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Ujae Atoll
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Atoll Lelu
Saipan
GUAM
Farallon de Medinilla
Tinian
Rota
MICRONESIA
Likiep Atoll
NAURU
Nukumanu Is.
Taongi Atoll
SOLOMON ISLANDS
GILBERTS GROUP
(KIRABATI)
FIJI
ISLANDS TONGA
VANUATU
YAP
Lamotrek
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
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CALEDONIA
TUVALU
PALAU
WALLIS
& FUTUNA
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MARIANA
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Port Morseby
Moen Truk Is.
Namoluk Atoll
New Hanover
New Ireland
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Honiara
Bismarck Archipelago
Wewak
Madang
New Britain
Trobriand Is
Lae
Woodlark Is
Sudest
Choiseul
Santa Isabel
Malaita
San Cristobal
Bellona Is. Rennell
Manus Admiralty Is.
Reef Is.
Ndende Santa Cruz Is
Tikopia
Anuta
Fataka
Sikaiana Is.
Chesterfield Is.
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Huon
Malekula
Loyalty Is
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Isle of Pines
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Shepherd Is.
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Futuna
Tanna
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Vate
Vila
Belep Is.
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Ambrym
Emae
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Santo
Aoba
Oueva
Lifou
Mare
Rotuma
Vanua Levu
Yasawa Group
Viti Levu
Kadavu
Taveuni
Lau
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Naigani
Suva
Vava’u
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Tongatapu
Nuku’ Alofa
Ata
Futuna
Wallis Is.
Ueva
Nanumea Atoll
Nanumanga Niutao
Nui Atoll
Vaitupu
Nukufetau
Funafuti Atoll
Nukulaelae Atoll
Tobi
WESTERN CAROLINE ISLANDS
Yap Is.
Ngulu Atoll
Sorol
Atoll
Faraulep
Atoll
Woleai Atoll
Eauripik Atoll
IfalikElatoPulap
Satawal
Puluwat
Nomwin Atoll
Ulul
Murilo Atoll
Hall Is.
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Etal Atoll
Satawan Atoll
Atoll
Nukuoro Atoll
TRUK
EASTERN CAROLINE ISLANDS
Hagatna
KOSRAE
POHNPEI
Ontong Java Atoll
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Enewetak
Atoll Bikini Atoll
Rongelap
Atoll
Ailuk Atoll
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Ujelang
Atoll
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Atoll
Utirik Atoll
Mejit Is.
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Aur Atoll
Jabwoti Is.
Lae Atoll
Libi
Namu Atoll
Ailinglapalap
Atoll
Arno Atoll
Mili Atoll
Majuro
Atoll
Jaluit Atoll
Kili Is.
Namorik
Ebon Atoll
Makin Butaritari
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Rakahanoa
Pukapuka Is
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Fakaofo Atoll
Howland Is.
Baker Is.
Orono
EASTER IS.
Kanton
Birnie Is. Enderbury Is.
Rawaki
Manra
PHOENIX GROUP
Savaii
Upolu Apia
Tutuila
Rose Is.
ManTuaau Is.
Alofi
Rapa
Rurutu
Rimatara Tubuai
Raivavae
Maria Is.
Mangaia
TUBUAI IS. (AUSTRAL IS.)
Aitutaki Manuae
Takutea Mitiaro
Atiu Mauke
Marotiri
Maupihaa
Flint Is.
Maupiti Bora Bora
Tahaa Huahine
Ra’iatea
Tahiti
Moorea
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Reao
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Oeno Is.
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(UK)
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Manihiki
Atoll
Malden Is.
Starbuck Is.
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Johnston Is. (USA)
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FEATURES
4 Map of the Pacific
6 Contents
8 AMERICAN SAMOA
12 COOK ISLANDS
18 Rarotonga
19 The Little Polynesian
20 Pacific Resort Rarotonga
22 Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
23 The Rarotongan Beach
Resort & Spa
23 Sanctuary Rarotonga –
on the beach
24 Manuia Beach
25 Moana Sands Beachfront
Hotel & Villas
26 Muri Beach Club Hotel
26 Sunset Resort
27 Palm Grove
27 Club Raro
28 Aitutaki
29 Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa
30 Pacific Resort Aitutaki
31 Atiu Island
31 Atiu Villas
32 FIJI
38 Denarau
39 Captain Cook Cruises
40 Denarau Golf & Racquet Club
41 Sheraton Denarau Villas
42 Sheraton Fiji Resort
43 The Westin Denarau Island Resort
& Spa
44 Fiji Beach Resort & Spa –
Managed by Hilton
45 Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
46 Radisson Blu Resort Fiji
Denarau Island
47 Nadi
48 Sonaisali Island Resort
49 Club Fiji Resort
49 Wananavu
50 Mamanucas, Yasawa &
Outer Islands
51 Plantation Island Resort
52 Yasawa Island Resort & Spa
54 Mana Island Resort & Spa
56 Lomani Island Resort
57 Coral Coast & Pacific Harbour
58 Nanuku Resort and Spa
59 InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort
& Spa
60 Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji
61 Fiji Hideaway Resort & Spa
61 Crows Nest
62 The Naviti Resort
64 Warwick Fiji
66 Suva
67 Holiday Inn Suva
67 Tropic Towers Apartments
68 HAWAII
73 Oahu
75 Turtle Bay Resort
76 The Kahala Hotel & Resort
78 Waikiki Parc Hotel
79 Halekulani
80 Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach
Resort & Spa
82 The Modern Hololulu
83 Embassy Suites – Waikiki
Beach Walk
84 Aqua Hotels & Resorts®
86 Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki
87 Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach
88 Aston Waikiki Beach Tower
89 Aston Hotels & Resorts Oahu
90 Waikiki Resort Hotel
91 ‘Ilima Hotel
92 Maui
94 Andaz Maui at Wailea
96 Grand Wailea, A Waldorf
Astoria™ Resort
98 Ho’olei at Grand Wailea
99 Four Seasons Resort Maui
at Wailea
100 Destination Resorts Hawaii
101 The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
102 Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
104 Condominium Rentals Hawaii
105 Ka’anapali Beach Hotel
106 Aston at The Whaler on
Kaanapali Beach
107 Aston Hotels & Resorts Maui
108 Kauai
109 Aston Hotels & Resorts Kauai
Contents

110 Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
111 Big Island
112 Aston Hotels & Resorts Big Island
113 SunQuest Vacations
114 Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
115 Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel
116 LORD HOWE ISLAND
120 Pinetrees Lodge
121 Ocean View Holiday Apartments
121 Leanda Lei Apartments
122 MICRONESIA
128 Guam
133 Pacific Islands Club Guam
135 Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort
136 Inarajan Garden House
136 Hotel Santa Fe Guam
137 Mandara Spa Guam
138 Fiesta Resort Guam
139 Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan
140 Northern Mariana Islands
141 Pacific Development Inc.
143 Pacific Islands Club Saipan
144 Mariana Resort & Spa
145 Palau
147 Dolphins Pacific
149 Palau Adventure Park
149 Melusch-Dil Skin Care & Wellness
153 Ngellil Nature Island Resort
153 Palau Plantation Resort
154 Sea Passion Hotel
155 Palau Pacific Resort
156 West Plaza Hotels
157 Coco Beach
157 Rose Garden Resort
160 Yap
161 Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers
162 Chuuk
163 Truk Stop Hotel
164 Pohnpei
166 Cliff Hotel
168 Marshall Islands
171 Marshall Islands Resort
172 Kosrae
174 NEW CALEDONIA
178 PAPUA NEW GUINEA
182 Surfing
185 Port Moresby
186 Loloata Island Resort
187 Madang and Lae
189 The Islands
190 Nusa Island Retreat
191 Walindi Plantation Resort
& MV FeBrina
192 Milne Bay
192 Tawali Resort
193 The Highlands and the Sepik
194 Trans Niugini Tours
196 SAMOA
201 Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa
202 Orator Hotel
202 Amanaki Hotel
203 Amau Apartments
203 Le Manumea Resort
204 SOLOMON ISLANDS
210 Honiara
211 Honiara Hotel
212 Pacific Casino Hotel
212 Heritage Park Hotel
213 Western Province
214 TAHITI
218 Aranui Cruises
219 Papette
220 Hotel Tiare Tahiti
221 Hotel Tahiti Nui
222 Moorea
223 Hotel Les Tipaniers
224 Sofitel Moorea la Ora Beach Resort
225 Bora Bora
227 Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach
Resort & Sofitel Bora Bora
Private Island
228 TONGA
231 Royal Sunset Island Resort
231 Waterfront Lodge
232 VANUATU
237 Warwick Le Lagon Resort & Spa
238 Eratap Beach Resort
239 Villa 25
240 Breakas Beach Resort
240 The Havannah

TUTUILA
The islands of American Samoa form the
eastern part of the Samoan Archipelago
and are populated by Polynesians.
Five volcanic islands, Tutuila, Aunu’u,
Ofu, Olosega and Ta’u, and two atolls
Swains and Rose make up the Territory
of American Samoa that has a total land
area of 76 square miles.
History
Archaeologists believe early Polynesians
travelled from Southeast Asia into the
Pacific populating the islands of the
western Pacific from Papua New Guinea
to Tonga and Samoa. Sometime later
they migrated east and populated the
Cook Islands, Niue, Tahiti and Rapanui
(Easter Island) before heading north
to Hawaii and south to Aotearoa (New
Zealand) on the last legs of the great
Polynesian migration. Today, Samoans
are regarded as the largest full-blooded
Polynesian race left in the world.
Nature
The National Park of American Samoa is
one of the most remote national parks in
the United States. Also one of the newest,
it was authorised by the US Congress
in 1988 and officially established in
1993 when a 50-year lease was signed
with villages and the American Samoa
Government. The 10,500-acre park
is spread over three sectors on three
islands–Tutuila, Ta’u and Ofu. Almost all
the land area of these volcanic islands–
from the mountaintops to the coast–is
rainforest. About 2,500 acres of the
park is underwater, offshore from the
three islands.
Tula
Culture
Fa’a Samoa culture and customs are
over 3000 years old and have changed
very little over this period. The major
western influence accepted into Samoan
customs has been Christianity that forms
the spiritual basis of the society. Matai
or chiefs make up the heads of the
extended family units and each person
has a responsibility for the wellbeing of
the family.
Sunday is a day of worship throughout
American Samoa and government offices
and businesses are closed on this day.
All Samoans are Christians and in every
village residents will be seen dressed in
their Sunday best heading off to church.
Visitors are most welcome to worship in a
faith of their choosing and there are many
religions represented on island.
Shopping
American Samoa boasts a wide range
of retail outlets offering tax free shopping
throughout the main island of Tutuila
including a couple of shopping malls,
Fagatogo Square and the Laufou
Center as well as a couple of US
mainland stores.
As well as these major outlets, there is
a wide range of boutique and general
stores offering everything from traditional
Samoan handicrafts to US made
clothing and international goods at very
reasonable prices.
Great gifts to take home include the
traditional Samoan puletasi for women
which is a two piece long fitted blouse
Paradise found
Aunu’u
Airport
Afono Fagaitua
Aua
Fagaalu
Aoa
Alao

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and skirt, and for men, an island shirt and
ie faitaga (formal sarong with pockets).
These can be made very inexpensively in
a day or so and you can choose both the
design and material.
Where to stay
American Samoa has a range of
accommodations to suit all travellers.
From a beachfront fale to boutique
lodges, apartments or a hotel suite, all
of the accommodation properties are
100 percent locally owned and operated.
On the Tutuila Island there are several
accommodation facilities to choose from
including larger properties complete
with modern amenities, a small bed and
breakfast abode or a fale while on the
Manu’a Islands you have a choice of two
family-run establishments located on
the most beautiful and sacred islands of
the Territory.
Activities
Visitors to American Samoa will find many
exciting things to do. A self-drive 4WD
adventure will have you venturing out on
open roads to explore new destinations
while others will enjoy a guided tour
to see the sights and learn about the
local culture and customs. Others may
choose to hop on a local bus and enjoy
a trip to the beach or spend the day at a
scenic site.
Food and entertainment
An authentic Samoan buffet feast can be
enjoyed at a number of establishments
that offer a weekly fiafia night with a
floorshow for entertainment. You can also
find Chinese food or home-style cooking
at a local diner and there are also a
number of American fast food outlets.
Local customs
Fa’a Samoa is strongly focused on
respect and service and Samoans
welcome the opportunity to share their
heritage with visitors. With this is mind
visitors are asked to observe local
protocols when visiting villages, beaches
and scenic sites.
Samoans are very religious and in some
villages each day a “sa” or curfew is
imposed during the evening prayer
curfew (usually between 5.00pm and
6.30pm) depending on the village.
Avoid walking around the village during
these curfews that normally last about
30 minutes. Not all villages have prayer
curfews, so ask someone before visiting
during these times.
Sunday in American Samoa is a day of
worship, spending time with family and
rest, so no work is done and people
are asked to respect this day. All major
shops are closed, but visitors can buy
goods from the local villages stores
found through the islands. Visitors are
welcome to attend church and if you
wish to do so please dress appropriately
in a blouse and long skirt for women and
shirt and trousers for men.
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PALMERSTON
Unspoiled beauty
The Cook Islands lie in the centre of the
Polynesian triangle flanked to the west
by Tonga and Samoa and to the east
by Tahiti and French Polynesia—now
easily reached from Australia on Air New
Zealand’s direct service from Sydney on
Saturdays (6 hours) or via Auckland with
both Air New Zealand and Pacific Blue
(Virgin Australia).
The group is made up of 15 islands,
scattered over two million square
kilometres of the Pacific Ocean. They fall
into two distinct groups—the Southern
and Northern Groups. The Southern
Group comprises nine islands including
the capital, Rarotonga, where the majority
of the population resides. Domestic travel
to the outer islands is provided by Air
Rarotonga and six of the nine islands are
accessible by regular air services. The
more remote Northern Group has six
islands, three of which—Manihiki, Penrhyn
and Pukupuka—are accessible by air.
Capital and major centres
Vibrant and lively, Rarotonga is a hive of
activity and its circular shape is dominated
by high mountain peaks from which
lush rainforests cascade to the palm-fringed
shore. All visitors are welcomed
at the Rarotonga International Airport
with the warm local greeting Kia Orana
MANUAE
(Greetings—may you live on) and a
fragrant flower garland or “ei”.
Avarua is the main town on Rarotonga and
has a great selection of retail shops, cafés,
restaurants and internet cafés located
around the island for your convenience.
From Rarotonga you can visit the ‘Sister
Islands’ such as Aitutaki, famous for its
spectacular white sand beaches and azure
lagoons. The island is only a 40-minute
flight away on Air Rarotonga, with several
flights daily. Atiu, northeast of Rarotonga,
offers untouched beaches and coral reefs
riddled with caves. Mangaia is surrounded
by a narrow fringing reef backed by the
formidable cliffs of makatea (raised coral)
that reach heights of up to 60 metres.
Mauke has caves located in the cliffs of the
coral reef and Mitiaro offers subterranean
pools and freshwater lakes that are full of
itiki (freshwater eels), a local delicacy.
The people
Cook Islanders are of Polynesian descent,
and are called Cook Island Maori. They
are culturally and linguistically similar to
Tahitians and New Zealand Maori and are
an open, friendly people, happy to share
their lifestyle.
Nature
The Cook Islands host a diverse range of
Avarua
Muri
Titikaveka
MANIHIKI
AITUTAKI
ATIU
RAKAHANGA
PENRHYN
NASSAU
PUKAPUKA
SUWARROW
MITIARO
MAUKE
MANGAIA
RAROTONGA
Arorangi RAROTONGA
ATOLL

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COOK ISLANDS
flora and fauna. There is an assortment
of native ferns and flowers, and about
a dozen varieties of land and sea birds.
Marine turtles can be found in some of the
outer islands, and humpback whales can
be sighted from July through to October.
A protective reef encircles the islands and
sharks and stingers are unheard of inside
the warm lagoons of the Southern Group.
The lagoons play host to a variety of vivid
and interesting coral and marine life. The
Cook Islands have an interesting range
of geological structures—from the high
volcanic peaks of Rarotonga (653 metres)
to the raised coral structure (makatea)
of Mangaia and Atiu and the coral atoll
structures of the Northern Group.
The sights
The Avarua CICC Church is a magnificent
landmark built of coral and lime and well
worth a visit, particularly on Sunday. Most
people attend church and the air is vibrant
with their beautiful singing called imene tuki.
The National Cultural Centre is an imposing
island structure in beautifully kept gardens.
Nearby are ruins of the old Sunday School,
built by the missionaries, that have been
renovated and are now the Beachcomber
Pearl and Art Gallery. In the harbour,
remnants of the wreck of the SS Maitai
that was sunk in 1916 remain and its main
engine still protrudes from the reef.
You can trek through the Takuvaine/Avatiu
valleys to see tropical vegetation or visit
the Marae ‘Arai te Tonga’, a stone structure
forming the royal court of the reigning ariki
(high chief). It consists of a rectangular
platform approximately three metres by
two metres, located on the inland road in
upper Tupapa. At the end of the platform
is the ‘investiture pillar’—a large structure
of natural, squared basalt standing more
than two metres above ground level.
Where to stay
Rarotonga has a wide and varied selection
of accommodation from first-class hotels
and resorts, luxury villas and self-catering
individual bungalows to backpacker
facilities. It is highly recommended
that you book your accommodation in
advance. Aitutaki has a varied selection
of accommodation, similar in quality to
Rarotonga. Atiu has a varied but smaller
selection of backpacker to mid-range
accommodation available.
Only basic needs are met on the
islands of Mauke, Mitiaro (which recently
launched a new homestay operation) and
Mangaia. Buildings in the Cook Islands
are not permitted by law to be higher
than the tallest coconut tree so most
accommodation facilities are either single
or double storey structures. Camping is
strictly prohibited.
Visiting more than Rarotonga
All major inhabited islands are accessible
by air. There are more than three daily
flights from Rarotonga to Aitutaki. Flights
to Atiu, Mangaia, Mauke and Mitiaro are
scheduled many times a week. Atiu is
recognised as the third island to visit in
the Cook Islands behind Aitutaki and
three times a week there is a convenient
triangle air route around the three islands
of Rarotonga, Aitutaki and Atiu. Air
Rarotonga and Air New Zealand also have
a code share agreement that allows you
to book an international flight direct to and
from Aitutaki that can be combined with
the triangle route to reduce even more
travel time.

COOK ISLANDS
Getting around
Rarotonga is only 32 kilometres in
circumference. One main road encircles
the entire island, making it fairly easy to
get around. Cook’s Island Buses, the
local bus service, offers great public
transport operating around Rarotonga
in both directions, on regular day and
evening schedules. The ‘Clockwise’ or
‘Anticlockwise’ bus will pick you up and
set you down anywhere on request.
Motor scooters and bicycles are a popular
way to see the island, however rental
cars and taxis are also available. Driving
is on the left hand side of the road, and
it is compulsory to obtain a Cook Islands
driver’s licence. This is available for a
minimal cost (NZ$20) on the presentation
of your current passport and licence at the
police station. Should you wish to hire a
motor scooter and do not have an existing
licence, a simple practical test is required.
Nightspots and bars will, on occasion,
have live entertainment. A highlight of
the Cook Islands is the Polynesian feast,
umukai, prepared in the traditional style
with foods such as ika mata (marinated fish
with coconut sauce), eke (octopus), taro
(tuba vegetable), rukau (cooked taro leaves
similar to spinach), and kumara (sweet
potato). An umukai is usually part of an
Island Night Show featured at major hotels.
The sumptuous buffet and traditional
dancing is all part of the culture of the
Cook Islands and you can also experience
this at the Highland Paradise and Te Vara
Nui cultural attractions. Night Life tours
showcasing the best night spots are run
on Friday evenings. Wining and dining in
Rarotonga is a treat with many excellent
restaurants offering local and international
cuisine in some very romantic locations.
Activities and shopping guide
There is a variety of activities on offer to
suit any traveller including relaxing cruises
on two of the world’s most beautiful
lagoons, Muri Lagoon on Rarotonga and
the world famous Aitutaki Lagoon.
Popular pastimes include sailing,
windsurfing, snorkelling and scuba diving.
Boats are available for charter for deep-sea
and game fishing. Shops are open 8 am to
4 pm Monday to Friday, and 8 am to noon
on Saturdays. On Saturday mornings the
popular local market place, Punanga Nui,
in downtown Avarua offers a range of
tropical delicacies and local craft items.
Climate and clothing
Warm and sunny year round. Rainy
season is December to March. Average
summer temperature is 26ºC. Casual
brief swimwear should be kept for
beaches or poolside. Nude and topless
sunbathing is unacceptable.
Time zone
GMT – 10 hours or 20 hours behind AEST.
Electricity
240 volts DC/50 cycles. Some hotels/
motels have provision for 110 volt AC
electric shavers.
Currency
The NZ dollar, supplemented by local
coinage (not negotiable outside the Cook
Islands).The dollar coin bearing the symbol
of the traditional god, Tangaroa, is popular
with coin collectors, as is the $3 note.
There are ATMs located on Rarotonga
and Aitutaki. EFTPOS is available. Tipping
is not customary but is appreciated.

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Take home from the Cook
Islands the most romantic
souvenir of all that captures
the beauty and magic of
the islands–a Cook Islands’
black pearl.
Lustrous, precious pearls are indigenous
to the Cook Islands, and the black pearl
is unique to French Polynesia and the
Northern Group of the Cook Islands.
The Cook Islands’ pearl farming is the
nation’s second largest industry. The
northern islands of Manihiki and Penryhn
are world famous for producing this
sensuous beauty in the clear, unpolluted
waters of the lagoons. The beautiful atoll of
Manihiki is the cultured black pearl capital
of the Cook Islands and produces pearls
that become centrepieces for fine jewellery
worn worldwide.
Another extremely rare pearl found in the
Cook Islands is the natural Golden Pearl.
Grown in the lagoon of Penryhn from the
Far from the clamour of our everyday urban world, in the vast blueness of the Paci c, lies the pristine
necklace of the Northern Cook Islands. The remote home of Avaiki pearls. From their clear depths, the
profusion of green, blue, aubergine and silvery hues in Avaiki pearls capture the rich colours of the lagoon.
For discerning jewellers and jewellery buyers who demand beauty, rarity and integrity, Avaiki pearls have a
special appeal. Only the highest grades of pearls sustainably harvested from the lagoon become Avaiki pearls.
Their consistently deeper nacre creates higher lustre and resilience - a rare beauty to stand the test of time.
smallest pearl producing shell in the world,
it rarely grows larger than eight millimetres.
The pearl farming process involves the
young oysters or ‘spats’ being harvested
and selected for farming. A bead is then
nucleated (seeded) inside the oyster and
the oysters are hung out on a line. Twice
a year the oysters are cleaned to allow for
optimal nutrient flow to the pearl. Over time,
often several years, the bead is coated
with a nacre finish naturally created by
the oyster. A beautiful black pearl is then
removed and harvested.
There are a number of factors to consider
when purchasing a pearl. A valuable
pearl has an unblemished surface clear
of imperfections such as cracks, bumps
and holes. The pearl’s lustre complements
the surface quality. Brilliant reflectivity of an
unblemished pearl is considered the finest
quality of pearl.
When it comes to the size of a pearl, the-bigger-
the-better is a general rule to go by.
The largest black pearl that was ever found
measured 25 millimetres though most of
the pearls today measure somewhere
between seven and seven-and-a-half
millimetres. An average pearl like this
takes two to three years to develop with
bigger pearls taking considerably longer.
However, it is a risk farming larger pearls
because the bigger a pearl grows, the
harder it is to maintain a perfect spherical
shape. Pearls range in colour from a refined
white to a ravishing black, encompassing
silver, cream, gold, green and blue.
Across the world there are also burgeoning
markets for the keshi and poppyseed pearls
that have 100 percent nacre and a lustrous
finish. These pearls are less symmetrical
than standard pearls, and are relatively
less expensive. To ensure authenticity, it’s
recommended that a certificate of authority
be obtained when purchasing a pearl.
The Cook Islands Pearl Authority will be
able to advise you of reputable dealers
within the Cook Islands. The authority
has established grading scales that
they enforce as well as supporting pearl
farmers and many pearl retailers.
Pearls of the Cook Islands
Cook Islands Pearl Authority Tel +682 29 055 Fax +682 29 045 Email enquiry@avaikipearls.com Web www.avaikipearls.com

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Surrounded by a clear,
turquoise blue lagoon,
Rarotonga is 32 kilometres
in circumference.
The lagoon often extends more than
a hundred metres to the reef and then
slopes steeply to deep water.
The reef fronts the shore to the north
of the island, making the lagoon there
unsuitable for swimming and watersports,
but to the southeast, particularly around
Muri, the lagoon is at its widest and
deepest. This part of the island is the
most popular with tourists for swimming,
snorkelling and boating. Agricultural
terraces, flats, and swamps surround the
central mountain area.
Rarotonga is the main island of the Cook
Islands and caters to almost 90 percent
of the country’s tourist accommodation
and offers many activities. The population
is approximately 9000, mostly indigenous
Maoris and almost half living around
Avarua Town on the north coast. The
Maori ancestors landed on the Cook
Islands in their magnificent, giant double-hulled
canoes that are still proudly part of
the traditional way of life. They were guided
by their knowledge of the stars and the
famous power of Polynesian navigation.
Sometimes referred to at the Hawaii of
yesteryear, Rarotonga is a small volcanic
island with a landmass of only 26 square
miles. It is dotted with pretty villages,
a friendly atmosphere, lovely mountain
views and hiking trails. It has a reputation
for excellent snorkelling off the beaches
that line most of the coast.
Rarotonga enjoys a climate that is warm
and sunny all year. There is more rain and
higher humidity between the summer
months of December to April. The high
season for tourism is during Christmas
when New Zealanders and Australians
visit during their summer school holidays.
Tradition and a cultural heritage are
trademarks of the island. Music is an
integral part of the culture and part of the
islander’s daily routine. Stunning chants
and hymns emanate from the churches
and local string bands use a combination
of electronic and traditional ukuleles
made from coconut shells to entertain.
Visitors will often be invited to join with
the hip-swaying dancers when the
music begins!
Fishing, paddling, sailing, and swimming
are just some of the activities that abound
in this tropical paradise. If you feel like more
adventure, take a trip into the hinterland
and experience the unique flora and fauna
of the lush rain forests. Take time to listen
to the legends of ancient wars and love
affairs that stretch far back into an almost
forgotten time.
Getting around Rarotonga is easy. With
no traffic lights to be seen, relax and
meander on a bus around the island.
Buses uniquely travel both clockwise and
anticlockwise on the road that circles the
island and obliging drivers will pick-up
and drop-off at will. Scooters are also a
popular mode of transport–sometimes
carrying whole families.
While nurturing its culture and tradition
with sensitivity and pride, Rarotonga is
also very much part of the present and
offers everything today’s visitors expect.
Experience Rarotonga and you will not
be disappointed.
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including freshly caught seafood. The
dessert menu is equally tempting, with
its tropical, flavoured delights or enjoy an
exotic cocktail concoction at the bar.
Intimate tropical weddings
For special occasions, customised
dinners are easily arranged. Spectacular
sunsets and twilight evenings offer ideal
settings for an intimate, tropical wedding
and other formal ceremonies can also be
arranged. A dedicated wedding planner
will organise all your requirements
allowing you more time to explore
the island.
The clear waters of the marine protected
lagoon are ideal for swimming, snorkelling
and kayaking.
Other recreational activities include
whale watching, cultural tours, hiking,
bird watching, scenic flights, golf, tennis,
fishing and trekking.
The Little Polynesian
woods and traditional accents such
as high roofing adding to the tropical
ambience of this South Seas paradise.
Traditional bungalows
Only steps from the water, Overbeach
Ares (bungalows) look out to the lagoon’s
turquoise waters. Each bungalow comes
with its own private gazebo and daybed
overlooking the white sandy beach, as
well as an outdoor shower and spa tub.
The scent of tropical flowers fills the air
around the Pia Tiare (garden units). Each
unit is equipped with a spacious queen
size bed, bar fridge, outdoor shower and
spa tub. All accommodation is beautifully
appointed and amenities include coffee
and tea making facilities, TV and DVD.
Begin your day with a tropical island
breakfast delivered to your room. In the
evening the bistro offers an exciting mix
of Island and Mediterranean cuisine
PO Box 366, Rarotonga COOK ISLANDS
Experience the epitome of
Polynesian hospitality and an
exceptional South Pacific holiday
with luxurious accommodation,
tantalising cuisine and an array of
amenities and activities.
Awarded Trip Advisor’s prestigious
2013 Certificate of Excellence, The
Little Polynesian is nestled on a pristine
white beach amid a marine reserve of
astounding turquoise blue.
Intimate luxury
At this intimate luxury boutique resort
serenity is certain and seclusion is
guaranteed. Welcoming guests over
the age of 15 years only, it is an ideal
destination for honeymoons and
romantic breaks.
Well-appointed beach and garden
accommodations are rendered in a
minimalist palette of ivory with local
Tel: +682 54280 Mobile: +682 55339 Email: sales@littlepolynesian.com www.littlepolynesian.com

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Pacific Resort Rarotonga
The island paradise of Rarotonga
is legendary for its beauty. The
mountainous peaks of the inner
island are ringed by spectacularly
beautiful beaches and stunning
lagoons of crystal clear water. The
most beautiful of these is in Muri,
and it is here that Pacific Resort
Rarotonga is located.
Traditional island hospitality
Nestled discreetly on the white sands of
Rarotonga’s most spectacular lagoon, this
boutique resort offers a perfect blend of
modern comforts and traditional island
hospitality. Pacific Resort Rarotonga is a
four-star boutique resort and is superbly
situated on 5.5 acres of manicured
beachfront grounds so guests are just
steps away from water, sand and sun.
The traditional thatched roof design of the
resort’s buildings and tropical gardens
ensure it blends organically into the
picturesque environment of Muri Beach.
With a collection of 64 studios, suites,
family rooms and two- or three-bedroom
villas, there is an accommodation option
to suit all needs. Each room is tastefully
decorated in a contemporary Polynesian
style and overlooks either flourishing
tropical gardens or the gorgeous beach
and lagoon.
Guests can snorkel in the turquoise
lagoon or be tempted with an array of
fresh seafood, exotic fruits and meals
complemented by international wines. On
Friday nights there is an authentic Cook
Islands’ feast complete with dancing and
singing by the talented village culture group.
All-day dining starts with a complimentary
island breakfast in Sandals Restaurant and
the Barefoot Bar offers casual beachfront
dining and bar services.
Children can join in the fun activities at
the Beach Hut Kids Club—a hands-on
children’s program—where they will have
the opportunity participate in fun activities
such as octopus hunting in the lagoon,
kayak safaris, sandcastle building, coconut
husking, basket weaving and more! The
Kids Club is complimentary for children
aged 6-11 years staying at the resort.
Island excursions
There’s plenty to keep guests entertained
at the resort. They can spend their days
swimming, sunbathing, windsurfing,
sailing, stand-up paddleboarding and
kayaking around the islands and its small
islets. Additionally they can dive, snorkel
and discover all that the lagoon has to offer.
There is a range of interesting cultural
activities to introduce guests to the way
of life in the Cook Islands. On offer are
ukulele lessons, hula dancing, giant clam
and octopus hunting, tropical forest safaris
or guests can head out for a spot of reef
fishing with an experienced island guide.

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uninhabited islet located in front of the
resort on Muri 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 a handwoven
coconut palm and flower archway.
With the resort’s specialist wedding co-ordinator
helping every step of the way,
couples will enjoy a romantic day that
exceeds all expectations.
If guests are after some pampering, they
can relax and leave the pressures of
the world behind and enjoy a massage
treatment in the privacy of their own room,
on the beach (weather permitting) or
alternatively at the nearby sister property,
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa.
Other facilities include 24-hour reception,
internet and email services, speciality gift
shop, self-laundering facilities and the
Pacific Village complex that has a doctor’s
surgery, gift shop, Telecom store and hair
and beauty salon.
No matter how guests choose to fill their
days at this breathtakingly beautiful resort,
one thing is certain—they will leave feeling
rested, restored, renewed and above all,
determined to return.
PO Box 790, Rarotonga Cook Islands
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. The tour operates
every day except Sunday and is a perfect
day out for the whole family.
While a variety of activities is available
in Muri to entertain guests, the rest of
the island also has much to offer. For
those who wish to explore Rarotonga,
scooters and cars are available for hire
on-site and are the perfect way to see
the island. Mingle with the locals at
weekly markets, tackle the cross-island
hike, join a diving or sightseeing tour,
and experience the natural wonders and
culture of Rarotonga.
Say ‘I do’ in a tropical paradise
Pacific Resort Rarotonga is the perfect
place to say ‘I do’. With an idyllic white
sand beachfront overlooking stunning
turquoise waters of Muri Beach and
Lagoon, this 4-star boutique resort is the
ideal venue for an unforgettable, romantic
wedding experience.
Couples can choose to say their vows
surrounded by lush tropical gardens in
the manicured resort grounds, barefoot
on the pristine white sands of Muri Beach
or standing on the shore of Koromiri, an
Tel: +682 20427 Fax: +682 21427 Email: reservations@pacificresort.com www.pacificresort.com

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Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
For those who value independence
and privacy while relaxing and
enjoying luxury surrounds, look no
further than Te Manava Luxury Villas
& Spa. Set on the white sands of Muri
Beach, overlooking a crystal clear
lagoon, the five-star villa complex
is the perfect location for your next
island getaway.
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa is ideal
for discerning travellers who desire
the freedom to be self-sufficient while
experiencing the quality accommodation
and amenities of a high-end property.
The villas can be rented by the week or
by the day and feature one, two or three
bedrooms with the option of a beachfront
or a garden setting. Each villa has an
individual pool and children are welcome.
Guests will be spoiled for choice when it
comes to deciding how to spend time at
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa. The on-site
spa is the perfect way to revitalise
and offers a wide range of massage and
pampering treatments for individuals and
couples—a must-try for those serious
about total relaxation.
For a more active pastime, guests can
make use of complimentary kayaks or
snorkelling equipment. This white sand
paradise is perfect for snorkelling and Muri
Beach village is within walking distance.
The lagoon is ideal for kayaking, stand-up
paddleboards, catamarans or windsurfing
lessons. Adventurous guests can dive on
the wreck of the SS Maiti and dedicated
snorkellers will love the great sites around
the Muri Lagoon area.
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa is managed
by Pacific Resort Hotel Group so guests
have use of all facilities and services
at Pacific Resort Rarotonga including
Activities Hut, Kids Club, restaurants and
convenient charge-back service.
Perfect romantic getaway
Couples will be spoilt for choice when it
comes to encounters that will enhance
the romance of their special getaway.
They can experience an intimate
couples massage at the tranquil Te
Manava spa, enjoy a romantic dinner at
a private location at sister property Pacific
Resort Rarotonga or plan a wedding or
renewal of vows ceremony in paradise.
Honeymooners will enjoy the luxury and
privacy of the villas and will be delighted
with the complimentary wine, flowers and
small gift they receive on arrival.
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa infuses
romantic getaways and 5-star luxury
with the guarantee of privacy and
independence and ensures guests
leave having experienced the charm and
romance of Rarotonga.
Tel: +682 20427 Fax:+682 21427 Email: reservations@pacificresort.com www.pacificresort.com

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For couples in love there’s a personal
wedding planner to create your dream
island wedding and a variety of reception
venues include the uber-romantic silk-lined
Blue Lagoon Marquee and Latitude
21-30 private nightclub for into-the-night
celebrations (no 11pm curfew!).
Wedding groups have the option of staying
across two resorts, including adults-only
Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach next
door, or take the 45-minute flight to the
world’s most beautiful lagoon, Aitutaki, and
add a stay at the only resort on the lagoon,
5-star Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa.
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 the
neighbouring sister resort, The Rarotongan
Beach Resort & Spa.
Paradise is even closer with direct flights
from Sydney, Los Angeles or Auckland.
For a pairing made in heaven, combine
your Sanctuary stay with time at 5-star
sister resort, Aitutaki Lagoon Resort &
Spa, the only resort directly on the world’s
most beautiful lagoon—complete with the
Cooks’ only Overwater Bungalows.
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa
Experience warm island hospitality
and the incomparable spirit of the
South Seas at Rarotonga’s best 4-star
absolute beachfront resort.
Immerse yourself in paradise at the
renowned Rarotongan Beach Resort &
Spa on the island’s beach and crystal
clear lagoon on the sunshine coast. 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!
Enjoy a wealth of complimentary activities
including hand feeding the fish, snorkelling,
stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and
learning to dance the hula, make a lei, play
the ukulele or husk a coconut. Regularly
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 0-11 years play free,
Little Dolphins mini waterpark, Teen Zone
and Banana Beach Playland Crèche for
0-3 years (charges applies).
Treat yourself to some well-deserved
‘me time’ at SpaPolynesia LUXE @ Lime
Blossom Villa that offers a wide range of
spa, beauty and hydrotherapy treatments.
Aroa Beach + Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve, Rarotonga COOK ISLANDS
Tel: +682 25800 Fax: +682 25799 Email: info@rarotongan.co.ck www.TheRarotongan.com Find us on Facebook
Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach
absolute beachfront 4.5-star
boutique resort.
Step from your Beachfront Suite onto the
secluded white sands of Aroa Beach, swim
in the crystal clear waters of Aroa Lagoon
Marine Reserve and snorkel among multi-coloured
tropical fish. The resort offers guests
16 and over a stylish swimming pool, swim-up
bar (the only one at a high-end resort on
the island), Bluewater Grill showcasing fine
Pacific cuisine created from the freshest
local produce, and Ginger Garden where
you can savour the flavours of Asia.
The Beachfront Suites feel like being in
your own native hut complete with black
pearl shell accents in the Italian tiled
bathroom and Wi-Fi. The 48 identical
Beachfront Suites make the resort ideal
for small, medium and large corporate,
incentive and special-interest groups.
Complimentary activities include off-beach,
snorkelling in Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve,
stand-up paddleboarding, fish feeding,
kayaking, ‘try scuba’ in the pool, guided
walks, tennis, and more. SpaPolynesia
LUXE @ Lime Blossom Villa features a full
menu of spa and beauty therapies for his
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Indulge at Rarotonga’s adult-only,
Tel: +682 25900 Fax: +682 25988 Email: info@sanctuaryrarotonga.com www.SanctuaryRarotonga.com Find us on Facebook

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Manuia Beach Resort
Your Polynesian paradise at Manuia
Beach Resort awaits you.
Marvel at the magical sunsets over a
sparkling blue lagoon while lounging
on the white sandy beach fringed with
swaying coconut palms. Wander through
the tropical gardens on your way to the
beachside infinity pool. Rest your elbows
on the pool edge and soak in the view
across the beach and the lagoon to the
waves crashing on the barrier reef beyond.
Sip a refreshing tropical cocktail delivered
to you from the Beaches Restaurant and
Bar, or enjoy Polynesian inspired meals
in the restaurant while you trail your toes
through the sandy floor.
Manuia Beach Resort is set right on the
beach in private and peaceful surroundings
on the sheltered Sunset Coast of
Rarotonga. You will love the authentic Cook
Islands’ style accommodation, available
in garden and beachfront settings with
coconut thatched suites complete with
island style décor and modern amenities
such as air- conditioning. Each room has
a spacious veranda complete with outdoor
furniture, where meals can be enjoyed if
desired, or just relax and enjoy the privacy
in your own little piece of heaven at your
Cook Island resort.
Walk along the sandy path down to the
water and be stunned by the beauty of
the poolside area. The infinity pool, sun
loungers invitingly facing the beautiful
lagoon, the relaxed atmosphere of
Beaches Restaurant and Bar serving
authentic Polynesian cuisine and the
attentive staff combine to set the stage
for your dream Rarotongan getaway.
Watch the waves on the reef, and
fishermen in the lagoon while you enjoy
your complimentary tropical breakfast, or
choose from the wider menu available.
Cocktail hours are popular with special
nights held on occasions complete with
local entertainment. Dinner brings a
number of options; a Polynesian inspired
menu can be served under the kikau
thatched roof of the restaurant, or on
your special table by the beach or pool
where you can watch the sun go down
and enjoy the night sky. Or why not enjoy
a romantic dinner for two in a private
setting with a special menu devised for
the occasion.
Polynesian paradise
Your magical holiday starts when you
receive your Polynesian greeting at
the airport on arrival. You will then be
transported the short 10-minute drive
from the airport in your dedicated Manuia
Beach Resort transport and escorted to
your Rarotongan resort accommodation
that will be ready for you, no matter what
the hour.
Tel: +682 22461 Fax: +682 22464 www.manuia.co.ck

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Just like the hotel, guests at the villas
also have access and use of a beach
barbecue for a simple and easy casual
meal. Both properties provide guests with
complimentary snorkelling equipment and
kayaks along with some friendly tips on the
best spots to see the myriad of amazing
tropical fish. Bicycles are also available for
hire where children and adults alike can
explore the island.
The wedding of your dreams
Working closely with Wedded Bliss
Rarotonga, Rarotonga’s leading wedding
co-ordinators, Moana Sands will happily
customise the wedding of your dreams.
Exchange your vows by the edge of the
brilliant blue lagoon as the sun sets on
another day in paradise.
The friendly team at Moana Sands will
welcome you with a big ‘Kia Orana’ and a
smile from the heart.
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel & Villas
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas
Located just four kilometres from the hotel,
nestled on the white sandy beach of the
neighbouring village is Moana Sands
Beachfront Villas.
Each of the six purpose built villas has
two air-conditioned bedrooms, two
bathrooms and a spacious lounge/dining/
kitchen facility. Just like the hotel, every
villa has absolutely stunning views of the
beach and lagoon.
Adjacent to the villas, Taikura Shops offer
an on-site café, PasifikArt store that sells
locally made products plus Moana Sands’
Hibiscus Beauty Spa that offers relaxing
massages as well as hair, skin and/or nail
treatments. Directly opposite the villas is
Wigmore’s’ supermarket open daily for all
your general grocery needs, and there are
also two popular local restaurants within a
five-minute walk.
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Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel is
located in the village of Titikaveka on
Rarotonga’s stunning southern coast
on a 10-kilometre stretch of white
sandy beach.
This absolute beachfront 17-room
boutique hotel provides a tranquil island
atmosphere where, from your own
private balcony or patio, enjoy the views
of the white sandy beach and crystal
clear lagoon teeming with colourful
marine life. All rooms are air-conditioned
and provide guests with their own small
kitchenette facility.
Sands Restaurant & Bar, the on-site
restaurant, is open daily for breakfast and
dinner and offers beachside dining in the
evenings (weather permitting). Alternatively
the lovely barbecue area on the beach
is the perfect spot to mingle with other
guests and enjoy a casual meal.
Tel: +682 26189 Fax: +682 22189 Email: beach@moanasands.co.ck www.moanasands.co.ck

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Muri Beach Club Hotel
With an enviable location on a
beautiful stretch of beach on Muri
Lagoon, Muri Beach Club Hotel is a
privately owned, luxurious adults-only
Tel: +682 23000 Fax: +682 23001 Email: info@muribeachclubhotel.com www.muribeachclubhotel.com
Sunset Resort
Nestled idyllically on the shores of
a sheltered lagoon, the secluded
beachfront location provides guests
with an unspoilt view of Rarotonga’s
crystal clear aqua blue lagoon and
breathtaking sunsets.
Sunset Resort has 35 spacious self-catering
apartments which are located
either on the beachfront overlooking the
lagoon or beside one of the two swimming
pools that are set in lush, tropical gardens.
The resort’s intimate atmosphere
guarantees all guests feel welcome while
they enjoy the magic of Rarotonga and its
people. Ideally located for convenience
and privacy, the resort is just a short drive
from the main town of Avarua and minutes
from the golf course and tennis courts.
Studios and one- and two–bedroom
suites all feature a fully equipped kitchen
with a microwave and a fridge/freezer. Air-conditioned
for comfort, the suites offer a
split king size bed, colour TV, DVD library
available on request, in-room safe and IDD
phones. A guest laundry is also available.
Gourmet delights
The Anchorage Restaurant & Bar is
surrounded by tropical gardens and is
open for breakfast, lunch and dinner while
the Sunday sunset barbecue offers a
relaxed dining option. The Drumbeat bar,
with a daily happy hour, is the perfect place
to chill out and mingle with other guests.
With the helpful staff able to offer local
information on sightseeing, activities
and excursions including safari tours,
snorkelling, lagoon cruising and kayaking,
there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Only five minutes from the airport, Sunset
Resort offers all the conveniences and
features needed for a relaxing escape
within friendly, intimate surroundings.
Tel: +682 28028 Fax: +682 28026 Email: welcome@thesunsetresort.com www.thesunsetresort.com
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The resort offers guests amazing views
over the lagoon and the small off-shore
islands while the wide range of
amenities caters to guests’ every desire.
Accommodations include Premier Garden
Rooms, suitable for up to four people,
Superior Pool View Rooms or Deluxe
Beachfront Rooms that enjoy unobstructed
views of the lagoon and its islands.
Tailormade to meet the specific needs
of each guest, the hotel offers just
30 air-conditioned rooms guaranteeing
personalised service. Each includes,
tea/coffee facilities, room safe, IDD
telephone, refrigerator, satellite TV and in-house
movies.
The hotel promises to show you the
true beauty of Rarotonga in a chic,
sophisticated environment, and the
amenities and facilities enhance this
experience. The fine dining restaurant
specialises in fantastic South Pacific
fare. Enjoy panoramic views of the
offshore islands in the Lagoon Lounge
whilst sipping on a sensational cocktail.
Between the Lagoon Lounge, the central
swimming pool and the spa and beauty
salon, visitors will be hard pressed not to
feel completely relaxed.
This is also an amazing place to celebrate
your special day. A romantic wedding at
this tropical paradise can be organised for
you by the hotel’s wedding co-ordinator.
Choose from a range of packages for an
exotic island wedding on a white sandy
beach with the lagoon waters gently
lapping at your feet.

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snorkelling gear, take a dip in the freshwater
swimming pool, or rent a motorbike on-site
and explore Rarotonga. There is also a
guest barbecue area, laundry facilities and
a tour desk.
Palm Grove will assist with arranging
transfers, scuba diving excursions, local
shopping, sightseeing tours and outer
island day trips. The resort also offers
several wedding packages and an on-site
wedding co-ordinator.
Enjoy the peace and tranquility of your
private piece of tropical island paradise at
Palm Grove.
daytime casual menu, or an evening meal
from the à la carte menu. The Sunday
evening roast is not to be missed.
Tours and excursions
Club Raro offers guests a swimming pool,
complimentary tennis facilities and scooter
and bike rental. There is also a tour desk
to book a choice of exciting tours and
excursions such as scuba diving, deep-sea
fishing, 4WD mountain safari or a
scenic aeroplane excursion, to name
a few. For something more relaxing, a
soothing, pampering massage can also
be arranged.
Palm Grove
no further than steps from their bungalow
to experience wonderful snorkelling,
swimming and kayaking at all tides.
Tropical tranquility
A daily tropical buffet breakfast is included
in the room rates and is served in the open-air
restaurant overlooking the garden. The
restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch
and dinner and the deck is the perfect spot
for an evening cocktail. Don’t miss the
Friday evening happy hour with live music
or the popular Sunday barbecue.
Spend the day on the pristine white sand
beach with complimentary kayaks and
Palm Grove is located in Vaima on
Rarotonga’s enchanting south coast.
The property has 26 individual
bungalows scattered over five acres
of landscaped beachfront and lush
tropical gardens.
Bungalows are available in a range of
catergories from studio to a three-bedroom
layout, in beachfront and garden settings.
All bungalows include a king size bed,
kitchen facilities, air-conditioning, flatscreen
TV, and private patio/balcony. Located on
a pristine stretch of white sand beach on
Rarotonga, Palm Grove guests need go
Tel: +682 20002 Fax: +682 21998 Email: beach@palmgrove.co.ck www.palmgrove.net
Club Raro
necessary in-room amenities such as
air-conditioning, a refrigerator, tea/coffee
facilities and room service from 8am-9pm.
All inclusive packages are available that
include daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
as well as non-alcoholic beverages.
The Palms Restaurant is open daily for
breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering a
variety of sumptuous international and
local cuisine. The poolside Ocean View
Pool Bar is a tropical treat offering an array
of delicious cuisines. Take in views of the
sparkling lagoon while sipping your tropical
cocktail, enjoy a quick bite from the
Club Raro is situated on the northern
coast of Rarotonga among beautiful
shady palms, tropical gardens and is
within close proximity to Rarotonga’s
major events and attractions.
Tropical ambience
This Cook Islands’ resort features
60 rooms in various surroundings, either
amidst tropical gardens, by the freshwater
pool or along the lagoon front with views of
the Pacific Ocean. Rooms are appointed
with Polynesian décor, offering a tropical
ambience. Accommodation is simple
but spacious and clean and offers all the
Tel: +682 22415 Fax: +682 24415 Email: holiday@clubraro.co.ck www.clubraro.co.ck

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Aitutaki
Aitutaki, the second most
visited island in the Cook
Islands group, is geologically
part volcanic and part atoll.
Local legend claims that its highest
hill, Maungapu, is said to be the top of
Rarotonga’s Raemaru mountain that
was chopped off and brought back by
victorious Aitutaki warriors.
Polynesian myth holds that beautiful
Aitutaki is a giant fish tethered to the
seabed by a vine from the air. The light
turquoise lagoon looks like a huge pale
oyster against the vivid blue ocean.
Captain Bligh discovered Aitutaki in 1789,
only 17 days before the notorious mutiny
on the Bounty. Christian missionaries
followed which meant it was the first island
in the Cook Islands to receive Christianity.
Today the people live in villages along the
coastline and island interior. Most roads
are tar sealed and transport is mainly by
motor scooter, although bicycles and cars
are also used to get people around. The
low rolling hills of the island are flanked by
banana plantations and coconut groves.
A triangular barrier reef seems to catch
the exquisite turquoise Aitutaki lagoon like
a giant fishhook. The crystal clear water in
the lagoon is ideal for sailing, swimming
and snorkelling and beneath the blue
surface is a world of sea creatures and
plants that will leave you fascinated.
There’s also the elusive fighting bonefish
which is favoured by anglers.
To reach the summit of Maungapu, take
a leisurely half-hour walk to the west side
of the island. At its peak you’ll discover
a breathtaking view of Aitutaki. The
shopping and business district is between
Amuri and Ureia and also clustered near
the wharf at Arutanga.
Aitutaki offers a range of accommodation
for any budget and there are a few
restaurants and cafés on the island for
your dining pleasure. Live entertainment
can be found at hotels or local
watering holes.
Be sure to book a full day lagoon cruise.
There will be plenty of snorkelling
opportunities and you can even hand
feed schools of tropical fish and see giant
clams up close. Some operators offer
snorkelling gear and towels and serve
a barbecue lunch when you arrive on
an island.
If you prefer to keep your feet nice and
dry, a glass bottom boat tour is a fun way
to view the reef below with its amazing
formations and amazing tropical fish.
On board, the operator will point out the
wonders of the lagoon and explain how
the Marine Fisheries is trying to increase
the number of fish in the lagoon. This is a
perfect day for young families.
Other day trips will take you to sacred
grounds where ancient rituals and
sacrifices were performed. You will learn
how ancient Polynesian warriors defended
their island with the help of supernatural
beings and how warriors of old voyaged
long distances to experience the music
and drums of Te Are Karioi. Te Are Karioi
was famous in this region of Polynesia,
before the arrival of Europeans, as a place
where men could find refuge from their
wives and families and dance the nights
away in the company of young women.

