Pacific Islands. Our focus lies within the Cook Islands,
Tahiti, Fiji, Samoa and Tonga.
Enjoy a wealth of complimentary activities – hand feed the friendly reef fish or snorkel
straight off the resort’s Aroa Beach in the crystal clear blue waters of Aroa Lagoon
Marine Sanctuary. Head out for a stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking adventure.
Learn to husk a coconut, dance the hula, make a lei, weave a sunhat from coconut
palm or play the ukulele and island log drums. The restaurant and bar are right beside
the water, perfect for that long cool cocktail with stunning views of the sun setting
across the lagoon. There are a range of room, suite and villa options to select from.
Sanctuary Rarotonga - on the beach
(Adults only)
Here at Sanctuary Rarotonga - on The Beach, the beach and lagoon are practically
yours, offering you space and privacy to reconnect with your special someone. Enjoy
some luscious fresh tropical fruits for breakfast, then take a few steps and slip into the
clean, clear waters of Aroa Lagoon for a refreshing morning dip. Chase that with a
delicious lunch beside the Sanctuary's secluded pool, then relax in the warm sunshine
with a book and a cool drink from the unique swim-up bar.
The Aroa Lagoon Marine Sanctuary also offers you Rarotonga’s best snorkelling, or
view the colourful fishes from atop your complimentary stand-up paddleboard
or kayak. Afterwards, ease back with a traditional massage at the resort’s
SpaPolynesia. By evening, dine on some beach gourmet cuisine at the Bluewater
Grill, then take a stroll hand-in-hand on the moonlit sands under a twinkling sky.
Hotel
Hotel
Muri Beachcomber - Rarotonga
Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort
Muri Bay, Rarotonga | David Kirkland/Tourism Cook Islands
Fiji – Smiling and welcoming Fijians complement the laid-back ambience of these
islands of paradise. Relax in the warm seas which lap the golden island shores and
coral cays teeming with pretty fish. When we think of Fiji we think of a tropical
island paradise with stunning beaches, swaying coconut trees, and relaxed island
atmosphere. Nap on a hammock with the pure white sand beneath you, palm trees
swaying outside your secluded island bure. Sip cocktails by the pool down on the
Coral Coast after spending the day snorkeling in the crystal-clear ocean. We think
of Denarau Island and its championship golf course, teeing off onto palm-and-river-
fringed
greens as the
drifts
into evening
and
the sky on is the
awash
of orange
Muri
Beachcomber
is afternoon
an intimate
property
perfectly
located
white
sandy
and blue.
We think of
culture
and in the
– nothing
shores
of beautiful
Muri
Lagoon,
the locals;
heart happy,
of Muri smiling
Village. and
It is welcoming
an owner-managed
is too much
with their
special
love for
kids and natural
happiness
that is so
resort
with a trouble,
long-standing
team
of friendly,
welcoming
staff focused
on delivering
inviting. Over
330 islands
with Stylish
sparkling
lagoons
in every air-conditioned
shade of blue, bedrooms,
untouched
exceptional
customer
service.
rooms
with separate
white powder sand and a warmth not only from the sun, but from the genuine smiles
spacious living/dining area, well-equipped kitchen and modern bathrooms are
and friendliness of the locals, are just waiting to enchant you.
included. The Seaview units and Watergarden Villas are perfect for couples
seeking a peaceful retreat. Poolside Garden units are ideal for families seeking
quality time together. Relax by the pool, or explore the area on bike, paddleboard
or kayak and snorkel in the lagoon. Wi-Fi, laundry, lounge, BBQ's and airport
transfers are available. Find a daily breakfast pack and welcome flower on arrival.
Shops, ATM, pharmacy, café's and restaurants are within very easy walking distance.
Tahiti spiritual art work | Tahiti
Tahiti – Exotic Tahitian floral scents and hints of vanilla perfume these brilliantly
contrasting islands. Follow in the footsteps of famous explorers and discover the
turquoise sea-fringing beautiful resorts. Comprising of 83 atolls, 35 islands and
officially still part of France, these islands have distinctly Gallic flavour, perhaps best
savoured through authentic and delectable French cuisine. Tahiti is the largest of the
Society Islands, which also include the drop dead gorgeous islands of Moorea and
Aitutaki
Lagoon
Private
the only
resort heart
in the and
Cook
Islands in to
offer
Bora Bora.