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Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa
“No artist’s palette could ever
conceive of a more perfect, more
luminescent turquoise than that of
the lagoon of Aitutaki, arguably the
most beautiful in the world,” wrote
Steve Davey in Unforgettable Places
to See Before You Die (BBC Books).
For the ultimate South Pacific escape,
journey to 5-star, adults-only Aitutaki
Lagoon Resort, an idyllic destination
about which the prestigious Condé Nast
Traveller wrote: “Aitutaki is an exquisite
atoll” with “the most vivid lagoon colours
anyone has ever seen.” Listed by
ISLANDS magazine as one of the World’s
12 Best Private Islands, this sublime
resort rests effortlessly on the secluded,
private island of Motu Akitua— the Cook
Islands’ only private island resort and the
only resort directly on Aitutaki Lagoon.
Encircled by champagne-sand beaches,
the resort enjoys panoramic views
across the vast lagoon to the motu (small
isles) beyond. Following its recent multi-million
makeover this luxury 5-star resort
is officially adults-only from 01 April 2014.
Just 45 minutes flying time from
Rarotonga, Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa
offers the only overwater bungalows in the
Cook Islands, a quintessentially Polynesian
experience complete with direct access to
the inviting waters.
The resort also offers beautiful Deluxe
Beachfront Bungalows, Premium
Beachfront Bungalows and Beachfront
Bungalows. All come complete with
roofs hand-thatched with plaited kikau
(coconut palm fronds), furniture made
of tropical woods, spacious veranda
with sunloungers, air-conditioning,
Wi-Fi, super-king bed, TV/DVD, CD player/
radio, mini fridge and bathrobes. The
sumptuous luxury Royal Honeymoon Pool
Villa Te Arau—a favourite with celebrities—
offers complete privacy in a lush garden
setting, an open-air spa, daybed pavilion,
swimming pool and a separate kitchen/
dining pavilion.
The resort offers a range of memorable
dining experiences including a fire dance
show at the water’s edge, authentic
umukai (earth-oven) feast, seafood platters
and private candlelit dining on the sand
under the stars.
Resort guests can enjoy complimentary
use of stand-up paddleboards,
windsurfers, outrigger canoes, kayaks,
snorkelling gear and bicycles. For couples
in love there’s a range of gorgeous Lagoon
of Love wedding packages and a variety
of venues including beach gazebos, the
Flying Boat restaurant and the Oneroa
Beach Chapel. Aitutaki Lagoon Resort &
Spa—heaven sent.
Motu Akitua (Akitua Island), Aitutaki Lagoon COOK ISLANDS
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Pacific Resort Aitutaki
The island of Aitutaki is an idyllic
paradise, an atoll of lush tropical
foliage and white sand beaches ringed
by a stunningly beautiful lagoon.
This romantic tropical escape is home to
Pacific Resort Aitutaki, the World’s Leading
Boutique Island Resort (World Travel
Awards) and a member of the Small Luxury
Hotels of the World collection.
Guests are greeted each morning by a
spectacular view of Aitutaki’s world famous
lagoon, thanks to the private sun deck and
absolute beachfront location of each of the
resort’s 27 spacious and air-conditioned
beachfront bungalows, villas and suites.
Explore or relax
Guests can venture out onto the
manicured resort grounds and discover the
picturesque infinity pool and the popular
Black Rock Café, nestled among the black
volcanic rocks that are a striking feature of
this jewel of the South Seas.
Snorkelling equipment and kayaks are
complimentary. The tour desk can arrange
rental cars, scooters, bicycles, island tours,
scuba diving, big game, reef and lagoon
fishing, windsurfing and sailing, horticultural
tours and a range of lagoon cruises
incorporating activities such as snorkelling,
feeding tropical fish by hand and an island-style
lunch on an uninhabited island.
Pacific Resort Aitutaki is the perfect
place to experience authentic Polynesia.
In this magnificent, natural setting, enjoy
a traditional Polynesian feast every
Wednesday and experience a buffet
of exotic island fare together with an
enthralling performance by Cook Islands’
drummers, dancers and singers.
Every day, take advantage of the abundant
fresh fish, organic pork, fruits, vegetables
and herbs grown by the local farmers at
PO Box 90, Aitutaki COOK ISLANDS
Rapae Bay Restaurant which is an open-plan
dining area over two levels.
Another way to treat the body is at the
Tiare Spa that offers a range of tropical
treatments and massages. Romantic
weddings are a specialty. The on-site
wedding co-ordinator and resort staff
spare no effort and give great attention to
detail. Pacific Resort Aitutaki is the essence
of luxury escapism.
Tel: +682 31720 Fax: +682 31719 Email: reservations@pacificresort.com www.pacificresort.com

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tennis courts, barbecue facilities, a tour
desk and offers guests free Wi-Fi.
A must for every visitor is to attend the
local tumunu one evening for a unique
night of entertainment. Kura’s Kitchen is
conveniently located on-site and regularly
hosts intimate island nights for guests’
entertainment.
Honeymoon in paradise
This private island setting is a perfect
location for weddings, couples or
honeymooners as well as those after
some well-deserved relaxation. Bookings
online at www.atiuvillas.com.
Located 215 kilometres
northeast of Rarotonga, Atiu
Island is part of the Southern
Group in the Cook Islands.
Captain Cook reached Atiu in 1777 and
was approached by the islanders in
outrigger canoes bringing welcome gifts
of food. In the late 1800s Atiu sought
protection by Britain in fear of a takeover
by the French from neighbouring Tahiti.
Atiu and Tahiti have remained closely
connected and an Atiuan community was
even established in Tahiti by those who
went to work there on sugar plantations.
In 1891 the Cook Islands became a New
Zealand colony and was eventually granted
self-governing status in 1965, however the
people still hold New Zealand citizenship.
This small volcanic island has a population
of less than 600 people with a landmass
of just 26.9 square kilometres and is
surrounded by a coral limestone reef
called Makatea. There are limestone caves
all over the Makatea. The fertile interior is
mostly farmed for coffee and pineapples.
Atiu has a warm and sunny climate all
year round with an average temperature
of 25° Celsius. Atiu is famous for its
cave dwelling (Atiu swiftlet) bird and
has a variety of interesting birds, most
of which reside in the Makatea Forest.
Atiu has become a bird sanctuary for
the endangered Rimatara lorikeet and
Rarotonga Flycatcher. For more wildlife
visit Takutea bird sanctuary 16 kilometres
northwest of the island. There are a
number of cave tours such as visiting
ancient burial caves, sunken water caves
and the popular Anatakitaki Kopeka Bird
Caves, the nesting place of the bird.
All of the accommodation on Atiu is self-contained
with well-equipped cooking
facilities. There are only two restaurants
on Atiu—Kura’s Kitchen at Atiu Villas and
Teranginui Café in Areora. Both are open
every day except Sundays. Visitors are
advised to change money in Rarotonga
before travelling to Atiu. Visitors must
first fly to Rarotonga international airport.
Air New Zealand is the main carrier to
Rarotonga, while Air Rarotonga conducts
inter island flights.
Atiu Island
Atiu Villas
stylish holiday destination with varying
room configurations for two to six people.
Your hosts Kura and Roger Malcolm
ensure every visit is as active, or as
peaceful, as you want. They can arrange
historical, eco and island tours to places
such as the spectacular caves or one of
the 26 secluded beaches with special
bird watching tours also available. Guests
can hire bicycles, motorbikes and jeeps
to explore the island and snorkelling
equipment is available to enjoy the vibrant
marine life.
Atiu Villas also features a swimming pool,
PO Box 7, Atiu COOK ISLANDS
Situated on Atiu Island, Atiu
Villas provide a quiet and relaxing
environment for guests to enjoy.
Surrounded by wild tropical gardens,
these charming chalet-style villas are just a
short walk from the white sandy beaches
of the southern coastline.
Island comfort
Made almost entirely from local timbers,
all the roomy villas have a veranda and
solar hot water supply. Each villa also has
cooking facilities with seasonal fresh fruit
provided and a fully stocked larder. Atiu
Villas is the island’s most developed and
Tel: +682 33777 Email: roger@atiuvillas.com www.atiuvillas.com

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Nadi
Rakiraki
Labasa
Namale
Picturesque coastlines
The Fiji archipelago is comprised of
333 islands, located at the crossroads of
the South Pacific. The main island is Viti
Levu, the next largest is Vanua Levu, and
together they make up 85 percent of the
country’s total land area. Approximately
100 of the islands are inhabited. All the
islands have picturesque coastlines, tall
coconut palms nodding over still waters of
brilliant turquoise, lagoons fringed by coral
reefs and soft white sandy beaches.
The capital is Suva on the southeast corner
of Viti Levu, although most visitors have
their first taste of Fiji via the international
airport at Nadi, one of the other major
towns on the main island. More than
85 flights land at Nadi every week. From
there it is only a quick seven minute hop to
one of the offshore island resorts, or less
than an hour of flying time to Vanua Levu
or Taveuni, the second and third largest
islands. Nearby are the Mamanuca
and Yasawa Islands which offer picture
postcard beautiful lagoons and beaches.
The old capital of Levuka on Ovalau Island
has been carefully preserved as an
historical monument.
The people
Fiji is the ‘hub’ of the South Pacific, a
melting pot of both the Polynesian and
Melanesian races. The nation comprises
many different races and people.
From 1879 to 1916, Indians came as
indentured labourers to work on the
sugar plantations. After the indentured
system was abolished, many Indians
stayed on as independent farmers
and businessmen. Indigenous Fijians
comprise half the population with South
Pacific Islanders, Europeans and Chinese
comprising the remainder. The principal
language is English, however Fijian is
spoken by Fijians, Hindustani by most
Indians, and Chinese and other Pacific
island languages are spoken. Most of the
population is bilingual.
Nature
Fiji’s larger islands are generally of volcanic
origin and the smaller islands are coral,
limestone, or sand cays. Coral reefs and
lagoons abound. Vegetation is mainly
tropical coconut palms and pandanus
interspersed with hibiscus, frangipani
and other exotic flowers. Unique fauna
includes the fruit bat, mongoose and Fijian
crested iguana.
Fiji is free of all the serious plant and animal
pests and diseases that plague other
countries and endeavours to remain that
way. Preserving the beautiful environment
is an exercise that the Ministry of
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forests takes
very seriously, strictly regulating the
importation of any matter that may affect
the country’s plant and animal life.
The sights
On the road from Suva to Nadi are the
Kula Bird Park and the Sigatoka Sand
Dunes. In Suva, the national museum in
Lautoka Ba
Sigatoka
Korolevu
Suva
Pacific Harbour
Coral Coast
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OVALAU
YASAWA
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LEVU
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BEQA
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Savusavu
Waiyevo
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the historical Thurston Gardens stand
right next to Government House with its
colourful guards dressed in red tunics and
white sulus. Founded much earlier than
other Pacific island museums, the national
museum is unrivalled in the islands for the
extent of its collection of anthropological
and historical material. For those who like
to explore, there is a central highland bush
trek through the province following the
track which the missionaries took in 1849.
A striking feature in Nadi is the Hindu
temple at the southern end of town. This
is the largest Hindu temple in the southern
hemisphere and the traditional Dravidian
architecture is rarely seen outside of
India. Natadola Beach is one of the most
outstanding beaches in Fiji and only a half
hour drive south of Nadi. Savusavu is home
to the unusual attractions of the Nakama
thermal springs and Namale blowholes.
A unique experience is the tour of a working
copra plantation and scenic drives are
easily arranged. For an authentic cultural
experience, Orchid Island is a natural river
formation that has been cultivated into
a realistic microcosm of Fiji. Offering a
human scale historical adventure, one of
the unique features is the 16-metre high
pagan temple, Bure Kalou.
Where to stay
Accommodation is prolific and there’s
something for every budget from luxury
hotels, resorts and villas, to Fijian bures
with modern facilities, cottages, lodges,
townhouses and apartments. Bures,
based on traditional village thatched
roof houses, are very popular with
tourists as they provide an authentic
Fijian atmosphere. The Fijian design
incorporated into most hotels helps to
maintain the exotic ambience of this
paradise in the South Pacific. Campsites
are available on Seashell Cove Resort,
Rukuruku, Colo I Suva and Nukulau.
Getting around
In Fiji cars drive on the left side of the
road, and overseas or international driving
permits are valid for six months. There’s a
variety of rental car agencies, an extensive
local bus service on each of the main
islands, and deluxe coach tours. Taxis
are inexpensive and metered. Ferries,
helicopters and seaplanes provide
transportation between an extensive
network of docks and airfields throughout
the islands and resorts.
Most nightclubs, restaurants and cinemas
are located in the city centres, with most
of the larger hotels and resorts providing
their own entertainment in the form of Fijian
nights which include a lovo (food cooked
in an underground oven), sometimes the
yaqona ceremony (kava drinking) and
always a meke (song and dance).
There’s a good selection of restaurants
in the major centres featuring Chinese,
Japanese, Indian, French, and European
foods. A number of places offer Fijian
cuisine which is most often seafood,
cooked in coconut milk, and steamed or
boiled rather than fried.
Activities
Fiji is renowned for the variety of activities

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available. Water-based activities abound
including snorkelling on shallow reefs,
scuba diving, game fishing, surfing,
windsurfing, sailing, cruising and
yacht charters. On land, choose from golf,
horseriding, squash, rugby and trekking
through tropical rainforests. There are
crystal clear rivers to swim in, jet boats to
ride in, sacred caves to visit and rapids to
raft through. Numerous island tours are on
offer with sailing excursions and safaris into
the rugged peaks and remote villages of
the highlands.
Shopping
Whether you are shopping or browsing,
you’ll discover everything from unique
cultural and historical artefacts, to budget
and souvenir shops, stylish international
boutiques, and duty free shopping.
Popular purchases include carved tanoa
bowls from which ‘the national drink’ kava
is mixed and served, ‘cannibal forks’ and
Fijian combs.
Handicrafts range from woven baskets
and mats to masa (tapa cloth) and pottery
items. For international fashion buffs, there
is the ubiquitous sulu, an all-purpose,
unisex, one-size-fits-all garment. This
amazing outfit is worn 100 different ways
by women from beach wrap to evening
dress, whilst men in both business and
government wear them as a day skirt.
For those who really love the age-old
practice of bargaining, it is still conducted
in some shops and bazaars and has
reached the highest art form in Cumming
Street, Suva.
Shopping hours are Monday to Thursday
8 am to 5 pm, and on Fridays most shops
close at 6 pm. On Saturdays a number of
shops stay open for half a day and most do
not open on Sundays or Public Holidays.
Climate
Fiji’s climate is tropical, with slight seasonal
variations and occasional heavy rainfall.
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March to November is the dry season,
and December to April is the rainy season.
Clothing
Light tropical gear is advisable for Fiji’s
tropical climate. A swimsuit is appropriate
if you are near a beach or pool.
When approaching a town or village, it’s
respectful to locals to cover up. Remove
head wear when approaching a village.
Smart casual attire is appropriate at night
in luxury hotels. Wet weather clothing is
recommended for the wet season.
Time zone
GMT +12 hours or AEST +2 hours.
Currency
The currency is the Fijian dollar. All major
credit cards are accepted in the tourist
resorts. ATMs can be found in all major
cities and towns as well as the larger hotels
and the airport. Tipping is not encouraged,
but do bargain in the bazaars.
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Situated on Viti Levu Island,
largest of the 333 Fijian
islands, Denarau Island
lies across a tiny causeway
separating the island
from the Nadi end of the
mainland.
This major tourism complex is
20 minutes from Nadi International Airport
and includes The Westin Denarau Island
Resort Spa, Sheraton Fiji Resort,
Sheraton Denarau Villas, Fiji Beach Resort
Spa (Hilton), Sofitel Fiji Resort Spa,
Radisson Resort Fiji Denarau Island, Golf
Terraces, an 18–hole championship golf
course, a golf and racquet club, and a
30–berth marina.
The resorts boast both ocean and river
frontage and mini buses run frequent
transfers between the resorts and Port
Denarau, while golf carts whiz guests
around and between the resorts.
Apart from offering a sophisticated
hotel and residential experience, Port
Denarau, with its shops and a growing
marina, has become a major transit
hub for Fijian tourism. With many of the
smaller islands in the archipelago only
accessible by boat, it is now the main
transfer point for the resorts off the
coast of Nadi in the Mamanuca and
Yasawa groups.
Port Denarau is the principle departure
point for vessels. Departing from the port
are traditional tall ships offering adventure
cruises, accommodated cruises to the
Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands boasting
the ultimate in comfort and culture, island
day trips and brigantines offering day and
dinner cruises as well as jet boats.
Sport is big on Denarau with the Denarau
Golf and Racquet Club offering a
spectacular 18–hole championship golf
course. The course has been designed
around the island’s extensive waterways.
An impressive clubhouse comprising a
pro shop and restaurant overlooks the
9th, 10th and 18th holes. A driving range
and an adjacent complex with 10 tennis
courts extend the club’s facilities.
There is a yacht club and development is
continuing on Denarau with other major
up-market hotels under construction.
There is also a commercial and retail
centre, food and beverage outlets, and
cultural attractions, making Denarau
one of the leading integrated tourism
destinations in the South Pacific.
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Yasawa including the famous Sawa-i-lau
limestone lagoon and caves. Combine
both for a total seven-night Yasawa Islands
cultural and island experience.
Amazing itineraries
On the first Tuesday of each month cruise
to Vanua Levu in the north of Fiji, rather than
the Yasawas, with a choice of two amazing
itineraries to places without postcards.
All meals, daily island stopovers, water
activities and entertainment, 24-hour self-service
tea and coffee bar are included.
Fares exclude drinks, optional tours
and services.
Captain Cook Cruises
cruise ship, departing on Tuesdays and
Saturdays for three, four and seven night
itineraries around the Mananuca, Yasawa
and the northern islands.
Discover paradise
The Yasawa Islands offer some of the most
dramatic scenery in the South Pacific. With
at least one new island and coral reef to
visit daily, these cruises have a greater
emphasis on beach and water activities.
The three-night cruise features the southern
islands including the Waya and Sacred
Islands. The four night cruise explores
the remote northern islands from Naviti to
15 Narewa Road, PO Box 23, Nadi FIJI
Captain Cook Cruises provides an
ideal way to discover paradise amidst
Fiji’s 300 islands where you will
wander unspoilt island beaches, visit
remote traditional villages and enjoy
superb cuisine.
Captain Cook discovery cruises are
designed to offer you an authentic and
personal experience where you are invited
to discover the nature, history, culture and
people of these spectacular islands.
Choose from a full day cruise to Tivua Island
aboard a sailing ship departing daily, or MV
Reef Endeavour, your 130 passenger mini
Tel: +679 6701 823 Email: fiji@captaincook.com.fj www.captaincook.com.fj

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Denarau Golf Racquet Club
PO Box 9081, Nadi Airport, Denarau Island FIJI
Tel: +679 675 9710 Email: sg_gl2@tappoo.com.fj
Surrounded by Fiji’s aqua-blue seas
and lush tropical mountains, the
Denarau Golf Racquet Club offers
superior standards in recreation and
relaxation only a twenty-minute drive
from Nadi International Airport.
Finest resort course
The pride of the Denarau Golf Racquet
Club is the 18-hole, 6538 metre, par 72
resort golf course, designed by Eiichi
Motohashi. Meandering through a
magnificent landscape there are water
hazards on 15 of the 18 holes and
marine inspired bunkers and greens.
Regarded the South Pacific’s premiere
golf facility, the Denarau Golf Racquet
Club was built using Mr Motohashi’s
craftsmanship and skilled techniques
and is a testimony to his vision and
passion for the game.
The Denarau Golf Racquet Club also
boasts six grass and four floodlit synthetic
tennis courts–perfect for an early morning
hit or twilight match. Tennis programs and
clinics are available for all levels of tennis.
The club has a well-stocked, professionally
staffed golf and tennis shop that offers
everything you need to play in paradise—
from club and racquet hire to shoe
rental as well as a wide range of apparel
and merchandise. Electric golf carts
are included in the green fee and are
compulsory as walking the golf course
is difficult due its length and the tropical
climate. Golf and tennis professionals are
also on-hand to help perfect your stroke or
serve. Adult and junior clinics and private
tuition are readily available.
Fiji Premium Club House
After another beautiful day in this tropical
paradise, Fiji Premium Club House at the
Denarau Golf Racquet Club provides a
casual family dining experience for lunch
and dinner with a selection of wood fired
pizzas, traditional clubhouse favourites
including the curry of the day, burger
and fries, roast of the day, salad and
much more.
The venue features a sports lounge
complete with live coverage of sports on
four big screen TVs plus a large outdoor
screen and a 360˚ bar, serving icy cold Fiji
Premium, Taki Beer, Fiji Bitter and Fiji Gold
on tap as well as a wine cellar.
Fiji Rum Bar
Distilled and matured in Fiji’s tropical climate
and using the finest local ingredients, the Fiji
Rum Co. Store’s range of rums showcases
the quality and diversity of flavour. From the
12-year-old Single Barrel Dark Rum to the
decadent White Chocolate Rum Liqueur,
the range has something for all rum lovers,
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Sheraton Denarau Villas
A multitude of memorable
experiences await you and your
family at Sheraton Denarau Villas.
Offering spacious two- and three-bedroom
villa options on Denarau Island, just
20 minutes’ drive from Nadi International
Airport, the villas compromise a unique
accommodation selection specially
designed to suit families, friends and
large groups.
Enjoy the privacy of your own luxury home-away-
from-home with the convenience of
full 24-hour hotel services. Styled to reflect
the idyllic South Pacific setting, the tranquil
villas offer a cosy and comfortable lounge
with flat screen television and surround
sound system, a dedicated dining area
with large windows to allow the soft Pacific
breeze in and the added convenience of a
washing machine and dryer.
The 82 villas include Seafront Villas,
Lagoon Pool Villas and Garden Villas,
each providing the convenience of a
fully equipped kitchenette with cooktop,
microwave, dishwasher and full size fridge
for a sublime home-away-from-home feel.
Stay in touch with friends and families with
the resort’s complimentary Wi-Fi within
the vicinity.
Perfectly positioned between the horizon
pool at Sheraton Denarau Villas and the
ocean, Wet Edge is just the spot to enjoy
a refreshing cold drink while relaxing by
the pool and offers a delicious lunch and
dinner menu.
With access to the Sheraton and
Westin Resort facilities there is always
something to do. Experience a selection
of restaurants and bars, visit Westin
Workout®, go for a picnic on the resort’s
private island, Akuilau, take part in aqua
aerobics or beach volleyball, be pampered
with a massage from the award-winning
Heavenly Spa by Westin® or go jet-skiing,
snorkelling, stand-up paddleboarding
and more!
Just across from the resort you will find
the Denarau Golf Racquet Club, a
world-class sporting facility that offers
an 18-hole resort golf course with a 300
metre driving range and 10 tennis courts.
Children are well catered for with Sheraton
Resorts’ Kids Stay, Play and Dine program.
Children 4-12 years have free access
to Kids Club and receive a kids Super
Dining Discount for lunch and dinner.
Kids playgrounds, swimming pools and
babysitting services are also available.
Fiji is home to the friendliest most
welcoming people on earth and a visit
to Sheraton Denarau Villas guarantees
endless smiles and lasting memories.
Denarau Island, PO Box 9761 Nadi Airport, FIJI
Tel: +679 675 0777 Fax: +679 675 0818 Email: sheraton.denarauvillas@sheraton.com www.sheraton.com/denarauvillas

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Sheraton Fiji Resort
Sheraton Fiji Resort welcomes you
to your tropical oasis in the heart
of the South Pacific. Situated on
picturesque Denarau Island, the
resort is an ideal playground for
vacationers and families.
As part of Fiji’s only integrated five-star
resort complex, guests have access to
all the facilities at the adjacent Sheraton
Denarau Villas, The Westin Denarau
Island Resort Spa, and the Denarau
Golf Racquet Club. The resort’s
complimentary shuttle also provides
guest transfers within the resort complex.
The resort’s 264 spacious rooms are
contemporary and modern, each with
its own balcony or patio offering views
over the lush tropical gardens or ocean.
Fully appointed, they feature the Sheraton
Sweet SleeperSM Beds, generously sized
bathrooms, 32” flat screen televisions,
internet connectivity, and your choice of
a king or two double beds. Families can
take advantage of the interconnecting
rooms, providing space for adults and
children, plus kids get to stay, play for free
and receive a super dining discount.
Activities for everyone
Splash out in the resort’s impressive
swimming pool with a dedicated family
friendly section and main pool or relax
and soak up the sun by the adults-only
“quiet zone” pool. The fantastic range
of watersports includes high-speed jet
boats, jet skis, hobbie cats, kayaking and
much more. For something unique, why
not explore Akuilau Island—the resort’s
exclusive private island.
The exciting Chime bar is the perfect
social spot for a tropical cocktail, offering
a charismatic lounge-style setting with
the latest music, a spacious dance floor
and live entertainment. A convenient,
gourmet deli, Pantry, is ideal for a coffee
on the run, freshly baked treat, or light
snack, sandwich or wrap prepared to
your liking.
An old time favourite with regular visitors,
Ports O’Call restaurant offers guests a
premium international menu with speciality
dishes and its famous tableside silver
service is unlike anywhere else in Fiji.
Renowned internationally for its creative
culinary dishes and stunning ambience,
Flying Fish offers a superb choice of fresh
seafood dishes with stunning water views.
Overlooking the spectacular lagoon
swimming pool, Feast Restaurant is
the place to enjoy breakfast and dinner
culinary delights from around the world
inspired by Mediterranean influences
and speciality theme buffets. Sheraton
Fiji Resort is the perfect place to connect
with family and friends.
Denarau Island PO Box 9761 Nadi Airport FIJI
Tel: +679 675 0777 Fax: +679 675 0818 Email: sheraton.fiji@sheraton.com www.sheraton.com/fijioffers

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tranquil surroundings set the scene for
spiritual healing and sensory pleasure.
Extensive facilities
As part of Fiji’s only integrated resort
complex, The Westin Denarau Island
Resort Spa offers guests access to all
of the facilities at the adjacent Sheraton
Denarau Villas and Sheraton Fiji Resort
including six swimming pools, a choice of
restaurants and bars, an 18–hole resort
golf course, 10 tennis courts, extensive
watersports, exclusive access to Akuilau
Island—just offshore from the resort—
kid’s playground, kid’s club, lawn bowls
and daily recreational programs.
The resort is a 20-minute drive from
Nadi International Airport and nearby
local attractions include the Nadi
Handicraft Centre, Garden of the
Sleeping Giant, Veiseisei Village and the
Mamanuca Islands.
The Westin Denarau Island Resort Spa
Rooms are available in a range of settings
from garden to oceanfront, each offering
a private balcony or veranda overlooking
the beautiful landscaped gardens or
ocean. Each room features the Westin’s
signature ten layer Heavenly Bed®, a 32”
LCD TV, tea and coffee making facilities,
complimentary WI-FI internet access and
Heavenly Shower®.
Overlooking the ocean, Steakhouse by
Peter Kuruvita has a selection of mouth-watering
imported steaks and fresh
seafood dishes while Ocean Terrace is the
place to be for a Westin SuperfoodsRX™
breakfast and in the evening why not try
the Asian inspired Zing Menu.
For perfect relaxation, visit the award-winning
Heavenly Spa by Westin,
beautifully designed to blend with nature.
Peacefully nestled amidst 1350 square
metres of lush vegetation, the spa’s
Denarau Island, PO Box 9081, Nadi Airport Fiji
Welcome to the world of Westin
in the South Pacific. Located on
Denarau Island, The Westin Denarau
Island Resort Spa unfolds over 30
acres of pristine beachfront property.
A place where five-star comfort
harmonises with lush tropical surrounds
and international style fuses with Fijian
island warmth, The Westin Denarau Island
Resort Spa reflects Fiji’s rich culture
and the local island aesthetic. The alluring
ambience offers the ideal setting for
rejuvenation within the exotic retreat.
Prepare to be enchanted
The resort’s 273 rooms and suites are
superbly infused with South Pacific style.
Furnished in sensitive harmony reflecting
the charm and simplicity of traditional Fijian
crafts and culture, rooms present inviting
island style with rich timbers, plush textiles,
and touches of local Fijian craftwork.
Tel: +679 675 0000 Fax: +679 675 0259 Email: westin.fiji@westin.com www.westin.com/fijioffers

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Fiji Beach Resort Spa - Managed by Hilton
Perfectly situated on the beachfront
in Denarau, Fiji Beach Resort Spa
- Managed by Hilton is a delightful
mix of warm Fijian hospitality and
effortless luxury.
Designed to spoil and pamper adults
looking for relaxation while also catering
to the needs of those with families, this
resort has something for everyone.
Sheer indulgence
The 273 studios and villas are available
in a range of categories, their flexible
design is perfect for couples, friends,
families or groups. Stunning, spacious
interiors create an elegant blend of
luxury, modernity and natural harmony.
All offer modern conveniences including
air-conditioning, ceiling fan, balcony,
refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities,
television, hairdryer, iron/ironing board and
in-room safe. Spacious villas are available
in one-, two-, three- and five-bedroom
configurations offering extra space and
luxury with a convenient open-plan layout,
separate living and dining areas, en suite
bathrooms, fully-equipped kitchens and
barbecues. For extra indulgence Deluxe
Villas options offer access to a shared/
private plunge pool and daybeds.
With seven pools including separate
adults-only and family zones and 1.5
kilometres of private beachfront, the resort
offers effortless relaxation or a variety of
adrenalin filled activities such as jet-skiing,
parasailing, waterskiing, fishing and scuba
diving. Tennis courts and a world-class
golf course are just five minutes away.
Children can enjoy the complimentary
kids’ club and playground facilities.
The award-winning Pevonia Spa provides
the perfect sanctuary to unwind, escape
stress and rejuvenate the body, mind and
soul with a range of treatments inspired
from traditional Fijian customs.
Innovative dining options
Dining options include Nuku, inspired
by the flavours of Fiji with local and
international delicacies, while Maravu
offers Pan-Asian specialities and is
now open daily for breakfast for adults.
Themed dinners are available throughout
the week such as Spanish dinners by the
pool deck on Monday, seafood buffets on
Wednesday, and taste of Fiji on Fridays.
If you prefer to stay in, most rooms come
with their own kitchen and outdoor
barbecue, and you can even arrange for
a chef to do the cooking.
The resort provides the perfect setting for
an unforgettable holiday. Whatever you
require the Fiji Beach Resort Spa will
endeavour to make sure your every need
is met.
The Fiji Beach Resort Spa Managed by Hilton, Denarau Island FIJI
Tel: +679 675 6800 Email: fijibeachresort.reservations@hilton.com www.fijibeachresortbyhilton.com

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Sofitel Fiji Resort Spa
Luxurious French sensibilities and
Sofitel style is what truly sets this
resort apart in a destination where
you are spoilt for choice. Down to
earth Fijian friendliness keeps guests
returning time and time again.
Situated just a 20-minute drive from
the Nadi International Airport, Sofitel
Fiji Resort Spa is a completely
integrated destination, enjoying
26 acres of garden paradise and a
private beachfront locale.
Infusing Sofitel’s French influences with
exotic Fijian charms, this beachside
resort blends tradition with a choice of
modern facilities, restaurants, a tranquil
day spa and one of the Pacific’s largest
lagoon-style pools.
Sofitel’s signature style is present
throughout the resort with classic
furnishings and Fijian culture from
indigenous artwork and carvings through
to daily entertainment, the Indo-Fijian and
European cuisine, or simply the friendly
Fijian faces that greet and host you during
your stay.
Every one of Sofitel’s beach facing rooms
and suites sets the scene for relaxation
with either a balcony or terrace, and
modern comforts such as LCD televisions.
Sofitel boasts Denarau Island’s most
sophisticated signature restaurant, plus
relaxed bars and casual style eateries for
amazing variety, indoors and out. Creative
menus showcase the best local produce
and selected imported delicacies.
The resort features a full service
international Mandara Day Spa with a
menu of unique wellbeing experiences.
With nine exclusive bures—most are
beachside—including rooms for couples
and bures boasting outdoor garden
showers, plus a whirlpool and juice bar
retreat, Mandara is a spa sanctuary for
Sofitel guests.
Other facilities include a stunning lagoon-style
pool complete with a deep end and
secluded spa, waterslide and shallow
pool for children, plus a learn-to-dive
scuba pool.
Sofitel Fiji offers Fiji’s most extensive range
of watersport and recreation options on-site
and golf and tennis are within walking
distance for hotel guests.
Those in the mood for love can take
advantage of Sofitel’s romantic beachside
wedding chapel, while families are also
welcomed with a fantastic in-house kids
club—the Turtle Club.
There is a range of luxury shopping at
the hotel and easy access to the all-new
stores at Denarau Marina.
Private Mail Bag 396, Nadi Airport, Denarau FIJI
Tel: +679 675 1111 Fax: +679 675 1122 Email: reservations@sofitelfiji.com.fj www.sofitelfiji.com.fj

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Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Denarau Island
Welcome to Fiji and Radisson Blu
Resort Fiji Denarau Island where a
tropical oasis of pure relaxation and
indulgence awaits you.
Nestled around one of the largest lagoon-style
swimming pools in the Pacific, the
property is located within an integrated
resort complex. Radisson Blu Resort Fiji
Denarau Island offers 270 contemporary
and luxuriously appointed rooms and
suites overlooking tropical gardens,
nearby golf course or lagoon swimming
pools. Choose from Classic Guest
Rooms, One-bedroom or Two-bedroom
Suites, all beautifully outfitted with island
inspired interiors and unique black and
white photography showcasing the
Fijian culture.
Rooms include private balconies, and
LCD televisions with satellite cable.
Suites additionally feature a separate
bedroom with a second television, a living
room equipped with a pull-out sofa bed
and a dining area. The suite’s kitchen
has modern conveniences—stovetop,
dishwasher and microwave—making
it ideal for families or extended stays.
Complimentary Wi-Fi is also available
in all accommodations and throughout
the entire resort.
The resort has four restaurants located
either on the beachfront or in the lobby
area and these include BLU, an all-day
buffet restaurant, Water Court for fine
Asian cuisine, Neptune’s for casual dining
with the family and CROSS, the signature
restaurant for fine dining.
Delight your senses
With a range of activities at your fingertips
to entice, entertain, relax and delight
your senses, at Radisson Blu Resort Fiji
Denarau Island you are encouraged to do
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as little or as much as you want. Choose
from a variety of leisure and cultural
activities including world-class golf,
snorkelling, diving and fishing or perhaps
visit a local village to experience another
dimension of ‘Fijitime’.
You can experience skydiving or white
water rafting if you like extreme sports.
Alternatively just relax by one of the four
lagoon swimming pools, including an
exclusive adults-only pool and tunnel
slide for all ages, explore the 10 acres of
tropically landscaped gardens, try your
hand at complimentary non-motorised
watersports or enjoy yourself at the swim-up
pool bar.
Just a 20-minute drive from Nadi
International Airport and minutes from
Port Denarau retail centre, one thing you’ll
discover about Radisson Blu Resort Fiji
Denarau Island is that it’s always about YOU!
Tel: +679 6756677 Fax:+679 675 6655 Email: reservations@radissonfiji.com www.radissonblu.com/resort-fiji

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Nadi is the gateway to Fiji
and sits on the western side
of Viti Levu.
It has a population of more than 10,000 and
because of its proximity to the international
airport, it essentially caters for tourists.
Facilities include accommodation for any
budget, restaurants, nightlife, duty free
shopping, sightseeing tours and inter-island
cruises.
The town itself is small in comparison to
the capital, Suva, but is still a bustling
centre of business with around 20 hotels
dotted along its undulating coastal fringe,
providing holidaymakers with everything
they desire. It also acts as a gateway to
other Fijian destinations.
The starting point for many scenic tours
and sporting activities, Nadi is close to
Viseisei Village, regarded by most Fijians
as the ‘foundation village’ of Fijian heritage
and culture.
Also close by is Fiji’s largest privately
owned gardens, the tropical Waqadra
Botanical Gardens, open from Monday
to Saturday. Driving north from Nadi past
fields of sugarcane and the occasional
glimpse of an offshore island, are the
towns of Ba and Tavua.
In Ba, you can visit the bazaar, pick up
some handicrafts or go river rafting. At
Tavua, don’t miss a visit to the nearby
Vatukoula Gold Mines. If you haven’t time
for a whole day of sightseeing, try a half
day tour to Sabeto Valley with its mosque.
Also worthwhile is a visit to the bustling
marketplace, where all sorts of fresh
produce is sold. Bartering is a way of life
here, and is also a lot of fun!
Twenty kilometres north of Nadi Airport
is the city of Lautoka, which is a major
commercial and administrative centre. It
is an important seaport and home of Fiji’s
Sugar Corporation, the largest sugar mill
and the South Pacific’s largest distilleries.
From Nadi you can visit the Momi guns,
bunkers and gun emplacements installed
to repel a World War II invasion by the
Japanese which never eventuated, or
take a trip to Mt Victoria, Fiji’s highest peak
with three native reserves and breathe the
clean, still air which is found only above
sea level. There are day cruises to both
island and jungle locations and cruise
boats will pick you up from Port Denarau
Marina and take you down the Nadi River
and on to the Mamanucas Islands.
If scuba diving is one of your hobbies, why
not join one of the schooners departing
from the Denarau Marina at 9.30 am daily.
You can choose between one or two-day
dive programs. Non-divers are catered for
with snorkelling equipment.
Nadi has one of two international standard
18–hole golf courses in Fiji. It lies within
easy reach of the town’s hotel belt.
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Sonaisali Island Resort
Sonaisali Island Resort, gateway to
the Mamanucas and Yasawas, is a
true island escape just 20 minutes
from Nadi Airport.
Reached by a two-minute complimentary
boat ride across a calm lagoon, the
resort offers the best of both worlds–an
island resort feel with easy access to the
mainland.
Stylish beachfront accommodation
Spread over 42 hectares are Sonaisali’s
123 rooms available in a variety of
accommodation choices including
Fijian style bures and beachfront hotel
rooms. All accommodations are stylishly
furnished yet blend harmoniously with
the lush tropical surrounds and boast
private balconies or extensive verandas
for enjoying balmy breezes and panoramic
views. The air-conditioned rooms feature
a ceiling fan, mini bar, tea/coffee facilities,
cable TV, DVD, in-room safe, iron and
board and hairdryer. Bures feature high
vaulted ceilings and ocean views from
wide elevated verandas, and some boast
a private spa set on the wide timber deck
designed to capture spectacular sunsets
and ocean views.
Exciting attractions
Simply unwind and relax or choose to
explore the many varied and exciting
attractions of the mainland or neighbouring
Mamanuca Islands. There is no shortage
of activities for all ages. Enjoy fishing,
scuba diving, snorkelling, jet ski safaris,
surf tours, horseriding and paintball. A
large range of complimentary activities
includes kayaks, windsurfing, sailing,
tennis and swimming or learn to speak the
native Fijian language.
Indulge the senses at the Frangipani Spa,
open daily for aromatherapy, therapeutic
PO Box 2544 Nadi, Fiji
massages and beauty treatments.
Unique cultural experiences
Experience Fijian culture first hand at
the weekly ‘meke’ performed by the
local villagers and at the firewalking
performance. For a unique experience,
take a guided tour of Korovuto Village
and view local traditions and customs,
including a kava ceremony welcoming you
into the community.
The Plantation fine dining restaurant offers
an à la carte menu as well as a nine-course
degustation menu. The Sunset
Terrace Restaurant offers à la carte dining
and theme night buffets. Unwind with
a refreshing cocktail at one of the four
bars, including the popular swim-up bar.
Corporate groups are well catered for with
extensive business and meeting facilities
that incorporate an entertainment area
and large conference room.
Tel: +61 7 5524 5222 Fax: +61 7 5524 5222 Email: sales@sonaisali.com www.sonaisali.com

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dining areas and large verandas.
Although located in a secluded area
complete with a peaceful island feel, you
are not isolated. There are numerous
restaurants, nightclubs, excursions, trips,
shopping and marinas nearby to be enjoyed
and explored whilst staying at Club Fiji.
Other facilities and services include a
resort boutique, Japanese teppanyaki,
beach massage service, internet facility,
free snorkelling trips to nearby reefs,
free sailing and watersports, tour desk,
personal movie bures, laundry service,
24-hour taxis and more.
perfect for whiling away the hours over a
cocktail from the bar or a meal from the
restaurant that focuses on local produce.
There’s always something for everyone,
choose from diving, cultural activities,
picnics at secluded beaches, village tours,
snorkelling, fishing, kayaking or just relax
by the pool with a book and a cocktail.
The wonderful staff, bures, fresh local
food, picturesque views, warm water,
fantastic snorkelling and world renowned
diving make Wananavu a unique Fijian
getaway. Wananavu is just what you have
been looking for.
Club Fiji Resort
designed to immerse you in the beauty of
the resort and natural surroundings.
Sweeping sea views
The traditional, all timber buildings are
comfortable and meticulously cleaned
every day. The high vaulted ceilings provide
a feeling of a spaciousness and rustic
elegance. All villas are air-conditioned and
air-conditioned bures are also available.
The main bar and restaurant are situated in
the large main bure, overlooking the beach
and nearby mountains. A second bar and
restaurant, JB’S, serves delicious pizza
and pasta with both indoor and outdoor
PO Box 9619, Nadi Airport, FIJI
Club Fiji is situated on 10 acres
along a quiet secluded cove with
400 metres of sandy beach and lush
tropical gardens.
The resort is ideally situated, only eight
kilometres from Nadi International Airport
and only five kilometres from Nadi Town
centre. It also offers a perfect base to
explore the nearby Mamanuca Islands.
There are 30 beach bures and eight
Beachfront Bures, ideal for those seeking
a smaller, more intimate quality resort in
Fiji with very competitive prices. Bures
are built in traditional Fijian style, carefully
Tel: Int +679 6720 150 Fax: Int +679 6702 324 Email: reservations@clubfiji-resort.com www.clubfiji-resort.com
Wananavu
hillside overlooking the azure Sailstone
Reef and the Nananui Islands. Enjoy
ocean views and beachfront access from
the romantic honeymoon bures or simply
relax surrounded by tropical gardens.
Peaceful slice of paradise
Each bure and villa offers air conditioning
and ceiling fans or can be naturally cooled
by the tropical sea breezes. There are no
phones, radios or TVs in the bures giving
you the chance to experience a peaceful
slice of paradise.
From the north facing sunset deck you have
unparalleled views from morning to night—
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Wananavu is a truly idyllic four
star resort offering an island
paradise experience with mainland
convenience.
Discover the real Fiji
Just over two hours from Nadi international
Airport will have you being met by the
biggest Bula in the real Fiji! Wananavu is
perfect for singles and couples and is a
family friendly resort that offers a relaxed
‘out of the way’ Fiji.
Wananavu boast 34 deluxe bures
amongst the lush, tropical gardens, dotted
along the beachfront or perched on the
Tel: +679 669 4433 Fax: +679 669 4499 Email: stay@wananavu.com www.wananavu.com

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Mamanucas, Yasawa Outer Islands
The Mamanucas Islands lie
in a majestic arc only a short
distance from the mainland
of Viti Levu, curving to
the northwest, and almost
touching the Yasawa chain.
There are 13 islands in all, not counting
those covered by the Pacific at high tide
and they all share in common pristine
white sandy beaches, waving palms,
crystal blue waters and, at night, the
cooling influence of the trade winds. The
Mamanucas (pronounced Mah-mah-noo-
tha) are essentially volcanic outcrops
pushed up from the ocean floor in a
gigantic earthquake thousands of years
ago. Some are especially significant in
Fijian folklore.
From the air you can see that the
Mamanucas group is two clusters known
as Mamanuca-i-ra and Mamanuca-i-
cake. Within the Mamanucas is the
Malolo group, five kilometres inside the
barrier reef, extending in a curve for
120 kilometres. A number of resort islands
are scattered throughout the Malolo group,
each offering bure accommodation,
a relaxing holiday atmosphere and a
range of water activities. There are boat
excursions, fishing trips and watersports
including waterskiing, windsurfing,
snorkelling, diving, sailing, speed-boat
rides and coral viewing. Malololailai is the
centre for most tourism to and from the
Mamanucas. It has safe anchorage, a
cosmopolitan community and an airstrip
serviced regularly from Nadi.
Other resort islands within the group
include Bounty Island, Amunuca Island
Resort, Yaqeta Island, Beachcomber
Island, Castaway Island, Malolo Island,
Mana Island, Musket Cove, Nanuya Balavu,
Plantation Island, Tavarua Island, Namotu
Island, Vomo Island, Lomani Island Resort,
Treasure Island, Matamanoa Island Resort
and Tokoriki, which is located the furthest
from the mainland.
The Yasawa Islands have a different
ambience. They are a chain of
16 volcanic islands and dozens of tiny
islets stretching 80 kilometres in a north-northeast
direction off the west coast of
Viti Levu. They are special because of
their beautiful, isolated beaches, cliffs,
bays and reefs, unspoilt by much tourist
development. Because they sit in the
lee of Viti Levu, the Yasawas are dry and
sunny with crystal clear waters. It was
from the north end of the Yasawas that
two canoe-loads of cannibals appeared
in 1789 and gave Captain William Bligh
and his 18 companions a chase, less
than a week after the famous mutiny.
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equipment. Kids love the resort’s
complimentary Coconuts Kids Club open
from 9.00am-9.00pm daily and there’s a
very affordable babysitting service as well.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner options
have recently been expanded with the
opening of the new, à la carte Black Coral
Restaurant that complements the resort’s
existing food outlets and bars including the
Old Copra Shed and Ananda’s Restaurant.
For those looking for something special,
perhaps try dinner at the Flame Tree
Restaurant located just next door in the
couples-only Lomani Island Resort.
the island chain and its waters, while
more and more luxury resorts dot the
islands’ foreshores.
The islands of the group include Waya
Island, the highest in the Yasawas; Tavewa
Island, a strikingly beautiful small island
about two kilometres long; Turtle Island,
which has the ultimate resort owned by
Richard Evanson who bought the island
in 1972; Yasawa Island; Sawa-i-Lau Island
with its large limestone cave illuminated
by a crevice at the top; Naviti Island
which is the largest of the Yasawas; and
Viwa, the most remote, squatting alone
25 kilometres northwest of Waya.
The Outer Islands are Kadavu,
80 kilometres south of Suva, Ovalau
with the former capital, Levuka and
Vatulele Islands. There is a wide range of
accommodation to suit all tastes. Levuka
has retained much of its late Victorian
charm and is well worth a tour. Kedavu
has a number of resorts specialising
in scuba diving on its world renowned
Astrolabe Reef.
Plantation Island Resort
large as eight people. The resort has just
completed its biggest ever refurbishment
which has seen every room category
completely refreshed.
Plantation Island Resort offers a huge
variety of activities. There are three
swimming pools, a tennis court, a nine-hole
golf course, a five-star PADI dive
centre, easy access to world renowned
surf spots (Cloudbreak), fishing trips plus a
huge range of complimentary watersports
that have recently been enhanced with
the addition of new kayaks, hobie cats,
stand-up paddleboards and snorkelling
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Nestled in the very heart of Fiji’s
beautiful Mamanuca Islands, Plantation
Island Resort is an idyllic destination
for the perfect escape to paradise.
Spread over 23 acres of coconut palm
studded tropical gardens, the resort
sits on the shoulders of an azure lagoon
and sun kissed white sand only a short
50-minute boat ride from the mainland
with four regular transfers per day. There
is a wide range of accommodation to
suit all budgets and group sizes from
hotel rooms to beachfront bures with
some categories catering for groups as
Tel: +679 6669333 Email: reserve@plantationisland.com www.plantationisland.com

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Yasawa Island Resort Spa
There are 15 words in the Fijian
language for heaven and ‘yasawa’
is the first. Indulge in heavenly
seclusion at Yasawa Island Resort
Spa, an exclusive retreat secluded
on one of the most remote and
unspoiled islands of Fiji.
Situated in Fiji’s Yasawa Group of islands,
famed for pristine white beaches, clear
warm waters, colourful coral reefs, and
sunny dry climate make this an ideal
tourist destination. The resort has its own
airstrip, and is just a 35-minute flight north
of Nadi International Airport.
Enjoy the sounds of the palm trees swaying
and the ocean lapping mere steps from
your private accommodation. Eighteen
luxurious bungalows are nestled privately
among shady palm trees along a pristine
white beachfront. Each well-appointed
bure is air-conditioned and superbly fitted
in contemporary Fijian style and boasts
separate spacious living areas, thatched
roof and plantation shutters.
Outdoors is an extension of your living
space, fanned by tropical breezes. Each
bure has its own sun deck with a pair of
loungers, a private beach hut on the sand
and a hammock strung between the palms.
Amenities include a fully stocked mini
bar, tea and coffee making facility, jar of
fresh cookies, an electronic safe, ironing
facility, hairdryer, IDD telephone and iPod
docking station/stereo.
Six Bure Suites set a luxurious benchmark
with a modern open-plan layout and
ocean views. Scattered in pairs among
the palms, they share just one adjoining
wall and are positioned for privacy—the
only thing you’ll see from inside is the
beach. Ten Deluxe Bures are vast and
freestanding, offering ocean panoramas
from inside and out. A split-level design
creates separate living and sleeping areas
inside while broad decks and shaded
daybeds extend the living space outside.
Perched on a rise overlooking the rest
of the resort is a huge family bure,
Drodrolagi, which is Fijian for rainbow.
With two separate bedrooms either side
of a central living area, this bure is perfect
for an intimate family retreat. Its elevated
outdoor deck provides magnificent views
over the island and out to sea.
Ultimate romantic getaway
Hidden from the rest of the resort at the
end of a deserted white beach, is the
honeymoon bure, Lomalagi, boasting
its own horizon pool overlooking the
ocean. The ultimate amongst Yasawa’s
accommodations, Lomalagi features
a spacious bathroom equipped with
modern amenities. This private retreat is
ideal for an ultimate romantic getaway,
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prepared by the chef, and you’ll be
delivered to a secluded beach. Like all
meals at Yasawa, a private beach picnic
is also included in the tariff.
Yasawa is home to Fiji’s first beachfront
spa, just metres from the ocean’s edge
on a sweep of soft white sand. The
Baravi Spa has been constructed with
a blend of traditional and contemporary
styles, with an oceanview massage deck
perched over the sands in the open air,
fanned by sea breezes. Try the Ultimate
Spa Bonus where for $450FJD you get
a 60-minute spa treatment every day of
your stay.
All activities at Yasawa are included in
the tariff (except spa treatments, scuba
diving and sportfishing). For those who
love to keep active, land-based activities
include tennis on the floodlit court and
volleyball on the beach, or simply set out
on the island’s hiking trails to explore the
bays and headlands of this scenic isle.
Visit nearby villages to meet the local
children or listen to the church choir and
during rugby season you are welcome
to watch rugby matches. Swim in the
crystal waters of the famous Blue Lagoon
or snorkel among spectacular and vividly
coloured corals and tropical fish—do as
much or as little as you choose.
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alfresco restaurant with 180o views of
the beach and ocean and a private air-conditioned
dining room for intimate
dinners or small celebrations. Manasa’s
Bar is located poolside and offers guests
complimentary wireless internet access
and Manasa’s signature cocktails. All
meals, which are included in the tariff,
promise contemporary cuisine with an
emphasis on the succulent seafood
caught daily in surrounding waters.
Lobsters plucked from the nearby reefs
are a speciality.
This all-inclusive resort includes individual,
à la carte dining. The international chef’s
creations highlight the fresh seafood
caught in the surrounding waters and
delivered daily. Variety abounds and
menus change daily accentuating the
freshest, regional ingredients of the day.
Dine at the restaurant, on the beach,
in your bure, or beneath the stars. The
choice is yours at Yasawa where every
extraordinary meal is complemented by
a memorable location.
Discover your own private paradise
Surrounded by 11 pristine private beaches
considered among the best in the world,
each is your own paradise waiting to
be discovered. Order champagne and
board a boat, armed with a picnic basket
Tel: +679 6722266 Fax: +679 6724456 Email: enquiries@yasawa.com.fj www.yasawa.com

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Mana Island Resort Spa
Nestled on 300 acres of lush tropical
gardens, Mana Island Resort Spa is
surrounded by white sandy beaches
and crystal clear, rich coral waters.
The resort is ideal for families who want a
quality holiday in a pristine environment at
an affordable price.
The Mamanuca Islands are serviced by
various air and sea carriers daily. To get
to and from Mana Island, enjoy a swift
yet comfortable first-rate catamaran ride
that departs from Port Denarau, or chose
a 15-minute intimate daily flight on a
chartered seaplane or helicopter.
Mana Island Resort Spa offers an
extensive range of accommodation,
including Honeymoon Bures and Beach
Front Bures with jacuzzi, private patios
and sun decks, both offering absolute
beach frontage.
Private beachfront
Guests staying in the Honeymoon Bures
are treated like royalty with semi-butler
services and include a large oceanfront
daybed and a jetted jacuzzi tub. These
bures are located in a secluded area
with private beachfront for utmost privacy
and conveniently come with a golf cart
allowing couples to have easy access
to the main resort area. The split-level
Ocean Front Suites offer panoramic views
of the seas and islands south of Mana.
The suites are all elegantly furnished in
a blend of modern and traditional styles.
With a bedroom on the mezzanine level,
and lounge on the ground floor, each
with their own bathroom, they are a great
choice for larger families. The uniquely
located Deluxe Ocean View Bures feature
an open deck offering magnificent views
of the sea and nearby islands.
Hotel-styled Ocean View Rooms are
closer to the main resort area and are
only steps away from a beautiful stretch of
white beach. The spacious interior makes
them ideal for larger families and friends
travelling together.
Plantation style Island Bures are
surrounded by tropical gardens and have
an outdoor shower and are equipped with
modern amenities.
Family holiday magic
Whether you seek an enthralling
adventure, such as encounters with
sharks, or an unforgettable experience
of Fijian culture, there is a wide range of
land and water activities ensuring fun for
everyone. Blessed with pristine waters,
Mana is the ideal setting for aquatic
activities including parasailing, snorkelling
and fishing trips, jet-skiing and kayaking.
Excursions are available to nearby islands
for snorkelling and visits to traditional
Fijian villages. There is also a 5-star PADI
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venue for the daily 7-10am American
breakfast buffet. Barbecue lunches and
themed dinner buffets featuring European,
Fijian, Indian and Asian cuisine are on offer
daily. Evening entertainment includes a
six piece band and the magnificent Fijian
Meke and Polynesian Shows present the
flair of Fijian and South Pacific culture.
Enjoy a drink or two at one of Mana’s three
conveniently located bars. The Lounge
Bar, Pool Bar and South Beach Bar each
serve a range of local and international
beers, wines, spirits and refreshing
tropical concoctions not to be missed. A
complete range of gourmet coffee is also
served at each bar.
Weddings are Mana’s speciality and
ensure that you will enjoy the romance and
beauty of the Pacific. Choose from a beach
wedding or a more formal ceremony held in
the stunning Seaside Chapel.
Rejuvenate and indulge
The recently built Mana Spa offers renewal
and indulgence and is nestled against the
lush green slopes of the island, soothed
by the palm tree breezes. Following a
healthy holistic approach, The Spa utilises
award-winning Pure Fiji products and
rejuvenating treatments include relaxing
massages, beauty treatments and
steam baths.
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to explore world-class dive sites.
Cultural activities include basket weaving,
Fijian cooking lessons and kava drinking
ceremonies. Children have an attractive
play centre and video room to enjoy. The
Tu Vonu Kids Club features outdoor play
equipment and a range of fun activities
from face painting to coconut husking.
Two large freshwater swimming pools are
located on the north side of the island,
and the new 100% Pure New Zealand Ice
Cream parlour, just a few steps away, is
sure to refresh adults and children on a
sunny day. There are also two all-weather
tennis courts fitted with night lights and the
games room has indoor activities such as
a pool table, tennis table, television, video,
board games and more.
Delightful dining
Dining at Mana Island is a delight with
several venues to choose from. South
Beach Restaurant is popular for à la
carte lunches and romantic dinners.
The restaurant’s fusion menu offers a
novel culinary experience. Dinner here is
a semi-formal affair, with several three-course
meals on offer. During the day,
the eatery presents lighter fare such as
burgers, coffee and sandwiches. The
Mamanuca Restaurant offers a diverse
range of buffet menus and is also the
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Lomani Island Resort
Lomani Island Resort is an adults-only
boutique resort located on the
beautiful Mamanuca Islands of Fiji.
Hidden amongst the swaying palms
and tropical gardens of Malolo Lailai
Island, Lomani fronts a sprawling seven-kilometre
white sand beach and sheltered,
pristine lagoon.
Lomani is the Fijian word for love
With only 26 rooms at the resort, all
featuring spectacular views of the ocean
and white sandy beach, you will feel like
an honoured guest.
Suites feature spacious separate bedroom
and living areas and the 14 spacious
beachfront bures are perfectly situated
within mere steps of the white sandy
beach. These spacious bures are 65
square metres and feature private court-yard-
style outdoor showers and large sun
decks that overlook Malolo Lailai Bay.
The dedicated Fijian staff will cater to your
every need allowing you to unwind and
enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
The crystal blue waters that gently lap
the shores of Lomani provide a haven for
tropical marine life and vibrant corals. You
will enjoy the complimentary snorkelling,
windsurfing, kayaking and sailing in the
turquoise waters of the lagoon.
Relax into the tempo of island life
Lomani Spa offers a wide range of beauty
treatments to allow you to unwind and
relax to the tempo of island life. Choose
from a selection of natural treatments
lovingly made with uniquely Fijian
plant extracts.
Most activities are free of charge,
including guided village tours, dolphin
safaris, and daily cultural lessons. You can
take a cool dip in the beachside infinity-edge
swimming pool or If you’re feeling
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energetic, grab a bicycle and explore the
old copra plantation.
Savour the flavours of the Pacific
Enjoy a romantic dinner at The Flame
Tree, Lomani’s beachside restaurant.
Savour the delicious flavours of the Pacific
Rim cuisine and Fijian influenced dinners
that feature fresh seafood and locally
sourced ingredients.
The Lomani Cocktail Bar features a
tantalising selection of drinks and also
stocks an extensive range of New
Zealand and Australian wines, French
champagnes and a selection of local and
imported beers and spirits.
Lomani Island Resort is the ideal location
for a romantic wedding, and you can
even reserve the whole resort for your
special day. Couples can be married on
the beach or on the off-shore sand cay
surrounded by the Pacific Ocean.
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The Coral Coast is
80 kilometres of barrier reef
beaches, on the sheltered
southern side of Viti Levu
about halfway between Nadi
and Suva.
The temperate climate and great variety
of accommodation—from self-contained
‘bure’ cottages to international five-star
resorts—make it a popular tourist retreat.
The resorts offer great recreational facilities,
restaurants, cultural performances and
nightlife, while the pristine waters and
reefs create an underwater paradise for
snorkelling and diving. You can throw in
a line with the locals or take out a charter
vessel for game fishing.
There are some spectacular surf beaches
too, and for those wanting to take in
some nature, history and culture visit
the Sigatoka Sand Dunes where shifting
sands and archaeological digs continue
to reveal skeletons and pottery artefacts
dating back to 15 BC, or the Kula Eco-
Park in Korotogo which displays rarely
seen indigenous species. Head for the
hills into the beautiful Sigatoka Valley,
aptly named The Salad Bowl of Fiji, a
colourful patchwork of agricultural fields,
Fijian villages, Indian settlements, temples
and volcanic hills. It offers spectacular
scenery and a fascinating history of
the Tongan tribes who were the last to
resist Christianity.
At Tavuni Hill you can walk amongst the
ruins of an ancient fort. The cave tour
follows the Tongan trail to Naihehe Caves
to see the spectacular rock formations
and awesome reminders of the past. The
same tour takes you for a river ride on
traditional bamboo rafts. There is also a
waterfall tour where you can learn about
plant medicines on a rainforest trek,
participate in authentic ceremonies with
a village chief and swim in a beautiful
tropical waterfall. For a little island fun,
Robinson Crusoe Island is fringed with
white sandy beaches, and offers great
snorkelling and Pacific isle entertainment.
To get there, take a jungle boat ride or a
sea plane which is based on the river at
Sigatoka Town. It is also possible to enjoy
scenic flights over the coast and valley or
charter a small plane for airport transfers.
In the bustling town of Sigatoka, locals
and tourists blend together when eating,
shopping and socialising. Farmers
barter their wares in the central market–
place and there are duty free shops,
supermarkets, tailors, bars and cafés.
There are quaint roadside markets right
along the Coral Coast stretch, so even
those just driving through will be able to
enjoy this lovely area.
Some 30 kilometres west of Suva is
Pacific Harbour. The scenic two-hour
drive from the International Airport in Nadi
will bring you to this region which joins the
easternmost fringe of the Coral Coast. A
charming city and stunning beaches await
visitors to the area, with plenty of sporting
opportunities on offer as well.
Pacific Harbour was originally established
in the 1970s as a recreation oriented,
residential community as well as a resort
area. Here groups can arrange a visit
to the Arts Village Cultural Centre and
Marketplace for special performances,
as well as demonstrations of handicraft
making techniques.
Not too far from Pacific Harbour is the
legendary Beqa Island, home of the Fijian
fire walkers who perform their ceremonies
at several major Fijian hotels and resorts.
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Nanuku Resort and Spa
This new luxury all-villa boutique
resort with private guest Club House
is located five minutes from Pacific
Harbour, the ‘Adventure Capital’ on
Fiji’s main island Viti Levu. For those
seeking an adrenaline rush, a world-class
dive, surfing safari, fishing
trip or an excursion into the lush
rainforest interior, you’ll find all this
and more on Nanuku’s doorstep.
The best way to arrive at Nanuku is via
a 20-minute scenic flight from Nadi to
Nanuku’s private airstrip, or a chauffeured
car transfer can be easily arranged.
Beachfront luxury
Nanuku Resort and Spa offers luxurious
spacious beachfront villas and residences
accommodating between two and
20 guests. Each contemporary residence
boasts its own private pool, media room,
two-four bedrooms all with en suite and
spa bath, yoga pavilion, golf buggy and
personal butler.
The Club House is located on the
beachfront and includes a spa, fitness
centre with personal trainer, a hair salon
with manicure treatments and private
dining rooms. There is also a guest library,
games room, a horizon-edge pool with
swim-up bar, lounge bar and more.
Multi-generational holidays
Children can enjoy a fun filled, educational
holiday at Nanuku with a complimentary
nanny service and kids club. The Lailai
Children’s Club offers a range of daily
activities including arts, crafts, water
sports, games and cultural activities.
With nannies for children five and under
and buddies for older kids, you can relax
assured your children will make new
friends and have so much fun they may
not want to go home.
A range of non-motorised watersports
is available. Play a game of beach table
tennis, snorkel on the reef or set sail on the
resort’s catamaran. Nature lovers will enjoy
the informative medicine and food walk,
rainforest hikes and daily cultural activities
in the Creative Workshop. Alternatively take
a speedboat trip to the resort’s own private
island. A range of Fiji’s premier adventure
activities is also available right on Nanuku’s
doorstep. Experience shark diving on
the Beqa Passage, surf the famous
Frigates Passage or zipline through the
tropical rainforest.
Inclusive dining experiences are a part
of your stay as well as non-alcoholic
beverages. The chef will tempt you with a
three-course, fine dining menu.
This secluded Fiji hideaway is ideal for
multi-generational holidays, weddings and
couples celebrating special events.
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Club InterContinental guests also have the
luxury of a private check-in and check-out,
24-hour Itokani (butler) service, daily
turndown service, complimentary wireless
internet access throughout the resort and
complimentary Planet Trekkers (kids club)
sessions for younger guests.
Breakfast is available in three venues: à la
carte in Club InterContinental Lounge, full
buffet breakfast at Sanasana Restaurant,
or continental breakfast at Toba Bar Grill.
Club InterContinental guests are invited
to visit the Club Lounge for all-day non-alcholic
drinks, afternoon tea, and sunset
canapés and cocktails in the evenings
(adults only).
Whether you need a little extra attention
or are seeking to retreat within your own
space, surrender yourself to the Itokani
butlers and the exclusive luxury of Club
InterContinental.
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and daybeds are located on your private
balcony or terrace.
Club InterContinental
Poised high on a plateau overlooking one
of Fiji’s best beaches, Club InterContinental
is a world of personal luxury and Fiji’s
first and only ‘club’ experience offering
discerning travellers the exclusivity of a
resort within a resort.
The 55 hilltop Club InterContinental
suites boast spacious interiors that
blend seamlessly with outdoor living
areas featuring Cleopatra baths, relaxing
daybeds and private plunge pools in
select suites.
Guests of Club InterContinental
enjoy exclusive access to the Club
InterContinental Lounge, with a private
infinity pool, complimentary sunset
cocktails and canapes, and sunset
cultural entertainment.
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InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort
Spa provides guests with an outer
Island experience on the mainland.
Located 45 minutes from Nadi
International Airport and nestled amongst
35 acres of lush tropical grounds, the
resort is on one of the world’s best
beaches, Natadola Bay.
Featuring five restaurants and bars, a
serene spa, 18-hole championship golf
course, three swimming pools, dive
pools, a kids club, wedding chapel and
conference facilities, InterContinental Fiji
Golf Resort Spa has a range of facilities
welcoming guests of all ages.
Offering 271 superbly appointed spacious
rooms and contemporary suites, the
resort’s design is inspired by traditional
Fijian outer island villages. Signature to
the resort and available in every room
are the Cleopatra-style bathtubs for two
Tel: +679 673 3300 Fax: +679 673 3499 Email: enquiries.fiji@ihg.com www.fiji.intercontinental.com

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Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji
Located less than an hour from Nadi
International Airport, Outrigger on
the Lagoon Fiji is a deluxe, five–star
beachfront property reminiscent of a
traditional Fijian village.
A true Fijian experience
Set on a white sand beach amongst
40 acres of tall palms and landscaped
gardens, the resort features 207 deluxe
air-conditioned guestrooms, most with
ocean views and private balconies.
There are also 47 air-conditioned,
traditionally thatched bures (bungalows)
featuring high-vaulted, tapa-lined ceilings
that offer a true Fijian experience.
Standard with every room and bure is a
fridge, satellite TV, pay-per-view movies,
in-room safe, coffee maker, direct dial
telephone, Wi-Fi internet, hairdryer, free
parking and daily maid service.
Additionally, guests staying in a Bure,
Suite or Deluxe Oceanview Room will
experience the talai (butler) VIP service.
This includes welcome drinks, unpacking,
ironing, and the personal delivery of
complimentary champagne and canapés
every afternoon.
Choose from two swimming pools
(one is an adults-only pool) and take full
advantage of the beautiful beach with
activities including paddleboards, kayaks,
snorkelling equipment and horseriding.
The resort also boasts a complimentary
24-hour fitness centre, two championship
floodlit tennis courts, world-class Golf
Training Facility, conference facilities as
well as two Kids Clubs.
Fiji’s finest spa facility
The resort’s spa, Bebe Sanctuary,
features eight treatment rooms, a health
bar and a dedicated beauty centre.
Located on the mountain ridge behind
the resort, the spa offers breathtaking
views of the Pacific. Also within the
complex is the amazing Bure Ni Loloma
wedding chapel.
The award-winning, beachfront
Sundowner Restaurant is ideal for casual
get-togethers and serves wood fired
gourmet pizzas, char grilled steaks, fresh
salads and icy cold beers.
Nightly entertainment
Evening entertainment brings Fijian
traditions alive with graceful meke dances
and firewalks ensuring that guests take
away a taste of the real Fiji. There is also
a convenient travel desk for exciting off-site
activities such as whitewater rafting,
cruises and sightseeing.
At Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji a friendly
‘bula’ and a welcoming smile will greet you
wherever you go.
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and a full buffet breakfast daily at Chief’s
Restaurant, Hideaway Point Café and the
poolside ‘quick bite’ café. For a traditional
Fijian cultural and dining experience the
resort has opened the exclusive Fijian
Village next to the famous Sekoula Bar.
The new on-site Day Spa village provides
the ultimate pampering experience with a
tranquil reflection pool and spa and offers
a variety of herbal tea and fruits.
For a wedding in paradise, the resort offers
the opportunity to exchange vows under a
stunning Fijian sunset in an intimate setting
on land or while cruising the lagoon.
Relax around the pool, and at Happy
Hour enjoy songs by the Crow’s Nest
Serenaders with a cool drink or tropical
cocktail from the Quarterdeck Bar.
A wide range of watersports and activities
can be organised by the staff—from
snorkelling, kayaking, golf, horseriding,
reef walks, scuba diving, visits to the local
village and sugar train rides. The cultural
theme night includes a meke—traditional
Fijian dancing—a pottery demonstration
and a kava ceremony.
The new Crow’s Nest Resort—a holiday
you will treasure at a price you can afford.
Fiji Hideaway Resort Spa
4 to12 years stay, play and eat for FREE!
The Hermit Crab Kids Club is full of fun
activities including an indoor and outdoor
play centre, treasure hunts and other
resort based activities
Fiji Hideaway Resort Spa is also a
perfect destination for surfers, offering a
break at the front of the resort and for the
non-surfer, a variety of water activities such
as snorkelling, diving, fishing and a glass
bottom boat.
Dining at the Hideaway is a treat with a
number of options from local cuisine to
traditional favourites. Enjoy à la carte dining
PO Box 233, Sigatoka FIJI
Ideally located beachfront on the
Coral Coast, the Fiji Hideaway Resort
Spa offers an ideal setting to relax in
a tropical paradise famous for the fun
and friendliness of the Fijian locals.
The resort offers variety of accommodation
from Frangipani Bures, Ocean View Bures
to premium Beachfront Villas and Deluxe
Beachfront Bures—all only a few steps to
the pure white sandy beach. The bures
are air-conditioned and boast separate en
suite bathrooms with modern amenities.
The resort has free activities daily and an
entertainment program. Children between
Tel: +679 650 0177 Fax: +679 652 0025 Email: reservations@hideaway.com.fj www.hideawayfiji.com
The Crow’s Nest Resort
Ocean View and Deluxe self-contained
catergories, all villas are air-conditioned
with tea and coffee maker, fridge, ceiling
fan, IDD phone, hairdryer and TV. Your
private balcony looks out to the blue ocean
and coral reef.
The seagoing theme extends to the
poolside restaurant, a binnacle and brass-bedecked
museum of bluewater relics
from Fiji’s old whalers and sailors.
The resort’s restaurants serve high quality
food at affordable prices, including local
dishes and fresh seafood as well as good
old-fashioned roasts.
PO Box 270 Sigatoka, Vita Levu FIJI
This intimate resort is located in
the heart of the Coral Coast on Fiji’s
Sunset Strip, 50 minutes from Nadi
International Airport.
The new Crow’s Nest Resort has been
extensively refurbished yet maintains its
nautical origins. Situated metres from the
beach, the resort offers Executive Ocean
View and Deluxe self-contained villas with
modern amenities and magnificent views.
Sweeping sea views
The resort has spacious villas named
and decorated in tribute to the ships that
shaped Fiji’s history. Available in Executive
Tel: +679 6500230 Fax: +679 6520354 Email: crowsnest@connect.com.fj www.crowsnestfiji.com

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The Naviti Resort
Amidst lush green gardens and
golden sandy beaches and coconut
palms, The Naviti has long been
one of Fiji’s treasured holiday
destinations.
Cocooned in 38 acres of lush, vibrant,
tropical gardens and alongside golden
sand beaches and coconut palms, The
Naviti Resort is home to a luxurious range
of accommdations and facilities.
Elegant and stylish design
The 220 spacious guestrooms, including
suites and villas, offer a haven of stylish
design and sophisticated comforts in
true Fijian style. All rooms are elegantly
decorated in cool pastel shades and have
quality rattan furniture. The rooms are
air-conditioned and have tea and coffee
making facilities, telephone, in-room safe
and mini fridge. Each room has a separate
bath and shower and a balcony or patio to
enjoy the views of the lagoon or the bush
covered hills that are home to hundreds of
birds. Interconnecting rooms and bedding
configurations are available on request.
Accommodation options range from
charming garden view hotel rooms to
exclusive oceanfront villas. Hotel rooms
comfortably accommodate a family
of two adults and two children and
overlook tropical landscaped gardens or
picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean.
Tastefully designed with a separate
lounge area, the resort’s suites have
partial ocean views and are available for
couples only.
Indulge in the comforts of the Studio
Villa. These luxury Fiji villas feature a king
bed, VIP bath amenities, bathrobes and
slippers, mini bar fridge, TV, spacious
furnished balcony or patio, fruit basket
and sparkling wine in the room upon
arrival. The One Bedroom Oceanfront
Villa offers luxury as well as privacy. The
separate lounge area is ideal for couples
who wish to entertain in the privacy of their
own villa.
Tropical paradise
A convenient Coral Coast location on
Fiji’s largest island offers the perfect
base for exploring the many pleasures
of this tropical paradise. From shopping
and cultural tours to bamboo rafting and
Sigatoka River safaris, The Naviti Resort is
the ideal spot to see and do it all.
There are plenty of activities for even the
most energetic holidaymaker including
tennis, volleyball in the pool or on the
beach, basketball, golf, windsurfing,
canoeing, snorkelling, scuba diving and
reef fishing trips. For an intimate picnic, the
Naviti even has its own offshore island.
The Naviti Resort is a paradise for families.
The resort’s kids club allows parents to
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pizzas. The Fiji Pool Bar is the ideal location
for enjoying your favourite beverage or
try one of the bar staff’s selection of
tropical cocktails.
Fiji is a wedding destination like no
other. Nothing is more memorable than
a wedding or honeymoon in the tropical
paradise of the Fiji Islands and the Naviti
Resort boasts some of the most idyllic,
romantic spots for your special day.
Wedding packages are available and
include a personal wedding co-ordinator
available to plan your dream wedding.
With 38 acres of lush tropical gardens
fringed by an endless golden sandy
beach, couples are sure to find the
perfect setting in this slice of heaven.
Couples are urged to relax and
concentrate totally on each other while
their personal wedding co-ordinator
organises everything for them. From the
ceremony itself, to flowers, photography
and catering, the Naviti Resort’s dedicated
wedding co-ordinator will fashion a
heavenly and stress-free wedding for all
couples. Whether it is a white wedding, a
fun tropical wedding with colourful sulus
(sarongs) or a traditional Fijian wedding,
complete with masi, Fijian costumes,
weddings at the Naviti Resort are truly
romantic and utterly unforgettable.
PO Box 29, Korolevu, Sigatoka FIJI
under supervision. Children under five are
welcome to join in when accompanied by
a parent or babysitter. Babysitting services
are also available.
Additional facilities include a fullyequipped,
air-conditioned gym located on the
beachfront, a boutique shop and a
beauty centre where guests can relax and
indulge in a variety of beauty products
and services.
Escape to bliss and restore your sense of
natural calm at the Naviti Joy Spa. Here
guests can experience an unparalleled
spa experience with a variety of blissful
treatments that revolve around relaxation
and vitality, from tropical massages to deep
cleanse facials as well as hairdressing and
waxing services.
Culinary delights
The resort provides a range of culinary
delights and caters to absolutely every
taste and desire from a drink or snack by
the pool to the privacy of room service.
The Bamboo Terrace specialises in mouth-watering
Cantonese and Mandarin cuisine.
This semi-fine dining restaurant offers
an à la carte menu with a tasty range of
Asian specialities.
The Grill Restaurant offers grilled
specialities, spit roasts and wood fired
Tel: +679 6530444 Email: navitireservations@warwickhotels.com www.warwicknaviti.com

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Warwick Fiji
Beachfront on the Coral Coast,
amidst 28 acres of tropical garden
and foliage, Warwick Fiji Resort
Spa offers a superb combination of
luxurious accommodation, premium
facilities, genuine warmth and exotic
island pleasures.
The resort is a 90-minute scenic drive
from Nadi International Airport and
located within convenient reach of many
of the island’s most popular attractions.
Transfers can be easily arranged.
Set on a brilliant natural white sandy beach
with crystal clear lagoons and a perfect
view of the sunset, the resort provides the
perfect place to escape from the stresses
of everyday life with 248 well-appointed
rooms and deluxe suites nestled in exotic
gardens with panoramic views.
Modern luxuries
With four room categories to choose from
there is something for all travellers. Garden
View and Ocean View rooms are well-appointed
with modern conveniences
including air-conditioning, flat screen
television, tea and coffee making
facilities, telephone, hairdryer, iron and
ironing board, in-room safe, mini bar and
refrigerator.
Additional luxuries and comfort are
available in the Executive Warwick Deluxe
Rooms. These adult-only rooms were
designed with the business traveller in
mind and are ideal for those seeking
quieter lodging.
Spacious suites offer the luxurious
comfort of a separate bedroom and
living area. Both the Executive Deluxe
Rooms and Suites offer a host of added
extras, including exclusive access to the
Executive Warwick Lounge, breakfast,
complimentary afternoon tea and pre-dinner
cocktails.
Unique dining options
The delicious range of dining experiences
is complemented by a choice of seven
bars, including one swim-up pool
bar. Enjoy a full buffet breakfast, à la
carte lunch and sumptuous themed
buffet dinners every day of the week
Bula Brasserie.
The Lagoon Bar Grill is the perfect
spot to soak up the sunshine and enjoy a
selection of lunch snacks, assorted char
grills, garden salads and island burgers.
For a unique dining experience, the
Wicked Walu, located on its own private
island, offers a tempting selection of
ocean seafood grills, char-grilled steaks
and delectable desserts. For the finest
sushi and Japanese cuisine, Sazanami
Japanese Restaurant features two
teppanyaki grills and a sushi bar, or head
to Pappagallo for a wide range of Italian
specialities and mouthwatering desserts.
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beauty of the Kula Eco Park and
Biausevu Waterfall. Explore Fiji’s magical
underwater world at one of the best
known Fiji dive spots, Beqa Lagoon,
which can easily be accessed from the
resort. The Kids’ Club is open daily for
children between the ages of three and
12 years. Here children can partake
in fun filled activities like handicrafts,
fish feeding, sandcastle building,
crab hunting, seashell collecting, face
painting, treasure hunting and much
more. A babysitting service can also
be arranged.
With a central location, picturesque
garden setting, breathtaking ocean views
and friendly atmosphere, the Warwick
Fiji Resort Spa is one of Fiji’s most
popular meeting, conference and event
destinations. The resort boasts a variety
of function spaces to accommodate
every occasion, from private celebrations
and elegant weddings, to elaborate gala
dinners and business functions.
A place of unrivalled beauty, with prime
beach access, the award-winning
Warwick Fiji Resort Spa provides a host
of luxury accommodations, amenities
and first-class facilities that are perfect
for an unforgettable, incomparable
tropical holiday in Fiji.
Queen’s Road, PO Box 100, Korolevu FIJI
ultimate in both relaxation and recreation
for guests during their stay. Watersports
include kayaking and canoeing,
snorkelling and paddle boating and for
those who enjoy keeping active there
are flood-lit tennis courts, squash courts,
fully equipped gym and bicycle tours
are also available. Enjoy a game of pool
volleyball or swim up to the pool bar for
a refreshing drink at the Nadi Wing pool,
while kids splash around in their own,
specially designed kiddie pool. For a
quieter day of relaxation in the sun, the
Suva Wing pool is the perfect choice.
For a incomparable spa experience in
paradise, the luxurious Warwick Fiji Spa
offers a range of splendid massages
and treatments inspired by Polynesian
wellness rituals to help rejuvenate and
restore mind, body and soul. Located
on the ocean’s edge, the Polynesian
architecture of the Warwick Fiji Spa,
together with its open-concept design,
creates a relaxing experience that’s
totally at one with nature.
Rich cultural experiences
For an unforgettable adventure, uncover
the island’s most popular attractions
from rich cultural experiences at a
Fijian traditional village to discovering
the natural splendour and spectacular
Tel: +67 9 653 0555 Fax: +67 9 653 0010 Email: info.fiji@warwickhotels.com www.warwickfijihotel.com

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Suva is the capital of Fiji
and is a beautiful harbour
city built on a peninsula
reaching out into the sea.
Suva’s tall modern buildings are
balanced by the rich traditional colonial
architecture. The city is perched on a
hilly peninsula between Laucala Bay and
Suva Harbour in the southeast corner
of Viti Levu. The mountains north and
west catch the southeast trade winds,
producing moist conditions year round.
An exciting multi-racial city, Suva began as
a late Victorian village with frame houses
and stores along the beachfront. Much of
its past still survives, for there are many
small, quaint wooden bungalows in the
old section which sit in juxtaposition to
the modern offices and shopping plazas.
Suva is the only place in Fiji where you’ll
see buildings taller than palm trees.
On Sundays it’s well worth attending
church to hear the choral singing which
is magnificent. Most churches have
services in English, but none compare
with the 1000 strong Fijian service at
Centenary Methodist Church on Stewart
Street. A vital centre, Suva offers a
great selection of restaurants including
Chinese, Indian, traditional Fijian and
European cuisine.
There are tours to landmarks such
as the Thurston Gardens next to
Government House, the official residence
of the president of the Republic of Fiji.
The museum is recognised as one of the
best of its type in the South Pacific. Not
to be missed is the sprawling complex
of municipal markets near the waterfront
which comes to life on Fridays and
Saturdays. Here you’ll find an assortment
of artefacts and handicrafts for sale, made
by Fijians throughout the Island group.
There is Fiji’s oldest cultural centre located
at Orchid Island near Suva, where visitors
can see Fiji’s unique fauna and flora.
For those who like history, there’s Albert
Park where Charles Kingsford-Smith
landed his plane Southern Cross on his
trans-Pacific flight in 1928.
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or watch the latest movies and sports on
the big screen.
Relax by the pool or arrange a tour through
the hotel’s tour desk. Nearby attractions
include the Fiji Museum with markets,
shopping malls, clubs, pubs and bars just
a short distance away.
Additional services include babysitting,
foreign currency exchange, laundry and dry
cleaning and there is a business centre.
With a relaxed harbour setting, Holiday Inn
Suva is a tranquil haven in the centre of a
bustling and vibrant city.
is ideal for backpackers and provides
serviced separate rooms with telephones
and air-conditioning. However, the
bathroom and kitchen facilities in the new
wing are shared.
Ideally located
Additional facilities available to guests at
Tropic Towers Apartments range from a
freshwater swimming pool, bar and Sky
TV to a guest laundry complete with irons
in addition to a seven-day laundry service.
Guests at Tropic Towers Apartments enjoy
comfort and convenience in the lively area
of Suva.
Holiday Inn Suva
security and CCTV. All rooms include
32” LCD TVs, satellite TV, digital in-house
movies, mini bar, in-room safe, 24-hour
room service, broadband internet and
wireless access, a 24-hour gym, transfer
service desk and hotel tour desk.
The modern Vikatoria’s Restaurant offers
an extensive à la carte menu, a children’s
menu and buffet meals. Bati Ni Wai
Pizzeria on the water’s edge overlooking
Suva Harbour, serves traditional Italian
wood fired pizzas and offers the perfect
setting to view the sunset. Tapa Lounge
Bar is an ideal place to mingle with friends
501 Victoria Parade, GPO Box 1357, Suva FIJI
Ideally located on Suva Harbour,
Holiday Inn Suva is within easy
walking distance of the CBD
and entertainment district. The
hotel is in a perfect location for
business travellers, government and
diplomatic officials and tourists.
The lush tropical gardens and generous
pool deck combine with the scenic ocean
outlook to provide a resort-style oasis
in the midst of the hustle and bustle of
city life. The hotel has 130 spacious,
air-conditioned guestrooms as well as
banquet and seminar facilities, 24-hour
Tel: +679 330 1600 Fax: +679 330 0251 Email: reservations.holidayinnsuva@ihg.com www.holidayinn.com
Tropic Towers Apartments
Suva, known as the hub of the Pacific,
that offers visitors a range of things to
do and see. Visit the colonial buildings,
museums, botanical gardens, shopping
and bustling nightlife.
At Tropic Towers there are 47 spacious
and fully serviced single, double and
three–bedroom apartments. All units
are self-contained with full kitchen
facilities including stove, refrigerator,
kitchen utensils, radio, telephone and
air-conditioning.
The complex has recently been expanded
with new budget accommodation which
PO Box 1347, Suva FIJI
For families, business people, tour
groups or holidaymakers wishing
to experience the cosmopolitan
culture, shopping and tropical
nightlife that Suva has to offer,
Tropic Towers Apartments has
a range of reasonably priced
accommodation to suit all needs.
Located in a quiet, peaceful area in Suva,
high on a hill overlooking the beautiful
harbour and environs, the apartments are
only a relaxing three-minute walk from the
thriving city centre.
Discover Fiji’s cosmopolitan capital,
Tel: +679 330 4470 / 331 3855 Fax: +679 330 4169 Email: tropictowers@connect.com.fj www.tropictowers.com

Princeville
Kapaa
Sunset Beach Laie
Haleiwa
Kaneohe
Kahala
Kihea
Ka’anapali
Beach
Perfect holiday destination
Located more than 5178 kilometres off
the west coast of America, this tropical
paradise of turquoise bays, white sandy
beaches, lush tropical vegetation
and balmy sunshine all year round, is
renowned as one of the world’s most
famous vacation playgrounds.
Most of the 132 islands in this beautiful
archipelago are no more than tiny atolls,
the summits of a chain of submarine
volcanoes that stretches almost to
Japan. Hawaii is full of contrasts and
extremes and it has 11 of the world’s
13 climatic zones.
History
The first inhabitants of Hawaii were
Polynesians who arrived between the
fourth and fifth century with plants and
animals. Captain James Cook was the
first European. He landed in 1778 to find
a structured society with chiefs ruling
each island.
In 1920, Hawaii became a major tourist
destination with the first non-stop flight
from the US mainland. In 1959 it became
an American state and Honolulu is now
the 11th largest city in the USA.
Tourism is restricted to six of the eight
most southerly islands. These are Oahu,
with the city of Honolulu, the capital of
Hawaii; Maui, the second largest island
with the world’s largest dormant volcano;
Kauai which is known for its magnificent
scenery and vegetation; Hawaii or the Big
Island where Captain Cook is buried, and
the ancestral home of Hawaiian royalty;
and Molokai and Lanai, located off the
coast of Maui.
The people
There are 1.3 million people of mixed
races living in the Hawaiian archipelago.
Hawaii’s religions are as diverse as its
cultural heritage. The official languages
are Hawaiian and English.
Nature
Home to more than 10,000 plant and
animal species found nowhere else on
earth, the islands are famous for palms,
coconut palms, cactus, kamani, ohia,
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Hilo
Waimea
Kailua
Kona
Mauna Kea
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Poipu Beach
Pearl Harbor
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kukui and hau trees, glorious tropical
flowers (5000 types of hibiscus), along
with vari-coloured fruits, coffee and
macadamia nuts. The humpback whale
is an annual visitor and there is an exotic
collection of birdlife.
The sights
On Oahu, see Pearl Harbor and visit
famous Waikiki Beach. Hire a car or jump
on the local bus to explore the beautiful
beaches on the famous North Shore.
On Maui the main attraction is Haleakala, a
dormant volcano reaching approximately
3000 metres. The best time to visit
Haleakala is at sunrise. A drive along the
stunning Hana highway is also a must
while on Maui.
On Hawaii’s Big Island, there is Hawaii
Volcanoes National Park and Parker
Ranch, which is the third largest working
cattle ranch in the US. There’s also a
space centre named after Hawaii’s first
astronaut, Ellison S. Onizuka.
Kauai has Waimea Canyon and a number
of magnificent botanical gardens. A sailing
trip or helicopter ride along the breathtaking
Napali coast is also highly recommended.
Ride a mule down Molokais cliff trail to
Kalaupapa.
Lanais best dive spot, Cathedrals,
has dramatic coral formations creating
pinnacles and caverns rising from a depth
of 21 metres to the surface.
Where to stay
Hawaii has accommodation to suit all
budgets and travellers can expect to find
hundreds of hotels and condos in every
category from luxury to budget. Camping
is available in National, State, City, and
County Parks.
Getting around
If you are considering visiting all of the
islands, it’s recommended that you allow
a minimum of three weeks. The domestic
airlines, Hawaiian, Go Hawaii and Island
Air help to maximise sightseeing time.
Helicopter sightseeing tours are popular
and give you a chance to see places that
may otherwise be inaccessible.
On the ground there are limousines,
taxis and coaches available. Oahu is
the only island with a bus service with
an extensive route that covers the entire
island. In addition, there is a ferry from
Lanai to Maui, from Molokai to Maui and
from Oahu to Maui. Renting a car or jeep
is extremely popular in Hawaii, although
it’s not necessary in Honolulu as it has
a good public transport network. Driving
is on the right hand side and, as most
islands have only one main road, it’s
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difficult to get lost. Night driving is not
quite as enjoyable, as roads between
towns are not lit and can be narrow.
Hiring a bike is a great option for visitors
as it allows you to get off the beaten track
and visit smaller towns.
Experience a traditional Hawaiian feast
or luau, which usually includes dishes
like poi, ground from the taro plant, kalua
pork, an entire pig wrapped in ti leaves
and baked in an underground oven or
imu, poke, marinated raw fish, shellfish,
or octopus, along with Polynesian-style
entertainment and a hula performance.
Aside from the Pacific Rim or Hawaii
regional cuisine, which is a fusion of food
and techniques from all of the countries
and ethnic groups that have historically
had an influence on Hawaii, Hawaii boasts
many international restaurants serving
various Asian and continental cuisines.
There are also fast foods of every kind,
and do-it-yourself is popular as most
condominiums have cooking facilities.
Activities
There is a wide range of activities for all
ages including snorkelling, fishing, tennis,
golf, windsurfing, sailing, and many
other water based activities including
magnificent surfing. Hawaii offers
sightseeing tours, bushwalks, downhill
cycling adventures, trail rides, and a range
of indoor activities.
Shopping guide
Artisans make copies of their ancient
instruments made from gourds, stones,
seeds, feathers, shells, lumber and
bamboo. Also for sale are woven leaf hats,
feather work in colourful hatbands, capes
and bags, handwoven cloth, Lauhala
leaves made into sandals, bags and wall
ornaments.
Beautiful Hawaiian applique quilts in island
designs make the perfect gift.
Climate
Expect balmy and mild temperatures
ranging from 18°C to 30°C year round.
Clothing
Summer clothes, few restaurants require
jacket and tie. Warmer clothes for
mountain hikes.
Electricity
20 Volts, AC/60 cycles.
Currency
The currency is the US dollar. Tips are
expected. Budget for around 15 percent
in restaurants and 10 percent in taxis while
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Capital of all the islands,
Oahu suits beachcombers,
honeymooners and
adventurers of all ages.
With its perfect weather, tropical flowers,
pristine valleys, rainbows and waterfalls,
quiet beaches and fiery sunsets, it’s truly
a jewel.
Honolulu, the capital, is surrounded
by beautiful white sandy beaches and
attracts some seven million visitors each
year. It offers plazas, five-star restaurants,
nightclubs, world-class shopping, great
art and architecture, exquisite hotels and
friendly people with old fashioned Aloha
spirit. Enjoy all the convenience of city
living with the ambience of the tropics.
A great way to get an overview of
Honolulu is to take the Historic Waikiki
Trolley Tour, a two-hour narrated tour on
a turn-of-the-century designed trolley
which stops every 15 minutes at 20
locations allowing you to spend time at
as many stops as you like before rejoining
the route. Stops include Honolulu Zoo,
Chinatown, Aloha Tower Marketplace
and the Hawaii Maritime Centre, King
Kamehameha Statue, Restaurant Row
and several shopping locations.
There are more than a dozen specialised
walking tours in Honolulu and many focus
on historical sites such as the Kawaiaha`o
Church, Hawaii’s oldest.
Chinatown has many buildings with
architecture reminiscent of a bygone
era. Stroll through the arcades past the
exotic herb shops and see the famous
open market.
More than one million visitors a year
experience a taste of old Polynesia and
the charm and beauty of the seven
South Pacific villages at the Polynesian
Cultural Centre. While there, visit the
Imax theatre, experience a luau and see
the spectacular Polynesian show.
Take a nostalgic trip to Pearl Harbour
where you can visit the USS Arizona
Memorial or step aboard the USS
Bowfin, a real WWII submarine. You can
learn more about this compelling wartime
attack by visiting the USS Arizona
Memorial Visitor Centre displaying WWII
naval history and see a film about the
attack.
Outdoor attractions include Sea Life
Park on Oahu’s South East Shore which
has the world’s only ‘wholpin’, offspring
of a false killer whale and an Atlantic
Bottlenose dolphin. Waikiki Aquarium
houses several endangered and rare
species, interactive exhibits and a world
famous collection of tropical fish.
At Waimea Valley Audubon Centre on the
North Shore experience Hawaiian cultural
and ecological treasures in a natural park.
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Numerous cruises offer the opportunity
to see the spectacular Waikiki/Honolulu
coastline and whale watching cruises are
a highlight in season.
Another way to sightsee is in a glass-bottom
catamaran in Kaneohe Bay on
Oahu’s East Coast, where you can enjoy
the sail and make viewing stops along
the coral reefs. A safe and interesting
way to see the natural wonders of the
reef is to take a trip in a high tech Atlantis
Sub to a depth of 30 metres and see a
visual feast of reef fish and mysterious
ocean predators.
Other Oahu ‘musts’ include a visit to
Diamond Head crater which has a one
mile hiking trail leading to the 231 metres
summit where there are spectacular
views of Waikiki and Honolulu.
No visit to Hawaii would be complete
without a swim or at least a walk along
the promenade at famous Waikiki
beach. Surfboards and boogie boards
are available for rent with the option of
lessons for the novice ‘guaranteed to get
you up’. Other activities on Oahu include
wind-surfing, sailing on catamarans,
kayaking, waterskiing and jetskiing.
Parasailing under the direction of an
experienced captain is a great way to
view Honolulu and Waikiki from a new
perspective, nine to 91 metres above the
ocean flying tandem or by yourself. The
Hanauma Bay Marine Preserve, Hawaii’s
most famous snorkelling spot,aims to
preserve nature and educate visitors
about the fragile ecosystem.
As well as having unlimited activities,
Honolulu is a gourmet’s paradise with
cuisine that is a blend of the spices of
Asia and the Pacific with European styles
and sauces.
It is also a shopper’s paradise with
everything from the International
Marketplace ‘souvenir heaven’—built
around a 100-year-old banyan tree—to
famous Ala Moana, one of the largest
open-air shopping centres in the USA.
With nearly 50 new retailers, the Waikiki
Beach Walk is the largest development
in Waikiki’s history. Nearly three hectares
along well traversed Lewers Street is a
colourful show-case and gathering place.
This outdoor entertainment plaza
includes several dining establishments
and hotels, and benefits from the island’s
cooling trade winds and year-round
excellent weather.
Where else in the world can you snorkel
a crystal lagoon, climb a dormant
volcano, surf huge waves, kayak along
a pristine coastline, picnic on a sandbar,
soar in a glider over tide pools, scuba
dive over sunken aeroplanes, play golf
at a championship course and sail into
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and suites are all newly renovated with
a contemporary, beach house feel that
is authentic to the North Shore, featuring
all-new fixtures, furnishings, bedding
and décor, as well as completely
remodelled bathrooms.
Also recently renovated, the resort’s 42
Beach Cottages provide Four-Diamond
quality in a tranquil escape offering 740-
850 square feet of space, vaulted ceilings,
deep soaking tubs and private lanais, as
well as a dedicated cottage concierge.
Turtle Bay’s Villas overlook the stunning
Kuilima Cove from a coveted beachfront
location, each featuring a fully equipped
kitchen and dining area, as well as an
entertainment system, flat-screen TVs
and high speed Internet. Guests enjoy
a private pool, jacuzzi, courtyard and
barbecue area and each villa features a
private lanai.
Turtle Bay Resort
There’s one North Shore on Oahu.
And there’s one resort on it. With
almost five miles of beachfront, Turtle
Bay is the perfect place to take in the
azure beauty and natural tranquility of
Oahu’s fabled North Shore, less than
an hour from the energetic pulse of
Honolulu and Waikiki.
A luxury beach resort, Turtle Bay focuses
on creating authentic, once-in-a-lifetime
experiences found only on the North
Shore. The resort has more activities to
offer guests than ever before, led by a
team of renowned guides who provide
an insider’s look at one of the world’s
most storied surf destinations. Of course
it’s all served up with Hawaii’s legendary
aloha spirit.
Be one of the first to experience extensive
upgrades as part of the resort’s multi-million-
dollar renovation, complete with
epic new accommodations and world-class
amenities for the entire family. This
includes two new restaurants featuring
the best in locally sourced cuisine;
exclusive new coastal retail outlets and
an intimate look at surf culture at the new
Surfer, The Bar.
Whether you’re a waterman, wave watcher
or wader, Turtle Bay is at the epicentre of
set after set of ocean activities, events
and adventures. There’s no better place
to surf, stand-up paddleboard, kayak,
and snorkel—or try innovative new
experiences like stand-up paddle yoga,
offered by the resort’s first-of-its-kind new
Nalu Kinetic Spa and wellness centre.
Turtle Bay is unrivalled on Oahu when
it comes to accommodations where
spectacular ocean views are on display
from all three luxurious options. The
resort’s epic new main building rooms
57-091 Kamehameha Highway Kahuku, Oahu, Hawaii 96731 USA
Tel: +808 293 6000 Fax: +808 293 9147 Email: TBRreservations@benchmarkmanagement.com www.turtlebayresort.com