Each of
these Island
islands Resort
has a is rugged
volcanic
abounds
forests,
overwater
bungalows, Coral
set directly
upon with
world-famous
Aitutaki
Lagoon.
Marvel
at the
ferns and waterfalls.
reefs, alive
marine life,
protect
shallow,
impossibly
jaw-dropping
of water
of the
most brilliant
turquoise.
The ultimate
blue lagoons – views
perfect
places the
for colour
swimming,
watersports
or simply
admiring
from an
luxury
is privacy;
immerse
yourself
in the
rhythms
of nature, with
the the
tides,
the sun,
the
idyllic stretch
of beach.
French
Polynesia
is also
synonymous
dreamy
concept
of the and
overwater
bungalow.
Imagine
being of
able
to wake
up in luxury and then go
moon,
the incredible
canopy
of trillions
twinkling
stars.
swimming straight from your own deck
Experience the incredible charm of your own thatched bungalow, enjoy some
complimentary stand-up paddleboarding, hand feed the reef fish or kayak to a nearby
deserted island for a picnic. Deeply relax with a spa massage, celebrate your good
fortune with a cool sunset cocktail and a private candlelit dinner on the beach. This is
a blissful and unique romantic escape.
Hotel
Tahiti
Hotel
Samoa
Crown Beach Resort and Spa, Rarotonga
A jewel in Rarotonga, this boutique resort is set
on five acres of manicured botanical gardens and
endless beaches surrounding a turquoise lagoon. A
perfect choice for couples and honeymooners. Enjoy
a candelit dinner on the beach or a private thatched
gazebo on the beach, waterfall pool or lagoon front.
Cook Islands
Vanatu
Fiji Islands
Tonga
New Caledonia
Traditional Dancer, Upolu | Sean Condon/Samoa Tourism
Hotel
Samoa - With its lush rainforest-clothed volcanic peaks, sparkling white beaches,
stunning waterfalls
and Breeze
warm, welcoming
locals,
it is truely a visitor’s paradise. Samoa
Lagoon
Villas,
Rarotonga
is not one but ten islands, two large ones and eight islets, each offering amazingly
Situated
on four
acres
of lush
tropical has
gardens,
distinct environments for visitors
to explore.
This
Pacific
paradise
avoided the
Lagoon
Breeze
offers some
18 spacious,
negative impacts of rampant tourism
that
have Villas
tarnished
destinations. Samoa
villas kilometres
with lagoon,
remains unspoilt and therefore self-contained
there are endless
of mountain
deserted and
beaches,
garden
Breeze
located and
enough to ensure you can find your
own views.
slice Lagoon
of heaven.
Just Villas
as the are
countryside
beaches have remained largely on
untouched
the same
is true
of beach
the Samoan
the edge by
of time,
the stunning
white
sandy
of
way of life. The country boasts a Rarotonga's
Pacific culture
back
3,000
years and
Aroa stretching
Lagoon and
Marine
Reserve
and it is
based on a traditional life centered
around
family with
and a respect
for elders.
come
complete
large family
pool Communities
and private
are headed by chiefs, known as beach.
matai, and Samoans are predominantly Christians –
there are more churches here than in the whole of Rome. No visit to this destination
is complete without spending at least one night in one of Samoa’s open beachfront
fales. Just imagine being lulled to sleep listening to the waves lapping on a spectacular
Hotel
beach while you are fanned by a sultry tropical breeze.
Underwater Snorkeling | David Kirkland/Tourism Cook Islands
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www.andersonvacations.ca
SOUTH PACIFIC ISLANDS
Tonga - The unspoilt islands of Tonga give you the perfect setting to unwind. Amongst
deserted beaches and stunning sunsets, you will feel a million miles away from
the hustle and bustle of the modern world. This island nation that has almost been
forgotten by the modern world has a proud historical and cultural heritage combined
with a strong focus on religion. This destination is ideally suited to people with an
adventurous spirit wanting to truly immerse themselves into life on a Pacific island.
The main island is Tongatapu and home to the capital Nuku’alofa and popular islands
of Vava'u and Ha'apai.
Lagoon Cruise, Aitutaki | Cook Islands Tourism
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