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The Kahala Hotel Resort
This renowned resort is set on
a secluded stretch of sand just
10 minutes from Waikiki by
complimentary shuttle. A favourite
of celebrities, presidents and
international royalty, The Kahala
Hotel Resort provides unparalleled
luxury and privacy.
The resort celebrates its 50th anniversary
in January 2014 and is the perfect resort
for Kahala ‘passionistas’ to re-visit or for
first time visitors.
The Kahala Hotel Resort is a luxury
destination resort unto itself, yet just
minutes from the shopping and nightlife
beyond the Kahala area. This is a
legendary resort well known for the sheer
beauty and grace of its rooms and suites,
for the innovation of its restaurants and for
the grandeur of its banquet rooms.
Contemporary luxuries
The spacious, chic guest
accommodations ensure all who stay here
are truly comfortable and treated to every
indulgence. There are 338 stylish rooms
and suites in a range of configurations.
Each oversized room is furnished in light
tropical colours, complemented by luxury
amenities. All have super comfortable
beds with European linens and the option
of panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean,
Ko’olau Mountain Range, Diamond Head
and Koko Head Craters or the resort’s
own Dolphin Lagoon. Modern amenities
include wireless high speed internet
connectivity, LCD flat screen TVs, and
new style coffee makers.
For even more luxury and space, suites
offer a separate living room with lanai,
and a bedroom with a king bed featuring
goose down duvets and fine luxury
linens. One- or two-bedroom suites are
available. Or choose from one of the
sumptuous Ocean Front or Signature
Collection Suites, with a generous suite
amenity program.
Unique dining ambience
The award-winning cuisine at The Kahala
Hotel Resort embraces a diverse blend
of trends and cultural influences. The
Plumeria Beach House, the resort’s open-air,
all-day dining restaurant is an ideal
choice for casual dining, quiet meetings
and cocktails at sunset. The Seaside
Grill menu includes fresh bounty from
local waters, sandwiches and salads,
hamburgers and delectable desserts.
Hoku’s is heralded for its innovative fusion
fare that melds Hawaiian, Asian and
European flavours. Arancino showcases
Italian dishes that are both classic and
innovative at the same time.
For a casual alternative, The Veranda is
a sleek and sophisticated lounge that
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refreshing tropical beverages. Relax and
enjoy light jazz presented by Honolulu’s
top musicians who entertain nightly. There
is also 24-hour room service.
A tropical escape
The Kahala Spa boasts 10 treatment
rooms designed to exude a sense of calm
and serenity–each with its own relaxation
area, glass-enclosed shower, deep
soak tub, personal changing area and
wardrobe closet–to give you the ultimate
in privacy during your spa encounter.
An extensive spa menu will tempt all
visitors with rejuvenating treatments that
embody Hawaiian healing therapies.
Manicures, pedicures, teeth whitening
and a gentleman’s shave are also on the
menu. The CHI Fitness Center features a
gym with state-of-the-art cardiovascular
and resistance equipment.
The Kahala Hotel Resort is ideally
located for many of Oahu’s most popular
attractions including whale watching,
parasailing, snorkelling and a wide range
of golf courses are available nearby
such as renowned Ko Olina Golf Club,
Ko’olau and Royal Hawaiian Country
Club. The resort can easily arrange tee
times, transportation and equipment.
There are endless options for watersports
including kayaking, snorkelling, stand-up
paddleboards and boogie boards or
simply relax on the stretch of ivory sand or
take a cooling dip in the pool.
The popular kids club is the perfect place
for 5 to 12 year olds to make friends
and to learn about the beautiful islands
and rich Hawaiian culture in a safe and
fun environment.
Interact with dolphins
The Kahala Hotel Resort’s 26,000
square foot natural lagoon is home to
a family of playful Atlantic Bottlenose
dolphins. The Dolphin Quest trainers offer
daily education programs where guests
can experience these animals up-close
and understand what makes them unique.
At The Kahala you have the chance to
have face-to-face, in-water contact with
these intelligent and fascinating creatures.
From a lavish and romantic wedding, to a
large or intimate gathering, the secluded
waterfront location of the resort makes for
an unforgettable experience. There is a
range of locations to choose from that are
managed by a professional convention
service team.
Whether you’re here for business or
pleasure, The Kahala Hotel Resort
is the ideal location for your next
Hawaiian sojourn.
5000 Kahala Avenue, Honolulu Hawaii 96816-5498 USA
Tel: +1 808 7398 888 Fax: + 1 808 7398 800 The Leading Hotels of the World: AU Tel: +61 2 9377 8444 www.kahalaresort.com

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Waikiki Parc Hotel
In the heart of paradise and just steps
from the sands of Waikiki Beach is
the Waikiki Parc Hotel–an urban
oasis where contemporary flair,
bold guest experiences and warm
hospitality celebrates a Honolulu-chic
lifestyle–all within the
cosmopolitan magic of Waikiki.
Accommodations
Contemporary accommodations in an
intimate, urban boutique setting comprise
of 297 guestrooms with outdoor lanais
or balconies overlooking the ocean,
mountain or city.
Each room features an accent wall of
richly hued ebony wood headboard
with built-in direct lighting. Ceramic tile
flooring complements plush textured
inlaid carpeting and inviting European
styled bed linens on either a king-size
or two double beds. Plantation shutters
give rooms ethereal light with an airy
residential appeal.
For the comfort of guests, each room is
appointed with a 32” LCD HD-TV, high
speed internet access, bedside phone/
alarm clock/radio unit with smart phone
connection and charging, electronic in-room
safe, mini-refrigerator and coffee maker.
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, the world’s leader
in Peruvian-inspired Japanese cuisine,
embraces Hawaii’s matchless sense
of place and extraordinary indigenous
delicacies. The dazzling 7500 square-foot
restaurant is located in the lobby
and features a full-service sushi bar, VIP
sake table, a special event facility and a
seductive bar lounge. Other dining options
include PARC a.m. serving a daily buffet
breakfast, 24-hour in-room dining and in-room
wine bar stocked with an exclusive
collection of Parc Chic Wines.
Recreation
Seasonal guest programs include a DIVE-IN
movies under a starry Hawaiian night sky;
MINGLE, weekly wine mixer on Fridays;
and a summer promotion at QUENCH
poolside bar.
Steps from Waikiki Beach, guests have
access to the best of Waikiki. Unlimited
opportunities for shopping, dining, spa and
entertainment are best experienced with
the hotel’s PARC ACCESS program that
allows complimentary VIP access to Oahu’s
hottest arts, cultural and entertainment
destinations including Bishop Museum
and The Honolulu Museum of Arts.
With its warm hospitality, vibrant interiors,
and premier location, immerse yourself in
the vibrant culture, international cuisine,
entertainment, recreation and relaxation of
the Waikiki Parc Hotel.
2233 Helumoa Road, Honolulu Hawaii 96815 USA
THEATER, inviting guests to enjoy
Tel: +1 808 921 7272 Fax: +1 808 923 1336 Email: reservation@waikikiparc.com www.waikikiparc.com

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music nightly at House Without A Key,
Halekulani’s popular gathering spot for
informal breakfast, lunch, cocktails,
appetisers and entertainment.
Enjoy the traditional afternoon tea on the
Verandah and retire to Lewers Lounge for
evening drinks and entertainment.
Water activities abound from outrigger
canoeing, snorkelling and surfing. The
concierge can arrange any activity
or tour on request. Guests can relax
at SpaHalekulani, the first spa to fully
explore the healing traditions of the Pacific
Islands with a full menu of rejuvenating
massages, facials, body wraps or
salon services.
At Oahu’s most prestigious resort, you’ll
find a refined atmosphere, gracious
hospitality and energising environs—the
perfect setting for discerning travellers to
enjoy a total renewal at Halekulani.
glass tiles imported from South Africa, has
become globally recognised as an icon
since its unveiling at the hotel’s reopening
in 1983.
Three award-winning restaurants feature
stunning views framed by the iconic
Diamond Head and the deep blue Pacific,
but it’s the unforgettable cuisine using
Hawaii’s freshest local ingredients that
will take your breath away. Halekulani
proudly notes that its neoclassic French
restaurant, La Mer, has been awarded
the highly respected AAA Five Diamond
Award consecutively since 1990. It is the
only restaurant in the State to receive this
honour for so many years. La Mer offers a
fine dining experience with French inspired
cuisine in an elegant and romantic setting,
while Orchids serves breakfast, lunch
and dinner in a more casual, oceanside
setting. Drink in memorable sunsets
to the sound of distinctive Hawaiian
2199 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 USA
Halekulani
Halekulani, which means ‘house
befitting heaven’ in Hawaiian,
certainly lives up to its name.
The legendary hotel on the beach at
Waikiki has been offering visitors an oasis
of tranquility for over a century. Today, the
hotel’s reputation for gracious hospitality,
impeccable service and magnificent
cuisine is unparalleled on Oahu.
Understated elegance
Emphasising the seaside setting,
tropical Hawaiian elements, and the
spirit evocative of Halekulani, each of
the hotel’s 453 rooms and suites feature
Halekulani’s signature ‘seven shades of
white.’ Spacious and tastefully furnished,
all guestrooms offer contemporary
conveniences such as state-of-the-art
technology and sophisticated lighting.
The signature pool, with an orchid design
comprised of more than a million individual
Tel: +808 923-2311 Fax: +808 926-8004 Email: info@halekulani.com www.halekulani.com

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Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort Spa
Surround yourself in the
magnificent beauty of Hawaii and
Oahu at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach
Resort Spa.
Experience a premier Oahu resort
experience at Hyatt Regency Waikiki
Beach Resort Spa. Offering the ideal
location, personalised service and world-class
amenities including a 24-hour
fitness centre, freshwater swimming pool
overlooking Waikiki Beach and more than
60 on-site boutiques, this Waikiki vacation
resort has something for everyone. Enjoy
a romantic getaway or family retreat
featuring magnificent, unobstructed views
of the Pacific Ocean and access to world-famous
Waikiki Beach.
Aloha spirit
The Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort
Spa perfectly embodies the aloha spirit
with Hawaiian-style décor and superior
amenities. Each guestroom features one
king or two double beds, fitted with plush
pillowtop mattresses.
Other superb features include a private
balcony, in-room safe and generous work
area with wireless high speed internet
access. The deluxe bathroom features
exclusive Na Ho‘ola Spa amenities.
Respire by Hyatt rooms undergo an
additional six-step process to reduce
airborne particles and minimise the
presence of potential irritants. This process
includes installation of a state-of-the-art air
purification system and treatment of all
fabrics and surfaces in the guestrooms.
All Respire by Hyatt rooms are installed
and maintained on an ongoing basis by
PURE Solutions NA.
Regency Club rooms offer the ultimate
in Honolulu accommodations, featuring
VIP extras.
Award-winning spa
Indulge and unwind at the resort’s award-winning
spa, Na Ho’ola. Named one of
the top ten spas in Hawaii by Travel +
Leisure Magazine and one of the top 100
in the world, the spa features two levels,
16 treatment rooms, luxurious amenities,
top-notch therapists and an impressive
array of therapies. Choose from a variety
of massages, facials and treatments
designed to soothe and rejuvenate.
From the relaxation room to the couple’s
suites, facilities are fully equipped with
all the latest spa amenities and provide
a comfortable atmosphere for your
treatment of choice. Additionally, the dry
sauna provides the perfect place for some
quiet time where you can relax with your
thoughts. StayFit™, the premier health
club is located on the third floor next to
the spa’s elevator. Take advantage of the
state-of-the-art exercise equipment when
you stay at this luxury Hyatt hotel.
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options. SHOR, a contemporary
American seafood and steak grill,
brings sustainable fish, fresh meats
and produce to Waikiki Beach with its
talented chefs offering an innovative
menu sure to please every palate.
Highlights include a “Shuck ‘Em” menu
featuring fresh oysters, jumbo poached
prawns, mussels and ceviche. Open
for breakfast and dinner, the expansive
open-air seating and ocean vistas create
an unparalleled dining experience. The
new Regency Club Lounge includes
a private lanai and the stylish space
includes terrace fire pits, floor-to-ceiling
windows overlooking Waikiki Beach,
hardwood floors as well as a bar and
television viewing area. The lounge
includes complimentary continental
breakfast, afternoon beverages and
snacks, evening cocktails (for a fee) and
hors d’oeuvres.
Swim, an exciting new poolside bar and
lounge, features exotic cocktails, creative
cuisine and amazing views of the Pacific
Ocean and Waikiki Beach. Stay for the
sunset and enjoy live entertainment under
beautiful Hawaiian skies. Japengo serves
innovative cocktails, expertly rolled sushi
and a menu of exotic flavours from the
Pacific Rim. A variety of seating options
make it perfect for any occasion. Choose
from communal tables with an interactive
sushi bar, private dining rooms or intimate
tables-for-two.
Sightseeing and adventure
Visit exciting attractions, such as the
Hanauma Bay, Pearl Harbour, Honolulu
Zoo, Diamond Head Crater, art museums
and galleries—all just moments from this
luxury resort. Let the friendly concierge
help you plan the perfect combination of
local sightseeing and adventure to ensure
you have the Hawaiian vacation you’ve
always imagined.
Plan a celebration that reflects your
personal style. From the moment you
select one of the stunning Waikiki wedding
sites or event venues, an experienced
Hyatt Regency Waikiki consultant will
assist you with planning every aspect of
your special day. Whether you dream of a
Honolulu sunlit garden wedding ceremony
with a casual cocktail reception or an
elegant soiree with a formal banquet,
the resort’s beautiful indoor and outdoor
venues, creative cuisine and impeccable
service make this the premier choice for
your next celebration.
For an outstanding luxury vacation with
exceptional guest services, the Hyatt
Regency Waikiki Beach Resort Spa is
the ultimate choice.
2424 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu HAWAII 96815 USA
Tel: +1 808 923 1234 Fax: +1 808 926 3415 www.hyattregencywaikiki.com

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The Modern Honolulu
A Cosmopolitan Lifestyle Hotel,
The Modern Honolulu introduces
cosmopolitan chic for leisure and
business pursuits in Hawaii.
Sleek and sophisticated
The hotel deftly combines contemporary
minimalism and sophistication in every
element. From the sculpture of broken-in-
action surfboards behind the lobby
desk, to the bar hidden behind a
revolving bookcase, to the blue glass tiles
embellishing the Sunset Pool, the vibe of
the hotel is modern and sophisticated.
The Modern Honolulu’s progressive luxury
is as refined as it is relaxed. The Spa’s
exhilarating treatments are developed
around the purest and most exclusive
products in the world—natural, organic,
handcrafted and sustainable.
Two stylish pools overlook the Pacific
for daytime fun while for a great evening
rendezvous, the vibrant Addiction nightclub
and The Study lobby bar are great
The hotel is home to Morimoto Waikiki,
which serves guests daily the culinary
delights of Chef Masaharu Morimoto,
known to millions as the star of Iron Chef
and Iron Chef America. Inside Morimoto
Waikiki dining is theatre. Chef Morimoto’s
vision translates to the plate in the open
kitchen or at the full sushi bar.
Redefining the standard for Honolulu luxury
hotels, the 353 rooms and suites offer sleek
minimalism with a signature white palette
forming the décor and most feature a
private, furnished terrace. Natural light filters
in through gauzy fabric and teak louvres
that slide over large-scale windows. Varied
woods and terrazzo marble spa bathrooms
complement the palette of whites that
washes over everything from lounge-like
settees and upholstered headboards
on beds that are blanketed in imported
Frette linens.
The strikingly stylish hotel is also a stunning
backdrop for weddings, bridal luncheons
and rehearsal dinners. Fully equipped
with sprawling indoor and picturesque
outdoor spaces, a large and transformative
ballroom, custom catering services and
modish amenities, The Modern Honolulu
has the ability to cater for an elaborate
affair with up to 350 guests or an intimate
ceremony for 100 or less. The hotel’s ability
to plan unique and one-of-a-kind events
has allowed them to create some of Oahu’s
most inspiring weddings.
Guests can indulge in all that Oahu has
to offer with a convenient location at the
gateway to Waikiki Beach, just two minutes
from world-class shopping and within
walking distance of the silky, white sands
of Waikiki Beach.
1775 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, HAWAII 96815 USA
Tel: +808 943 5800 Fax: +808 943 5841 Email: info@themodernhonolulu.com www.TheModernHonolulu.com

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A 24-hour business centre allows guests
to keep in touch with friends and family
back home. Travellers can also take
advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi as
well as free local and domestic long
distance phone calls.
Only steps to the golden sands of
Waikiki Beach, guests won’t have to
stray far from the hotel to enjoy one of
Hawaii’s best collections of shopping,
dining and entertainment options. Waikiki
Beach Walk®, Hawaii’s most exciting
entertainment complex, offers guests
an array of world-class restaurants and
shops, free Hawaiian cultural activities,
live island entertainment, torch lit
evenings and a vibrant nightlife.
For travellers who want a convenient and
unforgettable vacation, look no further
than Embassy Suites for excellent value,
incredible service and a great location.
Embassy Suites - Waikiki Beach Walk
Steps away from Waikiki beach,
Oahu’s only all-suite resort is located
in the heart of the shopping, dining,
and entertainment centre of Waikiki
Beach Walk®, and offers a number
of complimentary services and
amenities that allow guests to
focus on fun, adventure, relaxation
and rejuvenation.
Spacious suites
Embassy Suites – Waikiki Beach Walk
features 369 spacious suites in one-and
two-bedroom configurations. Each
upscale suite is appointed with design
elements that capture Hawaii’s sense of
place, a wet bar and separate living room.
Modern amenities include flat panel LCD
televisions, in-room safe, mini refrigerator,
microwave, and an MP3/CD player
clock radio.
Each morning, guests can look forward
to a complimentary full, cooked-to-order
breakfast, including fresh local fruits,
yogurt and island favourites. Guests can
stick to their staple fare or enjoy a savoury,
new creation every day at the choose-your-
own-ingredients omelette station.
Embassy Suites – Waikiki Beach Walk
also hosts a nightly evening poolside
reception on the hotel’s Grand Lanai,
featuring an assortment of complimentary
refreshments and snacks, as well as
live entertainment weekly—a relaxing
way to unwind after a day of adventure
in paradise.
The resort provides a 24-hour fitness
centre for guests who want to maintain
their exercise routine and adding to the
wellness platform at the resort, guests
can now begin the day with free yoga
classes held three times a week on the
resort’s Grand Lanai.
201 Beachwalk Street, Honolulu HAWAII 96815 USA
Tel: +1 808 921 2345 Fax: +1 808 921 2343 www.embassysuiteswaikiki.com/pacific

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Aqua Hotels Resorts®
Any time. Any island. Any reason.
Aqua Hotels and Resorts represents a
group of stylish, mid-priced hotels with
plenty of lifestyle services throughout
the Hawaiian Islands and Guam. The
savvy traveller will appreciate the well-thought
out additional services that
make an Aqua stay fun, convenient and
positively practical.
Affordably elegant, Aqua Palms Waikiki
is a calming oasis with touches of aloha,
conveniently located just one block to
Waikiki Beach and an array of dining
options. Each of the 262 comfortable
guestrooms features contemporary
tropical décor with free Wi-Fi internet
access for your convenience.
Aqua Bamboo Waikiki is the ideal
urban escape. Each of the sleek
92 studios and suites features Asian
inspired décor, designed to sooth the
mind and contemporary furnishings
appointed in soft tones that invite you to
repose. Relax by the saltwater pool and
rock waterfall, or discover the myriad of
shops and activities right outside.
Hawaii’s surfing heritage comes alive
at Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki, an
affordably hip Waikiki boutique hotel.
Step through the lobby, and you’re
greeted with a display of surfboards
and non-stop surfing footage. This
vibrant and playful hotel invites guests
to relax while honouring one of Hawaii’s
greatest sports.
Within a short walking distance to the
beach, Aqua Pacific Monarch is an
ideal beach retreat that offers studios
with kitchenettes and one-bedroom
suites featuring fully equipped kitchens.
On-site amenities include a restaurant
and rooftop pool and sun deck.
Set in a serene park setting, Luana
Waikiki is conveniently located near
shopping, dining and entertainment.
This elegant boutique hotel features
studios and one-bedroom suites with
kitchenettes/kitchens, restaurant, day
spa, fitness centre, swimming pool and
sun deck.
Updated and fresh, Aqua Waikiki Pearl
features 135 spacious rooms, one-,
two- and three-bedroom suites with
kitchens. Centrally located, near the
shops and restaurants of the International
Marketplace, this hotel is a great place to
be near the excitement of Waikiki.
Named after the beloved wife of Hawaii’s
last reigning king, the upgraded Aqua
Queen Kapiolani is conveniently
situated close to many attractions such
as the Honolulu Zoo, Kapiolani Park and
Waikiki Aquarium. Amenities include
meeting and banquet facilities, pool with
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the Pacific Ocean.
The brand new Park Shore Waikiki
fronts Waikiki Beach. Freshly renovated
and upgraded, most of the 226 rooms
have spectacular ocean and/or Diamond
Head views. To the right is the excitement
of Waikiki’s shops and restaurants. To the
left, the natural beauty of Kapiolani Park
and Diamond Head. Straight ahead is the
famous Waikiki Beach.
Wake up to views of the Pacific Ocean
and majestic Koolau Mountains at Aqua
Skyline at Island Colony. This high-rise
hotel is the tallest in Waikiki with
44 storeys and features sophisticated
décor in all its renovated studios and
one-bedroom suites.
The iconic oceanfront Aqua Ilikai
Hotel Suites offers 203 spacious
accommodations with simply amazing
views from your private lanai. Other
features include a fitness centre, pool
with sun deck, lively restaurant and bar
off the courtyard area as well as a rooftop
restaurant with breathtaking views of the
Honolulu skyline.
Aqua Waikiki Joy is a tranquil getaway
in the centre of Waikiki’s stylish shopping
district. Spacious rooms and suites
boast private balconies and the hotel
features include a swimming pool,
sauna, karaoke lounge and the popular
Japanese restaurant, Kimukatsu.
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort is a deluxe
oceanfront resort situated on 10 lush
hectares with four refreshing pools, lava
tube waterslide, restaurants, meeting
and ballroom facilities and spa. Rooms
and suites feature private balconies
offering soothing vistas of the ocean
and mountains. This beautiful Hawaiian
plantation-style resort also offers a
complimentary airport shuttle service.
An intimate Hawaiian style country inn
retreat, Aqua Hotel Lanai offers modern-day
comfort with old-world charm and
a quaint dining experience to explore
island flavours.
For nature lovers, Aqua Hotel Molokai,
an oceanfront hotel styled after a
Polynesian village, is the perfect choice
for an authentic Hawaiian experience
offering guests outdoor adventures.
Discover elegance and value at Aqua
Suites Guam, conveniently located near
Ypao Beach, shopping, dining and the
airport. Surrounded by the excitement of
Tumon Bay, each guestroom features free
Wi-Fi internet access, microwave, mini
refrigerator and elegant furnishings.
Office: 1850 Ala Moana Blvd, Waikiki Beach HAWAII 96815 USA
Tel: +1 808 924 6543 Fax: +1 808 941 3770 Email: reservations@aquaresorts.com www.aquaresorts.com

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Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki
At the gateway to Waikiki, Hawaii
Prince Hotel offers the perfect
location with spectacular oceanfront
accommodation and world-class
service at one of the most desirable
and convenient locations in Waikiki.
The 28 floors of oceanfront accommodation
sit atop a five-storey base containing
restaurants, open-air lounge, meeting
rooms, banquet facilities, lobby, shops,
guest services and ample parking.
Relax in luxury and sophistication
Luxurious accommodation reflects
an island sense of place with island
inspired weaves, textures and motifs
with a contemporary twist. All rooms are
oceanfront with floor-to-ceiling windows
that feature breathtaking views. Amenities
include mini-refrigerator, Wi-Fi internet
access, complimentary bottled water,
in-room safe, coffee maker, flat screen
television and entertainment system.
Sophisticated suites offer spacious living
areas and separate bedrooms plus the
customary room amenities and features of
standard guestrooms.
Business and leisure travellers alike
will appreciate the convenient location
to Honolulu’s commercial districts,
entertainment opportunities and proximity to
dining options. The hotel is just steps away
from both Waikiki Beach and Ala Moana
Beach Park with an abundance of water
activities. You’ll also find Hawaii’s largest and
most luxurious shopping centre is just a five-minute
walk over the Ala Wai Bridge.
The only hotel in Waikiki with its own
golf course, enjoy an unparalleled golf
experience at Hawaii Prince Golf Club
with 27 dramatic holes amidst 270 acres
of sheer beauty and stunning views of the
rain-carved Waianae Mountains.
Gracious island hospitality
At Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, guests
have a choice of several award-winning
restaurants. Contemporary island and
authentic Japanese dishes are prepared
using fresh island produce.
Savour your favourite cocktail or the perfect
glass of wine at the modern lounge, or relax
poolside with refreshing smoothies, tropical
cocktails and casual dining at its best.
Overlooking the picturesque Ala Wai Yacht
Harbor, Hawaii Prince offers the perfect
location for your event with excellent
meeting and conference facilities and
services, or let the Hawaii Prince Hotel
Waikiki assist you in creating a storybook
wedding. Whether it be an intimate
gathering or large and lavish indoor
celebration, staff are dedicated to providing
exceptional service and hospitality to make
your event in Hawaii a remarkable success!
100 Holomoana St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 USA
Tel: +808 956 1111 Fax: +808 946 0811 Email: reservations@princehawaii.com www.princeresortshawaii.com

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is a success. There is over 4200 square
feet of function space, including the Pua
Melia Ballroom offering banquet seating
for up to 100 guests, a 400-square-foot
pre-function area, plus three elegant
meeting and banquet rooms. Additional
hotel facilities include a 24/7 e-room, with
complimentary public computers and
remote printing, fitness centre and an
outdoor pool.
An ideal setting overlooking the dazzling
Diamond Head, just steps away from
the white sands of Waikiki Beach, puts
you close to everything this dynamic city
has to offer. The Honolulu Zoo, Kapiolani
Park, shopping, dining, activities and
attractions are all nearby. If you’re travelling
for business, you’ll also find easy access
to Hawaii Convention Center, the Foreign
Trade Zone, Central Pacific Bank, Topa
Financial Center, the State Capitol, U.S.
District Court and University of Hawaii.
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach
With a dramatic setting on the
Diamond Head end of Waikiki, a
short walk to the golden sands of
Waikiki Beach, Hyatt Place combines
style and innovation to create a
completely new hotel experience,
offering an array of services and
features designed to meet the
evolving needs of today’s travellers.
Style and innovation
All accommodation at Hyatt Place
Waikiki Beach features plush Hyatt
Grand bedding and state-of-the-art
media and work centres. Each of the
426 guestrooms features contemporary
décor and stylish furnishings with a cosy
corner sofa sleeper. Amenities include
complimentary hotel-wide Wi-Fi and in-room
high speed DSL internet access, a
42” flat-panel HDTV and furnished outdoor
balconies with stunning ocean, city or
mountain views.
Enjoy the complimentary a.m. Kitchen
Skillet™ and guest kitchen featuring
freshly prepared breakfast sandwiches,
waffles, French toast, pancakes, oatmeal
and Asian specialties. Order freshly
prepared meals from the Gallery Menu,
or select from ready-to-eat sandwiches,
salads and bakery items from the Grab
‘n Go case; both are available 24-hours
a day. The hotel also offers Starbucks®
specialty coffees, wines, beers, tropical
cocktails and a full service bar featuring
specialty cocktails.
Bringing people together
With outstanding facilities and services,
Hyatt Place Waikiki brings people
together for meetings and events in new
and innovative ways. Whether a small
corporate meeting, group gathering,
wedding, birthday or reunion, the hotel is
dedicated to managing every last detail
and ensuring that your meeting or event
175 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, HAWAII 96815 USA
Tel: +808 922 3861 Fax: +808 922 3773 waikiki.place.hyatt.com sales@hyattplacewaikikibeach.com

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Aston Waikiki Beach Tower
One of Waikiki’s most luxurious
condominium resorts, Aston Waikiki
Beach Tower provides the perfect
combination of condominium living
and exclusive hotel-quality service.
And with Waikiki Beach virtually outside
your door, you’ll have easy access to
all the beach activities, restaurants and
nightlife that make this area so popular.
You can experience the pinnacle of
privacy and be pampered at the Aston
Waikiki Beach Tower. A trellised garden
walkway invites you in from the hustle
and bustle of Waikiki to this quiet oasis.
Located at the exclusive Diamond Head
end of Waikiki, the Aston Waikiki Beach
Tower is just steps from the world’s most
celebrated beach. Each tower section has
only two spacious, oceanfront suites per
floor with private balconies that overlook
the spectacular blue Pacific.
Each suite offers thoughtful touches
and modern amenities including a fully
equipped kitchen giving you the option of
making your own meals or preparing quick
snacks between beach visits. The suites
offer a washer/dryer for extra convenience
and there is a twice-daily maid service,
nightly turndown service, complimentary
valet parking and a personal concierge.
It’s a great choice for families or for anyone
who seeks a little home-away-from-home.
The spacious One-Bedroom One-Bath
Deluxe Oceanfront Suites can easily
accommodate up to four guests. They
offer a king bed in the bedroom and a sofa
bed in the living/dining area.
Private lanais and panoramic views
There are several options for larger groups
including the Two-Bedroom Two-Bath
Premium Oceanfront Suites or the Two-
Bedroom Two-Bath Deluxe Oceanfront
Suites each with a private lanai that enjoys
the panoramic sweep of the ocean and
Waikiki Beach.
Also available are the Two-Bedroom Two-
Bath Partial Ocean View Suites. All of
these suites offer one king bed, two twin
beds and a sofa bed in the living/dining
area. You can also watch the sailboats
and surfers skimming the waves, or
catch a spectacular Waikiki sunset from
the lanai of The Penthouse or Presidential
Direct Oceanfront Suites.
On the recreation deck at the resort, you
can enjoy the heated swimming pool,
jet spa and sauna, or simply relax on a
chaise lounge. Within close proximity to
Diamond Head, the Honolulu Zoo and
other attractions and only 16 kilometres
from the Honolulu International Airport,
the Aston Waikiki Beach Tower boasts a
prime location.
2470 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu, Oahu HAWAII 96815 USA
Tel: +1 808 924 2924 Property direct: +808 926 6400 Email: res.awt@astonreservations.com www.astonhotels.com

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ideal choice. Rooms are styled in bright
colours and décor with modern tropical
accents. Situated directly across from
Waikiki Beach, this landmark hotel offers
panoramic ocean views, great rates and
is surrounded by shopping, dining and
ocean activities.
Aston Waikiki Beachside Hotel offers
convenient accommodations, thoughtful
service and great value. With attentive
staff and a prime location overlooking
Waikiki Beach, this boutique hotel is sure
to make your visit more than just a trip to
the beach.
The only all-suite hotel located in
downtown Honolulu’s financial district
is the Aston at the Executive Centre
Hotel. Located near government offices,
business and dining areas, there is free in-room
high speed internet access and free
Aston Hotels Resorts Oahu
One of Waikiki’s most popular hotels,
the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel
(pictured above) is directly across
from the most scenic section of
Waikiki Beach. Most rooms showcase
full or partial ocean views and
include daily ‘Breakfast on the Beach’.
A one-of-a-kind property offering
72 freshly designed rooms, Hotel Renew
by Aston is Oahu’s only true designer
boutique hotel. Situated at the centre of
Waikiki’s vibrant shopping and dining
area, the hotel is a retreat that promotes
wellness and rejuvenation with an
emphasis on personalised service.
The luxurious condominium resort, Aston
Waikiki Beach Tower (pictured bottom
left) offers magnificent oceanfront views
and exquisitely furnished suites with
gourmet kitchens that surround guests
with elegance and comfort.
Only two blocks from Waikiki Beach,
Aston at the Waikiki Banyan is ideal for
families with its comfortable one-bedroom
suites. Each spacious suite has a separate
bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen and
Wi-Fi internet access. The resort features
the largest recreation deck in Waikiki with
a pool, jet spas, tennis court, barbecue
grills and children’s playground.
A great family choice is the Aston Waikiki
Sunset (pictured bottom right) that boasts
dramatic Diamond Head and ocean
views and features spacious one- and
two-bedroom suites with full kitchens.
This property is conveniently situated
near the beach, zoo and other tourist
attractions and on-site facilities include
a pool, tennis court, barbecue area and
hospitality lounge.
For excellent value, Aston Waikiki Circle
Hotel (pictured bottom centre) is the
Wi-Fi service.
Tel: +1 808 924 2924 Email: info@astonhotels.com www.astonhotels.com

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Waikiki Resort Hotel
Waikiki Resort hotel is located in
the heart of Waikiki, just half a block
away from the world famous white
sands of Waikiki Beach and across
from Kuhio Beach.
The hotel is so centrally located it is only
an “elevator ride” when you decide to hit
Waikiki’s exciting nightlife and diverse
entertainment. The more adventurous
might choose to take surfing lessons,
canoe rides or catch a catamaran. Only
a 10–minute walk away is the Honolulu
Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium, Kapiolani Park
Bandstand, Waikiki Shell and hundreds of
shopping and dining options.
Comfort, convenience and great value
All 275 rooms offer the convenience of
many modern amenities including flat
panel 32” colour cable TV and internet
access. Rooms and suites are also
available with kitchenettes and in-room
safe and cots are complimentary.
The great location and child friendly
beach mean that families of all ages will
find the Waikiki Resort Hotel offers great
value. Special needs rooms that support
disabled guests are available and the
hotel is happy to help arrange babysitting
services. Other services include
an on-site coin laundry and a lobby
business centre.
While Waikiki Beach is seconds away,
you may choose to relax on the sun
deck by the freshwater outdoor pool or
rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit at
Waikiki Resort Spa. The diverse treatment
options include a range of body therapies,
facials and massages.
The spacious open-air lobby welcomes
the outdoors in and is surrounded by a
beautiful, stained glass mural artistically
depicting scenes from Hawaii’s past.
A variety of gift and sundry shops can
be found at the lobby level for comfort
and convenience.
The hotel Concierge and Activities
Tour Desk is open daily, and you’ll find
advice on excursions, rental cars and
friendly, knowledgeable local information.
Consider the restaurant Seoul Jung
which serves BBQ Korean delicacies or
visit the Ilima restaurant serving a daily
breakfast buffet, sandwiches, soups and
salads. From corporate meetings, parties
and weddings, the Waikiki Resort can
plan, cater and host functions for up to
250 people in its spacious ballrooms. A
wide variety of menu items is available
with American and Asian favourites.
The Waikiki Resort Hotel offers comfort,
convenience, a perfect location, great
value and genuine aloha hospitality.
2460 Koa Avenue, Honolulu HAWAII 96815 USA
Tel: +1 808 9224911 Toll Free US: 1800 3675116 Fax: +1 808 9229468 Email: hotel@waikikiresort.com www.waikikiresort.com

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‘Ilima Hotel
From the moment you enter the
lobby of the ‘Ilima with its gleaming
koa wood and paintings by the
famous Hawaiian artist, Ralph
Kagehiro, you will feel the warmth of
Hawai’i’s finest, small, condominium-style
hotel. You will immediately be
one of the ohana, or family.
The hotel is perfectly located in the heart
of Waikiki Beach, close to shops and
restaurants and a short walk to the Ala
Wai Canal.
The hotel offers the largest rooms in
Waikiki and offers a choice of studios,
one- and two-bedroom suites and the
penthouse suite. With just 98 units, the
hotel is proud of its authentic Hawaiian
ambience and friendly, helpful staff.
Enjoy the largest hotel rooms
in Waikiki
All accommodations come complete
with a fully equipped kitchen, 32” high
definition TV and complimentary high
speed internet. The studios have two
beds and can accommodate two or
three adults while the one-bedroom
suites are suitable for four adults with a
king sized bed and queen sofa sleeper.
The spacious two-bedroom suites can
cater for a maximum of six persons with
the kitchen boasting a coffee maker and
microwave oven.
The three–bedroom penthouse suite,
rarely available in Waikiki, is ideal for a
family group or group of friends. With
two king beds, a double, two twins and
a queen sofa sleeper, it is ready for a
crowd! The penthouse suite really is a
home-away-from-home with full kitchen,
two bathrooms and the added luxury of a
washing machine and dryer.
The hotel facilities include a heated
swimming pool and two rooftop sun
decks. When it is time to get fit, there is
an exercise room with dry sauna. There
is also a convenient coin-operated guest
laundry, daily maid service and the front
desk operates 24-hours a day.
The ‘Ilima Hotel believes in the importance
of connecting staff, guests and place in
order to create a true appreciation for
the Hawaiian culture and its primary role
in the visitor’s experience on the islands.
On Wednesdays, guests are invited to
make their own kukui nut lei and every
Friday morning at 11.30 am the staff
gathers in the lobby to sing traditional
Hawaiian songs.
Truly a place to rest and refresh the
spirit, let the ‘Ilima, a small but largely
accommodating hotel, be your choice
when visiting Waikiki. Its spacious rooms
and competitive rates will make it hard
to resist.
445 Nohonani Street, Honolulu HAWAII 96815 USA
Tel: Toll Free US/CAN: 800 8019366 +1 808 9231 877 Fax: +1 808 9242 617 Email: mail@ilima.com www.ilima.com

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This beautiful isle was
born in a fiery explosion of
two volcanoes.
To one side of Maui is the 1764 metre Kukui
and on the other Haleakala, a 3055 metre
dormant volcano with a Manhattan size
crater that houses a vast desert of unusual
flora including the rare Silversword.
Add to this 190 kilometres of dazzling
coastline, both dramatic and diverse
for surfing, snorkelling and canoeing
plus waterfalls plunging 300 metres,
rainforests bursting with exotic vegetation
and a stark lunar landscape so barren
that the astronauts practised their
moon landing here, and you have the
extraordinary island of Maui.
The dramatic variations in climate and
land formations are a large part of what
makes Maui so exciting. The West Maui
Mountains are rugged and verdant, with
jagged peaks and deeply grooved valleys
hiding waterfalls. Central Maui and the
slopes of Haleakala are agricultural areas
where the rich volcanic soil supports
sugar, pineapple and ranchlands. The
south shore, except where irrigated, is
desert and scrub because Haleakala
snags the rain clouds and empties them
before they cross her peak.
The second largest of the Hawaiian
Islands, Maui was settled by Polynesians
and had its own ruling family. King
Kamehameha’s warriors overthrew the
kingdom of Maui to unite it with the other
Hawaiian Islands. He made Lahaina in
Maui his capital in 1802. Today Maui has
evolved into a peaceful agricultural island
of charm and rustic beauty, particularly
Lahaina which has been restored to its
previous colonial splendour.
The non-profit Lahaina Restoration
Foundation which began over 36 years
ago has preserved and restored a rich
collection of historical sites in Lahaina.
The Maui Historical Society Museum
in Wailuku is a delightful structure built
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between 1833 and 1850 and was the
home of missionary Edward Bailey.
Baldwin Home, built in 1838, is the oldest
standing building in Lahaina and is made
of thick walls of coral, stone and hand-hewn
timbers.
The banyan tree came to Lahaina from
India when only eight feet tall. William O.
Smith, the Maui sheriff, planted it in 1873 to
mark the 50th anniversary of the founding
of Lahaina’s first Christian mission. Today
the banyan has 12 major trunks, varying
girths and reaches upward to a height of
15 metres stretching outward over a 61
metre area.
The Carthaginian, a replica of a 19th
century brig which now houses a whaling
exhibit, graces the harbour, which is
also the departure point for a multitude
of cruises and whale watching tours
(in season). However, if it is off season,
Whaler’s Village in Ka’anapali houses an
excellent whale museum. Lahaina Jodo
Mission Cultural Park, on a point of land
known as Puunoa, was once a small village
fronting the royal grove of coconut trees.
Now the best known landmark in the area,
the largest Buddha outside of Japan sits in
the small park commemorating the arrival
of the first Japanese immigrants in 1868.
Don’t miss a journey on the famous Sugar
Cane Train, modelled after the turn of the
century railroads that transported Valley
Isle sugar to Lahaina mills. The steam
driven locomotive runs between Lahaina
and Ka‘anapali and visitors can hop
aboard at Puukolii and Ka‘anapali as well.
While on Maui, you can explore the Maui
Tropical Plantation which consists of 45
hectares of crops. Learn how to husk a
coconut, create a delicious tropical fruit
boat and string a fragrant lei. Then catch
the Tropical Tram on a 40–minute circuit to
see fruit cutting demonstrations, visit the
marketplace and learn how to start your
own tropical garden.
At the Sugar Museum you will see the
production of sugar, once one of Hawaii`’s
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Andaz Maui at Wailea
This luxurious 15-acre oceanfront
resort offers the perfect escape to the
breathtaking, sun-kissed shores of
Maui for the sophisticated
island traveller.
Where luxury and sophistication meet
personalised services and style,
experience a world-class beach resort
in one of the most sought-after resort
destinations in the world. Andaz Maui
at Wailea is nestled in one Maui’s major
beach complexes, and is steps from the
sun and surf of Mokapu Beach. Just
minutes from Wailea’s most acclaimed
golf courses, restaurants and shops,
resort guests will experience their own
slice of island life.
Awe-inspiring design
Andaz Maui at Wailea reflects the
pure simplicity and beauty of its lush
surroundings with a palette of natural
materials that reflect the warmth of
Hawaiian hospitality. Guests are
welcomed by an awe-inspiring entryway
bridge of glowing Ambrato stone, framed
in mahogany over an infinity-edge pool.
Once inside, guests find themselves in the
airy Andaz Lounge that features a pitched
roof with natural sunlight, accented by a
central sandpit where guests can sink
their toes into the sand during a hassle-free
check-in process with an Andaz
host. Just beyond the Andaz Lounge are
stunning views of multiple infinity-edge
swimming pools with the picturesque
beaches of Wailea serving as a
dramatic backdrop.
Indulge in splendour and upscale
comfort with a choice of well-appointed
accommodations. The resort’s
297 thoughtfully appointed spacious
guestrooms and suites, which include
seven luxurious villas with two to four
bedrooms blend signature Andaz
style with the unique feel of a luxury
resort community.
Each room consists of custom designed
furniture that includes platform beds
with side tables in a walnut finish and
teak wood slat vanities. The bathrooms
feature shuttered wooden screens in a
white-washed oak finish that open to the
bedroom, maintaining the light and airy
quality found throughout the room, with
floors made of lava stone. In all guestrooms,
guests will enjoy complimentary internet
access, local phone calls, non-alcoholic
beverages, and locally sourced snacks
that are replenished daily.
Rich island flavours
Tempt your palate with the rich, fresh
flavours of the Hawaiian islands at
Andaz Maui at Wailea. Serving breakfast
and lunch, Ka’ana Kitchen’s unique,
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provides a culinary experience that reflects
the rich heritage of Hawaii. The resort’s
second full-service restaurant, Morimoto
Maui, by acclaimed Iron Chef Masaharu
Morimoto, focuses on the seamless
integration of Japanese, Western and
Hawaiian traditions to create a memorable
island dining experience.
Two poolside cocktail lounges, Bumbye
Beach Bar and Lehua Lounge, offer hand-crafted
cocktails made with premium
spirits and fresh juices. A 24-hour market
is fully stocked with local snacks and
beverages from the Hawaiian Islands.
Explore paradise
Maui is an exciting destination. Teeming
with seductive beaches, breathtaking
scenic landscapes and world-class
shopping, dining, golf and outdoor
adventure, there is never a shortage of of
unforgettable attractions and things to do.
Explore paradise with the most exclusive
excursions on Maui. Start your day on
top of the world with a tour of Haleakala,
explore the magnificent seascape of the
Hana Highway, or snorkel the pristine
waters of Molokini crater. Practice your
golf swing on the well-manicured greens
of the Gold, Emerald or Old Blue Course
at Wailea, or the beautiful Makena Gold
Course. The resort’s dedicated hosts can
assist in planning a number of offsite and
beachside experiential excursions that will
immerse guests in the local culture.
Unique spa experience
Featuring a unique apothecary
experience, the ‘Awili Spa and Salon
incorporates indigenous herbs into
customised treatments with ten treatment
rooms to create a cosy atmosphere for
facials, waxing, massages, body scrubs
and wraps. Adorned with tall, custom
cabinets to store herbs and organic
products, the spa lounge features a
large walnut table where apothecary
consultants mix freshly picked herbs and
other organic items to create teas, lotions
and oils for treatments. Complimentary
spa facilities for resort guests include
access to the spa pool, sauna, steam,
mist wall and plunge pool.
For weddings and group events, the
resort features more than 15,000 square
feet of elegant indoor and outdoor event
space, including five indoor Andaz
Studios and three outdoor beachfront
event lawns with unparalleled views of
the ocean and Wailea’s pristine Mokapu
Beach. Each of the Andaz Studios offers
incomparable functionality and state-of-
the-art technology, all designed in a
residential seaside style.
3550 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, HAWAII 96753 USA
Tel: +1 808 573 1234 Email: andazmauireservations@andaz.com maui.andaz.hyatt.com

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Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria™ Resort
With over 16 hectares fronting
spectacular Wailea Beach, Grand
Wailea is a pleasant 35–minute drive
from Kahului Airport and a short 20–
minute flight from Honolulu.
The resort is proud of its commitment to
portray the richness and uniqueness of
Hawaii’s nature, culture and people.
Spacious and luxuriously appointed
The 780 guestrooms include 52 suites,
with the Napua Tower offering 100 rooms
in a private club area situated at the centre
of the hotel. With standard guestrooms
averaging 640 square feet, Grand Wailea
offers spacious accommodations with
an elegant, tropically themed décor. The
luxuriously appointed Maui hotel rooms
contain either one king or two queen beds
and each features its own private lanai—
perfect for admiring the views.
Located in the exclusive Napua Tower, a
private retreat within the resort, the Napua
Rooms offer a selection of additional
amenities and services. Witness a
perfect sunset from your private lanai,
sip cocktails in one of two lounges and
allow the dedicated concierge to cater to
your every need. For those seeking a true
island escape, Grand Wailea offers the
most opulent and well-designed suites
ever, created to ensure a restful stay in a
striking setting.
Redefining relaxation and luxury, the
award-winning Spa Grande offers
guests an oasis of serenity. Magnificently
designed and featuring inlaid Italian
marble, original artwork, mahogany
woodwork and venetian chandeliers,
it is the largest spa in Hawaii. With its
international approach to healing and
rejuvenation, the spa uses a variety of
techniques to simultaneously enhance
wellness and beauty. The spa offers a
variety of programs that range from three
hours up to a full day of pampering. For
teens (13-19 years), the spa offers various
massages, facials, body therapies and
salon services while children (6-12 years)
are not forgotten with henna tattoos,
manicures, pedicures and hair braiding.
The resort is a special haven for children
aged 5-12 years with qualified personnel
available to keep them entertained during
the day. Night time supervision is also
offered giving parents the opportunity
to enjoy a quiet evening together. Camp
Grande has a children’s restaurant, craft
room, theatre, games room and outdoor
play area. Activities for young guests
include hiking and nature walks and
special workshops such as T-shirt dyeing
and lei making.
The business centre at the Grand Wailea
offers the best in modern equipment and
technology for the communication needs
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packing and shipping services as well as
a rental service for mobile phones and
pagers. There are 22 richly appointed
banquet rooms, meeting spaces,
boardrooms, function space and ballroom
as well as eight outdoor function facilities.
An abundance of dining options
Dining options abound at the Grand Wailea.
Named after Hawaii’s official state fish,
Humuhumunkunukuapua, the oceanside
restaurant floats on a saltwater lagoon
brimming with tropical fish. Select your
lobster from the lagoon or savour delicious
fish and meat dishes with Polynesian or
Hawaiian influences. Buffet breakfasts are
served in the Grand Dining Room Maui
with its massive ceilings and stunning
views. During the day, coffee, sandwiches,
cocktails and snacks are available from
the various bistros and bars scattered
throughout the resort. The recently opened
Amasia is tucked inside Grand Wailea’s
Japanese garden. Reminiscent of a
teahouse in Kyoto, the restaurant features a
menu inspired by street food and cuisines
from all over the globe.
The Grand Wailea’s activity pool, the Wailea
Canyon Activity Pool has nine separate
pools including a sandy beach, waterfalls,
caves, whitewater rapids, grottos, whirlpool,
sauna and the world’s first water elevator.
The activity pool also contains a scuba
diving pool especially designed for scuba
lessons. The adults-only Hibiscus Pool has
a huge mosaic hibiscus flower inlaid on its
floor. Windsurfing and snorkelling lessons
are available. Tennis enthusiasts will enjoy
the 11–court complex with night lighting
available on three courts. Shopaholics
are not forgotten with a selection of
quality shops including Spa Grande
Bath Body for a range of spa products
while for women’s resort wear and
accessories, Tradewinds Boutique should
not be missed. For the finest in estate and
contemporary jewellery, Richters of Hawaii
offers an excellent selection while Wailea
Breezes has a choice of women’s shoes,
handbags and accessories.
The resort is proud of its distinctive artwork
collection with emphasis on art from the
Hawaiian and Pacific region. Exquisite
original paintings, sculptures, murals and
artefacts that are the work of artists of
international stature feature throughout
the resort. Guests are offered the rich
opportunity of complimentary tours and
given a detailed history of the works of art
and the artists’ lives.
For pure indulgence, visit the Grand
Wailea on beautiful Maui. You will not
be disappointed.
3850 Wailea Alanui Waiulea, Maui HAWAII 96761-1985 USA
Tel: +808 875 1234 Fax: +808 879 4077 Email: info@grandwailea.com www.grandwailea.com

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Ho’olei at Grand Wailea
Set in the exclusive Wailea Resort
area on Maui’s southern shore,
Ho’olei at Grand Wailea is a
gated community offering 120
sophisticated and luxurious villas
that blend the outstanding amenities
of the oceanfront resort with the
charm of tropical residences.
It is just a 23-minute fight from Honolulu and
minutes from championship golf courses
and tennis courts. The resort’s large, lavish,
two-storey, three-bedroom and three-and-
a-half-bathroom villas are offered in
three different layouts to accommodate
longer stays and multi-generational
families. Custom cabinetry, stone floors,
vaulted ceilings and spacious lanais with
magnificent sunset views are just some of
the world-class facilities designed for the
comfort and enjoyment of guests.
Each unit offers a state-of-the-art kitchen
with an eating area, a spacious living area
with luxurious furnishings and amazing
private lanai areas adjoining two of the
bedrooms. The master bathroom boasts
a deep soaking tub and separate shower
while the other two bedrooms have their
own full bath. There is a private elevator,
laundry room, central air-conditioning and
attached garage.
The lavish pool area with its sandy beach
entry and the modern, well-equipped
gym with cardiovascular and weight
training equipment as well as men’s and
women’s saunas, showcase the resort’s
close attention to detail with the pavilion
contributing to the community feel.
Ho’olei guests have full charging privileges
at the Grand Wailea Resort’s restaurants,
shops and spa. Choose between
Polynesian/Island infused cuisine, classic
favourites or a gourmet sandwich and
coffee from the wide choice of venues
at the resort. When it’s time to play, the
resort’s nine pools with slides, swings and
river canyons offer unlimited entertainment
for all. Camp Grande offers organised fun
activities for teens and children and is also
a great place for kids to meet others their
own age.
The on-site Maui Ocean Activities Centre
or concierge can arrange a range of
exciting activities from snorkelling to biking
down a volcano. Hawaii’s largest spa,
Spa Grande, is also located at the resort
with treatments infused with Hawaiian
ingredients and healing wisdom—perfect
for a rejuvenating indulgence.
Enjoy the good life at Ho’olei at Grand
Wailea. A sunny, temperate climate,
luxurious five-star villas, fine food, fun and
pampering at the Grand Wailea Resort
with super-convenient charging privileges
ensure a fun-filled, relaxing holiday.
146 Ho’olei Circle Wailea, Maui HAWAII 96753 USA
Tel: +877 324 7088 www.hooleiatgrandwailea.com

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DUO Steak Seafood, and Wolfgang
Puck’s Spago—offer award-winning
cuisine featuring the freshest, local, exotic
ingredients. The lobby lounge welcomes
each evening with a sunset ceremony,
Hawaiian musician, hula dancers and a
tiki torch lighter.
Guests will find themselves perfectly
situated to explore the beauty of the island
of Maui. Within range of the resort’s house
cars are world-class recreational facilities
including the Wailea Golf Club and Wailea
Tennis Center with luxury shops nearby.
Concierge staff are happy to create
customised itineraries, such as planning
adventures to Haleakala National Park, the
famous Road to Hana, or the underwater
wonderland, Molokini Crater. The day,
of course, will always end sweetly, back
home, wrapped in the comforts of Four
Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea.
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
Nestled on a golden sand beach,
Four Seasons Resort Maui at
Wailea offers paradise seekers an
unrivalled experience.
Infused with the spirit of aloha, the
island’s first and only AAA Five-Diamond
and Forbes Five-Star resort provides a
Hawaiian holiday unlike any other. The
380-room oceanfront property includes
75 plush suites and is world renowned
for its comfortable opulence, impeccable
service and luxurious amenities. Each
room has an airy lanai with sweeping
views of the Pacific, the mountains, or the
gardens. Several complimentary services
include twice daily housekeeping service
and 24-hour room service.
Facilities include three gorgeous saline
pools (the main Fountain Pool, children’s
Keiki Pool, and the adults-only infinity-edge
Serenity Pool), whirlpools and bubble
loungers, 24-hour fitness centre, tennis
courts, putting green, steam room, Kids
for All Seasons children’s camp and family
games room. Wailea Beach is serviced by
the resort’s staff and beckons swimmers,
snorkellers, divers, outrigger canoeists,
whale watchers and sunbathers alike.
The resort is home to one of the nation’s
top rated spas. The Spa features innovative
state-of-the-art treatments, many of
which are unique to the resort, such as
the four-handed Lomi Aumoa Hawaiian
massage and aquacranial energy work
performed in the tropical waters of the
Pacific. The Spa also hosts a Wellness
Series where experts in their field visit and
offer complimentary discussions, as well
as private consultations, on subjects from
anti-ageing to greening your life.
Three of Hawaii’s most acclaimed
restaurants—Ferraro’s Bar e Ristorante,
3900 Wailea Alanui, Wailea Maui HAWAII 96753 USA
Tel: +1 808 874 8000 Fax: +1 808 874 6449 Email: reservations.mau@fourseasons.com www.fourseasons.com/maui

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Destination Resorts Hawaii
Destination Resorts Hawaii presents
a premium collection of condos
and villas in seven distinct resorts
in Maui. The destinations of Wailea
and Makena on Maui’s sunny south
shore are famed for picturesque sandy
beaches, turquoise waters, world-class
spas, championship golf courses,
designer boutiques, Maui celebrity
chef restaurants and famed hotels.
Enjoy one-, two- or three-bedroom
holiday rentals along stunning beachfront
locations or rolling golf fairways. Each
resort has its own pool and barbecue
picnic areas. Other amenities include jet
spas, tennis courts, shuffleboard, putting
green or fitness centre. Accommodations
feature living/dining area, full kitchen,
private bedroom(s), personal washer and
dryer and private outdoor lanai. Deluxe
housekeeping, parking and Wi-Fi are
included and the ho’okipa (hospitality)
desk can arrange activities, golf tee times,
spa treatments or restaurant reservations.
These spectacular accommodations are
available for rental exclusively through
Destination Resorts Hawaii.
Indulge in Maui’s most exclusive
beachfront villa resort, the Wailea Beach
Villas. Located on Wailea Beach, villas
are exquisitely designed and furnished
and a personal chef, nanny or butler can
be arranged.
Enjoy a secluded beachfront sanctuary at
Makena Surf where cobbled paths and
lush tropical gardens lead to pristine Pai’pu
Beach and bungalow style buildings with
fabulous ocean views.
Polo Beach Club has a prime beachfront
location on Polo Beach, where guests
can watch and hear the sound of ocean
waves from their holiday rental and enjoy
exclusive beachfront access.
The beachfront Wailea Elua Village is the
only resort on Ulua Beach amid 24 acres
of manicured gardens. This tranquil haven
with its oceanside pool is at the start of
the scenic Wailea Beach Walk.
Wailea Ekahi Village, located on
Keawakapu Beach, is a family friendly
resort with four swimming pools, paddle
tennis and shuffleboard and equipped with
personal barbecue grills on each lanai.
With its country club amenities, Wailea
Grand Champions Villas is on the
fairways of the Wailea “Old Blue” Golf
Course, bordering the Wailea Tennis
Center, where guests can opt to play with
a tennis pro.
Wailea Ekolu Village offers panoramic
vistas of the Pacific Ocean and the
neighbouring islands of Lana’i, Kaho’olawe
and Molokini Crater, overlooking the plush
Wailea hotels and resorts.
34 Wailea Gateway Place, Suite A102, Wailea, Maui, Hawaii 96753 USA
Tel: 0011 1 866 384 1373 Email: DRHinfo@DestinationHotels.com DestinationResortsHawaii.com

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The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
This breathtaking resort offers guests
an authentic Hawaiian sense of place,
with direct access to the secluded,
award-winning D.T. Fleming Beach.
Guests can relax in the sun, or connect
with the natural, tropical environment
through hiking, snorkelling and a
variety of outdoor experiences.
From the moment guests arrive at
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, they are
enveloped in captivating surroundings and
a warm Aloha reception. Guests can retreat
to the relaxed sophistication of stylish
furnishings, dark wood floors, Hawaiian
artwork, wireless internet, Egyptian cotton
linens and marble bathrooms with fine
bath essentials. The resort also features a
sumptuous Club Level® with access to an
exclusive lounge offering complimentary
food and beverage presentations
throughout the day and the services
of a dedicated Club Concierge. The
107 residential suites offer spacious living
rooms and kitchen areas with refrigerators,
microwaves, dishwashers and calabash
gathering tables ideal for families.
The resort is home to a variety of signature
restaurants interpreting aspects of Maui’s
spectacular geography and history.
The Terrace Chef-Crafted boasts ocean
views and a distinctive dinner menu using
seasonal, local ingredients. Kai Sushi
offers the freshest sushi and Japanese
cuisine while The Terrace serves a
renowned plantation-style breakfast
buffet. The Alaloa Lounge features
speciality cocktails and light fare best
enjoyed on the open-air lanai. Fun and
casual waterfront dining can be found at
The Beach House or Pool Bar Café.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa®, Kapalua has a design
based on the concept of Waihua, which the
ancient Hawaiians believed was the most
pure form of water captured by the leaves
of the taro plant. The spa features Hawaiian-inspired
treatments and massages. The
24-hour fitness centre boasts dramatic
views of the Pacific Ocean and state-of-
the-art equipment. Guests can also
enjoy the expansive 10,000 square-foot,
three-tiered pool, with separate children’s
pool and spacious luxury cabanas.
Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of
the Environment offers outdoor excursions
led by trained naturalists, including
underwater photography, snorkelling,
seasonal whale watching, outrigger
canoeing, stand-up paddling, kayaking,
hiking and more.
For guests looking to experience Hawaii
beyond the surf, sand and sun, the resort
offers cultural programs providing a forum
to gain a greater understanding of the rich
Hawaiian culture and heritage.
One Ritz-Carlton Drive, Kapalua, Maui, HAWAII 96761 USA
Tel: +1 808 669 6200 Fax: +1 808 669 1566 www.ritzcarlton.com/kapalua

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Hyatt Regency Maui Resort Spa
Discover the ultimate Ka’anapali
Beach hotel, the Hyatt Regency Maui
Resort Spa.
Surrounded by 40 lush, beachfront acres,
this breathtaking Maui hotel presents an
astonishing number of delightful ways to
spend your days and nights.
Distinct Hawaiian ambience
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort Spa’s
vibrant, luxurious design and décor
accentuate the natural beauty of this
unique Hawaiian experience. The lobby
area offers a dramatic arrival experience
for guests while maintaining a distinctly
Hawaiian ambience with a combination
of natural colours and modern touches—
water-jet cut aluminium panels and cast
glass figures—to create a stunning impact.
Three elegant chandeliers accentuate
high ceilings above the main entry and
reception area, while stone-clad columns,
three-dimensional wall panels, colourful
murals and teak and African mahogany
walls frame the space.
All rooms and suites showcase the quality
and excellence that is synonymous
worldwide with Hyatt hotels and resorts
and offer views either over the Pacific
Ocean, the beautifully landscaped
grounds or the resort’s pools and ponds.
The facilities and amenities are first-class
and meet the high standards demanded
by discerning travellers.
Whether you prefer an action packed
getaway, fun, family oriented programs or
restful days spent relaxing at the on-site
spa or by the pool, you’ll find the exquisite
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort Spa
offers everything you need for a perfect
and memorable stay filled with exciting
Maui activities.
Catering for children, Camp Hyatt
Ka’anapali provides games and activities
that are both educational and fun. Children
are encouraged to absorb the culture
and geography of the islands through
storytelling and interesting projects
including lei making, creating Hawaiian
petroglyphs on tapa cloth, hula lessons
and much more.
Enjoy the water playground featuring a
half-acre freeform pool, complete with a
rope bridge, waterfalls, and a 150-foot
lava tube slide. Guests also have access
to trained professionals who conduct
scuba diving and tennis lessons while hula
demonstrations, and lei making classes
are also available. Within a 15-minute walk
are the shops of Whalers Village, the town
of Lahaina, and the long boardwalk along
Ka’anapali Beach. Good snorkelling,
and the easiest for kids, can be found at
nearby Black Rock.
For over 25 years, Hyatt Regency Maui
has offered guests a Tour of the Stars
atop the roof, led by the in-house Director

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of Astronomy. Guests can learn how
objects in the sky were used by Hawaiians
for navigation while viewing stars and
planets through hi-definition telescopes
and binoculars. Free wildlife tours are
also available at the resort which is home
to 50 animals, including African black
footed penguins, African crowned cranes,
flamingos, white and black swans and a
variety of parrots and ducks.
Be pampered at Spa Moana
When it is time to slip away and be
pampered, Spa Moana offers authentic
practices and the natural botanicals of
Hawaii to energise, enrich, and enhance
your good health and wellbeing. With a
comprehensive spa menu and packages
available, Spa Moana invites you to enjoy a
rich experience inspired by the ocean, the
islands, and the people. For Hawaiians,
ho’ola or healing, is an essential part
of being, and Spa Moana shares this
understanding and believes that caring for
one’s body nurtures harmony. Spa Moana
offers 15 treatment rooms, a full-service
beauty salon, a relaxation lounge, sauna
and steam rooms.
Create memories that will last a lifetime
with a spectacular wedding with the
exchanging of vows at the Hyatt Regency
Maui Resort Spa. Celebrate surrounded
by the splendour of the ocean, the beauty
of gracious swans and the bright colours of
the lush gardens. Whether it’s an intimate
affair, or a more elaborate gathering of
friends and family, your celebration will
be simply unforgettable. The experienced
planning team will work with you to ensure
everything is exactly as you wish, from
beautifully arranged rooms to delicious
cuisine served by the professional staff.
Each wedding at the romantic resort is
treated as special and unique.
Food connoisseurs are not forgotten,
and with several dining options there is
something guaranteed to suit everyone.
From steak and seafood, a traditional
lu’au and tempting breakfasts, the resort
proudly offers food options that are good
for guests, the community and the planet.
The menus feature food from natural, local
and sustainable sources and guests have
the option of ordering from the exciting
room service menu.
When you are ready to venture out, the
friendly staff will assist in planning activities
and visiting local attractions. A convenient
in-house activities and restaurant
reservation service provides one-stop
shopping for information, discounts, and
reservations on all tours, activities, golf,
and restaurants around the island.
200 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina, Maui HAWAII 96761 USA
Tel: +1 808 661 1234 Fax: +1 808 667 4498 Email: conciergeoggrm@hyatt.com www.maui.hyatt.com

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Condominium Rentals Hawaii
For the perfect vacation rental,
Condominium Rentals Hawaii offers
a range of properties with unique
amenities, and individualised décor.
The properties on Maui are both
located on the south and west end
of Maui at Lahaina and Kaanapali, as
well as in Kapaa on Kauai.
At Sugar Beach Resort, one of Maui’s
best beaches is right at your door. With
ocean or garden views, one- or two-bedroom
condos, all accommodations are
perfectly designed for your home-away-from-
home vacation. All condos feature
a private lanai, fully equipped kitchen, air-conditioning,
cable TV, high speed internet
and washer/dryer. The full resort amenities
include a heated swimming pool, jacuzzi,
sauna, putting green, shops and activity
desk that will help you plan and book
fun activities tours or be pampered by a
massage at Massage Maui.
The Mana Kai Maui Resort offers all the
advantages of a condo vacation, with the
amenities of a resort hotel. The resort offers
one- and two-bedroom suites complete
with fully equipped kitchens, as well as
hotel-type rooms. Free high speed wireless
internet access is available as well as an in-room
safe. Barbecues and laundry facilities
are provided and there is free parking,
pool, open-air dining with lounge, activities
centre, gift shop, general store, conference
and meeting facilities. Everything you
need for a perfect location is right at
your fingertips!
Luxury and privacy meet seamlessly
at Maui Kamaole. This modern
condominium complex features topical
gardens, pools, tennis courts, jacuzzis
and barbecue areas. Comfortably and
elegantly furnished, the one- and two-bedroom
accommodations offer two
bathrooms, air-conditioning, cable TV,
DVD and high speed internet while the
spacious lanai offers spectacular views.
Just a short walk from great shopping and
restaurants, the resort is situated across
from Kamaole Beach Park III where you
can enjoy snorkelling, boogie boarding
and swimming.
Condos at Wailua Bay View on the
island of Kauai are oceanfront, overlooking
beautiful Wailua Bay. These affordable one-bedroom
Kapa’a and offer easy access to the beach.
Complete with a swimming pool and
barbecue area for outdoor relaxation, the
condominiums are located on the Coconut
Coast and are conveniently close to golf
courses, shopping and restaurants. With
a queen or king bed and one queen sofa
bed, the condominiums will accommodate
up to four persons and each is equipped
with a full kitchen as well as a washer/dryer
for your convenience.
362 Huku Lii Place, Suite 204 Kihei, Maui, HAWAII 96753 USA
condos are located centrally in
Tel: +808 879 2778 Fax: +808 879 7825 Email: res@crhmaui.com www.crhmaui.com www.crhkauai.com

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Ka’anapali Beach Hotel
Located on 11 acres fronting Ka’anapali
Beach, five kilometres from historic
Lahaina town, Ka’anapali Beach hotel
was awarded the honoured title of
Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel by the
Waiaha Foundation.
The hotel has won numerous awards
for Project Po’okela, a Hawaiian cultural
program that educates employees about
honouring traditions and integrating the
values of Hawaiian culture into their daily life.
One tradition which has become a source
of pride is that of the ‘Ohana Singers,
a choir consisting of hotel employees.
There is a host of free Hawaiian activities
daily from `ukulele lessons to hula classes,
complimentary sunset hula shows and craft
fairs. Accommodations enjoy spacious, air-conditioned
rooms featuring a refrigerator,
in-room safe, coffee maker, iron/ironing
board, TV, in-room movies and private
lanai. On their departure day, all guests are
given their very own kukui (candlenut) lei as
a memento of their visit.
Relax by the whale-shaped swimming
pool. The beach activities centre has
boogie boards, snorkelling and stand-up
paddleboards with daily lessons available.
Tennis, hiking and horseriding are nearby
while ping pong and a giant chequerboard
are offered on the property. Golfers will be
captivated by the adjacent Ka’anapali Golf
Resort. Whaler’s Village has restaurants and
more than 70 shops, with further outlets at
Lahaina’s Front Street and Cannery Mall.
The property has a boutique, a sundry
store and a salon day spa offering beauty
treatments and massage services.
The hotel offers a variety of affordable
dining options. For stays of three nights
or longer, orient yourself to fun with
the complimentary ‘Ohana Welcome
Breakfast. Tiki Terrace Restaurant offers
daily breakfast, Hawaii regional cuisine
dinner specialities, and an award-winning
Sunday champagne brunch. You will find
the Tiki Bar and Grill poolside, open daily
for light fare and refreshing beverages.
Kupanaha Magic Dinner Theater offers
a mesmerising Hawaiian evening. The
complimentary Aloha Passport for Kids
program teaches about the rich island
heritage in a fun and interactive way. Kids
participating in this free program receive
gifts valued at up to $50. Children five
years and under eat free at Tiki Terrace
Restaurant when accompanied by a
paying adult, and children 6–12 years can
order from a special discounted menu.
Just 40 kilometres from Kahului Airport
and six kilometres from Kapalua West Maui
Airport, this outstanding location offers
excellent value and the cultural delights of
Ka’anapali Beach.
2525 Ka’anapali Parkway, Lahaina, Maui HAWAII 96761-1912 USA
Tel: +1 808 661 0011 Toll Free US/CAN: 800 262 8450 Fax: +1 808 667 5978 Email: res@kbhmaui.com www.kbhmaui.com

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Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach
Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali
Beach is a renowned resort within
the Kaanapali Beach Resort area
offering beachfront beauty, gracious
service and the convenience of
condominium living.
You’ll have immediate access to
Kaanapali, one of Maui’s very best
beaches, where you can swim, surf and
snorkel. In fact, most units look right out
over the shimmering blue Pacific Ocean.
Kick off your sandals and relax!
All units in this luxury beachfront
condominium resort are spacious with
plenty of room to kick off your holiday
sandals, relax and view the spectacular
Pacific Ocean and tropical gardens
from your private lanai. Some of the
amenities include central air-conditioning,
fully equipped kitchen and high speed
internet access.
Accommodating up to three guests,
studios feature one king bed, one queen
bed or a wall bed and a sofa and offer
either garden or ocean views. For larger
groups, there is a choice of one-bedroom
suites with various bedding options, either
one or two bathrooms, and a choice of
ocean or garden panoramas.
Up to six guests can be comfortably
accommodated in the spacious two-bedroom,
two-bathroom suites with
garden or ocean views.
Location, location, location
Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach
is situated across from two championship
golf courses and offers private access
to dozens of shops and restaurants
at Whalers Village. It is minutes from
Lahaina, a bustling community where you
can enjoy five-star cuisine and exciting
cultural events and nightlife seven days
a week.
Beautiful stretch of sandy beach
Other amenities at Aston at The Whaler
on Kaanapali Beach include a beachfront
swimming pool area and fitness centre.
There is a day spa and salon with a
wide range of rejuvenating and relaxing
treatments and massages. Or while away
the time watching the gentle movement of
the koi in the resort’s landscaped garden
courtyard after a leisurely stroll along the
beautiful stretch of sandy beach.
To keep the children occupied, Aston’s
Camp Kaanapali, a year-round children’s
program with Hawaiian crafts, cultural
activities and beach fun is located nearby.
For all the comforts of a home-away-from-
home set within a stunning, prime
beachfront location, Aston at The Whaler
on Kaanapali Beach is unbeatable.
Island of Maui 2481 Kaanapali Parkway Lahaina, HAWAII 96761 USA
Tel: +1 808 924 2924 Property Direct: +808 661 6000 Fax: +808 661 8315 Email: res.wha@astonreservations.com www.astonhotels.com

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Aston Hotels Resorts Maui
Choose from one of Aston Hotels
Resorts’ Maui hotels or condominium
resorts for your next holiday.
Beachfront on Kaanapali Beach, amidst
11 acres of exotic tropical gardens, Aston
Kaanapali Shores (pictured centre right)
offers guests private lanais, fully equipped
kitchens, Wi-Fi, spa facilities, restaurants,
an activity desk and year-round Camp
Kaanapali for the kids.
Also on Kaanapali Beach is Aston at The
Whaler on Kaanapali Beach adjacent
to the many shops and restaurants of
Whalers Village. This premium luxury resort
is just across from two championship golf
courses and just minutes from Lahaina.
For an oceanfront escape, Aston at
Papakea Resort (pictured bottom right)
is a garden paradise on ‘the Magic Isle’.
This resort is nestled within 13 acres of
freshwater ponds, picturesque bridges,
expansive lawns and tropical gardens.
Enjoy the seclusion of Aston Mahana
at Kaanapali (pictured top right). Each
luxurious oceanfront suite features floor-to-
ceiling windows and a private lanai
facing the ocean and boasting panoramic
views of the Pacific Ocean and Maui’s
magical sunsets.
Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas (pictured
main) boasts 11 acres of beautiful gardens
and is perfectly situated beachfront in
the heart of Kaanapali resort. The resort
features an oceanfront restaurant, beach
rental facility, Wi-Fi and free shuttle to
nearby shopping and activities.
Aston Paki Maui offers the best
oceanfront value on the Kaanapali Coast
with its spacious suites, breathtaking
views and ideal location between the
Kaanapali and the Kapalua resort area.
Aston Maui Hill is a quiet hideaway
with ocean views and friendly service.
Just minutes from Wailea, the extra
spacious one- to three-bedroom suites
are comfortable and conveniently located
near golf, shopping and dining.
Enjoy the spacious suites of Aston at the
Maui Banyan, an affordable condominium
resort on Maui’s south coast. Across from
the beach, it is also within easy walking
distance of Kihei’s shops and restaurants.
Located on a 28-acre coconut grove,
Aston Maui Lu offers beautiful views
and great beachfront value in Kihei.
Enjoy a large swimming pool, two tennis
courts, outdoor barbecues and free
parking as well as access to two private
beach coves.
Travellers to Maui will enjoy staying at
any one of Aston’s amazing hotel and
condominium resorts.

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The fourth largest and the
oldest of the Hawaii islands,
Kauai is about 888 kilometres
square in area, formed from
one massive volcano of
which Mt Waialeale forms
the eastern rim.
The main road circles the coastline with
the exception of a 24-kilometre stretch at
the north shore cliffs which is inaccessible.
When Captain Cook came ashore in
January 1778 he was received as a god.
Today, visitors to this beautiful island of
gardens and rainbows are greeted in
much the same friendly way.
Lihue, the capital of Kauai, still has few
buildings taller than a coconut tree. Yet
the island offers visitors all the ingredients
for a perfect holiday including luxury
accommodation, gourmet cuisine, a host
of watersports and activities including
world-class golf.
Po`ipu, a leisurely 30 minutes by car
south of Lihue, has been called Kauai’s
playground, with its pristine beaches
protected by a necklace of offshore reefs.
Just one kilometre from the resort area
is sailing, diving, deep-sea fishing and
daily boat tours from Kukuiula Harbour. At
nearby Spouting Horn, a turbulent wave
action causes surf to shoot through a lava
tube and out a hole in the coastal rock.
This geyser sometimes reaches heights of
18 metres and more.
On the west side of Kauai you’ll find
what Mark Twain called the ‘Grand
Canyon of the Pacific’—Waimea Canyon,
1097 metres deep in parts, with red and
green vistas punctuated by waterfalls.
North from Lihue you can stop off to take
a ride on one of the flat-bottom river boats
that takes you to the Fern Grotto. Further
north past the Coconut Coast you pass
by the turnoff to The Kilauea Point National
Wildlife Refuge which shelters thousands
of seabirds.
Near Princeville and Hanalei, made famous
by the song Puff the Magic Dragon, is
Ke`e Beach. Close by are the wet and
dry caves, prominent in ancient Hawaiian
myth and the start of the 17 kilometres
Kalalau hiking trail.
Further south is Lumahai Beach the
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located, the hotel provides easy access
to the Lihue Airport, shopping and
other activities.
Aston at Poipu Kai (pictured middle) is a
condominium resort in sunny Poipu near
world-class beaches, Brennecke’s and
Shipwreck Beach. Each one-, two-, or
three-bedroom condominium within the
five upscale communities boasts its own
distinctive style with a fully equipped kitchen
and private lanai. Recreational facilities
include swimming pools, jet spas and tennis
courts and located nearby are many fine
restaurants, shops and tourist attractions.
famous nurse’s beach in the movie
South Pacific.
On the island’s north shore the scenery
runs riot—grey mists hang over the
sheer Napali cliffs, waterfalls tumble into
deep valleys.
Much of this region and the island’s
interior cannot be reached by road, so a
helicopter or fixed wing plane tour can give
you a perspective otherwise unobtainable.
Kauai is called the Garden Island with good
reason. The National Tropical Botanical
Gardens in Lawai Valley and the Allerton
Estate Gardens, as well as the Limahuli
Gardens in the north, are among the major
attractions that showcase nature at her
best. Kauai’s diverse scenery has lured
filmmakers to her shores for decades and
such classics as Jurassic Park, Raiders
of the Lost Ark and of course, South
Pacific mean visitors can occasionally
experience déjà vu.
Also Kauai is popular with practitioners of
the healing arts giving it the reputation of
being a special place for those seeking
rejuvenation and relaxation combined with
a taste of traditional local culture.
Aston Hotels Resorts Kauai
Aston Islander on the Beach (pictured
far right) is a low-rise resort set amongst
lush gardens and a stunning beachfront
pool for relaxation and recreation. All rooms
offer charming island inspired furnishings
with a coffee maker and mini refrigerator.
Nearby are public tennis courts and a
golf course. The Coconut Marketplace
with more than 40 specialty shops and
restaurants is a short stroll away.
Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages
offers a romantic getaway set amid
a peaceful coconut grove on Kauai’s
western coast. This cluster of authentic
plantation-era homes has been carefully
restored with period inspired furniture and
modern conveniences. Spacious individual
cottages offer fully equipped kitchens and
front porches overlooking the landscaped
gardens. Enjoy on-site recreational
activities such as beachfront yoga.
Aston Aloha Beach Hotel (pictured far
left) has a magnificent beachfront location
on the east coast of Kauai and offers
spectacular views of the lush mountains
and surrounding sparkling blue waters.
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Along a white sand beach in Poipu, on
Kauai’s sunny South Shore, this luxury
resort complete with five restaurants,
a water playground with a river pool,
waterfalls and a 150-foot waterslide,
as well as a saltwater lagoon, tennis
courts and the award-winning Anara
Spa is sprawled across 50 acres of lush
gardens and manicured lawns.
Classic Hawaiian style
Relax in elegantly designed guestrooms
reflective of the resort’s renowned classic
Hawaiian style of graceful elegance. The
602 guestrooms are available in a range
of categories, each complete with private
lanai and luxurious pillowtop beds.
Modern amenities include high speed,
wireless internet access, three direct dial
phones, including one cordless phone,
flat screen television with cable and in-room
movies, in-room safety deposit
box, turndown available on request, full
bath amenities as well as a hairdryer,
bathrobes, coffee service with Hawaiian-blend
coffee, a refrigerator and iron and
ironing board. The resort also features
20 new hypo-allergenic rooms. The
Respire by Hyatt Hypo-Allergenic Rooms
are a healthy option for every guest while
specially suited to address the needs of
guests with asthma, allergies and other
respiratory sensitivities.
Blissful relaxation
Amidst lush gardens, waterfalls, and
peaceful pools, discover blissful
relaxation at the sumptuous spa where
an abundance of treatments based on
traditional Hawaiian healing are available.
A myriad of recreational options and first-class
facilities are available. Choose an
action packed adventure—scuba diving
or mountain biking with the whole family.
Spend your day filled with sunshine,
swimming in sparkling pools or opt for a
round of golf on the Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Golf Course while the kids take advantage
of Camp Hyatt. And later, spend your
evenings dancing under the stars at a
traditional luau.
Choose from extensive dining options—
from fine cuisine to poolside fare. Create
an evening to remember in the romantic
Italian restaurant, experience a classic
luau with family and friends or simply sit
back and enjoy the view of the famous
golf course. From an elegant celebration
to the most casual gathering in one the
many restaurants, you’ll discover why
these popular eateries have attracted so
many awards and accolades.
An extraordinary experience awaits, where
impeccable service and lavish amenities
greet you at every turn at this luxury resort.
1571 Poipu Road, Koloa, Kauai HAWAII 96756 USA
Tel: + 1808 742 1234 Fax: + 1808 742 1557 Email: infokauai@hyatt.com www.grandhyattkauai.com

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Hawaii’s Big Island is the
youngest, the most diverse
and the grandest of all the
Hawaiian islands.
Larger than all the other islands put
together, it’s a land of amazing contrasts
with lush rainforests, monolithic cliffs,
spectacular ocean vistas, white,
black and even green sand beaches,
plunging waterfalls, deserts, plains and
active volcanoes.
First discovered more than a millennium
ago, the Big Island is where Polynesian
mythology says Madame Pele, goddess
of fire, dwells. She is said to live in the
firepot of Halemaumau in Kilauea crater
on the slopes of Mauna Loa, from where
she actively pours new lava almost daily.
Hilo is the seat of government and near
it are rainforests and black lava rocks
hugging a serrated shoreline that is
expanding thanks to Kilauea Volcano, the
world’s most active volcano.
Volcanoes National Park is best accessed
from Hilo. You can safely explore lava
tubes and hiking trails around this amazing
site. Nearby is Punaluu Beach Park with
picturesque black sand beaches.
North of Hilo the highway snakes between
mountains and sea to Waipi`o Valley and
Waimea through kilometres of fields where
sugarcane once grew. Hidden amongst
the mountains are a multitude of waterfalls
including the impressive Akaka Falls.
A must is a visit to the Hawaii Tropical
Botanical Garden where you can see
more than 2000 species of tropical plants.
Across the island, near Kawaihae, is
Heiau, built by King Kamehameha, which
is now an historical site.
In Waimea, the Parker Ranch’s historic
homes house a magnificent collection
of Italian and French period pieces and
more than a hundred original paintings by
masters such as Renoir and Degas. In this
region you can learn about a different side
of Hawaii that is also home to paniolos,
or Hawaiian cowboys. Lapakahi State
Historical Park, north of Kawaihae, was
once an ancient Hawaiian fishing village.
A short drive from the park is King
Kamehameha’s birthplace and Mookini
Luakini Heiau believed to have been
constructed about 480 AD.
The Kohala Coast is home to magnificent
resorts with breathtaking views of lava
flows. Anaehoomalu Bay, with its picture
postcard beach, curves between the
shallow bay and an ancient Hawaiian
fishpond once used by royalty.
Once home to Hawaiian royalty, Kailua-
Kona is now a vibrant resort and shopping
precinct with a rich cultural heritage. It is
also a great base from which to explore
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Kona coffee country and the unique
Painted Church where columns form the
trunks of painted palm trees.
The Big Island produces 39 percent
of the world’s macadamia nuts and
Kona is the only place in the US where
gourmet coffee is grown commercially.
It also has the world’s largest anthurium
and orchid flower industries. There are
20 golf courses on the Big Island, many
with green fairways carved from ancient
lava fields. Activities include fishing for
marlin, a helicopter or small plane ride
over red flowing lava and diving at night
with giant manta rays.
Getting around the Big Island is
convenient and easy. The most popular
mode of transport for international visitors
is to hire a car and explore the island at
leisure. There are also bus tours, shuttles
and taxis.
There are plenty of options when it comes
to accommodation on the Big Island.
From charming bed and breakfasts to
hotels, condominiums, lodges and five-star
resorts, there’s something to suit
every traveller and budget.
Aston Hotels Resorts Big Island
At Aston Shores at Waikoloa (pictured
top left), choose from one- and two-bedroom
suites, as well as two-bedroom
golf villas. Accommodations offer a fully
equipped kitchen, television, in-room
washer/dryer and private balcony or patio.
Amenities include a swimming pool, jet
spa, free tennis courts, barbecue area and
fitness centre. Nearby Kings’ Shops and
Queens’ Marketplace offer dozens of one-of-
a kind boutiques and restaurants.
The Aston Waikoloa Colony Villas
(pictured top centre) are set within the
exclusive sunlit Waikoloa Resort. Spacious
and luxuriously furnished one-, two- and
three-bedroom villas allow guests the
freedom to relax in style or enjoy the
property’s recreational facilities including
a pool, fitness centre and tennis court.
Relax in spacious living areas and private
lanai offering stunning views. Each villa
is equipped with a gourmet kitchen with
microwave and in-room washer/dryer.
Aston Kona by the Sea (pictured top
right) is an intimate condominium resort.
All the one- and two-bedroom deluxe
suites at Aston Kona by the Sea are
spacious with fully equipped kitchens, in-room
washer/dryer and your own private
furnished balcony or lanai where you can
admire spectacular sunsets. The large
oceanfront swimming pool and jet spa are
ideal for relaxing with a cool drink.
There is easy access to a wide range of
nearby attractions such as championship
golf courses, public tennis courts, and the
many charming boutiques and restaurants
of historic Kailua-Kona town. Meeting
facilities are available at the Beach Club
offering two separate meeting spaces that
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Airport along the Kohala Coast. The centre
boasts a variety of shopping, dining, and
entertainment options.
Sun drenched island
Watersports such as snorkelling, surfing
and diving abound on this sun drenched
island. Land-based leisure activities
include golf, horseriding, cycling, hiking
and tours of ancient sites.
SunQuest Vacations will also arrange car
rental, activities and help you plan your trip.
Special seasonal packages are available
at sharply reduced rates for longer stays
during April to December. They also
offer complete leisure packages and can
arrange for visits to other destinations
throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
SunQuest offers specials depending
on the season. Contact them for more
details. SunQuest Vacations is your ideal
choice for a fantastic vacation!
SunQuest Vacations
SunQuest Vacations is a tried and
true business with a reputation that
comes from 25 years of experience.
SunQuest Vacations provides the
ideal holiday location for thousands
of satisfied guests.
Located in Kailua-Kona on the beautiful
Big Island of Hawaii, SunQuest Vacations
offers the seasoned traveller the finest
selection of private homes and resort
condominiums on the Kona Gold Coast.
Spanning the coast from Kohala to Kona
and Kealakekua Bay, SunQuest does its
utmost to match a client’s wishes and
budget with the perfect vacation home
or condominium.
Quality selection of properties
With a quality selection of vacation
properties designed for all tastes, the
‘savvy’ SunQuest staff provide you with
choices ranging from a small studio
condo to a five-bedroom villa complete
with private pool and hot tub. Offering
guests relaxed comfort in the near perfect
weather of Hawaii, most properties feature
fully equipped kitchens, washers, dryers
and dishwashers.
Choose from oceanfront properties with
whitewater views to locations on one
of Kona or Waikoloa’s championship
golf courses, some of which offer
guests reduced rates. SunQuest has
the inventory to provide your every wish
including swimming with the dolphins in
Kealakekua Bay.
For a ‘complete’ vacation
This sun-kissed area is world famous for
the giant Pacific blue marlin sport fishing,
wintertime whale watching and is home to
the iron man triathlon. The King’s Shops and
its partner the Queen’s Shops are located
twenty minutes north of Kona International
77-6435 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona HAWAII 96740 USA
Tel: +1 808 329 6438 Toll Free USA 1800 367 5168 CAN 1800 800 KONA
Fax: +1 808 3295480 Email: sqvac@sunquest-hawaii.com www.sunquest-hawaii.com

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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
On the sunny Kohala Coast,
Mauna Kea stands as a landmark
of luxury with a timeless tradition
of Aloha. Situated on a beautiful
crescent beach, the luxury resort
offers guests the ideal setting for a
relaxing getaway in paradise.
Jewel of the Big Island
Enjoy a variety of guestrooms from one-of-
a-kind Presidential Suites to Deluxe
Oceanview rooms with extra large soaking
tubs and separate rain showers, or choose
from the recently refreshed Beachfront
wing just steps from Kaunaoa Bay. The
254 luxury guestrooms and suites are
elegantly furnished, featuring crisp, clean
lines, cloud white and bold sunset colours
along with wonderful views from the wide
lanai. Amenities include large flat screen
TVs, media hubs, bedside iPod dock
with clock radios, and luxury L’Occitane
bath products.
The hotel’s restaurants incorporate a
creative combination of international cuisine
with fresh, local Kohala Coast ingredients.
The hotel also offers an unforgettable
Sunday brunch buffet, a Mauna Kea
tradition, with all your breakfast and lunch
favourites enhanced with selections of
savoury brunch specialties, including a
“temptation table” with irresistible desserts.
Indulge your appetite at the weekly
Clambake, a longstanding tradition that’s
still the Big Island’s most remarkable
seafood buffet. The Mauna Kea Hawaiian
Lu‘au completes the experience with a
taste of culture shared through music, food
and family tradition.
The hotel provides almost endless
recreation options for guests including
tennis courts, and the legendary Mauna
Kea Golf Course offers a rewarding Big
Island golf experience for golfers of every
level. Children will enjoy the Keiki Club and
scheduled programs including building
sandcastles on the beach, shoreline
explorations of the Kohala Coast and
Hawaiian arts and crafts. There is a variety
of beach and watersports, or relax and
soak up the absolute luxury of unscheduled
time in a plush poolside cabana. The
Mauna Kea Spa by Mandara offers a
combination of Balinese and Hawaiian-inspired
therapies, or elevate your energies
in the sleek new fitness centre. A collection
of boutiques and galleries can be found
along the meandering koi ponds, where
you can discover delightful surprises in
designer resort fashions and swimwear,
fine jewelry and island art.
Indoor and outdoor group function spaces
and meeting rooms are available, as well
as picture-perfect wedding sites for a Big
Island wedding.
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Kohala Coast, Hawaii 96743 USA
Tel: 808 882 7222 Fax: 808 882 5700 Email: reservations@princehawaii.com www.princeresortshawaii.com

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options in beaches, dining, spa and resort
activities. The Pacific Ocean serves as the
picture-perfect backdrop at the resort’s
two world-class golf courses—Hapuna
Golf Course and Mauna Kea Golf Course.
Natural beauty and diversity
Guests will enjoy the many attractions
provided by the Big Island’s surrounding
areas and natural diversity from
cascading waterfalls, volcanoes and
pristine beaches. The white sand of
Hapuna Beach, frequently ranked among
America’s best beaches, is the perfect
place for swimmers and snorkellers to
explore at their leisure.
A shopping oasis is just a short shuttle
ride away at Kings Shops. Hawaii
Island’s premier shopping destination
features a stylish mix of luxury stores,
upscale boutiques, art galleries and
exquisite dining.
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel
Situated on 32 oceanfront acres on
the sunny Kohala Coast, Hapuna
Beach Prince Hotel presents a flowing,
contemporary Hawaiian style getaway
where guests can experience the true
essence of rejuvenation.
Oceanfront paradise
Perched on the hillside overlooking
beautiful Hapuna Beach, the hotel offers
guests the perfect setting for a relaxing
vacation getaway in paradise. Enjoy the
beauty of the island with sweeping views
of the white sands and the sparkling blues
of the Pacific Ocean from the privacy of a
refreshed oceanfront room.
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel features 350
recently refreshed guestrooms, including
36 Oceanfront Suites. Providing guests
with modern day comforts amid a serene
Hawaiian ambience, each of these luxury
Hawaiian accommodations offers ocean
views, revealing the long, inviting expanse
of Hapuna Beach from each private lanai.
Guestroom amenities include internet
access, mini-refridgerator and coffee maker
while bathrooms feature a double vanity, a
full-sized tub and separate shower stall.
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel offers an
exceptional range of dining venues
for a memorable culinary experience.
Passionate in the pursuit of the freshest
island ingredients, the hotel’s kitchens
source sustainable, organic ingredients to
present to you. Enjoy a refreshing range
of beverages or light meal at the poolside
bar, or head to the open-air Reef Lounge,
a great spot to watch the sunset and enjoy
tropical drinks to the rhythm of the island
with live Hawaiian guitar and hula dancing.
When you choose to stay at Hapuna
Beach Prince Hotel, you are also a guest
of Mauna Kea Resort, offering double the
62-100 Kauna’oa Drive Kohala Coast, HAWAII 96743 USA
Tel: +1 808 880 1111 Fax: +1 808 880 3142 Email: reservations@princehawaii.com www.princeresortshawaii.com

Old Settlement
Beach
Blackburn Island
Neds Beach
With official admission to the register in
1982, Lord Howe is one of only four island
groups to have World Heritage listing.
This island delivers a unique experience
for the discerning traveller looking
for a destination that’s not swamped
with tourists.
Part of New South Wales (Australia), Lord
Howe lies 700 kilometres northeast of
Sydney and the same distance southeast
of Brisbane. The island is all that remains
of a volcanic eruption that occurred
around seven million years ago.
Just 11 kilometres long and less than three
kilometres at its widest point, two thirds
of Lord Howe’s land mass is covered in
rainforest and bush land. the island is also
surrounded by the southernmost coral
reef in the world which is fed by warm
currents from the Great Barrier Reef.
The people
Lord Howe is home to just 350 residents
and, due to the island’s World Heritage
status, visitor numbers are restricted to
no more than 400 at any time. The main
industries are tourism and the propagation
of Kentia Palms and seeds. The protection
of Lord Howe’s unique environment is a
source of pride for both the community
and the visitor.
History
The Island was discovered in 1788 by the
First Fleet ship HMS Supply under the
command of Lieutenant Henry Lidgbird
Ball. The ship was on a journey to Norfolk
Island looking for sources of food and
water for the new Sydney colony. He
claimed it as a British possession, giving it
the name of the then Lord of the Admiralty,
Lord Howe. Settlement began in 1834
with the island supplying passing ships
with food and water.
Nature
The island’s forests include banyan trees,
pandanus and the indigenous Kentia
palms. The surrounding waters are now a
Marine Park and home to 94 species of
coral and 490 different fish.
Visitors can explore the spectacular flora
and fauna easily on foot and for bird
Perfect paradise
Blinky Beach
Lovers Bay
Lagoon
Beach
Middle
Beach
Mount Gower
North
Bay
Mount Lidgbird
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lovers, there are 130 species of permanent and migratory birds,
including the once endangered Lord Howe Island woodhen.
The sights
Lord Howe Island offers visitors a relaxed holiday in a pristine,
unspoilt environment. The Information Centre on Lagoon Road
provides a ‘Discovery Kit of Walks’ and its museum gives a
fascinating insight into the island’s days of early settlement and
natural history.
Where to stay
There are a range of properties on the island to suit all tastes and
budgets. Pinetrees is an all-inclusive resort hotel which has been
run by the same family for over a hundred years. No camping is
allowed anywhere on the island.
Getting around
A network of walking tracks criss-cross the island providing
access to scenic lookouts and various points of interest. The
tracks vary from easy to quite difficult and all have well marked
signposts. Hiring a bicycle is the easiest way to get around the
island but there are a limited number of hire cars available too.
All accommodation properties provide free airport transfers
for guests.
The Anchorage Restaurant offers meals seven days a week
as well as an on-site bakery. There is also a general store for
self-catering visitors. The local Golf Club and Bowls Club serve
dinner most nights. There are also a number of fine restaurants
on the island with Pinetrees being the most popular. Bookings
are advisable.
Activities
For the adventurous, there are charter boats for deep-sea fishing
for kingfish and yellowfin tuna, or make the trip out to Blackburn
Island by kayak. The highlight of any trip to the island though
is the eight-hour, rope-assisted guided walk up Mt. Gower, the
highest vertical climb in Australia.
Alternatively, there are guided nature walks, fish feeding at Ned’s
Beach, reef walks, scuba diving, snorkelling, barefoot lawn bowls
or just swimming in the crystal clear waters. North Bay is a great
spot for picnics, bush walking and bird watching and Lord Howe
Environmental Tours offers the chance to view the vast array of
underwater life in comfort in their glass-bottom boat cruise on
the lagoon.
Shopping guide
There is a general store and local produce and bulk groceries are
available at the Co-Op. Souvenirs are available at Thompson’s
General Store and the Visitor Centre. Alcohol is available from
the Liquor Store, located on Bowker Avenue. Check the Visitors
Centre for opening hours.
Clothing
Casual. A jacket for cooler evenings as it can be windy in winter.
Comfortable shoes are essential and good quality walking shoes
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are advisable for reef walking or bush walking (especially for the Mt
Gower climb).
Climate
Lord Howe Island is a year-round destination. Temperatures
rarely fall below 16ºC in winter, or rise above 27ºC
in summer.
Electricity
Diesel generated, 240 volts. Bring a torch to assist in finding your
way home at night, as the island has no street lights.
Time zone
Summer—same as Sydney (Eastern Daylight/Summer Time).
Winter, 30 minutes ahead of AEST. GMT plus 11 hours.
Currency
Australian dollars. Travellers’ cheques can be cashed at the bank
agencies or post office. Credit cards are widely accepted and
there is an ATM at the bowls club. Tipping is not customary.
Visas and health
There are no entry requirements and Australian citizens don’t
need passports. Yachts need to make arrangements for pilotage
and moorings.
Getting there
Qantaslink has direct flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Port
Macquarie, using De Havilland Dash 8 planes with a travel time
of two hours. Details are available through the Qantas website.

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Pinetrees Lodge
Pinetrees Lodge on World Heritage
listed Lord Howe Island is one of the
oldest family businesses in Australia.
The family has lived in the same place
since 1842 and the business in now run by
the sixth generation of the original family.
Many of Pinetrees’ guests came to stay as
children and now bring their own families.
Pinetrees is the perfect place to relax
and escape the stress of everyday life.
It offers exceptional meals, personalised
service and access to the only waterfront
property on the island. The boatshed is
on the beachfront and is a great place
for a hot shower after your early morning
swim, or a cold beer or champagne while
watching the sunset.
Beautiful Lord Howe Island
Pinetrees is an ideal gateway to the beauty
and adventure of Lord Howe Island.
Pinetrees’ staff are experienced fishermen,
surfers, walkers, photographers, golfers,
sailors and divers. They’ll recommend
where to go and what to do, depending on
the weather and your level of enthusiasm.
Some guests are happy to relax under
one of the boatshed umbrellas, swim in
the lagoon and absorb the panorama
of two of Australia’s most dramatic
mountains. Other guests like to keep
themselves busy. On any given day, they
might catch a 15kg kingfish, walk through
ancient subtropical rainforest, surf perfect
waves or dive on the southernmost coral
reef in the Pacific Ocean. Guests can
also challenge themselves on the island’s
spectacular golf course.
Pinetrees may be remote, but it provides
world-class meals. The chefs have worked
in famous Australian restaurants and use
fresh local seafood, organic produce
and other quality ingredients to create
memorable buffets and three-course
dinners. Guests are consistently amazed
by their dining experiences. But it’s not just
dinner, they will gladly pack fresh kingfish,
lamb chops, sausages, salads, cheese
and homemade bread into an esky and
local pandanus basket, and deliver them
to one of the many idyllic barbecue spots
on the island for your own private lunch.
There’s no additional charge, it’s just part
of the Pinetrees experience.
Accommodations include simple en suite
rooms, one-bedroom Garden Cottages
and three- and four-bedroom family
cottages that are perfect for families. All
of the rooms are single storey and have
flat access to the dining room, lounge, bar,
tennis court and boatshed.
Stay with Pinetrees once and you’ll
understand why so many guests come
back to visit every year!
Lord Howe Island NSW 2898 Tel: +612 6563 2177 Fax: +612 6563 2156 Email: info@pinetrees.com.au
Sydney Office: Level 1, Suite 3, 50 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000 AUSTRALIA
Tel: +612 9262 6585 Fax: +612 9262 6638 Toll Free: 1800 226 142 www.pinetrees.com.au

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Ideally situated, Ocean View Holiday
Apartments are close to restaurants,
cafés and general stores.
The only jetty on the island is nearby, as
are some excellent beaches great for
swimming and snorkelling. The apartments
are an original island business and have
been operating for more than 100 years.
The property is now managed by fifth and
sixth generation descendants of T. B. and
Mary Wilson who settled here in 1876.
Island charm
Ocean View Holiday Apartments have a
charming blend of old and new aspects.
The large refurbished lounge and recreation
area, once the original homestead, now
houses pool and table tennis facilities, a
small library and plenty of room to relax.
A supergrass tennis court is available for
guests only, with tennis balls and racquets
provided, as well as a large saltwater
swimming pool.
Set amidst subtropical foliage, the
comfortable modern studio units have fully
equipped kitchenettes, en suites, TVs,
fans for summer, and electric blankets and
heaters for winter. Wi-Fi internet access is
also available.
There are covered barbecues for guests’
use and free transport is provided for
guests to go to restaurants each evening,
as well as free airport transfers.
The resort’s new purpose built Carina is
a 38ft Stebercraft powered by twin diesel
engines, ideal for fishing charters and
sightseeing cruises. A covered deck area,
ample seating and private toilet ensure
onboard comfort for all.
Ocean View Holiday Apartments is
a family run business that promises
personal and friendly service in
comfortable surroundings.
Lagoon Road LORD HOWE ISLAND NSW 2898 AUSTRALIA
Tel: +612 6563 2041 Fax: +612 6563 2122 Email: oceanviewapartments@clearmail.com.au
Luxuriant rainforests, sandy beaches,
rugged cliffs and the world’s southern
most coral reef all add to its exotic appeal.
A range of tours can be easily be arranged
for those wishing to explore the natural
beauty of the island.
Enjoy the hospitality of a family run business
who will ensure that your stay at Leanda
Lei is as comfortable and enjoyable as
possible as you enjoy this World Heritage
listed paradise.
Escape, relax and enjoy Leanda Lei
Apartments for a magical holiday on Lord
Howe Island.
Ocean View Holiday Apartments
Leanda Lei Apartments
Relax in Leanda Lei’s peaceful
surroundings, amid five acres of
beautiful gardens and Kentia forest
on Lord Howe Island.
The apartments are ideally located in the
centre of the island, situated at the lower
end of Middle Beach Road, with no steep
hills to climb and only a 300-metre stroll
to Lagoon Beach. The Visitor Information
Centre, general store and several cafés
and restaurants are all conveniently
located within easy walking distance.
The fully self contained superior studio,
one- and two-bedroom apartments have all
recently been renovated and refurbished,
offering guests a higher level of comfort.
On-site facilities include a laundry with
washing machine and dryer. Barbecues
are located throughout the grounds and
there is a large lounge/transit room with
library, wireless internet, free phone for
local calls and pay phone for other calls.
Cars and push bikes are also available for
hire on the premises.
Lord Howe Island has plenty to offer both
the energetic and those just wanting to
relax. The island is a paradise for bird
watchers, fishermen, divers and walkers.
Leanda-Lei Apartments, Middle Beach Road, Lord Howe Island, Australia
Tel: +61 2 6563 2195 Fax: +61 2 6563 2095 Email: enquiries@leandalei.com.au www.leandalei.com.au

YAP
CHUUK
KOSRAE
POHNPEI
Pearls of the Pacific
The islands of Micronesia are spread over
a great distance, yet each has its own
culture and topographical personality. Set
in sparkling waters which change shades
of colour from deep blue through to sea
green, each one is ringed by coral reefs.
Your first glimpse of these ‘pearls’ of the
Pacific are of specks of land surrounded
by necklaces of white waves. Each island
is covered in lush tropical vegetation, but
the real action is underwater where there
is some of the richest and most varied
of marine life to be found anywhere in
the world.
The islands vary in size and political
status. The most well known is Guam,
which is an American territory and serves
as a gateway to the other island groups.
The islands of Pohnpei, Chuuk (Truk),
Kosrae and Yap elected to join a federal
government known as the Federated
States of Micronesia with headquarters
in Pohnpei. Palau and the Marshall Islands
voted to remain independent and have
established autonomous governments.
Saipan, Rota and Tinian became the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands (commonly referred to as the
Marianas or Northern Marianas) with
Saipan the capital.
The people
The whole of Micronesia has fewer
than 500,000 people. The region was
settled about 2000 to 3000 years ago
by an ancient seafaring race from areas
in South-East Asia who migrated into,
and successively colonised, the islands.
English is widely spoken in addition to a
number of indigenous languages, including
Chamorro, Palauan, Yapese, Chuukese,
Pohnpeian, Kosraean and Marshallese.
Nature
The islands of Micronesia are naturally
diverse and include high volcanic islands,
such as Pohnpei and Kosrae, raised coral
islands such as Guam and Saipan, and
coral atolls such as the Marshall Islands.
The inhabited areas vary from villages with
out cars or electricity, to the sophisticated
resort areas of Guam and Saipan.
The underwater wildlife is particularly
diverse, with the islands of Micronesia
offering some of the most pristine and
biodiverse underwater environments,
which make scuba diving here excellent.
Birds and plants abound on all of
Micronesia’s islands.
The sights
Geologically, culturally and naturally
diverse, the islands of Micronesia offer
a wide range of natural and man-made
attractions to suit every taste.
These differ from pristine underwater
environments and lush island landscapes
to sprawling resort areas with shopping
FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
GUAM
PALAU
NORTHERN
MARIANA
ISLANDS
MARSHALL ISLANDS
WESTERN CAROLINE ISLANDS
EASTERN CAROLINE ISLANDS
GILBERTS GROUP
KIRIBATI
PHOENIX GROUP

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and nightlife.
Where to stay
Each island differs in accommodation.
The more developed islands such
as Guam, Saipan and Palau have
international hotels. Rota also has
several new hotels and a resort with an
18–hole golf course. In the Marshall
Islands guest accommodation on some of
the outer islands is in traditional thatched
huts with few amenities.
The islands that are best equipped
for tourism offer world-class seafood
restaurants. In Guam, Palau and Saipan
enjoy a variety of cuisine including
American, Japanese, Korean, Chinese,
Filipino, Mexican and Chamorro. In
Pohnpei try the local drink, sakau. In
Chuuk sample Japanese and local
cooking while in Rota indulge in the best
of the traditional Chamorro cooking. In the
Marshall Islands, American, Western-style
cooking and Chinese cuisine go hand in
hand with Marshallese specialties.
Activities
Comprising approximately 2000 islands
and atolls, Micronesia caters for all levels
of diving. Here’s a taste of what you can
expect to find at the various destinations.
Guam has an exceptional underwater
world. The water is crystal clear, with
60 metres visibility commonplace, and
you can expect to see coral gardens
teeming with fish life, a unique blue hole
and caverns.
There are several wrecks of historical
importance here including a Japanese
Zero. Also, the remains of a Spanish
galleon, the world’s largest side paddle-wheeler,
and a 230–metre passenger
liner can be found layered on top of each
other. You can also trace the remains of
both world wars at the double wreck of
the Cormoran, a WWI German Gunboat,
and the Toka’s Maru, a Japanese freighter
from WWII.
Saipan is famed for its beaches and
some of the fiercest fighting between
the Americans and the Japanese. As a
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Japanese ships and many others as yet
undiscovered. The majority of the wreck
diving here is in Tanapag Harbour in
depths of 12–18 metres with visibility up
to 18 metres. The harbour has a ship
believed to be the Shoan Maru, a B-29
Bomber, a Japanese seaplane, sub
chaser, landing craft and a Zero fighter.
An interesting snorkelling site is provided
by two American tanks in two-and-a-half
metres of water off Saipan World Resort.
The most adventurous site is the Grotto
which starts at the base of 200 stairs.
After submerging 18 metres down the
cavern, you then swim through the tunnel
to the outside wall of the island where
visibility averages 30 metres.
Palau is known as one of the seven
underwater wonders of the world—not
surprising when you can stand atop a
reef edge in knee-deep water and see it
drop away to 320 metres vertically! It is
believed that there are more than 50 WWII
shipwrecks sunk in the lagoon. For a truly
unique experience, how about diving in
a land locked lagoon with 100,000 non-stinging
jellyfish! Dive sites offer stalactite-filled
caves, giant undersea tunnels and
gorgonia fans that stand up to three
metres tall.
Chuuk is renowned as having the best
shipwreck diving in the world because
of what is today known as the Ghost
Fleet of Truk Lagoon. It consists of
50–60 ships and Japanese planes that
were sent to the bottom after two days
and a night of continuous strafing and
bombing. The water temperature has
served as a great incubator and the ships
are now excellent artificial reefs, home
to a variety of spectacular marine life.
Underwater photography is a must here
with the prolific coral growths that line
the wrecks. The diving is year-round with
visibility on the wrecks varying from 15–
30 metres, and average depths between
12–40 metres.
Pohnpei is a maze of coral passes or
channels leading from the outside sea into
the inner lagoon offering great diving and
superb coral formations, including deep
gorgonia fans that can grow up to six
metres in height. The shallow water is also
the place to see barracuda, mantas and
several varieties of curious reef sharks.
Yap is known as the island of manta
rays because you can see mantas here
consistently. A new find is the manta
ray cleaning station where the mantas
queue up to have parasites removed
from them by small wrasses. These
rays have a wing span of three to six
metres and weigh in at approximately
460 kilograms.
Popular dives in Yap are Mill Channel,
Manta Ray Pass and Goofnuw Channel.
Mandarin fish are also becoming a diving
attraction. When the sun goes down,
these colourful little fish come out and
stare at you!
Kosrae has consistently good diving
conditions due to the triangular shape
of the island. The great attraction here is
the clear, clean water and live coral that
encircles the island. August is usually
the best month when visibility is up to 65
metres. Kosrae has a large population of
turtles and during the mating season in
December, their numbers escalate.
Another great attraction is provided by
the 150 dolphins that reside outside
the reef.
Marshall Islands are Micronesia’s atoll
diving destination. Made up of 29 coral
atolls, diving in the Marshalls can be
enjoyed either within the lagoons or
in the open ocean. Dive sites include
lagoon pinnacles, walls, channels,
reef points, and vast areas of virgin,
unexplored reef. The Marshalls are
also home to an abundance of WWII
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the lagoons of Bikini, Kwajalein, Jaluit,
Mili, Wotje, Maloelap and Majuro Atolls.
Dive excursions to seldom visited outer
atolls can easily be arranged with local
operators and shark sightings are
guaranteed.
Shopping guide
Jade, coral, ivory, gold and handmade
silks, plus handicrafts such as trays,
baskets, hats, headbands and purses are
popular purchases.
The islanders are known for their weaving
of pandanus leaves and for their traditional
stick charts which fishermen have used
for centuries for navigation.
Climate
Tropical with little seasonal change.
Average temperature on all the islands
is 30˚C.
Clothing
Casual clothing is recommended. Swim
wear is acceptable near beaches and
pools, but not usually permitted in public
areas.
Currency
US currency is used throughout
Micronesia. Outside of Guam and Saipan,
the use of credit cards is very limited,
although major hotels on all islands take
them. Tips are accepted.

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Guam
Like an emerald glistening in
a velvet blue jewel case, the
green peaks of Guam emerge
from the surrounding waters
of the Western Pacific.
Guam is the largest and most southern
island in the Mariana Islands archipelago
in the northern area of the Pacific Ocean,
covering 34159 square kilometres and
with a population of approximately
167,000 people.
Situated approximately 2494 kilometres
south of Japan and 6115 kms west of
Hawaii, Guam has pristine beaches,
championship golf courses, world-class
diving and snorkelling. Visitors
can experience a variety of cultural and
historical sites, outdoor activities as well
as recreational events.
As the largest and most developed
island in Micronesia, Guam serves as a
transportation and communications hub
and is the gateway to Micronesia, a region
of 2000 islands and atolls spread over five
million square kilometres of the Pacific.
Guam is also America’s airline link to Asia
with an average flight time of around three
hours to most Asian cities.
The terrain of Guam is a startling contrast
of limestone plateaus. The steep cliffs and
narrow coastal shelves in the central and
northern parts of the island are wonderful
to observe. Volcanic hills range up to
204 metres which is the height of Mount
Lamlam that is the tallest mountain in the
world from below sea level as a result of to
Guam’s proximity to the Mariana Trench.
Southern Guam features lush jungles
and quiet seaside villages. The central
area of the island has all the modern
conveniences of suburban living, with
restaurants, bars, shopping centres and
international class resort hotels fronting
Tumon and Agana Bays.
Guam’s earliest settlers were the
Chamorros who make up about
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today. They are thought to have travelled
by canoe from South-East Asia to the
Mariana Islands, where they lived isolated
from the rest of the world for centuries.
The Chamorros flourished as an advanced
fishing, horticultural, and hunting society
and were skilled craftsmen who built
unique houses and canoes well suited
to this region of the world. They are also
skilled in intricate weaving and detailed
pottery making.
In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan, the explorer
sponsored by the Spanish court, arrived on
Guam and forged a link between Spain and
the Chamorros. The Spaniards’ influence
lasted more than 300 years until the island
became a US Territory in 1898 after the
Spanish-American War. The Japanese
briefly occupied the island until 1944 when
it was liberated by American forces.
Today, even with modern suburban living,
Guam still offers abundant natural beauty.
The island is blessed by year round balmy
tropical weather and cooling trade winds.
Stunning coral reefs and clear crystalline
blue lagoons, teeming with colourful aquatic
life ring Guam’s white sand coastline. Its
verdant interior is lush jungle with hidden
waterfalls, rivers and volcanic ridges.
Guam’s natural offerings have something
for everyone above and below water.
There is fishing, hiking, golf, kite and
windsurfing, parasailing, scuba diving,
snorkelling, jet-skiing, dolphin watching
and cultural tours to name but a few.
History and geography have given Guam
a vibrant cosmopolitan population.
The charm and warmth of the people
originates from the eclectic blend of
Spanish, indigenous Chamorro, Asian
and Western cultures. The mix of East,
West and Pacific traditions and cultures
is evident and is infused in the arts and
crafts, language, and especially the food
of this island nation.
Guam is truly an undiscovered Pacific
gem and deserves to be shortlisted as
one of your next holiday destinations.

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Pacific Islands Club Guam
Pacific Islands Club is Guam’s
largest and only all-inclusive resort
stretching along 82,000 square
metres of beautiful beachfront
property in the heart of Tumon Bay.
Only five minutes from the A.B. Won Pat
International Airport and minutes from
Guam’s premier shopping destinations,
PIC hosts 777 guestrooms all with private
balconies in the Royal Tower and two
Oceana Towers. All rooms in the Royal
Tower have breathtaking ocean views.
Royal Club guests will enjoy premier
treatment with upgraded amenities
that include access to the Royal Club
Lounge where complimentary continental
breakfast and happy hour, serving draft
beer, house wine and appetisers, are
offered daily.
All guests will enjoy unlimited access to the
PIC Waterpark where all activities, lessons
and rental equipment are available at no
extra cost. Waterslides, water basketball
and volleyball, a rolling log, the famous water
walk, windsurfing lessons, and scuba are
only a few of PIC’s water activities. PIC’s
Swim-Thru Aquarium is one of only eight
in the world. Land activities include beach
volleyball, indoor and outdoor tennis
courts, basketball, a trampoline, putter
golf, table tennis and much more. PIC
Clubmates, the ambassadors of fun, will
be sure you make the most of your stay. At
the Kids’ Club, children can enjoy activities
with PIC Clubmates while parents venture
on a shopping trip or sightseeing tour.
PIC offers seven food outlets. Skylight,
the largest international buffet in Guam,
serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Rock
Roll Noodle offers an array of ramen,
karaage, and assorted Asian side dishes.
Bistro, PIC’s fine dining restaurant, serves
a wide variety of contemporary American
cuisine with Asian and Mediterranean
influences. Hanagi features authentic
Japanese cuisine. Café Espress serves
gourmet coffee, fresh sandwiches and
pastries. Sunset BBQ is a cook-your-own
style barbecue dinner on PIC’s
beachfront. The Pacific Fantasies Dinner
Show showcases a local buffet followed
by the best cultural show in all of Guam
and Micronesia. The show’s live fire
segment will keep guests on the edge of
their seats.
Jiivana Spa, is located on the beachfront
with open-air treatment rooms. Massages,
face treatments and complimentary
yoga sessions are a few of the services
available for guests. PIC is perfect for
families, couples, friends, schools and
incentive groups. Come and experience
the most unique resort in all of Micronesia.
At PIC the fun never ends.
210 Pale San Vitores Road Tumon Bay, Guam 96913 / PO Box 9370 Tamuning, Guam 96931 MICRONESIA
Tel: +1 671 6469171 Fax: +1 671 6482474 Email: picmail@picguam.com www.picresorts.com

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Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort
Sitting atop Oka Point and enjoying
picturesque views, Sheraton Laguna
Guam Resort is one of Guam’s finest
resorts nestled in a quaint and
exclusive area of the island.
A sense of easygoing calm pervades the
resort. Among the many inclusions in the
318 superbly appointed guestrooms and
suites are large plasma or flat screen TVs
with cable channels, DVD player, in-room
movies and high speed internet access.
Choose from a wide range of cuisines
The resort boasts a variety of dining
options. Enjoy breakfast, internationally
themed lunch and dinner buffets at
La Cascata Restaurant. In an elegant
atmosphere, The President Nippon
Restaurant offers a fine dining experience
serving Japanese cuisine. Watch the
sunset over Hagatna Bay while enjoying
Guam’s best cultural show and cultural
performers at Bayside Fiesta BBQ. The
Point, an all-day dining lobby lounge and
restaurant, offers a sophisticated and
relaxed ambience overlooking the infitinity
pool and ocean with a range of gourmet
sandwiches, Starbucks Coffee, cocktails,
Sheraton’s Wines of the World collection
and other premium beverages.
Venues include a spa, two swimming
pools with a slide, three tennis courts, and
a 24-hour Sheraton Fitness Room. You can
also enjoy Sheraton’s very own exclusive
Alupat Island. Whether your stay is for
business or leisure, stay connected with
Link@Sheraton, powered by Microsoft,
or simply enjoy the complimentary high
speed internet access in your room.
The resort’s ballroom is the perfect place to
host a birthday, cocktail party or wedding.
For the ceremony, the uniquely designed
White Arrow Chapel offers breathtaking
views guaranteeing a memorable day. Fully
equipped with state-of-the-art technology,
the resort’s function and conference
rooms meet the requirements of business
guests. The professional catering team will
complement your event with professional
service and a diverse menu.
The island boasts an unspoiled beach and
clear blue waters so you can just sit back,
relax, and enjoy the island sun or satisfy
your sense of adventure by exploring
breathtaking reefs and snorkelling
amongst exotic tropical fish, starfish,
and dolphins. Or join in the excitement
of world-class fishing, parasailing, jet-ski
rentals, wakeboarding, and kayaking.
The resort offers a superior level of comfort
and service, ensuring a relaxed and
memorable holiday experience. With its
personalised and dedicated management,
Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort is sure to
become your preferred Guam resort.
470 Farenholt Avenue Tamuning, Guam 96913 MICRONESIA
Tel: +671 646 2222 Fax: +671 649 7034 Email: guam.reservations@sheraton.com www.starwoodhotels.com

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Inarajan Garden House
A lush garden getaway right on the
beach in southern Guam, Inarajan
Garden House specialises in both
short and long-term vacation rentals,
whether it be a weekend, a week, a
month, or longer.
A 45-minute drive from the airport and
Tumon tourist area, this gated property
contains 18 units on four acres of garden
and private beach. Gef Pa’go Chamorro
Cultural Village is just two miles away in
historic Inalahan Village. Don’t miss the
San Jose Street Painted History Walk and
the village Sunday Morning Street Market.
This locally owned and operated
beachfront hotel reflects the island’s
warm, inviting Spanish heritage and
offers stunning views of tropical
sunsets over the Philippine Sea.
It is a peaceful retreat off the main strip,
yet close to everything Guam has to offer.
Beautiful beaches, duty free shopping,
seven golf courses, some of the best
snorkelling and scuba diving spots,
wonderful festivals, eye-catching cultural
attractions, fabulous restaurants and
exhilarating nightlife combine to make this
a truly exciting destination.
Air-conditioned studios are tastefully
decorated with a tropical theme, and offer
one or two full sized beds, living suite,
fully equipped kitchenette and a balcony
overlooking the sparkling lagoon and
pristine white sand. Cookware, linens,
TV, telephone, and Wi-Fi internet access
are all included.
Swim in the tropical ocean waters or in the
newly refurbished swimming pool. Laundry
facilities are on the second floor and a
convenience store, gift shop and snack bar
are located in the internet café. The on-site
deli-bakery and juice bar specialises in locally
grown produce prepared from heritage
recipes gathered from Guam’s indigenous
Chamorro, Spanish, Asian and American
influences.Inarajan Garden House is also
available for weddings and other events.
Rent beach, garden, pavilion or breezeway
spaces and bring in your own catering
and entertainment or the management can
prepare an event package for you.
Perfect for getting away from the bustle
of everyday life, Inarajan Garden House
offers an idyllic retreat to enjoy the quiet
surroundings and contemporary Chamorro
culture and hospitality.
PO Box 315654, Tamuning, Guam 96931 MICRONESIA
Tel: +671 828 8040 Email: ighguam@gmail.com or direct: judyflores@guam.net www.inarajangardenhouse.com
Hotel Santa Fe Guam
The 110-room hotel features unique
American Southwest architecture
throughout its rooms and suites that offer
garden, mountain and ocean views. All are
fully air-conditioned and boast a private
balcony, cable television, mini refrigerator,
safe, hairdryer, microwave oven, telephone,
iron and ironing board, coffee maker and
high speed internet access.
Facilities include an infinity swimming pool
with panoramic views over Agana Bay,
whirlpool, and a well-equipped fitness
centre. High speed internet access is
available throughout the resort while the
meeting rooms and business centre cater
for those travelling on business. The Grille
at Santa Fe is open for breakfast, lunch and
dinner and features a fusion of American
and Asian cuisines. The beach bar is the
perfect spot to enjoy a cool drink during
the day or watch an amazing sunset.
Convenient and idyllic, this property,
situated on a pristine beach, is the perfect
choice for everyone—families, business
executives, and independent travellers
alike. For anyone seeking a holiday in a
truly tropical environment look no further
than the charming Hotel Santa Fe.
132 Lagoon Drive, Tamuning, Guam 96913 MICRONESIA
Tel: 671 647 8855 Fax: 671 647 8860 Email: info@hotelsantafeguam.com www.hotelsantafeguam.com

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Resort, located directly on Tumon Bay,
this 5000 square foot Mandara Spa
features a series of deluxe spa villas and
spa pavilions. The full range of services
offered includes Balinese massage, deep
tissue massage, world-renown Elemis
treatments, local island traditional healing
techniques and herbal body wraps.
The name Mandara is Sanskrit and comes
from an ancient legend about the gods’
quest to find the secret to eternal youth
and beauty. In a Mandara moment, you
may just discover it yourself.
Transcend. Transform. Trust the moment.
Mandara Spa Guam
The Mandara experience began on
the spiritual island of Bali, inspired
by the tradition of healing touches
which are so deeply entwined within
the culture.
Time-honored therapies, combined with
European methods and natural elements
indigenous to Bali, meld together to
provide the most unique and pampering
spa treatments.
Today, Mandara Spas can be found in
diverse locations around the world. Every
Mandara Spa experience is completely
unique, and honours the diversity of the
culture they are immersed in while also
retaining authentic Balinese traditions.
Mandara Spa at The Outrigger Guam
Resort is located at centre of popular
Tumon Bay and offers a beautiful 8000
square foot facility with 11 treatment villas
and deluxe spa suites with oversized
specialty baths offering stunning views
of the Philippine Sea. A full line of spa
treatments is offered including a hair and
nail salon, spa boutique, world-renown
Elemis treatments and a fitness centre with
member’s lounge.
Situated poolside at the Westin Guam
PO Box 8200, Tamuning, Guam 96931 MICRONESIA
Tel: +671 649 7611 Fax: +671 649 7612 Email: micronesia@mandaraspa.com www.mandaraspa.com

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Fiesta Resort Guam
In the tropical islands of Micronesia,
as in many countries around the
world, the word “fiesta” represents
fun, celebration and a warm,
cultural tradition.
There is one place where these all come
to life: Fiesta Resort Guam—a beautiful,
boutique-style resort.
This beachfront property has been
carefully designed to offer a memorable
vacation where guests can discover the
warm hospitality and culture of the islands.
Fresh contemporary surrounds
The rooms invite guests to relax in fresh
contemporary surroundings unlike any
other Micronesian resort. Here, there is
plenty of entertainment, delicious food and
beverage options as well as activities for
the whole family’s enjoyment.
Fiesta Resort offers different types
of accommodations with a total of
318 rooms. There are Mountain or Ocean
Front Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Junior
Suites, Suite Rooms and a Royal Suite.
Family rooms are suitable for families
or small groups with four beds in two
combined rooms. Wonderfully appointed
Junior Suites and Suite Rooms have
extensive views of the Tumon Bay area,
allowing you to enjoy the island’s colourful
skies and stunning sunrises and sunsets
from the comfort of your very own room.
Relax and play in Guam
World Café features a show kitchen and
has its own on-site bakery for delicious
pastries and breads. The contemporary
menu features a selection of cuisine
from around the world. Fiesta Resort
Beachside BBQ serves a wonderful
island-style barbecue and showcases
a cultural show featuring dancers from
Polynesia and the Micronesian islands.
Teppan steak dinners, prime beef and fresh
seafood dishes are served at Samurai
Seaport Steak and Wine Company. End
a perfect day with evening cocktails at the
poolside bar, Cho’Cho. There is a Haagen
Dazs Café in the main lobby and the resort’s
nightclub, Club Lush, where you can dance
the night away, is equipped with exciting
sounds and lighting from the US and Italy.
Fiesta offers a range of water activities and
island-style cultural competitions that are
fun and challenging.
Guests can also hire watersports
equipment from on-site vendors. Traditional
scuba diving facilities are offered so you
can explore the deep crystal waters for
which Guam is famous. Throughout the
property, guests can enjoy the convenience
of internet access with wireless all the way
to the pool deck.
801 Pale San Vitores Road, Tumon, Guam 96913 MICRONESIA
Tel: +671 646 5880 Fax: +671 646 6729 Email: reservation@fiestaguam.com www.fiestaguam.com

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international foods. From authentic cuisine
hailing from all corners of the world to the
favourite Sunday Brunch Buffet, the World
Café is guaranteed to satisfy. If you’re in the
mood for a special treat, the teppanyaki
restaurant will delight and amaze, or
experience the local Micronesian culture
at the barbecue and dinner show.
Guests are invited to participate in a
variety of activities. Explore the lagoon
through snorkelling and jet-skiing, or walk
about the historic American Memorial
Park, taking in historic sites. Play a rousing
game of tennis at the private courts,
simply relax in a poolside cabana, indulge
at Ni’Lala Spa, or relax and rejuvenate with
a variety of yoga classes.
Children will especially love the Kid’s
Pool, with slides and water toys for their
entertainment. There’s something for
everyone at Fiesta Resort Spa Saipan.
Fiesta Resort Spa Saipan
sweeping panoramic views of the Saipan
lagoon. Executive Rooms are perfect for
both relaxation and work. The Executive
Suite offers unparalleled elegance—
down comforters and pillows, signature
bath and spa amenities and a spacious
living space that allows for a unique island
vacation beyond compare. An extra perk
to these rooms is special access to the
beautiful Executive Lounge, where guests
are treated to a complimentary daily
continental breakfast, afternoon tea, and
cocktail hour every evening.
The luxurious Royal Suite is richly
decorated with a separate living room,
private dining room with attached
kitchenette, as well as a huge guestroom
with a king sized four poster bed and
walk-in closet.
Head down to World Café, with dining
facilities boasting the very best in
PO Box 501029, Saipan 96950 MICRONESIA
Fiesta Resort and Spa Saipan
invites you to experience warm
Micronesian hospitality, comfortable
accommodations, and a variety of
recreational activities, all in the
comfort of the finest tropical resort
haven in Saipan.
Located in the heart of Saipan’s downtown
district, the resort is surrounded by popular
attractions, including the pristine white
sand Micro Beach, American Memorial
Park, Managaha Island, duty free shops,
Paseo de Marianas and a wide variety of
dining and nightlife options.
Fiesta’s accommodations are thoughtfully
designed for the ultimate experience
in indulgence, rest, and relaxation.
Mountain View Rooms are comfortably
furnished, providing you with a modern
tropical setting and the beautifully
appointed Oceanview Rooms have
Tel: +670 234 6412 Email: info@fiestasaipan.com www.fiestasaipan.com

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air transfer arrangements. PDI can also
accommodate special requests such as
a local-style wedding, live band and local
dance performances.
Unique local culture
PDI Saipan works closely with the local
community to promote the unique
local culture in CNMI, and also caters
for cultural and school exchanges,
homestay programs and WWII veterans.
For an authentic island experience
learning about the Chamorro and
Carolinian culture, look no further than
PDI Saipan.
Pacific Development Inc.
and personal experience where you are
invited to discover the nature, history,
culture and welcoming people of these
spectacular islands.
Discover paradise
You can choose or develop a personal
tour designed around your interests and
level of adventure. Choose from overnight
or day tour packages to Tinian and Rota,
diving the grotto, snorkelling around the
coral gardens or visiting the WWII sites.
PDI Saipan can reserve hotel rooms
for various hotels in Saipan, Tinian,
and Rota and can conveniently handle
P.O.Box 502 Saipan 96950 MICRONESIA
PDi Saipan provides an ideal way
to discover the natural beauty,
relaxing atmosphere, and warm
island style hospitality of Saipan,
Tinian and Rota.
Rota is renown for its rich flora and
fauna, Tinian for its historical sites and
Saipan for its beautiful beaches and
blue skies.
Excellent services
A pionner company in the CNMI’s tourism
industry for over 30 years, PDI Saipan
provides excellent services to guests
and visitors and offers an authentic
Tel: +670 322 8770 Email: gordon@pdisaipan.com www.pdisaipan.com

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Boutiki gift shop and fulfill all your
shopping desires. Pamper yourself with
a soothing massage or yoga and then
prepare to dine in one of the resort’s four
unique restaurants.
The PIC Saipan Magellan is the first
choice for family-friendly dining, featuring
a fabulous buffet for breakfast, lunch,
dinner, and Sunday brunch. The Galley
signature dishes include the local favourite
Tinian beef steak and a superb cajun
chicken wrap sandwich.
At the Beach BBQ, you are invited to grill
fresh seafood and ribs while viewing a
sensational sunset on the beach. Seaside
Grill tempts the most demanding palate
with savoury Pacific Rim cuisine such as
lobster and freshly caught fish.
Banquet facilities are also available for
company parties and events, incentive
tours, seminars and conferences.
Pacific Islands Club Saipan
the Hibiscus or Flametree Suites are ideal
for pampering with separate living spaces
on the top floor, overlooking the sea.
Whether you seek to enjoy serene
hospitality, or you are on a quest for
excitement, there are over 60 different
types of sports and recreation activities
available free of charge at the Waterpark.
Snorkel or kayak to a nearby reef, take
a windsurfing lesson, or challenge your
friends to archery, tennis, or mini-golf.
Take pleasure in the laser tag game, body
boarding, rock climbing, sailing, stand-up
boarding, or just put your feet up on the
crowd-free beach.
Kids can join the Kids’ Club which hosts
an array of entertaining activities and
beach games, run by a staff of well-trained
and dedicated Clubmates.
The Lazy River beckons you to slide
along for leisure in the sun, or head to the
PO Box 502370 Saipan 96950 MICRONESIA
Pacific Islands Club Saipan is located
on 58,000 square metres of prime
beachfront property in the southern
village of San Antonio.
The moment you enter the resort, your
senses are awakened with the sound of
laughter, the tropical scent of plumeria,
and the sight of the blue waters of the
Philippine Sea.
All 303 guestrooms offer modern luxuries,
including 100 percent cotton robes
and slippers, comfy full sized beds, an
additional futon sofa, air-conditioning,
room safe and refrigerator. Guests may
select from a range of categories in the
Rota, Tinian and Tasi wings.
Embark on a journey
Boasting chic sophistication, the Tasi
Ocean Front Spa Rooms offer honeymoon
bliss for couples or for those planning a
special celebration. Infused with romance,
Tel: +1 670 234 7976 Fax: +1 670 234 6592 Email: reservations@picsaipan.com www.picresorts.com/saipan

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Mariana Resort Spa
Mariana Resort Spa is an
impressive retreat with glorious
ocean and mountain views.
Conveniently located, the resort is
close to great local food, shopping and
entertainment.
Generous living space
Mariana Resort Spa offers a variety
of well-appointed accommodations
to cater for all types of travellers. The
74 Reefside Rooms are available in three
categories, all with ocean views and with
the soothing sound of waves crashing
against the reef.
There are 50 separate villas in four different
categories. The Maisonette Villas provide
a romantic setting with their loft design.
The Ocean Villas provide an intimate yet
spacious setting with an outdoor jacuzzi
overlooking the ocean while the Mandi
Suite Villas with two bedrooms, a spacious
living area, bathroom and outdoor jacuzzi,
are excellent for families.
The exquisite Pool Villas, each boasting
a private pool, are the perfect setting for
either a romantic or a family getaway.
The Mariana Country Club is located on
the mountain side of the property. The
18-hole golf course is surrounded by
spectacular mountainside views on one
side—available only on the most northern
side of Saipan—and ocean views on the
other side.
Nature, health and relaxation
Mandi Asian Spa is the most spectacular
and largest outdoor spa in the area.
Here guests can indulge in a range of
therapeutic massages and tantalising
body treatments in a calm ambience
indoors or in a tranquil outdoor setting.
The spa also offers five different pools,
a mist sauna, a dry sauna, a gym
PO Box 500527 Saipan 96950 MICRONESIA
and a café.
Enjoy other great activities including the
Mariana Seaside Circuit that gives speed
enthusiasts a venue to enjoy go-kart
racing. For beginners, or for those who
want to improve their short game, enjoy
the par-3 short course or driving range.
Marianas Trekking provides various
activities that include ATV and buggy
tours, hiking, grotto tours, and watersports
such as kayaking and paddleboarding.
Or simply relax by the poolside or beach.
The restaurant was the recipient of first
honours in the 2012 Taste of the Marianas
cooking competition and the 2012
Saipan’s Next Top Chef competition.
Enjoy the breakfast and lunch buffets, the
award-winning à la carte dinner menu or
the “I am Chef” barbecue while you enjoy
the spectacular views that only Mariana
Resort Spa can offer.
Tel: +1 670 322 0770 Fax: +1 670 322 0776 Email: marispainfo@marianaresort.com www.marianaresort.com

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Best described as the
jewel of the Pacific, this
spectacular 643 kilometres
long paradise is a dream
destination.
Made of limestone coral reefs that from
the air look like giant green mushrooms,
the Republic of Palau is truly nature at her
most majestic.
Palau is a country rich in tradition and
culture. Today, many sites of cultural
or historical importance remain intact,
reminding modern Palauans of a past
long ago while reinforcing the culture and
tradition for future generations.
The tightly clustered archipelago consists
of the high islands of Babeldaob, Koror,
Peleliu and Angaur in the south. It also
includes the low coral atolls of Kayangel
to the northeast, Ngeruangel and over
500 limestone Rock Islands. Apart from
Kayangel, Ngeruangel and Angaur, all
the islands are inside a single barrier
reef and only eight islands are inhabited.
The population is over 20,000 with the
majority living in the provisional capital of
Koror.
The Palauan capital was relocated to
Ngerulmud, Melekeok State in the island
of Babeldaob in 2006. The Spaniards
named the group Los Palos (the native
name is Belau), laid claim in 1898 and
sold out to Germany a year later. In 1946
Palau became a Trust Territory of the
Pacific Islands under the governance
of the USA. In 1994 it gained its
independence and was admitted to the
United Nations.
The island group is divided into 16
states each maintaining the traditional
clan system with English and Palauan
the official languages. The people are
hospitable and generous and continue to
observe their ancient matrilineal culture.
A village tour of Babeldaob reveals some
impressive historic and cultural sites.
Trekking in the lush tropical forest
of Babeldaob uncovers picturesque
waterfalls where exotic flora and fauna
flourish. Overnight accommodations in
Babeldaob are available in the form of
homestay programs and guest lodges
that provide meals on request. It is the
custom to remove your shoes before
entering a home.
Koror has breathtaking views of the
islands and the only Shinto Shrine outside
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platform where they will begin interacting
with the dolphins.
Dolphin dives allow you to enjoy the
magnificent underwater wonders of Palau
with dolphins, using a scuba tank.
Dolphin lovers can even be married at
a one-of-a-kind ceremony at Emerald
Lagoon. The staff will arrange various
dolphin performances for you and your
friends to celebrate your special day.
Dolphins Pacific invites you into their
world—a world of wonder and learning
with these playful mammals.
of Japan—a reminder of Japanese
occupation during the war.
There are two museums on the island,
the Etpison Museum and the National
Museum that was founded in 1955, and
the oldest museum in the Mirconesian
region. These museums display
many island treasures and on special
occasions you can see Palauan women
dressed in grass skirts perform ancient
native dances on the museums’ grass.
Overnight accommodation in Koror
ranges from budget to luxury hotels and
resorts with private beachfront views.
Koror also has a range of restaurants that
cater for all tastes.
Getting around in Koror is easy. Taxis
are readily available, however they are
not metered so it is worth checking the
rate card before starting your journey.
For independent travel, cars are
available to rent.
From Koror you can take a tour boat
to one of the many islands in the
Southern Lagoon for an all-day picnic
or a scenic drive. Three ocean currents
span Palau waters, bringing with them
marine life that is four times as rich as that
in the Caribbean.
Dolphins Pacific
With tourism the main industry in Palau,
new ventures are vital to its economy and
the dolphin centre hopes to attract even
more tourists through its wide-ranging
programs. There are several opportunities
to learn about and interact with the
dolphins including diving with them in their
natural habitat.
The Close Encounter is approximately
a one-hour program that includes an
educational tour of Dolphin Bay with a
lecture about the ecology of dolphins
and the importance of preserving the
environment. Guests will be directed to a
PO Box 10044 Koror 96940 PALAU
Palau is known for its undersea
wonders and Dolphin Bay is nestled
amongst beautiful rock islands just
minutes via boat from the main town
of Koror.
Dolphins Pacific’s philosophy has three
major aims–environmental education,
a facility where everyone can have
fun and to develop tourism in Palau.
The centre believes in the importance
of environmental education and the
facility provides world-class educational
lectures for the children of Palau that are
incorporated in school programs.
Tel: +680 488 8582 Fax: +680 488 4562 Email: e-dream@dolphinspacific.com www.dolphinspacific.com

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There are over 1500 species of fish
and more than 700 species of coral.
Divers can scale the 18–metre vertical
drop-offs including the Ngemelis Wall
descending some 305 metres. For
the adventurous there are underwater
catacombs filled with massive, ancient
stalactites and stalagmites, the best
being the Blue Corner and Blue Hole.
In the Mecherchar Island group is an
attraction most can only dream of—
the daring and unusual experience of
swimming in Jellyfish Lake. Trapped in
an enclosed body of water, the jellyfish
have completely lost their sting because
they have not had to repel predators.
Instead, they spend their days in
privileged leisure, pulsating gently from
one side of the lake to the other while
catching the sun’s rays and farming their
own food supply of algae. Snorkelling
surrounded by them is fascinating and
surreal.
Fourteen kilometres southwest of Koror
is Ulong Island with its ancient rock
paintings.
Travel by boat further south and you
reach Peleliu. The well developed road
system on Peleliu allows for extensive
exploration by land to beautiful sandy
beaches and the many remnants of
WWII including the monuments and
shrines on the island.
Venture further south to Angaur which
is a quiet relaxing retreat with spouting
blowholes and stunning sunsets that
should not be missed. Most inhabitants of
the island concentrated on the west coast
in the villages of Rois and Mgaramasch.
Palau enjoys a pleasantly warm climate
all year round with an annual mean
temperature of 27°C. Rainfall occurs
throughout the year although it is more
frequent between July and October.
Typhoons are rare as Palau is located
outside the typhoon zone.
The official currency of the Republic is
the US dollar and major credit cards are
widely accepted at stores and visitor
facilities and major hotels offer limited
foreign currency exchange.
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as you glide from course to course,
overlooking amazing views of the Rock
Islands and Jungle River.
Exciting tours
At the end of the zipline course, visitors
can opt to participate in the three-kilometre
Mangrove Jungle River Boat Tour, which
winds through mangrove trees to view
local wildlife including mangrove crabs,
fruit bats, wild birds, and crocodiles.
Palau Adventure Park also offers other tour
options including the Ocean Historic Site
Tour, a boat tour that takes passengers out
to the Guinness Book of World Records’
“Largest Yapese Stone Money” as well as
the Stalactite Bat Cave (an ancient burial
grave). The Land Historic Site Tour takes
guests on a drive to the oldest original
traditional chief’s meeting house, aka
the traditional Palauan “bai,” and other
numerous WWII monuments.
Palau Adventure Park is located near
the Palau International Airport and the
company conveniently provides a hotel
pick-up service.
The Palau Adventure Park guarantees
guests amazing scenery and an
adrenaline rush!
Melusch-Dil Skin Care Wellness
Welcome to Melusch-Dil, the premiere spa and salon in
Palau, offering an array of pampering and relaxing beauty
treatments and cosmetic services.
Well-equipped with the best and latest products to enhance beauty
and wellbeing, Melusch-Dil provides a relaxing haven for a unique
spa experience where you can choose from a range of high quality
treatments from massages to salon services. Providing caring and
quality customer service to locals and tourists in Palau, the spa is
just minutes away from downtown Koror, and conveniently provides
complimentary pick-up and drop-off services.
Ph: +680 488 6882/4288 Email: info@melusch-dil.com
www.melusch-dil.com
Palau Adventure Park
PO Box 2056, Koror 96940 Palau
The Palau Adventure Park recently
opened its gates in Palau, offering
visitors to this bio-diverse
destination exciting adventures
and attractions.
Located in a beautiful lush forest,
surrounded by the Rock Islands, the Palau
Adventure Park sits alongside a mangrove
jungle river and the vast Pacific Ocean.
Eco-friendly leisure
The Palau Adventure Park features four
exciting zipline courses from beginner
to advanced levels ranging from
80-200 metres. Experience true nature
Tel: +680 587 8585 Fax: +680 587 8586 Email: ziplinepalau@gmail.com www.ziplinepalau.com

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Sea Passion Hotel
This eco-friendly hotel is located
on the east coast of Malakal Island,
only 20-minutes drive from Palau
International Airport and is ideally
situated to explore the natural
beauty of Palau.
Surrounded by Palau’s famous Rock
Islands, Sea Passion Hotel is conveniently
located within five minutes to the
city centre of Koror where numerous
shopping and dining options await.
Surrounded by nature
Wake up surrounded by nature each
morning at Sea Passion Hotel. Spacious
rooms offer modern conveniences
including television, telephone, en suite
bathrooms, spacious balconies and
large windows boasting spectacular
views of the impressive Rock Islands.
There are 77 well-appointed rooms in a
range of configurations available to suit all
travellers from families to honeymooners.
Internet access and Wi-Fi are available in
the hotel lobby.
Unwind and relax
The hotel’s Sea View Restaurant serves
fresh meals inspired by local and
international cuisines. Unwind, relax and
enjoy a drink at the beach bar with family
and friends.
Forget the stresses of everyday life and
enjoy the tropical natural surroundings,
swim in the crystal clear waters, relax
on the white sandy beach or laze by
the hotel’s pool. The on-site watersports
centre allows guests to enjoy all kinds of
water activities. Discover the beautiful
underwater world of colourful corals
and tropical fish, enjoy an exhilarating
ride on a jet ski or opt for a leisurely
kayak and immerse yourself in the lush
peaceful surroundings.
P.O Box 10068, Koror, 96940 PALAU
Guests are perfectly situated to explore
the tropical island of Palau and its many
attractions including impressive historic
and cultural sites, picturesque waterfalls
and exotic fauna and flora.
The reception staff at Sea Passion Hotel
can help arrange a variety of activities
and tours. There are endless options
for adventurous travellers, choose
from village tours, trekking and sport
fishing while dive enthusiasts will enjoy
impressive dive sites, magnificent drop-offs,
underwater caves and exotic marine
life. Dive and snorkel the azure waters
with thousands of species of fish in
pristine coral lagoons, or float in a lake of
harmless jellyfish.
If you are seeking an unforgettable and
peaceful getaway, Sea Passion Hotel
offers comfort, convenience and warm
hospitality in a pristine environment.
Tel: +680 488 0066 +680 488 0077 Email: service@palauseapassion.com www.palauseapassion.com

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at the Beach BBQ Restaurant situated
right on the beach. The scenic view of
the sunset and the cool island breeze
combine for a memorable experience.
Enjoy live daily entertainment right on
the beach.
Tropical ambience
Mesekiu Waterhole Bar serving tropical
drinks and offering an all-day snack menu
is an oasis by the beach under palm trees.
Akoi Koi Bar located by the hotel lobby is
a cosy place to get together with friends.
Enjoy a refreshing chilled drink or select
from the espresso menu.
The resort offers a range of leisure
activities and facilities conveniently
available on the property for guests
to enjoy. The Palau Pacific Resort is
an island haven for both divers and
non-divers alike. It’s truly like no other
island dream!
Diving enthusiasts will love the resort that
has been awarded Best Diving Resort
consecutively by Dive Travel Awards,
and Republic of Palau’s Leading Hotels by
World Travel Awards.
Elilai Spa by Mandara, specialising in
beauty and body treatments to rejuvenate
your mind, body, and soul, is also located
on the property.
Three deluxe restaurants serve the finest
local and international cuisine. Coconut
Terrace offers alfresco dining facing the
sea with a delightful à la carte or buffet
breakfast, à la carte lunch, Sunday buffet
lunch, or theme night buffet dinner with
live entertainment most nights. Enjoy fine
dining in air-conditioned comfort at Meduu
Ribtal. With its island motif atmosphere, it
serves fresh local seafood, US prime rib,
and other island specialities. Enjoy freshly
barbecued meat, seafood and vegetables
PO Box 308, Koror 96940 PALAU
Palau Pacific Resort
The Palau Pacific Resort is the Eden’s
nest of Palau, sitting on 64 acres of
lush tropical gardens with the great
Pacific Ocean caressing its pristine
white sand beach.
This luxury resort features 160 rooms
and suites in a range of categories.
Accommodations are decorated in an
island motif style and each is equipped
with modern amenities such as IDD
telephone, in-room safe, TV, bathrobes
and slippers, a bathroom with tub and
shower, plus a private balcony or patio.
Explore the beauty of Palau
Splash Dive and Photo Centre is the
resort’s five-star PADI dive centre. Explore
the beautiful Rock Islands, Jellyfish Lake,
sheer dropoffs, wreck dives, World
War II relics, Chandelier Cave’s vibrant
coral walls and diving with dolphins,
sharks, turtles and manta rays.
Tel: +680 4882600 Fax: +680 4881606 Email: info@ppr-palau.com www.palauppr.com

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West Plaza Hotels
West Plaza By the Sea
Featuring 36 rooms overlooking the
ocean lagoon and nearby islands,
West Plaza By the Sea offers a range of
accommodations including standard and
deluxe rooms with kitchenettes. The Red
Rooster Café offers a wide selection of
American cuisine and provides Palau’s
only locally brewed beer, Red Rooster
Draft on tap. A rental car service is
located in the lobby and car reservations
can be made through the central
reservations system.
West Plaza Downtown
Located in the heart of Koror, West Plaza
Downtown provides easy access to the
main shopping district and numerous
restaurants. West Plaza Downtown
features 20 rooms ranging from standard
to deluxe with a spacious, communal
veranda located at the rear of the hotel,
a cosy reading area for hotel guests to
enjoy international books and magazines,
as well as a spa located on the premises.
WCTC Shopping Center provides one-stop
shopping while the Ben Franklin
Department Store showcases local
talents and products.
West Plaza Malakal
Conveniently located on the island of
Malakal, the main dive shop and tour
departure point in Koror, West Plaza
Malakal features 34 rooms ranging from
standard to two-bedroom suites. The
standard rooms offer a private balcony
and in-room safety boxes.
The suites boast two bedrooms with
a full-size kitchen, dining area, and a
spacious living room with a large, bay-view
window. West Plaza Malakal is
close to Red Rooster Brewery and Palm
Bay Bistro and walking distance to bars,
discos, and dive centres.
West Plaza Desekel
Conveniently located near museums,
restaurants and banks. West Plaza
Desekel offers 30 rooms ranging from
deluxe to standard categories. Located
on the hotel’s ground floor is the Deskel
Market, a full-service grocery store
complete with ice-cold beverages, fresh
local and imported produce and a large
range of Western and Asian foods.
West Plaza Coral Reef
If you are looking for a quiet oceanfront
getaway, the newly built West Plaza
Coral Reef is the place to stay. Offering
14 spacious rooms ranging from deluxe
to suites, it is located on the water’s edge
and each room features a private balcony
overlooking the lagoon and nearby
islands of Meyuns, and Babeldaob. The
hotel is a great spot to relax and enjoy
Palau’s famous sunsets.
Central Reservations - PO Box 280, Koror PALAU
Tel: + 680 488 2133 - 35 Fax: +680 4882136 Email: west.plaza@palaunet.com www.wphpalau.com

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Immerse yourself in a truly relaxing
holiday experience in a natural and
eco environment.
Coco Beach Resort is perfectly situated
along a one-kilometre stretch of pristine
beachfront lined with coconut trees and
crystal clear water. Located in Imekang,
in the State of Ngiwal, on the eastern
coast of Babeldaob, Palau, it is a mere
30 minutes from Koror and 20 minutes
from the airport.
Differentiating itself from other
accommodation options in Palau, Coco
Beach Resort offers the only full-service
beachfront resort in Babeldaob, taking
advantage of its location in Ngiwal State,
a state renown for its unique legends and
cultural history.
Charming beachfront bungalows
Travellers can choose from individual
spacious bungalows located on the
beachfront, or first-class rooms located
across the street.
This full-service beach resort offers great
service at an affordable price, and a range
of packages are offered for honeymooners
as well as packages and discounted
corporate rates for company retreats,
inter-island conferences, and company
incentive programs.
A variety of resort amenities such as a
swimming pool, bar, spa and massage
facilities and conference room are available
for the convenience of guests. The
restaurant, and open dining areas consist
of thatched roof cottages with tables
along the shoreline for a romantic outdoor
dining option.
Endless recreation activities include diving,
snorkelling, sport fishing, bird watching,
crocodile spotting as well as rainforest and
village walks.
Tel: +680 488 5011, +680 488 4182, +680 488-1113 Fax: +680 488 1115 Email: iabc@palaunet.com
walk from the hotel allowing you an
opportunity to experience and enjoy the
nature of the island and the culture of the
friendly Islanders.
Take a refreshing swim in the pristine
waters of the famous Rock Island lagoons
or dive with some of Palau’s best diving
companies. Kayak around the famed rock
islands of Koror and explore the sights at
Babeldaob Island.
Enjoy dining at the Rose Garden Bar Grill
that offers a variety of cuisines. Feast on
the chef’s specialities as you look out at
the magnificent sea views.
Coco Beach Resort
Rose Garden Resort
20 custom built, air-conditioned cottages
that enjoy stunning views of Malakal
Lagoon and the surrounding islands.
Accommodations feature a peaceful and
private balcony, as well as a range of
modern amenities such as flat screen TV,
DVD player, in-room security, telephone,
hot shower and access to Wi-Fi internet.
Guests are also offered room service any
time, day and night.
There is a variety of activities to keep the
adventurous traveller occupied. Koror, the
heart of Palau is just around the corner,
and the public park is a mere 10-minute
Rose Garden Resort is situated on the
hills of Ketund-Ngerkebesang and
offers spectacular scenic views of the
mountains of Babeldaob and endless
views of the Pacific Ocean.
Conveniently situated, Rose Garden
Resort is a 20-minute drive from the Palau
International Airport and only 10 minutes
from downtown Koror.
Island-style experience
This nature-friendly hotel was built with
natural materials native to the region,
enhancing the island style experience.
Gently settled on the high hills sit
Tel: 680 488 7671 Fax: 680 488 0838 Email: info@palaurosegarden.com www.palaurosegarden.com

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Part of the Federated
States of Micronesia, Yap
is situated in the Western
Caroline Islands, between
Guam and Palau.
It is made up of four main islands—Yap
South, Gagil-Tomil, Maap and Rumung.
The landscape consists of rolling hills
with lowlands covered in thick jungle-like
vegetation. Most of the coastal areas are
mangrove with occasional coral beaches.
Like other FSM islands, there is a coral
reef, so snorkelling is popular as is diving
in the clear lagoon with the giant manta
rays which appear throughout the year.
The town of Colonia on Yap Main Island
is the capital and is more urbanised than
the village areas. Yap also has about
130 outer islands stretching nearly 1000
kilometres east of Yap Main Island.
Most of the outer islands are coral
atolls and are sparsely populated by
a people that differ from those from
the Yap Main Island both in culture
and language.
Four indigenous languages are spoken.
These are Yapese Main Islander, Ulithian,
Woleaian and Satawalese.
English is the official language spoken
every day, though some local government
organisations still conduct business in
their own vernacular.
Because of its position, Yap was minimally
affected when the Spanish colonised
Micronesia in the 1500s, and again
during German occupation from the end
of the 1800s to the beginning of the First
World War. The same thing occurred
during the Japanese occupation, so by
Micronesian standards, Yap remains
relatively unaffected by modern society
and influence.
Most of the lands outside of Colonia
downtown are privately owned properties
so visitors are asked not to litter or to take
any pictures of people without securing
their permissions first.
The stone money of Yap (largest in the
world), though not legal tender in the
international currency marketplace, is still
used as legal tender on the island. The
value of these limestone, disk shaped
coins varies, though not according to size
but to the stories behind them. Today, the
money is still owned but not moved, even
though ownership may change.
Visitors can still see some of the
traditional houses in the villages.
The villages of Yap Main Island still
retain the foundations of meeting
houses and platforms used by the
elder male residents to discuss
community matters.
Only a limited number of tourists visit
Yap each year, and the locals, who are
naturally warm and friendly, are more
responsive to those who respect their
culture and customs.
All land and beaches on Yap Main Island
and the outer islands are privately owned
by the traditional leaders and chiefs.
If you want to get off the beaten track,
request to explore further by asking
permission from the village/island elders.
You may also have to pay a small fee for
the privilege.
Yap remains a distinctive destination
because of the way the people value
their culture, custom and history. The
traditional dress is brightly coloured loin
cloths for men and colourful grass or
woven hibiscus skirts for women.
The official currency is the US dollar and
credit cards are not widely accepted.
Therefore traveller’s cheques and
cash are recommended for hotels,
restaurants, shopping, diving and all
other purchases.
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professionals and compete for $25,000
in prizes. Each boat is equipped for
safely transporting DLSR cameras—
and the dive shop features large rinse
tanks with individual photo/ video
recharging workstations.
Breakfast is included as well as a
complimentary wake-up service with hot
tea or coffee delivered. Enjoy traditional
flavour and fusion cuisine with micro-brew
beer made on-site at the Nautical
bar or Crow’s Nest lounge aboard a
100-year-old Indonesian schooner named
Mnuw (Seahawk).
Yap boasts Micronesia’s most intact
ancient culture with tours, demonstrations
and excursions available from the hotel.
Explore WWII relics on land and on the
reef. Visit plane wrecks, an air strip and
see weapon installations on personally
guided historic land tours.
Manta Ray Bay Resort Yap Divers
Adrenaline raising shark speciality dives
are available every day for the closest
encounters with grey and black tip reef
sharks. Nitrox, Mares rentals, dive training,
photo/video pro services are all available.
Manta Ray Bay and Yap Divers is the original
and most knowledgeable operator with
almost 30 years in a business renowned for
friendly personal service. Family owned and
operated, Bill and Patricia Acker routinely
take guests out for personally guided dive
days on Yap’s pristine outer reefs.
Family dive packages and adventures
are available as well as an annual kids
sea camp week. Kayaking, snorkelling
and blue water fishing excursions are
available daily.
For photographers, Manta Ray Bay hosts
an annual two-week long photography
contest where contestants get one-on-one
shooting tips from the world’s top
PO Box MR, Colonia, Yap 96943 MICRONESIA
Dive year-round with sharks, manta
rays and exotic sea life at Manta Ray
Bay Resort, the island’s only luxury
dedicated dive facility.
Yap offers clear, warm water outer reef
diving in small groups on exclusive dive
sites and is the world’s first manta ray
sanctuary. Its protected waters ensure
consistent big animal encounters and a
frontier diving experience.
There are 35 rooms, including garden view
double occupancy, ocean view or luxury
suites with a private jacuzzi or plunge pool.
Relax at the infinity pool, get a massage
or body treatment with local organic oils at
the Taro Leaf Spa, located on-site.
Dive up to five times per day, including
night dives and daily excursions to see
mating manderinfish. Expect wall, cavern
swim throughs and drift diving over some
of the South Pacific’s healthiest reefs.
Tel: +691 350 2300 Email: welcome@mantaray.com www.mantaray.com

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Chuuk Atoll, located in
the Caroline Islands has
one of the largest lagoons
in the world.
Beneath the blue waters of the lagoon
encrusted with coral, are more than 60
sunken ships from the Japanese WWII
fleet. Lashed to the decks of freighters
are the rusty remains of fighter planes and
trucks.
The lagoon has been declared a
monument, with the salvage and taking of
relics prohibited by law. Divers must obtain
a permit before diving around the ships.
One of the two top scuba diving locations
in the world. Chuuk’s water temperatures
are 29ºC and incredibly calm between
December and May. Average temperature
above water is 30ºC.
The main island of Weno is the capital and
commercial centre and Chuuk’s State
Centre is where visitors can experience a
taste of island life by visiting the local stores
jammed with everything from kerosene
stoves to ladies wear and handicrafts.
For an outstanding view of Weno and the
lagoon, climb into the old lighthouse built
during Japanese occupation and visit
the Blue Lagoon Resort for a stroll in the
coconut palm grounds with splendid views
across the water to Dublon Island, formerly
the Japanese military headquarters.
American dollars are used while travellers
cheques and currency can be changed at
banks and at some hotels.
When visiting traditional areas, respect
local customs and note that the locals
frown upon mini skirts and short shorts.
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Delightful dining
Dine in air-conditioned comfort and
enjoy delicious meals from the large
menu prepared by the skilled chefs of
the Truk Stop Restaurant. Choose from
freshly caught seafood, juicy burgers,
homemade pizza, steaks or a range of
Micronesian and Asian delights. The Hard
Wreck Café Bar is the ideal spot to sip
your favourite beverage while shooting
pool or singing karaoke. The ManGroove
Bar, sitting over the lagoon, is perfect for a
pre-dinner drink.
Truk Stop also boasts the best available
conference facilities in Chuuk. Conference
rooms can accommodate for both large
and small parties and private meetings.
Whether you are visiting for a holiday,
diving expedition or business trip, Truk
Stop Hotel Dive Center has everything
you need for a memorable visit.
touches, each room has a private balcony
overlooking the tranquil turquoise lagoon,
Wi-Fi internet access, cable television, air-conditioning,
refrigerator, phone and en
suite bathroom.
The Truk Lagoon Dive Center offers a
professional and well-equipped dive
shop that caters for all divers and is the
only centre on the island with certified
instructors and is affiliated with DAN, TDI
and PADI. Quality rental gear is available
as well as spacious private lockers, large
rinse tanks and shower.
Discover the cargo holds of sunken
warships that are still filled with aeroplane
parts, vehicles, tanks, and ammunition.
Divers can enjoy up to four guided dives
a day, consisting of wreck, shark, night
and reef dives. Tailor made hotel and dive
packages are available to meet divers’
specific needs.
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Truk Stop Hotel
Only a short walk from town and less
than a mile from the international
airport, the resort sits on the edge
of the world famous Truk Lagoon
and offers guests a range of spacious
accommodation, an excellent
restaurant and a first-class, full
service dive centre.
World renowned diving
Chuuk’s lagoon is home to the greatest
concentration of sunken ships anywhere
in the world. Renowned as one of the
world’s greatest wreck diving sites, Chuuk
offers a rich and colourful history, dynamic
culture and warm hospitality.
Designed and built with both the diver and
business traveller in mind, Truk Stop Hotel
features 23 spacious rooms including
13 standard rooms, six oceanview rooms,
two executive suites and two presidential
suites. Modern in design with Micronesian
Tel: 691 330 4232 Fax: 691 330 2286 Email: info@trukstop.com www.trukstop.com

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This is the largest island in
the Eastern Caroline Group
and the capital of the FSM.
It fits the typical South Sea island image
with lush vegetation, abundant rainfall
and tumbling waterfalls. Unlike other
Micronesian islands it has tropical jungles,
mist-covered mountains, one of the
healthiest mangrove swamps and exotic
flora in the Pacific.
Situated in the northwestern Pacific, it is
880 metres high, 21 kilometres wide and
shaped somewhat like a circular tent. Also
known as the garden island of Micronesia,
its boldest landmarks are Sokehs Rock
and Nan Madol.
Nan Madol is an ancient stone city built
on the tidal flats of the eastern part
of Pohnpei. There are approximately
100 artificial islets constructed of basalt
logs of various sizes up to 70 tons each –
making Nan Madol the largest and one of
the most mysterious archaeological sites
in the Pacific.
The first European to visit the island group
was Spaniard Diego de Rocha in 1526.
The islands were originally called the New
Philippines until 1696 when they were
renamed the Caroline Islands. Occupied
by Spain, Germany, Japan and the USA,
Pohnpei experienced 100 years of foreign
rule because it proved to be an ideal
supply stop for the Pacific expeditions.
Pohnpeian is the native language,
however; both English and Pohnpeian are
used in business.
Archaeologists and engineers are
attempting to discover more about the
race which constructed the island city of
Nan Madol. The stone fortress was built
on a reef south-east of Temwen Island
by the rulers of Pohnpei around 500
AD until it was taken over by Isokelekel,
the warrior who installed the present
traditional system in the 1520s. Nan
Madol is reached by boat from the main
town of Kolonia about 45 minutes away.
It’s a full day boat tour which includes a
visit to the spectacular Keprohi Waterfall
and snorkelling in the lagoon.
A 20–minute ride out of Kolonia takes you
to the Nanpil River where further along
are the spectacular Liduduhniap Twin
Waterfalls, complete with thatched huts
where you can picnic in a jungle setting.
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A day trip to privately owned Black Coral
Island in the lagoon is the perfect way to
safely snorkel the reef and, for a family day,
visit Langer island with its simple cottages
where visitors can stay overnight.
In Kolonia you can see the Spanish
Wall, built in 1889 as a boundary for
Fort Alphonso XII. Nearby is the Catholic
Mission Bell Tower, all that remains of
the old German church torn down by the
Japanese during WWII.
Also take a stroll into the Polynesian
village and watch the craftsmen whittle
ornaments from locally grown ivory
seed. Most tours operate from Kolonia,
and many of the waterfalls and areas of
historical and ecological importance can
only be reached by guided tour.
Accommodation is in both traditional
Pohnpeian thatched roofed bungalows
with garden showers, and Western-style
hotels. There is no public transport, only
taxis and rental cars, but most hotels offer
shuttle services. Tourist facilities are clean
and the service is friendly.
A visit to the Pohnpeian cultural centres is
a must for anyone wishing to experience
traditional Pohnpeian life. Each centre has
a distinctive program and performances
include traditional dancing, singing, music,
ceremonial sakau making, handicraft arts,
and food preparation.
The village shops specialise in handicrafts
and popular items include carvings of
sharks, fish, dolphins and canoes.
When it comes to relaxing, try sakau,
the numbing local drink which is used in
ceremonies and also sold in bars.

Pohnpei oNe of the last MysteRies oN eaRth
Visit Pohnpei, the
Garden Island of
Micronesia, where . . .
• rainforests and misty mountains
merge with mangrove forests along
the coast
• you can venture into the rainforests
and refresh your senses in cool
waterfalls and streams.
• you will find birdlife and fauna that
are only indigenous to this island
— truly, en eco-delight for nature
enthusiasts.
• you will find, to your pleasant
surprise, an undiscovered and
unique surfing niche.
• life, just waiting to be discovered.
• the local people, over the centuries
and test of times and foreign
powers, have retained their
customs and culture for centuries.
• the Nan Madol Ruins, the largest
in Micronesia and the Pacific, is an
icon for archeological puffs around
the world—remains a mystery.
Pohnpei Visitors Bureau
PO Box 1949 Kolonia,
Pohnpei FSM 96941
(691) 320 4851/4823
pohnpeivisitorsbureau@gmail.com
www.visitpohnpei.com

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Cliff Rainbow Hotel
Discover Pohnpei’s wonders and
natural beauty at the Cliff Rainbow
Hotel.
Close to it all, but safe and private, Cliff
Rainbow Hotel is an excellent choice
for a hotel in the middle of Kolonia, near
government and business centres and
only 10 minutes from the airport.
Convenient location
Overlooking the picturesque bay and
cliffs, Cliff Rainbow Hotel is conveniently
and centrally situated, providing an
excellent base to explore the beautiful
Island of Pohnpei.
Comfortable accommodation
Cliff Rainbow Hotel offers clean,
comfortable rooms with balconies. Modern
amenities including air-conditioning,
refrigerator, telephone, television with
cable and daily housekeeping service.
Arrival and departure transfers are
included in the rate and vehicle rental can
be arranged through the hotel.
Guests can keep in contact easily with
free Wi-Fi internet access and conference
and function facilities are available for
business travellers, along with the essential
equipment for conferences and meetings.
Discover Pohnpei’s natural beauty
Located in the heart of Kolonia, shopping
and entertainment options are close by.
Nearby attractions include a Polynesian
handicraft shop and Kapingamarangi
village, or take a cultural or historical
inland tour to experience Pohnpei
and discover one of the most varied
environments in Micronesia. Tours and
excursions can easily be arranged
around the island. Visit the mysterious
ancient stone village of Nan Mandol, or
explore the tropical jungles, magrove
swamps and nearby islands. Nature
enthusiasts will delight in the indigenous
fauna and flora, lush rainforests and
cascading waterfalls.
A Pohnpeian cultural centre visit is a
must for anyone wishing to experience
the traditional village life of a people
who have retained their customs and
culture for centuries. Enjoy performances
incorporating traditional music, singing
and dancing.
Diverse marine life
A variety of water activities are also readily
available including sport fishing and
surfing. Snorkel or dive the pristine coral
reefs and discover untouched dive sites
that abound with diverse marine life.
The on-site restaurant and garden provide
perfect places to relax after a busy day
of sightseeing. Room service is also
available for those wishing to enjoy a meal
in the comfort of their own room.
PO Box 96 Kolonia, Pohnpei 96941 MICRONESIA
Tel: +691 320-5939/2415 Fax: +691 320 5416 Email: reservations@cliffrainbow.com

MICRONESIA
Located between North
America and Asia, these
1225 islands and islets are
grouped into 29 coral atolls
that together make up more
than one-tenth of all the
world’s atolls.
They lie in two parallel chains known as
Sunrise and Sunset (Ratak and Ralik)
Chains. All the islands have white sandy
beaches and are lapped by crystal
clear waters. Twenty-seven atolls are
accessible by small plane with Majuro, the
country’s capital, being serviced by Air
Marshall Islands, Continental Micronesia.
The first two also service the second most
populated atoll, Kwajalein.
The Republic of the Marshall Islands was
first settled in about 1000 BC by people
of Mayo/Polynesian stock. Spanish
navigators visited these islands in the 16th
century, and in 1788 British sea captain
John William Marshall proclaimed them
the Marshall Islands.
In the 1800s German traders, missionaries
from Boston, Massachusetts and Hawaii,
and British and American whalers visited
the islands. Japan governed the islands
from WWI to WWII.
During World War II, the Marshall Islands
served as the eastern defensive perimeter
for the Japanese military forces in the
Central Pacific. After taking control of
the Marshalls from Germany in 1914, the
Japanese steadily increased their military
presence in the late 1930s.
With the anticipation of war, they began
to heavily fortify the atolls of Kwajalein,
Wotje, Maloelap, Jaluit and later Mili and
Enewetak. These heavy fortifications
were intended to help launch air attacks
on certain targets (such as Hawaii, Wake
Island, Kiribati and Johnston Atoll) and to
serve as defense posts for Japan’s more
westerly strongholds.
Following WWII, the United States served
as an administrator under United Nations
Trust Territory created for all Micronesia.
The Republic of the Marshall Islands came
into being and declared its independence
in 1979.
Marshallese is the official language, but
English is taught in schools and is widely
spoken. The people have a rich oral
tradition of chants, songs and legends.
Copra (dried coconuts) and a fisheries
industry are the foundation of the island’s
economy. However the government,
which is a unique blend of the American
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and British systems, has given strong
support for tourism development and is
seeking other economic bases.
Majuro Atoll is the most developed atoll
with a population of nearly 30,000. It is the
perfect home base while visiting the outer
islands. The Marshall’s climate is tropical
with the average temperature 27˚C and
there is less than a 12–degree daily
variation with high temperatures cooled
by trade winds and frequent rainfalls.
Primary leisure activities include world-class
scuba diving on wrecks, walls and
reefs, snorkelling, sports fishing, and
WWII relic sightseeing.
There are several intact land-based relics
in the Marshall Islands. These include air
raid shelters, barracks, hospitals, storage
tanks, power plants, tanks, trucks, trains,
towers, anti-aircraft guns, coastal defense
guns, multi-purpose guns, pillboxes,
walls, trenches, air control centers, various
bombers and fighters, runways, hangars
and much more.
Over the last 2,000 or so years,
Marshallese have developed, refined
and perfected a number of unique skills
and technologies, all of which illustrated
their keen adaptation to the atoll and
oceanic environment.
Marshallese canoes, or wa, which
range from small rowing canoes to
massive high-speed voyaging canoes
have amazed Westerners from Otto Von
Kotzebue, who visited the Marshalls in the
early 1800s, to modern day world-class
sailing enthusiasts.
Mashallese canoes are recognised and
revered throughout the Pacific for their
advanced technical refinements, including
the asymmetric hull, the lee platform, and
the pivoting midship mast.
Visitors also enjoy shopping for local
handicrafts with an array of beautiful
baskets, jewellery and decorations. The
islanders are known for their weaving
using pandanus leaves, coconut fronds
and shells.
Throughout the Marshall Islands there
are many choices for hotel or bed and
breakfast accommodations. On Majuro
you will discover a range of hotels with
a variety of services and rooms.There
are also many exciting opportunities to
experience the outer islands and distant
atolls and to meet the people of the
Marshall Islands.
Air Marshall Islands (AMI), the national
airline, provides transportation between the
atolls and islands of the Marshall Islands.

Learn more at www.visitmarshallislands.com
Marshall Islands Visitors Authority
PO Box 5, Majuro, Marshall Islands 96960
Phone: (692) 625 6482(MIVA) Fax: (692) 625 6771
Email: tourism@ntamar.net or info@visitmarshallislands.com
Surround by turquoise
waters that caress its white
sandy beaches, divers,
fishermen and sun seekers alike
are enchanted with the Marshall
Islands pristine environment and
vibrant array of marine life. Like
leis floating upon the ocean, the
Marshall Islands with its 29 coral
atolls and five single islands, is
truly an ocean lover’s paradise.
‘Iakwe,’ the official greeting
of the Marshallese people,
embodies our unique culture
its meaning runs deep from a
simple hello or farewell to ‘I love
you’ or ‘you are a rainbow’. So to
you we say: Iakwe!
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PO Box 3279, Mieco Beach Front, Amata Kabua Blvd, Majuro 96960 MARSHALL ISLANDS
MICRONESIA
Tel: +692 625 2525 Fax: +692 625 2500 Email: reservations@marshallislandsresort.com www.marshallislandsresort.com
Marshall Islands Resort
The Marshall Islands Resort, formerly
known as the Outrigger Marshall
Islands Resort, offers the best in
convenience and comfort during your
stay on Majuro.
Centrally located on a beautiful tropical
lagoon, the resort features complete hotel
accommodations and guest services. A
stunning lagoon view greets you in one of
the 150 guestrooms in the morning and
offers a tranquil outlook at night. Enjoy
a spectacular Marshalls Islands sunset
from your balcony or from the sunset
deck at the restaurant. Guestrooms
feature air-conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi
direct dial telephone, data port, iron and
board, refrigerator, daily maid service,
crib on request and more.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Enra
Restaurant features Marshallese, Western,
and Pacific cuisine. Menu items include
fresh tender steaks, lobster specials,
sushi, pizza and pastas. The Jakaro bar
features beers and wines from America,
Australia, New Zealand, Japan and China
in addition to the wide selection of spirits
and liqueurs.
The Marshall Islands Resort has hosted
many conferences and catering services
are available. The Melele room features
a full range of audiovisual equipment
and high speed internet capabilities. For
a more private meeting with up to 20
guests the Jakaro or Jakamai meeting
areas are available with services from Enra
Restaurant. Guestrooms and meeting
areas were renovated in September 2013
for the Pacific Islands Forum.
Adventure awaits
Pristine coral reefs teaming with marine
life are a way of life for the Marshallese
people. Scuba diving, boating and fishing
are highly popular activities throughout
the islands. Ray Crew is a full service dive
shop and ocean activities centre located
on the hotel premises that provides ocean
lagoon dives and deep-sea fishing and all
the rental equipment required.
Sail on a traditional Marshallese canoe and
learn about the navigational stick charts
from Waan Aelon en Majel, a training
and building facility adjacent to the hotel.
Enjoy a short ride across the tranquil
lagoon for an afternoon of snorkelling,
searching for shells or just relaxing under
a coconut tree at Enemanit, a small island
in Majuro lagoon.
Take the time to explore the Alele Museum
and the handicraft shops that feature
baskets, handbags and contemporary
styled jewellery known for the intricate
patterns, artistry and some of the finest
weaving in the Pacific.

MICRONESIA
The State of Kosrae is one of
four states in the Federated
States of Micronesia and,
as well as the island of
Kosrae, consists of several
islands and islets, the most
significant being Lelu Island.
Roughly triangular in shape, Kosrae
covers an area of approximately
110 square kilometres.
The most eastern of the Caroline Islands,
Kosrae has a population of approximately
7000 people and is located north of
the equator between Guam and the
islands of Hawaii. The coral reefs that
surround the island are kept in a pristine
condition through an extensive mooring
buoy system and the area is becoming
a favourite destination for scuba divers
from all around the world. The island’s
interior is covered with deep vegetation
and steep mountains that keep it
largely undeveloped.
European contact with Kosrae in 1824
reported a highly stratified society that
was typical of the surrounding islands
at that time. Its cultural features included
matrilineal lineage and clans with a feudal
structure of nobles who controlled the
land that was worked by commoners. The
settlements consisted of small groups of
relatives who shared a single cookhouse,
usually with at least one earth oven.
The first missionary post was established
in 1852 after American missionaries felt
the need to protect the people of Kosrae
from the large numbers of whalers and
beachcombers who had made the island,
which they considered a paradise, their
home. Even today religion plays an integral
role in the culture of Kosrae. Sunday is
considered a day of rest and most stores
and shops are closed on that day.
In 1874, the pirate Bully Hayes was
shipwrecked on Kosrae when his ship
the Leonara was stuck in Lelu harbour
during a storm. During his stay of several
months on the island, Nully terrorised the
local people. He was finally arrested by
Captain Dupuis aboard the HMS Rosario
but managed to escape on a boat built of
timber from the wrecked Leonara.
Traditional foods on the island include
breadfruit, coconut, banana, taro, yam
and sugarcane. Woodcarving, traditional
canoe and cottage construction, fishing,
farming and fine weaving using hibiscus,
pandanus and coconut palms continue to
be an integral way of life on the island.
The weather in Kosrae is warm and
humid throughout the year with an
average temperature of 25oC and rarely
exceeding 32oC. It has two distinct
seasons, dry and rainy and during the
rainy season, November to April, be
prepared for showers everyday. Casual
and summer clothing is worn throughout
the year although swimsuits and shorts
are not acceptable in the villages. Be
respectful—cover your shoulders and
knees, and don’t forget a hat, sunglasses
and sunscreen.
Kosrae is a wonderful gem, yet to be
discovered by most modern travellers.
A visit guarantees the experience of a
lifetime—from the unhurried, friendly
lifestyle and warm, island hospitality
that are as unforgettable as the magical
Micronesian sunsets.
Kosrae

Noumea
Poindimié
Diverse cultural blend
New Caledonia is only two hours from
Brisbane and less than three hours
from Sydney. The Loyalty Islands,
comprising Lifou, Maré, Ouvéa, are then
just a short flight from the cosmopolitan
capital of Nouméa. Here you will enjoy a
wonderful international experience, with a
unique combination of French finesse and
Melanesian culture.
Nouméa, New Caledonia’s only city, offers
a touch of the French Riviera in the South
Pacific. The colourful waterfronts are lined
with a variety bars, cafes, restaurants
and nightclubs.
Tontouta International airport is around
45 minutes north and Magenta Domestic
airport is just a few minutes drive from
the city centre. The mainland, known as
‘Grande Terre’, is the main island of New
Caledonia and offers a diverse range of
scenery, sights and activities.
South and east of the mainland lie the Isle
of Pines and the Loyalty Islands.
Nature
The animal life consists of many species,
some of which are not found elsewhere.
The cagou (a flightless bird which is New
Caledonia’s symbol), the green pigeon,
the crested parrot and the flying fox are
in abundance.
New Caledonia boasts the world’s largest
lagoon and second largest coral reef,
which is now on the World Heritage List.
It is the third largest archipelago in the
South Pacific, and offers a choice of 74
beautiful islands, mostly uninhabited. On
the eastern coast are coconut palms and
luxuriant vegetation, abundant flowers and
waterfalls.
Thio
Muéo
Bourail
Hienghène
LOYALTY ISLANDS PROVINCE
ÎLE DES PINS
NORTHERN PROVINCE
SOUTHERN PROVINCE

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The people
The population is approximately 231,000
and the official language is French.
There are about 30 different Melanesian
languages, but English is widely spoken,
particularly in the tourist industry.
History
In 1774 Captain James Cook arrived in
New Caledonia and eighteen years later
Frenchman Bruny d’Entrecasteaux, while
searching for the missing navigator La
Perouse, stopped at Balade and the Isle
of Pines. In 1957 New Caledonia became
a French Overseas Territory.
Food
Whilst there are many superb French
restaurants in New Caledonia, one of the
true delights is to discover the gourmet
specialty shops where the locals frequent.
You can join a ‘Taste of France’ tour or if
you like to discover at your own pace—
why not start your day at the market,
where you will discover fresh produce or
perhaps experience a great breakfast.
Every Saturday morning there is a mini
market at Maison Balland where you can
taste New Caledonia oysters and other
local and French provincial fare. In the
Latin Quarter, discover Le Traiteur Hirzel,
which offers a selection of enticing pre-cooked
French dishes.
The sights
At the centre of the city in Nouméa is
the Place des Cocotiers, an attractive
gardened square surrounded by
numerous streets with interesting shops.
One of the highlights of any visit is the
Tjibaou Cultural Centre. There is also the
Parc Forestier (botanical and zoological
garden) and the Nouméa Aquarium—
world renowned for its fluorescent corals
and nautilus.

new caledonia
The long beaches at Baie des Citrons
or Anse Vata are great places to relax,
and go windsurfing, snorkelling or diving.
New Caledonia has a good road network
with the mainland divided by the central
mountain range creating a tropical east
and dry west.
This is a surprising province with the
Farino market, treks in Mount Koghi,
Bourail with its museum, Turtle Bay
and the Pierced Rock, the beach of
Poe and excursions on horseback
organised at La Foa, Boulouparis, Koné
and Koumac.
There are fascinating diving tours from
Nouméa, Boulouparis, Bourail, Népoui,
Mont-Dore, Yaté, Hienghène and Poindimié.
The east coast is a tropical adventure with its
abundant vegetation, spectacular waterfalls,
coconut groves and coffee plantations.
Activities
Sailing is the perfect way to experience
all that New Caledonia has to offer.
The journey to the Isle of Pines is a
fantastic sailing experience, as you are
able to navigate close to the shore. It is
surrounded by a marine reserve scattered
with small islands such as the remote
Nokan Hui, with stunning scenery and
beautiful anchorages.
Climate
The tropical climate is tempered by ocean
and south-east trade winds. Wet season
is December to March.
Clothing
Light casual clothes will suit the
warm climate.
Currency
French Pacific Franc (CFP). Most shops
and hotels accept all major credit cards.
Tips are accepted but not required.

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Endless discovery
The infrastructure for travel throughout
PNG is firmly in place however travel as
an industry is still in its infancy. As such,
every visitor to PNG has the opportunity
to be part of the endless discovery. PNG
occupies the eastern portion of New
Guinea, the second largest island in the
world. Precariously situated on the Pacific
Rim of fire, it is the cumulative result of
two of the world’s largest geological
upheavals. The ensuing terrain is a rich,
rugged collage of towering mountain
peaks, dense rainforests, mangrove
jungles, fertile valleys, white sands and
glistening coral islands. The underwater
topography is a reflection of the dramatic
landscape. Hills and valleys translate into
majestic pinnacles, fish-filled passes, lush
colourful gardens and coral-draped walls.
Port Moresby, PNG’s capital and gateway
is situated on the western coast of the
mainland peninsula. Other popular coastal
regions on the mainland include Alotau,
Lae, Wewak, Vanimo and Madang.
Alotau, at the eastern tip of the Owen
Stanley Range, is an upcoming seaside
resort town with rich culture and gorgeous
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scenery. Lae is the second largest city,
situated on the eastern coast, at the mouth
of the Markham River. Wewak and Vanimo
are in the Sepik Basin famous for their art,
custom and culture. The Sepik River runs
1126 kilometres from source to sea and
is one of the world’s largest waterways.
Further north is Madang, which has one of
the South Pacific’s most beautiful harbours
with lush tropical vegetation. It was the
centre of heavy fighting during World War
II and has 34 sunken ships and coral
gardens to explore with superb visibility.
Many of the most rewarding cultural
opportunities can be found in the
Highlands. Goroka is the capital of the
Eastern Highlands; Mt. Hagen is the
capital of the Western Highlands.
Papua New Guinea’s outer islands cover
an enormous area, offering access to both
the Solomon and Bismarck Seas. In this
region opportunities for exploration and
adventure are enormous. New Britain, the
largest island, has two tourism centres:
Rabaul on the eastern tip, and Kimbe in
the west. Other popular spots include
Kavieng on New Ireland and Manus Island
further north.
Popondetta
Port Moresby
Alotau
Kerema
Mount Hagen
Wabag
Mendi
Wewak
Lae
Madang
Kimbe
Rabaul
Lorengau
MANUS ISLAND
NEW IRELAND
WEST NEW BRITAIN
SOLOMON SEA
TROBRIAND ISLANDS
WOODLARK ISLAND
D’ENTRECASTEAUX ISLANDS
LOUISIADE ARCHIPELAGO
Owen Stanley
Range
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The people
Nationals are predominantly Melanesian,
though in appearance they are varied.
More than 800 indigenous languages
are spoken throughout PNG. Melanesian
Pidgin (Tok Pisin) and Police Motu are the
two most widely used, but English is the
official language in education, business
and government circles.
Nature
Papua New Guinea’s enormously rich
diversity of animal and plant life has
earned the esteemed designation of
being a ‘mega diversity’ country. Scientists
believe that PNG, along with the 16 other
countries bearing this unique distinction,
account for more than two-thirds of the
earth’s total biodiversity. The fact that
so many of PNG’s natural ecosystems
and human cultures are intact makes it
fascinating and scientifically important.
On land it is estimated that there are
242 species of mammals including shy
forest wallabies, slow-moving cuscuses
and tree kangaroos. Birds are one of
PNG’s biggest natural attractions. There
are 762 different species, 85 endemic,
including 38 of the world’s 48 species
of the spectacular Bird of Paradise.
The world’s only known poisonous bird
called Hooded Pito-Hui is found in Papua
New Guinea.
Activities
The most popular activities in Papua
New Guinea are trekking, canoeing, bird
watching, fishing, surfing and diving, all of
which get travellers ‘up close and personal’
with nature and the people—the essence
of PNG’s special attraction. Throughout
the country there are tours organised for
all ages, skill levels and budgets. You can
canoe down the Sepik and sleep in local
villages, or visit exotic cultures during the
day and at night sleep on a luxury cruise
ship, or an eco lodge in a tributary.
Port Moresby is home to several popular
trekking spots, the infamous Kokoda
trail—a favourite with war historians, and
Variarata National Park—a spectacular
mountain region renowned for its striking
scenery and panoramic views of Port
Moresby and the coastline. In the Oro
province, Mt Lamington, an active
volcano, is a favourite climb for visiting
bushwalkers. Scuba diving has become
one of PNG’s most sought-after attractions
and there are facilities, both land based
and live-aboard, all around the country.
Fishing charters, bird watching walks and
whitewater rafting tours are also available.
Surfing is also growing in popularity. PNG
is a relatively new surfing destination
on the international surfing scene that
guarantees clean and uncrowded
beaches, point breaks and challenging
waves for all levels of surfers.
Getting around
Rugged mountainous terrain covers
much of the country, so the easiest and
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fastest way to get around Papua New
Guinea is by air. There is a good network
of roads connecting the northern zone
and the highlands region. However, there
is no road link between the northern zone
and the capital, Port Moresby. Hire cars
are usually available and local boats,
ferries, buses and taxis can be found in
the larger towns.
Western cuisine is available in hotels,
restaurants, guesthouses, lodges and
resorts. Port Moresby has many Asian
and European restaurants. For something
different try a traditional ‘mumu’ of
pork, sweet potatoes, rice and greens.
Major hotels usually provide their own
entertainment.
Shopping guide
Modern department complexes rub
shoulders with quaint little stores and
artefact shops where you may try your
hand at gentle bargaining. Arts and crafts
are as diverse as they are distinctive,
produced by different artisans according
to their individual skills and unique talents.
Pottery, weapons, carvings, musical
instruments and basketwork are just a few
of the handicrafts sold throughout PNG—
the world’s largest producer of tribal arts
and crafts.
There is a fascinating selection of masks,
including ancestral and spirit masks.
Decorated boards and boat prows are
popular objects in Papuan Gulf culture
and are thought to be protective spirits to
ward off sickness and evil. Shields come
in all shapes and sizes and are made of
hide stretched over a framework.
Stools, tables and headrests are ornate
and carry intricate carvings, while fishing
hooks were suspended in the men’s house
and represented spirits which helped in
fighting, hunting and warding off disease.
Jewellery, body ornaments and
accessories are made from pigs teeth,
shell, orchid stems, dogs teeth, seed,
snake spine, and pigs tusks.
The village of Aibom, near the Chambri
Lakes, specialises in a unique form of
pottery. The two greatest regions for art are
the Sepik River Basin and the Papuan Gulf
while the two major craft producing areas
are the Huon Peninsula and Milne Bay.
Climate
23˚C–32˚C in coastal areas and 14˚C–28˚C
in the highlands.
Clothing
Casual, but more formal than other
Pacific countries. Females should dress
modestly. A sweater or jacket is necessary
in the highlands.
Currency
The kina is divided into 100 toea. Credit
cards accepted at major hotels. Tips are
generally not expected, but encouraged if
you are happy with the service provided.

Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea continues
to grow in popularity
as a surfing destination
guaranteeing clean,
uncrowded beaches and
challenging waves for all levels
complemented by friendly
local people and a diverse,
traditional culture.
There are currently 10 Surfing Association
of Papua New Guinea affiliated Surf
Clubs in Papua New Guinea including
Kavieng, Vanimo, Sunset, Waromo, Yako,
Tupira, Sero, Central New Ireland, Dolf
and Taurama.
There is also the potential for kite surfing
all year round especially from April to
November along the southern seaboard
coastline from Port Moresby to Milne
Bay Province.
PNG’s main barrier reef stretches along
the southern side of the mainland and
all the way to Milne Bay province in the
east. Here surfers can enjoy the reels off
Port Moresby.
A popular spot is just 10 minutes from Port
Moresby at one of the Surfing Association
of PNG’s affiliated surf clubs that promotes
a safe environment for surfers to use their
skills on the reef breaks and a safe and
secure environment for the family while
more ambitious surfers and kite surfers will
enjoy the challenge and thrill of the waves
five kilometres out to sea on the main reef.
Bougainville Island and the Gazelle
Peninsula in East New Britain Provinces
provide out-of-the-way surfing for the
adventurous surfer during the northwest
surfing season while Vanimo and Kavieng
offer bigger and more powerful waves.
Surfers are blessed with offshore
conditions 24-hours a day at Kido Village
with both left and right hand point breaks
ranging form 4-10ft faces. This is an
ideal surfing destination offering both the
novice and hardcore surfer the choice of
conditions with 150-metre rides on both
sides of the point.
At Vanimo, the seasoned local surfers
and the friendly villagers contribute to
the amazing surfing culture and spirit
that abounds. There are seven different
surf breaks with a five-kilometre radius
and a choice of waves depending of the
surfer’s skills. There are around seven
breaks in Kavieng that are accessible
by dinghy that have been described as
truly awe-inspiring. The pristine reefs and
uncrowded waves are protected by the
local surf area management plan. Tour
guides will escort surfers out to ensure
they find the best waves of the day subject
to wind and swell conditions.
In Kavieng, surfers also have access to
adventure further afield by chartering a surf
charter boat they offers the opportunity
to sail the outer islands and experience
untouched surfing breaks off the many
reefs and atolls.
The Surfing Association Papua New
Guinea is working towards protecting the
environment to maintain a sustainable
future for the surf tourism industry
with the support of the PNG Tourism
Promotion Authority.
Surfing

Port Moresby is home to
200,000 people, with
700 diverse languages
and cultures.
The town consists of a complex traditional
society formed by historical bonds
between the traditional land owners, the
coastal Motuans and the inland Koitabu.
Port Moresby fluctuates from the hustle
of commercialisation to the serenity of a
country town. Downtown at the waterside
is the nostalgic Port Moresby.
At the entrance of Fairfax Harbour
are Lolorua and Daugo (Fishermen’s)
Islands, favourite picnic areas for sailors.
Beautiful views from Paga Point overlook
Ela Beach and Koki Point. Juxtaposed
to the metropolis is the partly stilt-based
Hanuabada Village.
Burnt after WWII, the big village was
rebuilt by the Australian Administration.
Despite cosmetic changes, the character
of the village is still there and is renowned
for elaborate ceremonies. Koki market on
the waterfront is a favourite for trade in
fresh seafood and has a colourful fruit
and vegetable market. Be sure to visit
PNG Arts and Beyond Art, to see PNG’s
largest collection of tribal artefacts.
The National Parliament, a symbol of
modern architecture, contrasts with
the dignity of traditional design at The
National Museum and Art Gallery.
The first permanent display of local
artefacts was established here in 1978
and is well worth a visit. Located on
the slopes of Independence Hill at
Waigani, it’s open weekdays and Sunday
afternoons.
In September join in the celebrations of
the Hiri Moale Festival to commemorate
the historical trade between villagers
around the Gulf Province and the
Motuans and Koitabuans of Central
Province. The festival features canoe
races, processions, choirs, string bands,
sing-sings and the Hiri Queen contest.
The Sogeri Plateau (46 kilometres from
Port Moresby) is where the Kokoda
Trail became the centre of war between
Japanese and Allied Troops during WWII.
Variarata National Park is a spectacular
mountain region, with views over Port
Moresby and the coastline. If you get
up early enough, you can catch the mist
blanketing the ranges.
Westbound from Port Moresby is the
Hiritano Highway, connecting the city with
Bereina, home of the Kairuku and Mekeo
people. The Mekeos are renowned for
their strong chieftain system and grand
traditional costumes.
Port Moresby
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Papua New Guinea
Loloata Island Resort
Located a mere 15 minutes from
the international airport, just
offshore from Port Moresby,
Loloata Island Resort is a peaceful
alternative to the contemporary
hotels of Port Moresby.
There are 23 colonial-style elevated units
each equipped with an en suite bathroom
and wide verandas for viewing the ocean
or simply relaxing.
Loloata Island, traditionally used as a
feasting ground by the local people living
in the surrounding coastal area, is today
well-known for its unique cooking style.
The resort blends the Pacific custom of
“ample sufficiency” with its renowned
friendly service and no-one leaves
disappointed with the cuisine.
A bonus is the freshly roasted Highland
coffee which is available for guests
anytime of the day or night with the
compliments of the management.
Evenings at the resort commence with
hors d’oeuvres on the patio and bar at
6 pm. After enjoying the spectacle of the
sunset, guests can dine at a barbecue out
by the seawall, or sample one of Loloata’s
renowned smorgasboards or buffets.
Peaceful alternative
Watersports abound at Loloata Island
Resort and there are facilities to swim,
kayak, surf ski, snorkel or scuba dive.
Bushwalking or strolling along the beaches
is a relaxing pastime and it’s possible to
make it around the whole island in about
an hour.
A diver’s paradise
An aquatic wonderland awaits snorkelling
and scuba diving enthusiasts. For avid
snorkellers, trips to nearby Lion Island,
famous for its range of hard and soft corals
and fish diversity, depart as, and when,
guests require. Scuba trips to Horseshoe
Reef Marine Park with its wrecks, and
journeys further along the coastal lagoon
operate daily aboard the two purpose built
nine–metre Dive Loloata boats.
Guests determined to relax as much, and
to move as little as possible, may prefer to
merely observe the aquatic activities from
an easy chair under a coconut tree with
one of the resort’s well known Bootless
Bay Thirst Quenchers in hand.
As well as catering to holidaymakers and
diving and water enthusiasts, Loloata
Island Resort also offers facilities for
conference groups. In addition, the resort
provides 4WD tours to the National Park
and the famous Kokoda Track.
There are also city tours to the museum,
National Parliament, botanical gardens
and PNG Arts.
Box 5290, Boroko Papua New Guinea
Tel: +675 3258590 / 3251369/ viz 72768687 Fax: +675 3258933 Email: loloata@daltron.com.pg www.loloata.com

Papua New Guinea
Morobe Province is the
gateway to the Highlands
and the Islands in the
Huon Gulf.
A beautiful region, it contains century-old
rainforests, pine trees, the remnants
of WWII artillery, volcanoes, fertile valleys
and cattle farms.
The capital city of the province is Lae
which has an international airport, good
harbour facilities and the longest road
system in the country.
A town from the gold rush era, Lae
was the last stop for the American
aviator Amelia Earhart and there are
relics preserved in many sites from the
occupation of the Japanese during the
Second World War.
The Morobe people in this area maintain
their agricultural lifestyle despite the
growth of industry and a large annual
rainfall makes the Botanical Gardens
thrive. The bustling gold rush town of Wau
in the 1930s is now an echo of the past,
but visitors eager to safari around the dirt
roads will enjoy the trip to Bulolo with its
breathtaking scenery.
Naturalists will enjoy exploring the
McAdam National Park, founded in
1962 with its sanctuary of flora and
fauna, preserving hundreds of rare
native species.
The people of Madang can be broken
into four distinct groups—islanders,
coastal people, river people and mountain
people. These groups are similar in
appearance except for the smaller Simbai
mountain tribesmen from the foothills.
The last contacted people in Papua New
Guinea were the ‘Hagahai’, located on
the Madang side of the border between
Madang and the Enga Province.
Madang township is one of the prettiest
towns in the South Pacific. Set on a
peninsula, it is a showplace of parks,
waterways, luxuriant shady trees and
sparkling tropical islands. Although small,
the town has modern urban facilities, a
museum and cultural centre, and harbour
tours can be arranged to nearby islands.
The area is world famous for its coral
reefs and superb underwater visibility.
Big game fishing is also a popular activity.
Yabob and Bilbil villages, located near
Madang, are the centres of traditional clay
pot production.
Two volcanic islands offshore from Bogia
have impressive volcanic cones rising
1800 metres above sea level which
provide a spectacular sight for visitors, and
the South East Coast road which leads to
Balek Wildlife Sanctuary has strange fish
filled sulphurous caves, hot springs and
jungle walks.
Madang and Lae

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Papua New Guinea
The Islands of Papua New
Guinea are divided into four
groups. East and West New
Britain, the largest of PNG’s
outer islands, has two main
centres: Rabaul in the east
and Kimbe in the west.
Rabaul is the site of some of PNG’s most
active volcanoes, Tavurvur and Vulcan.
The last big eruption in 1994 completely
covered the peaceful town and harbour
in ash and forced the residents who
remained to move the town to nearby
Kokopo. The town has recovered and
visitors are assured of a range of quality
accommodations and services.
Diving is still a big attraction here, even
though the eruption hit many dive sites
in the harbour quite hard. Ironically, the
source of the town’s demise has now
become one of its biggest attractions.
Trips to the volcanic observatory and
helicopter tours of the crater are not to be
missed.
There are a number of hotels operational
in Rabaul Township and at Kokopo, a
number of lodges, guesthouses and
hotels are now open and provide excellent
accommodation. A highlight of a visit to
Rabaul is a visit to Palmalmal in the Pomio
District, the Duke of York Islands and the
Bainings.
Like its neighbour in the east, West New
Britain is surrounded by a turquoise sea,
dotted with reef-fringed atolls and adorned
with magnificent rainforests, which plunge
into white sandy beaches. The fertile
volcanic soil in this region is suitable for
growing just about anything and lush
plantations stretch from the mountains to
the sea. The major attraction here is the
diving in Kimbe Bay, accessible from land
or via live-aboards. A chain of dormant
volcanoes shields the bay from open
ocean conditions, creating a pocket of
calm on the north coast of the island. The
landscape of extinct volcanoes creates a
dramatic backdrop and steaming thermal
springs, waterfalls, boiling volcanic pools
and mud holes can be found within.
New Ireland is an island paradise of sandy
white beaches, towering mountains and
clear springs and rivers that run the entire
length of the island. A road made from
crushed coral links north to south, but
travel is easier by sea.
The Malangan culture in the northern and
central part of the island is unique within
the Pacific and its people are particularly
well known for their sorcery and shark
calling. Diving in this region is fantastic
and there are several resorts offering
accommodation and diving services.
The abundance of local seafood translates
into gourmet feasts for visitors featuring
coconut crabs, crayfish and a variety of
reef fish. There are a number of hotels and
guesthouses in Kavieng and small guest
lodges are located on the islands in the
harbour.
Manus Island is a distant island group to
the northwest of the mainland which can
be reached by air or by coastal cargo ship
and there are two main hotel lodges in
Lorengau. Manus Island has vast tracts of
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forests in the central range and a magical
coastline. The dancing by the locals is
erotic and majestic, depicting a life of
openness and joy. This island group is
hailed as having exceptional diving and
is occasionally visited by some of PNG’s
live-aboards.
The North Solomons as a province
includes Buka and Bouganville Island, as
well as hundreds of smaller islets, cays
and atolls. Boating enthusiasts find this a
marine wonderland with untouched reefs
to explore with an everlasting supply of
reef fish and shellfish.
Buka Island is accessible by boat and
plane from Rabaul and has a variety of
accommodation varying in price and
quality. Walking through village tracks
and plantation roads is the best way to
discover the magnificent flora and fauna.
Whilst there are few hotels on mainland
Bougainville, there are numerous guest-houses
in Buka.
Nusa Island Retreat
Nusa Island Retreat has a style and
charm that is a fresh and welcome
change from your conventional
holiday destination.
This low impact and eco-sensitive facility
is located just off the coast of Kavieng on
the northern end of New Ireland Province.
Set on a white sandy point that overlooks
Kavieng Harbour, it exudes a slow and
relaxed pace with an easygoing feel. The
traditionally styled bungalows are set both
over and on the water’s edge—the outlook
is simply magic.
The spacious restaurant and fully licensed
bar is a focal point, offering creative and
delicious meal options using fresh seafood
and other local produce.
From action and adventure to island
cruising, the Retreat is the perfect location
from which to take advantage of many
options. These include activities such as
diving and snorkelling, where visitors can
have encounters with big pelagics, to
drifting along coral walls, exploring WWII
wrecks or diving freshwater caves.
There are fish galore. Fishing enthusiasts
can go trolling for pelagics, bottom fishing
or casting for sports fish—all types of
fishing can be arranged to suit. Explore
the surrounding islands by kayak—both
single or double are available for guests.
Surfing is seasonal and the waves are
typically 2-4 feet over reef with varying
levels of difficulty.
Other activities include traditional
canoeing, nature walks, mainland and
island tours, bike riding, sailing, cultural
events and interacting with locals and
enjoying their customs.
Nusa Island Retreat is the perfect place
to relax and experience the best of the
PNG Islands.
PO Box 305, Kavieng, New Ireland Province PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Tel: +675 984 2247 Fax: +675 984 2404 Email: nir@global.net.pg www.nusaislandretreat.com.pg

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Walindi Plantation Resort MV FeBrina
Papua New Guinea is located within
a coral triangle—the global centre of
marine biodiversity with the highest
number and most diverse corals,
tropical fish and other marine life in
the world.
Fringing dormant volcanoes create a
dramatic backdrop to the waters of Kimbe
Bay. Countless submerged reefs and sea
mounts play host to over 900 species of
fish and 400 species of coral. The pristine
corals grow to amazing sizes in a rainbow
of colours, a photographer’s paradise.
Walindi Plantation Resort, established in
1983, is an intimate dive resort situated
on the shores of Kimbe Bay on the island
of New Britain, Papua New Guinea.
Celebrating over 25 years of operation,
the resort is world famous for its quality
of diving, international award-winning
photography and warm hospitality. Bird
watching and nature tours are also
featured activities of the resort.
Accommodation is in secluded bures or
plantation house rooms nestled along the
beachfront and surrounded by lush tropical
gardens. Delicious meals featuring fresh
seafood and beef, fruits and vegetables
are included in the tariff. Dive sites in Kimbe
Bay are a five- to 45-minute ride from the
resort on covered, specially designed day
boats. Boom netting with resident pods of
dolphins is a highlight, and keep an eye out
for passing orcas and migrating whales.
Walindi is home to the world renowned
live-aboard dive vessel MV FeBrina,
offering various itineraries around New
Britain. In addition to Kimbe Bay, visit the
remote Witu Islands or the offshore reef
system, Fathers Reefs, for a varied and
diverse dive experience. At certain times
of the year, Rabaul is also incorporated.
and for a special treat, join one of the
trips to the south coast of New Britain
and discover rare and unusual critters on
the pristine and rarely dived reefs in the
Gasmata and Lindenhaven areas.
MV FeBrina is 73 feet of live-aboard
comfort and convenience. She is a stable
and extremely seaworthy, well set-out
motor vessel and caters for serious divers
and photographers who want a total PNG
dive experience. Accommodation is for a
maximum of 12 guests in five comfortable
and roomy twin share or double cabins
and two single cabins, all with en suite
bathroom facilities. FeBrina’s crew is locally
trained as divers, and with the inimitable
Alan Raabe at the helm, they specialise
in combining excellent service and meals
with the ultimate diving experience.
One giant stride and you are immediately
enveloped in yet another extraordinary
diving experience!
PO Box 4, Kimbe PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Tel: +675 723 48460, +675 737 34199 or +675 983 5441 Fax: +675 983 5638 Email: reservations@walindifebrina.com www.walindifebrina.com

Papua New Guinea
Situated on the
southeastern tip of PNG is
Milne Bay, named in 1873
after Lord Milne of the
British Navy.
This maritime province boasts many
spectacular reefs, islands and cultures.
Most of the local population are
seafarers who depend on the sea
for their livelihoods. Ceremonial gift
exchanges and trade between the locals
are among the richest cultural heritages
in the Pacific.
Milne Bay came to prominence in World
War II when an allied base was established
here to safeguard the vital sea lanes from
PNG to Australia as well as the eastern
approach to Port Moresby. Today relics
of warplanes, trucks, tanks and pontoons
can all be found above and below the
sea. War memorials are located on the
periphery of Alotau.
The Milne Bay Province consists of
four districts: Alotau, Esa’ala, Kiriwina/
Goodenough and Samarai/Murua.
Alotau is the main administrative and
business centre and is a 15–minute drive
on sealed roads from Gurney Airport.
In and around Alotau there are several
main supermarkets and other smaller
outlets for essentials. Souvenir shops sell
local products such as carvings, herbal
products and jewellery.
There are about 50 local dialects, though
English is widely spoken throughout the
province. The local economy is largely
dependent on primary produce such
as palm oil, cocoa, coffee, minerals and
marine products. A local eco-friendly
tourist industry is also being pursued
and encouraged as a potential source of
revenue.
The weather can be unpredictable at
times with sudden and heavy torrential
downpours. October to December
generally enjoys the best and most
consistent weather while January to March
usually experiences strong southeasterly
winds.
Milne Bay is a popular fishing
destination.
Game fishing tours can be arranged
through a number of charter operators.
Diving is excellent thanks to the diverse
marine life as well as WWII relics. One
easily accessible shipwreck is Mascoota
at Wagawaga. Island hopping tours can be
organised from Alotau to the neighbouring
islands of Samarai and the Engineer
Group, or to Goodenough, Ferguson
and Normanby. Regular small boats and
cruises service these destinations.
Air Niugini runs several flights a week from
Port Moresby to Gurney Airport. Rural
Alotau is serviced by Airlines PNG twice
weekly from Gurney to Misima, Kiriwina;
and weekly services north to Rabaraba
and the islands of Salamo and Vivigani.
Milne Bay
Tawali Resort
Papua New Guinea’s premier resort,
accessible only by boat is tucked away
in a pristine rainforest.
Enjoy the unspoiled wonders of this
magnificent part of the world. Enjoy scuba
diving, snorkelling, kayaking, fishing and
bird watching.
Immerse yourself in the culture of Papua
New Guinea and experience the local
culture on guided bushwalks to remote
villages, visit schools, skull caves,
waterfalls or just relax by the pool.
Rooms are spacious and comfortable
with private balconies overlooking the sea.
Every bungalow is air-conditioned with a
ceiling fan, TV, bar fridge, two queen size
beds and large en suite. The Ocean Villa
additionally provides a kitchen, living room
and two bedrooms, both with double en
suites. A three-bedroom beach house
offers basic accommodation for a family
or a small group.
Tawali has spectacular dive sites that
have been acclaimed as some of the
best in the world, right at its doorstep.
Packages for divers are available and
include accommodation, meals including
coffee, tea, fruit juices, lunch and snacks
on dive boats, daily boat dives and shore
diving on the house reef, tanks, weights,
air fills and round trip transfers.
Papua New Guinea enjoys a diverse
cuisine and the resort’s unique menus
use locally grown fruits and vegetables.
Besides the beautiful main dining room,
guests are able to dine outside on the
veranda overlooking the rainforest.
Fresh bread is baked daily and delicious
desserts are served with evening meals.
Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are
also available at the well-stocked bar.
PO Box 674, Alotau, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Tel: +675 6410922 +847 461 1984 (USA) Fax: +1 510 8651754 Email: reservations@tawali.com www.tawali.com

Papua New Guinea
The Sepik is an immense,
lush, grassland reserve,
surrounded by one of the
world’s greatest river systems,
running 1126 kilometres
from its origins high in the
mountains to the sea.
The people along the river depend heavily
on it for transportation, water and food.
Their cultural links with the Sepik River
are symbolised in many of their ancient
and spiritual rituals, such as the manhood
initiation. This requires painful carving of
flesh on the backs of young men with razor
blades. Patterns are that of a crocodile
lying on the banks of the river.
The history of the Sepik region reflects
the influence over the years of the
missionaries, traders, labour recruiters
and administrators.
Here river and crocodiles, man and nature
have learned to live in mutual respect. Parts
of the Highlands remain untouched just as
they were when first ‘discovered’ in 1933.
The people are hardy and village life
depends on subsistence farming. Visitors
will be fascinated by the bright ochre
colours and two–metre high head-dresses
swathed in plumes of the Bird of Paradise
worn by the tribal elders. Dancing is proud
and fierce at traditional sing-sings, with
drums beating long into the night.
The Eastern Highlands Province is a one
hour flight north from Port Moresby or half
an hour from Lae or Mt Hagen. Once there,
you are surrounded by steep, rugged
mountains covered in dense rainforest
graduating to sub-alpine vegetation.
The valleys are blanketed in grass and the
panoramic views contain every imaginable
shade of green. Altitude varies from 600
metres in the south to Mt Michael’s 2750
metre summit. Goroka, the largest town
and capital, lies at 1600 metres above
sea level.
The Sepik River has no actual river delta
and stains the sea brown for up to 50
kilometres. It is said that islanders off the
coast can draw fresh water straight from
the sea. The Sepik River is navigable for
almost its entire length and winding its
way through the land it resembles a huge,
brown, coiling serpent. The force of the river
tears great chunks of mud and vegetation
out of the river banks and at times these
drift downstream and appear as floating
islands. You can cruise the middle Sepik
aboard the quaint Sepik Spirit, a slow
house-boat. In addition, Kilibobo Spirit
is available primarily for charter, though
it doesn’t have a schedule. On special
occasions the ship operates expeditionary
cruises to the Sepik and the PNG Islands.
West Sepik or Sandaun Province is near
the West Papua (Irian Jaya) border and
is inhospitable terrain. It is home to the
Upper Sepik people who move around
in long, narrow dugout canoes. Travel is
always difficult as there are no roads and
the rivers are narrow.
The centres are Vanimo and Amanab and
villages around here have strong religious
beliefs centred on deities that are believed
to hold supernatural powers that are vital
for survival in this remote and dense
countryside.
East Sepik is the middle and lower region
from Angoram to Wewak town. There
are a number of large rubber and cocoa
plantations along the river flats.
Wewak is an attractive palm-fringed town,
which felt the might of Japanese troops
who ‘discovered’ its isolation and its
hidden ports around Kairiuru Island.
Many war memories remain around the
plantations and a Japanese gun still
points from the eastern end of the island.
The Highlands and The SepiK

Papua New Guinea
Trans Niugini Tours
With over 30 years of expertise in
cultural tours, trekking, ecological
tours, sea kayaking, wilderness
adventures and special cultural events,
Trans Niugini Tours offers a number
of options for accessing Papua New
Guinea’s unspoilt environments and
traditional cultures.
Rondon Ridge
Situated at 2150 metres above sea level,
Rondon Ridge offers sweeping views of
the incredible Wahgi Valley, the Hagen
Range and Sepik Divide. With continuous
spring-like weather, this outstanding
accommodation is unlike any other. Just
30 minutes from the centre of Mt Hagen,
each of the 12 units offers 180 degree
views, modern bathrooms and electric
blankets. The Lodge features a main
building with a lounge, bar, dining room,
conference centre and a cosy fireplace
for the cooler highland evenings. Business
and conference visitors have access to the
fully equipped conference room complete
with a digital projector for presentations.
Rondon Ridge is situated on the edge
of an untouched vast region, home to
10 species of bird of paradise. To continue
this ecological serenity, the heating and
all power is supplied by the lodge’s own
hydro system, providing environmentally
friendly electricity. There are numerous
activities that give an insight into the
special cultural traditions of the area. A
comprehensive touring program takes
guests on a journey through the traditions
and customs of the Melpa people. First
contact with the Melpa people was made
as recently as the mid-1930s. With daily
flights from Port Moresby to Mt Hagen,
Rondon Ridge is also the perfect “jumping
off” point for access to Ambua Lodge,
Karawari Lodge and Sepik Spirit.
Ambua Lodge - Southern Highlands
Located at 2100 metres in the Tari Gap
area, Ambua Lodge showcases local
architecture, spectacular views and
modest luxury. The 36 individual units
feature picture windows and a modern
bathroom inside the Lodge. With its
beautiful Highland architecture, the main
building houses a lounge, bar, dining room
and a beautiful, cosy central fireplace. An
additional 18 luxury rooms were recently
constructed to meet the increased demand
for accommodation.
The Tari Gap is an excellent place to
practice some bird watching with the
chance to observe up to 13 species of
birds of paradise. When you venture along
the nature trails that are complete with
traditional vine bridges, you may be lucky
enough to discover a secluded waterfall
or spot these beautiful birds. In keeping
with its back-to-nature feel, Ambua Lodge
generates 24-hour clean electricity from its
mini hydroelectric power plant. A culturally
vibrant place, this is the home to the

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accommodates 18 passengers in nine
deluxe twin bedrooms each with a private
bathroom. Day trips are on an 18–seater,
custom designed riverboat. Guests can
experience unique cultural encounters
such as the Iatmul people, whose prolific
wood carvings are seen throughout the
Middle Sepik. With nine twin rooms, guests
will also appreciate the very comfortable
accommodation. Venture everyday into a
culture that annually encounters very few
outsiders.
Malolo Plantation Lodge
Malolo Plantation Lodge is set in a truly
magical landscape with jungle birds,
thatched roof huts and steaming volcanic
mountains. Snorkellers and divers will love
the marine ecology whilst thrill seekers can
try a canoe ride over crystal clear waters
to an uninhabited island for a nature walk.
Malolo Plantation features 14 air-conditioned
rooms, a restaurant, bar and
lounge, freshwater swimming pool and
lawns and gardens that lead to the ocean.
Here, guests can expect personalised
service and the smaller touches that
really add to a holiday experience. Malolo
Plantation Lodge is a 45–minute drive on a
sealed road from Madang, and Air Niugini
has daily services to Madang from Port
Moresby and some main centres.
Huli Wigmen with their human hair wigs
adorned with colourful flowers. The Tari
Valley is one of the few places left where
men and women can be seen wearing
traditional dress as part of daily living and
men’s wealth is still counted by the number
of pigs and wives they possess.
Bensbach Wildlife Lodge
On the Bensbach River, in Southern
PNG, stands Bensbach Wildlife Lodge.
This Lodge is easily accessible by charter
aircraft from Mt Hagen, Port Moresby, or via
Daru from Cairns. The sweeping plains that
are teeming with wildlife make this lodge
truly perfect for nature lovers. This is also
barramundi country, and the barramundi of
Bensbach are second-to-none. Bensbach
Wildlife Lodge caters for the serious angler
as well as those who just want to drop a
line into the water for fun. Included in the
tariff is accommodation, all meals, transfers
and fishing.
Lake Murray Lodge
Trans Niugini Tours is in the process of
building a new lodge at Lake Murray.
Situated on a small island in the lake,
the lodge comprise 12 individual units
overlooking the beautiful Lake Murray.
A comfortable main lodge building will
serve as a lounge, bar and dining area,
with a spectacular wrap around veranda
for pleasant views of the lake. The lodge
will be powered by a solar system and will
feature birding, cultural and Black Bass
fishing around the lake and on the small
island. This area has its own unique culture,
tropical climate and rainforest.
Karawari Lodge - East Sepik Province
Overlooking the Karawari River in the Sepik
region, Karawari Lodge is set in dense
tropical lowland rainforest in one of the
most remote and culturally rich areas of
PNG. Often described as comfort amidst
miles of jungle, the guest cottages are
made from local materials with modern
luxuries. The main building of the lodge
is built in the form of a haus tambaran, or
spirit house, that contains the dining area,
bar, lounge and an incredible collection
of Sepik artefacts. With no roads in the
area, the Karawari River provides the only
access. For a truly old-world experience,
guests can try jungle, river and village
exploration. Cruising the jungle fringed
waterways is particularly memorable. The
lodge is accessible via air transfer from
Karawari’s private airstrip.
Sepik Spirit
The ultimate ‘floating lodge’, this is an
amazing way to see the middle reaches
of the Sepik while still experiencing all the
comforts of civilization. The Sepik Spirit
Trans Niugini Tours PO Box 371, Mt. Hagen PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Tel: +675 5421438 Fax: +675 5422470 Email: service@pngtours.com www.pngtours.com

Secluded beaches
Samoa is located halfway between Hawaii
and New Zealand. Its natural wonders
include waterfalls, mountains, volcanoes
and miles of secluded beaches.
Samoa is made up of ten islands, of which
Savaii is the largest. Its neighbour, Upolu is
the most populated and the location of the
capital, Apia, along with the international
airport, the seat of government and the
centre of commerce. Savaii is dotted with
secluded beaches and crowned at the
centre by the 1858 metre Mt Silisili.
The main entry point into Samoa is
Falelolo International Airport, 35 km from
Apia. Currency exchanges are open for all
international flight arrivals and departures.
Airport shuttles are provided to the major
hotels which can be booked prior to arrival
or organised after clearing Customs. Taxis
are also available but it’s recommended to
confirm the price to your destination with
the driver before you depart.
The people
Samoans are the largest group of full-blooded
Polynesians in the world and
have retained much of their ancient culture.
Their practice of fa’a Samoa, (the Samoan
Way), is a living culture that centres around
the family unit and love and respect for all.
Their tradition of tattooing is an intricate art
and has been a cultural right of passage
for generations. Many Samoans proudly
display complex symbolic designs from
Apia
the lower chest to the knees.
History
These islands were first settled about
1000 BC and are accepted as the heart of
the Polynesian culture. In 1768, Louis de
Bougainville sighted Samoa and named
them ‘The Navigator Islands’ because of
the many Samoans sailing small canoes
far from the sight of land.
During the 18th century, vast plantations
producing copra and cotton were
developed for export and Apia became
a major commercial centre in the
South Pacific. Samoa was annexed by
Germany from 1899 to 1914 and then
by New Zealand from 1914 until 1962,
when Western Samoa finally gained self
government. The ‘Western’ was dropped
from its official name in 1997. Although
Samoan is the native language, English is
widely spoken.
Nature
Both islands are rich in fauna and flora.
Savaii has lush tropical rainforests, housing
many exotic bird species. Conservation
organisations provide funding to ensure
the rainforests at Tafua and Falealupo
on Savaii are protected and maintained.
Samoa’s climate is tropical all year round,
with two distinct seasons—the dry
season running from May to October and
the wet season from November to April.
The average daily temperature is 29º C
and the ocean is warm enough to swim
Mt Silisili
Falealupo
Tafua
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all year round.
The sights
The Scottish writer, Robert Louis
Stevenson brought his family to live at
Upolu in 1890 and built a large home in
the foothills above Apia, where he spent
his last years. Stevenson was known as
‘Tusitala’ (the storyteller) and he is buried
on the crest of Mt Vaea. His home is now
a magnificent museum and offers tours
rich in detail of Stevenson’s life by local
guides.Other places to visit include the
Tiavi Falls, the O Le Pupu Pu’e National
Park and Papaseea with its smooth
rocks which are fun to slide down and
swim in the pools beneath. Also worth
seeing is Piula Cave pool in the grounds
of the Methodist Theological College. No
matter which direction you go, you will
regularly pass through nu’u or villages with
their distinctive and lovingly decorated
churches, large meeting houses and
open fale or homes encircling the malae
or village green.
Where to stay
Accommodation ranges from international
standard to traditional fales. Villagers will
negotiate private rates as well as home
accommodation for budget travellers.
Getting around
The two islands have more than 1800
kilometres of road between them. In Apia,
there are taxis and rental cars available.
Discovery Rentals has a wide range of
vehicles and offers a free pick up and
delivery service to most hotels.
For those who want to go island hopping,
flights between Apia and Savaii leave daily
with Samoa Air and take just 20 minutes.
To go by ferry takes around two hours.
The main hotels have restaurants and
Samoan feasts or ‘Fiafia’ nights are
held at the larger resorts on a weekly
basis. Entertainment includes traditional
Polynesian singing and dancing. There
are also several clubs and cocktail bars
in Apia.
Activities
Samoa has long been a favourite
destination for surfers. Local sporting
facilities include golf, tennis, squash,
lawn bowls, rugby, soccer and Samoan
cricket. There are also numerous marine
activities including swimming, snorkeling
and diving.
Shopping guide
A variety of goods made by Samoan
families for their personal use are also sold
to visitors. Siapo (tapa) cloth is made from
mulberry bark, painted with native dyes
and is made into mats, hats and baskets.
Fugalei Street in Apia, is home to the local
fruit markets and just nearby is the flea
market—which sells a variety of souvenirs
such as kava bowls, are hand carved
from native hardwood and lava lavas
(the Samoan sarong). Shell jewellery and
Samoan music are also available.
ANZ and Westpac are the international
banks in Samoa. Both have branches at
the international airport, in Apia and at
Salelologa on Savaii.
Shopping hours are from 8am to noon
and 1.30pm to 4.30pm weekdays and
8am to 12.30pm on Saturday.
SAMOA

THASIALMANODA
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SAMOA
SAMOA. AFTER
3,000 YEARS
IT’S STILL
BRAND NEW.
If you find footprints on our beaches, chances are
they’re yours. Our pristine surf and stunning natural
wonders are still in original condition after all this
time. Along with a 3,000 year-old tradition of
hospitality that’s as warm as it is timeless.
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SAMOA
Sinalei Reef Resort Spa
PO Box 1510, Apia SAMOA
Tel: +685 25191 www.sinalei.com
Come and discover the true essence
of Samoa at this untouched paradise
where the irresistible beauty of
nature surrounds you.
Arriving at Sinalei Reef Resort Spa, you
are welcomed by abundant landscaping
of lush tropical gardens. Just 30 minutes
from Apia, and 45 minutes from the
airport, the resort is located on the
South Coast of Upolu. Its coastline
location is famous for its picture-postcard
scenery—clear, turquoise water, with
shady coconut palms fringing stretches
of white sand.
Stunning tropical surrounds
Sinalei’s 29 villas offer a range of
hideaways with garden, ocean view or
beachfront settings, large patio or deck
area, all of which are situated in stunning
tropical surrounds. For romantics, a stay
in the Beachfront Villas will have you not
wanting to leave. For an adult family group,
the magnificent Presidential Villa, situated
right on the beach, is totally inspiring.
Beachfront relaxation
For those wishing for a more relaxing
time, the Sinalei Spa on the beachfront
offers three treatment fales. This uniquely
simple open-air spa has every facility for
an ultimate relaxing break with exclusive
treatments for your mind, body and soul in
totally tranquil and private surrounds.
Sinalei offers two dining options, the
Laumosooi Fale Restaurant and the
magnificent over-water Ava I Toga
Restaurant for romantic dining under the
stars and sumptuous farm- and ocean-to-
plate Pacific Rim cuisine. Wednesday
is the famed Fiafia Night featuring Sinalei’s
own staff and the famous fire knife dancing
show with a traditional buffet dinner is part
of the experience.
Perhaps more than any other Polynesian
culture, the Samoan people try to observe
traditional ways in their everyday lives. A
visit to the local village or to some of the
places of interest on Upolu will give a real
insight into this nation’s rich culture and
natural beauty.
Overlooking the vast blue Pacific Ocean
with crimson sunsets over the horizon,
the resort offers a romantic setting to
celebrate your wedding, honeymoon or
special anniversary. Romance is intrinsic
to the spirit of the resort and couples
celebrating their special day will have
memories that will be treasured forever.
A true paradise for honeymooners and
couples, Sinalei does not accept children
under the age of 12 years.
Embrace nature’s beauty and be
absorbed in the peace and tranquility that
is the real magic of Sinalei.

SAMOA
Orator Hotel
Surrounded by lush vegetation,
Orator Hotel blends the natural
environment with rich Samoan
culture offering guests the luxury
of comfortable accommodation,
friendly staff, and exquisite food.
Orator Hotel is located on the heights
behind Apia, only ten minutes from the city
centre. For the convenience of guests, the
hotel provides a shuttle service that goes
to and from town, several times a day.
Relaxing haven
The hotel provides a relaxing haven with
its well-appointed and comfortable villas,
Situated on the peninsula in Apia
Harbour, Amanaki Hotel is the
capital’s newest hotel.
Amanaki, meaning ‘hope’ or ‘good
expectations’ in Tokelauan, is a famiily
owned hotel that pays tribute to the
Tokelaun heritage. The hotel comprises
21 spacious ocean-view rooms, a stunning
pool, a bar and a great restaurant, perfect
for a relaxing holiday.
Spacious affordable rooms
Boasting sweeping ocean views from
every room, the Amanaki Hotel offers
21 spacious and comfortable rooms
that are available in either standard or
poolside categories.
Each standard villa is equipped with two
queen size beds, and can accommodate
a maximum of four people. Located
right by the swimming pool, each of the
five Poolside Villas include one california
king bed and one king single bed, for a
maximum of three people.
The luxurious villas offer everything you
need for a comfortable holiday. Each villa
has a private toilet and shower, coffee and
tea making facilities, mini bar fridge, and
flat screen television.
Exquisite meals
Le Taupou Restaurant serves fresh and
delicious meals. A complimentary buffet
breakfast is served each morning in
the restaurant between 7:30am-10am.
A beach bar offers refreshing drinks
and cocktails.
The casual and comfortable atmosphere
provides a fun and entertaining place,
perfect to host a range of events from
weddings for up to 200 people, to intimate
private dinners.
There are also meeting/conference
facilities and technology support staff.
Tanumapua Village, Alafaalava Road, Aleisa SAMOA
Tel: +685 29136 Email: info@oratorhotel.com www.oratorhotel.com
Amanaki Hotel
decorated in chocolate, cream and sea-blue
hues and features artwork by Pacific
artist, P. Rasmussen-Dover.
Deluxe Rooms feature two double beds
and can incorporate a cot or extra bedding
if required. First-floor rooms open out onto
the garden area of the pool while views
from second- and third-floor balconies
encompass the pool, restaurant and most
of Apia Harbour. Bathrooms, which are
completely tiled, are large and private with
a walk-in shower.
Each room is equipped with an LCD
TV, phone and desk and tea and coffee
PO Box 1755, Apia SAMOA
making facilities as well as a small fridge.
Fresh and inspired cuisine
Amanaki Hotel provides guests and visiting
diners with great meals at reasonable
prices without compromising on flavour.
Owning their own fishing boats means that
the Amanaki owners can bring you the
freshest fish possible.
Take in refreshing harbour views while
sipping on a cold Vailima or tropical
cocktail at the Amanaki Bar Restaurant.
The bar is located in the restaurant and
provides a range of beers, wines, spirits
and cocktails.
Tel: 27889 Fax: 27981 Email: contact@amanakihotel.com www.amanakihotel.com

SAMOA
Centrally located in the heart of
Apia Township, Amau Apartments
offer business travellers spacious,
air-conditioned units that are
conveniently close to all
CBD locations.
Elegantly and traditionally appointed
On the second floor of the new Amau
Mall, the apartments feature high ceilings
and polished tile flooring and are elegantly
and traditionally appointed to reflect both
Samoan hospitality and Chinese décor.
The fully furnished apartments offer a
comfortable lounge, flat screen television
fully equipped kitchen and en suite
bathroom. They have ample desk space
and plenty of storage space. Robes are
provided as well as an in-room safe,
wireless internet and telephone. All
apartments can accommodate up to a
maximum of four persons.
All the services you would require are
available including daily cleaning and
laundry, 24-hour reception and security
to ensure that your stay in Samoa is safe,
convenient and enjoyable.
The newly built Amau Mall is home to a
number of eateries, local banks, chemists
and shopping areas. Take a pleasant stroll
along the seawall and enjoy the variety of
nightspots and waterfront restaurants.
Apia’s bustling marketplaces are five
minutes away. View the large range of
colourful and tropical produce, purchase
local delilcacies, fruit and vegetables, and
peruse the local craft wares.
A short taxi ride away is the famous Robert
Louis Stevenson’s Museum, or visit the
Papaseea Sliding Rocks, a series of
natural pools where fresh water tumbles
over smooth rock faces. Slide down if you
are game, or simply enjoy a refreshing dip.
Tel: +685 33210 Email: chanmow@ipasifika.net www.amauapartments.ws
Samoan kava ceremony and traditional
Samoan dinner giving a genuine and
authentic experience and an “Island
Night” with buffet dinner and show with
Polynesian dancing, fire knife dancing and
lavalava demonstration.
Apia town is a five minute drive away where
the variety of attractions include Palolo
Deep Marine Reserve that offers snorkelling
and fishing off the rocks at Vainamo Bay,
markets and much more. Rich in history, the
Robert Louis Stevenson Museum is home
to some of Samoa’s greatest artefacts and
is only a short walk from the resort.
Amau Apartments Samoa
Beach Road, Matafele PO Box 343, Apia Samoa
Le Manumea Resort
The on-site pool provides a refreshing
break from the balmy weather. The fully
licensed bar also offers a range of refreshing
beverages to sip poolside or in the privacy
of your individual patio. Additional facilities
include a restaurant and gift shop, and Le
Manumea Resort’s Conference Suite is
the perfect location for your next meeting.
It offers a comprehensive audio/visual
system, 40-persons set-up for business
and formal gatherings with specialised
menus available upon request.
Le Manumea Resort provides two weekly
events, a rich cultural experience with a
Vailima, Faelili St (Cross-Island Rd) SAMOA
Enjoy the delights of North Coast
Samoa while staying at the luxury Le
Manumea Resort, located in the heart
of Apia, Upolu’s capital.
Each of the 12 fully air-conditioned
Executive Suites opens to panoramic
views of the peaceful Pacific horizon and
constant sea breeze. Stylish and modern,
the suites complement the surrounding
pristine garden landscapes. Suites also
include a kitchenette with coffee and tea
amenities, fridge and microwave, 32” flat
screen TV with a DVD/CD player, desk
and lounge.
Tel: +685 27755 Fax: +685 27712 manumea@ipasifika.net www.manumearesort.com

SANTA ISABEL
Buala
Unspoiled islands
Virtually untouched by commercial
development, the Solomon Islands are
a natural paradise located south-east of
Papua New Guinea and only three hours
by air from Brisbane, Australia.
The people of the Solomons still practise a
traditional way of life, preferring to respect
the old customs and traditions. They
believe in maintaining and preserving their
beautiful unspoiled environment.
The islands are covered in tropical
rainforest and their steep hilly slopes are
interspersed with swift flowing creeks,
waterfalls and peaceful lagoons.
The Solomon Islands are geographically
fragmented with six main islands and
hundreds of smaller islands, including
man-made atolls.
The main islands are Choiseul,
Guadalcanal, Santa Isabel, San Cristobal,
Malaita and New Georgia.
Volcanoes with varying degrees of activity
are situated on some of the larger islands,
while many of the smaller islands are
simply tiny atolls covered in sand and
palm trees.
The people
The islanders are smiling, warm, friendly
people, mostly Melanesian (90 percent),
Kira Kira
GUADALCANAL PROVINCE
with some Polynesian, Gilbertese,
European and Asian.
English is the official language, though
there are more than 120 indigenous
languages, including pidgin English,
spoken throughout the island
group history.
History
It is believed that the Austronesians
discovered the Solomon Islands about
five thousand years ago and Melanesian
hunter and gatherer voyagers first settled
in the larger islands. Polynesians known
as the seafarers later arrived and settled
in the smaller islands and atolls that
border Solomon Islands’ northern and
eastern boundaries.
The Spanish were the first Europeans
to visit the islands, Alvaro de Mendana
naming them the Solomons. He also
named the islands of Santa Isabel,
Guadalcanal and San Cristobal.
Some of the fiercest fighting of World
War 2 took place in and around Honiara
and names such as Bloody Ridge, Red
Beach, Skyline Ridge and Henderson
Field will live long in the memories of both
sides of the conflict. Here in 1942, the
bloodiest and longest campaign saw the
loss of nearly 38,000 lives and the turning
point of the war in the Pacific. There are
Santa Ana
Honiara
Auki
Yandina
New Georgia Islands
BOUGAINVILLE
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Papara
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Sasamungga
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many battle sites and relics of the war to
be found not only here, but throughout
the islands.
The Solomons became a fully independent
nation in 1978 and today the country
operates under a provincial government
system of nine provinces. The national
parliament adopted a Westminster system
and has a democracy-style government.
Nature
The Solomon Islands’ archipelago offers
one of the richest underwater worlds
on the earth and boasts kilometres
of deserted sandy beaches and an
unparalleled sense of calm.
Lush tropical rainforests cover most of
the island group. Exotic orchids, ferns
and palms are found everywhere and
butterflies and exotic birds are abundant.
There are more than 70 species of
reptiles. A variety of trees and shrubs
have been introduced along with fruits
and vegetables.
The sights
With more than 300 days of perfect
weather each year, this is plenty to do in
this tropical paradise.
In Honiara visit the bustling Chinatown
area with, curiously, an adjacent Old
and New China Town. Take time to visit
the intact WWII relics of fighter planes,
tanks and machine guns slowly rusting in
peace as well as Japanese and American
WWII memorials.
Learn a little about the history of the
Solomon Islands and visit the old hanging
site—a relic from the British colonial
past.The National Museum is located in
Honiara and the Honiara Main Market is
a good place to find local bargains. The
Western Province offers traditional villages,
secluded beaches, superb snorkelling
and scuba diving where you can explore
the watery graves of undisturbed
WW2 relics.
Where to stay
Wherever you choose to stay, be sure
to learn from your hosts a little of the
islanders’ culture and religion. Depending
on your budget you can stay in a premier
hotel, in apartments, rest houses, village
resorts or in cabins or lodges.
You can unwind in a locally built cabin
perched over a pristine lagoon or relax in
a self-contained bungalow on the edge of
a sandy beach. Or be mesmerised by the
views over the archipelago’s crystal clear
waters from one of the resorts.
Those truly wishing to immerse themselves
in the local culture may choose a village
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stay where they can live in a local
community and experience the local life
first hand. Camping is not encouraged
and permission from the village chief or
owner of the land must be sought.
Getting around
There are public buses, hire cars, taxis
(negotiate the fare before making a
journey), and you can see a lot simply
by walking. Inter-island travel is available
by either by aircraft or boat. Solomon
Airlines flies to about 20 destinations
throughout the country. They are also
available for charter. Helicopter Support
runs a helicopter service. For those with
more leisure time, an interesting option is
to travel by cargo vessel.
Activities
There are plenty of activities to keep
visitors active and most are aquatic based
including swimming, sailing, windsurfing,
waterskiing, game fishing and snorkelling.
The islands are renowned as a scuba
divers’ paradise with coral, shipwrecks,
giant clams, tropical fish and game fish.
Golf, tennis and bushwalking are also
offered or trek to Savo, the active volcano
just 45 minutes from Honiara. Enjoy a visit
to the ingenious man-made islands of
the Lau and Langalanga people. There is
plenty to do!
Major hotels have restaurants and there
are international restaurants in Honiara.
Hotels have beer gardens and bars and
several private clubs welcome visitors.
Regular island night barbecues are
very popular.
Shopping guide
High quality craftwork is available and
includes ebony and ‘kerosene’ wood
carvings, bowls with mother-of-pearl
inlays, shell jewellery, baskets, bags,
hats and mats woven from pandanus or
coconut palm. Although the only craft
shops are in Honiara, you can buy work
direct from craftsmen and women in
the other islands. Daily markets are held
throughout the islands. The largest and
most colourful market is the bustling
Central Market in the capital, Honiara.
Currency
The local currency is Solomon Island
dollars. (SBD) Tipping is not encouraged
and visitors are usually asked to refrain
from the temptation to do so due to
Islanders’ pride and custom.
Climate
The climate is tropical with an average
temperature of 29°C. November to April
is wetter.
Clothing
Casual wear is widely acceptable though
brief swimwear should be limited to
beaches.
Electricity
240 volts AC/50 cycles (where available).
Getting there
International airlines flying to the Solomon
Islands include Solomon Airlines, Sky Air
World, Pacific Blue, Our Airline, Air Niugini,
Air Pacific.
The domestic carrier is Solomon Airlines.

So Solomons, So Different!
Explore the hidden paradise of the South Pacific archipelago,
comprising of a vast group of 922 breathtaking tropical islands.
Experience a culture, rich with traditional customs, art, dance
and the iconic sound of the panpipe music of ‘Are Are’.
Catch a glimpse of the fierceness of World War II battles and
be touched by the bravery of soldiers by visiting historic war
sites in and outside Honiara, on land and underwater.
Explore Honiara’s cosmopolitan and colourful food market
in downtown Honiara, a vibrant and lively melting pot
of the Solomons!
Be mesmerized by the natural beauty of our many wildlife and
marine parks including Marovo lagoon in the Western Province,
the largest saltwater lagoon in the world and home to an
array of teeming marine life.
Feel the spirit of adventure and enjoy a special piece of
paradise or simply relax and discover a culture with a
welcoming smile welcoming smile.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau Head Office
PO Box 321, Mendana Avenue, Honiara, Solomon Islands
call (677) 22442 or email info@sivb.com.sb
www.visitsolomons.com.sb
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Honiara, the capital of
the Solomon Islands,
which is situated on
Guadalcanal, has a
population of more than
30,000 and is located on a
coastal stretch overlooking
Iron Bottom Sound.
The town centre has a shopping plaza,
cafés, restaurants and souvenir shops.
There’s a Chinatown and of course the
Central Markets. Major meeting places
can be found in private clubs that welcome
visitors.
One of the most spectacular waterfalls in
the South Pacific is Mataniko Falls, a two-hour
walk from Honiara. It has many large
pools for swimming and an impressive
stalagmite-covered cave which is home to
vast numbers of swallows.
Climb Mount Austin, passing Solomon
Peace Memorial Park, for sweeping views
of the northern coastal plains. Other
historic sites include the Red Beach on the
coastal plain. East of Tenaru is the Tenaru
Falls, an impressive 60–metre waterfall.
And situated in a westerly direction
from Honiara town is Bonigi Beach, five
kilometres west of Poha.
At the eastern end of Guadalcanal is Marau
Sound, a coral paradise. Here there are
huge reefs of coral in unique and beautiful
shapes which are home to a teeming
array of tropical fish and fascinating sea
life. There are also giant clams and some
of the world’s rarest sea shells.
About 250 kilometres south of
Guadalcanal is Rennell Island. On the
south side of the island, the large Lake
Te’Nggano contains some 200 tiny
coral atolls and is home to a prolific bird
population. Access to the lake is by
tractor, canoe and jungle walk.
The Florida Islands are the closest island
group to Guadalcanal and was the pre-war
Solomon capital of Tulagi. It was
turned into a navy shipbuilding and repair
facility during the war.
Savo Island is a cloud-shrouded place,
and its waters house the graves of at least
four ships that were sunk during the Battle
of Savo. Today it is an ideal picnic spot
and a divers’ paradise with its sunken
ships, sleepy villages and magnificent
crystal clear waters.
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Honiara Hotel
With smiling faces and modern
facilities with a traditional
atmosphere, Honiara Hotel is an
intimate, boutique hotel nestled in
tranquil, tropical surroundings.
Picturesque ocean views
Honiara Hotel has been established in
the Solomon Islands for over 45 years
and offers a variety of rooms. It features
ocean view, new deluxe, executive and
self-contained rooms with large private
balconies boasting picturesque views
overlooking the main harbour.
All accommodation features modern
amenities including air-conditioning,
wireless internet access, satellite
television, coffee and tea making facilities,
IDD telephones, private bathroom, in
room safe and refrigerator.
Honiara Hotel offers guests three
excellent on-site international restaurants
that will cater to all tastes. Mandarin
Restaurant features an authentic Asian
menu. The Club Havanah restaurant,
most popular with the locals, has an
outdoor atmosphere with tropical and
Island décor offering an à la carte menu
of Pacific, Italian and French cuisines.
Located on the hilltop, overlooking the
ocean is the Oasis Restaurant with
its magnificent views and beautiful
surroundings. There are weekly
Sunday buffet nights accompanied by
entertainment from traditional dancers.
The Margaritas Bar and lounge, is
up on the hilltop surrounded by a
landscaped waterfall, tropical gardens
and a 30-metre swimming pool with a
kids’ pool.
Warm island hospitality
Honiara Hotel ensures all travellers’ needs
are met, the friendly receptionists are
happy to help with any enquiries about
local tours and the particularly special
WWII Guadalcanal Battlefield Tours.
For shopping enthusiasts, the hotel is
conveniently located only a few minutes’
walk away from town centre. For diving
enthusiasts some of the best diving in
the world can be found off the beaches
around Honiara and nearby islands in the
historic Iron Bottom Sound.
If you are travelling on business, the
Flamingo conference centre and the
Compass conference room are available
to host events. The hotel is experienced
in catering for conferences, cocktails,
banquets and wedding receptions.
Honiara Hotel offers an ideal tropical
getaway and the friendly staff, pools,
facilities and restaurants allow guests to
enjoy relaxation during their stay in the
Solomon Islands.
PO Box 4. Honiara SOLOMON ISLANDS
Tel: +677 21737 Fax: +677 20376 Email: reservations@honiarahotel.com.sb manager@ honiarahotel.com.sb www.honiarahotel.com.sb

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Pacific Casino Hotel
Ideal for business and leisure
travellers alike, the Pacific Casino
Hotel is conveniently located
approximately five kilometres from
Honiara’s International Airport and
the Honiara CBD.
Total comfort and convenience
Situated next to the largest and most
famous casino in the Solomon Islands,
Club Supreme, the Pacific Casino Hotel
offers 170 spacious, comfortable and
fully air-conditioned rooms with suites
boasting a separate lounge area and
private balconies.
Keeping with total comfort, convenience
and ease of access in mind for the
international traveller, modern amenities
include IDD telephone, satellite TV with
24-hour movie channels, refrigerator and
coffee/tea service.
There are six Indulgent dining options
on offer including the famous Ocean
View Restaurant serving fine Western
cuisine with a spectacular ocean view
backdrop. For authentic Asian Cuisine,
Jina’s Restaurant offers the best in
Chinese cuisine and Pacific Paradise,
the Korean restaurant and Fun Café all
host an extensive range of international
and Asian favourites. There is also a grill,
bar and nightclub with a wide selection
of cocktails, vintage wines, spirits and
appetisers. As a guest at Pacific Casino
Hotel the presentation of your room key
allows you free entry to the members only
Club Supreme—The biggest and best
Casino in Solomon Islands.
Internet hotspots are available around the
hotel and a wide range of services and
facilities include a swimming pool, billiard
room, fitness centre, laundry, internet cafe,
car rental and conference room facilities.
Kukum Highway, PO Box 1298 Honiara SOLOMON ISLANDS
Tel: +677 25009 Fax: +677 22880 Email: reservation@solomon-hotel.com www.solomon-hotel.com
Heritage Park Hotel
Situated in Honiara’s central business
district, Heritage Park Hotel is set
over five acres of prime, central
waterfront property and tranquil
landscaped gardens on the site of the
former Governor’s residence.
Combined with its cultural heritage, the
hotel’s accommodations offer state-of-the-
art architecture and luxury. There
are 48 Executive Rooms with private
balconies that overlook the ocean and
beautifully landscaped gardens as well as
27 one-, two- and three-bedroom suites
that gaze over the ocean and pool. All
rooms are tastefully furnished with modern
conveniences including a well-appointed
en suite bathroom with separate shower.
The Presidential Suites are perfect for
families or groups and have large, private
balconies, a lounge, master bedroom with
en suite, an additional bedroom with a
queen size bed and a study with bathroom
that can be converted into a third bedroom.
They boast a fully equipped kitchen as well
as laundry facilities.
The hotel offers meeting and conferencing
facilities with a well-equipped conference
room. By the pool is the perfect venue for
seminars, weddings and cocktail parties.
There are four fully equipped conference
halls with the capacity to accommodate
between ten to 100 guests. There is also
a completely outdoor venue overlooking
the Pacific Ocean.
Diners are spoiled for choice at the
Heritage Park. Renaissance offers formal
dining à la carte with a menu featuring a
range of cuisines, or for casual dining, The
Terrace is the perfect place to relax or grab
a bite by the pool. Dance the night away at
Club Xtreme and enjoy a variety of exotic
cocktails and canapés.
PO Box 1598, Mendana Ave, Honiara, SOLOMON ISLANDS
Tel: +677 24007 Fax: +677 21001 Email: info@heritageparkhotel.com.sb www.heritageparkhotel.com.sb

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Western Province is perhaps
the most visited region of
the Solomon Islands with
its tall volcanic islands,
vast mangroves, expansive
lagoons, white sand
beaches, tropical islets and
soaring mountains.
It is by far the largest region covering
8573 square kilometres and is
home to approximately 20 percent of the
population.
The three destinations not to be missed in
the Western Province are Gizo, Munda and
Marovo Lagoon. With reliable inter-island
boat and plane services, they can easily
be combined and toured at a comfortable,
leisurely pace. Gizo, the provincial capital
with a population of around 3000 is located
on the island of Chizo. It is a quiet picturesque
town at the head of the VonaVona Lagoon
and offers all the facilities visitors could wish
for including luxury hotels, guesthouses,
bars and restaurants.
Munda, the largest town on New Georgia
island, has a landing strip built during
WWII by the United States of America and
is used as an emergency landing runway,
capable of handling even jumbo jets.
The province has as its centrepiece the
largest double barrier lagoon in the world,
Marovo Lagoon, nominated for UNESCO
World Heritage Site status. Inside the
lagoon, the islands are surrounded by
coral formations and white sand beach
with the lagoon waters shimmering in
every shade of blue, turquoise and jade
green. Reputedly the longest lagoon in the
southern hemisphere, it was described by
author James A Michener as “the eighth
wonder of the world”.
Literally thousands of islands scatter the
lagoon, from tiny coral islets on the fringing
reef to massive 1600 metres high volcanic
islands. Some are still active and can be
visited including Simbo. There are also
undersea volcanoes near Ngattokae. The
region is a world renowned scuba diving
location, with not only the natural wonders
including spectacular underwater cliffs to
marvel at, but also sunken WWII ships
and aircraft relics. Without huge numbers
diving the waters, the experience is simply
spectacular. There are internationally
accredited dive companies and schools
in several centres including Gizo, Munda
and Uepi Island Resort.
Fishing in the Western Province is
something to be experienced with the
size and quantity of fish making it an
angler’s paradise.
Western Province

Papeete
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LEEWARD ISLANDS
Bora Bora
Tupai
Taha’a
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Rangiroa
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ISLANDS
Officially known as French Polynesia,
Tahiti is made up of 118 islands spread
over four million square kilometres of
ocean in the eastern South Pacific. The
islands are further grouped into five
archipelagos: the Society Islands, Austral
Islands, Marquesas Islands, Tuamotu
Islands and Gambier Islands.
Papeete is the capital of Tahiti, the
largest island within French Polynesia,
dubbed ‘the island of love’. The country’s
only international airport, Tahiti-Faa’a, is
located on the island, making it the first
stop in every itinerary. Moorea is Tahiti’s
closest neighbouring island, some
17 kilometres north-west of Papeete.
Heart-shaped Moorea is home to soaring
volcanic peaks and magnificent views
overlooking the tranquil waters of Cooks
Bay and Opunohu Bay.
The Society Islands also include
legendary Bora Bora, 240 kilometres
northwest of Tahiti, as well as Huahine,
comprised of two islands joined by
a narrow isthmus and enclosed by a
protective necklace of coral. Rangiroa
and Tikehau are the best known islands in
Nuku Hiva
Ua Pou
Ua Huka
the Tuamotu archipelago. Rangiroa is the
largest atoll in the Tuamotus, encircling a
67–kilometre turquoise lagoon famed for
its rich diversity of marine life. Tikehau
has an almost perfectly circular shape,
with its many atolls surrounding a lagoon
that extends 26 kilometres across.
The people
Tahiti’s population is a multicultural mix of
Polynesians of Maohi (Maori) extraction,
Europeans and Asians. They are noted
for their hospitality, friendliness and easy-going
nature. French and Tahitian are
the two official languages on the islands,
however English is widely spoken in
hotels and shops.
History
Hundreds of years after the ancient
Polynesians made the Tahitian islands
their home, explorers like Mendana,
Quiros, Le Maire, Schouten, Roggeveen
and Byron made brief and unplanned
visits to the Tuamotu Islands and the
Marquesas islands in the 16th, 17th
and 18th centuries. Later in the 18th
century explorers such as Bougainville,
Wallis, Vancouver and Cook ‘discovered’
Tahiti and called it ‘La Nouvelle Cythère’.
Tranquil waters
TUAMOTU ARCHIPELAGO
ACTAEON ISLANDS
GAMBIER ISLANDS
Maupiti
Moorea
Tikehau
Manihi
Tetiaroa Fakarava
Raiatea
AUSTRAL ISLANDS
Rapa
Rurutu
Tubua’i Raivavae
Maria
Rimatara
MARQUESAS ISLANDS
Hiva Oa
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Captain Cook returned three times to
study the transition of Venus, Captain
Bligh came to collect seedlings from the
wondrous ‘Uru’ or breadfruit tree, and the
insubordinate Fletcher Christian returned
to the islands following the infamous
mutiny on the Bounty. Before the arrival of
the Europeans, the islands were divided
into districts, each governed by a chief.
When Pomare V abdicated in 1880, Tahiti
and her islands, previously a protectorate
of France, became a French colony, and
in 1957 French Polynesia became a
French Overseas Territory.
Nature
Lush vegetation grows high above the
lagoons and bays and floral scents
permeate the tropical air. A myriad of
tropical flowers grow throughout the
Tahitian islands. The national flower is
the tiare, a heavily scented gardenia
which forms the basis of the traditional
lei necklaces.
The sights
You can visit Point Venus where Captain
Cook camped to observe the transit
of the planet Venus in 1769, visit the
Faaruma waterfalls, and at Taravao on
the strategic isthmus joining Tahiti Nui
and Tahiti Iti, wander through an old fort
built by the French in 1844.
Don’t miss the Gauguin Museum
in the Papeari district, set in exotic
botanical gardens, and the wonderful
fruit, vegetable and flower market in
central Papeete.
Where to stay
International luxury resorts and hotels
nestle alongside motels, lodges and
small pensions in the islands.
For an authentic Tahitian experience,
many families also offer rooms for rent
within their homes. There are also youth
hostels and campsites with cooking
facilities for those on a tight budget.
Getting around
Le Truck is Tahiti’s public bus service.
The destination is posted on top of each
Le Truck, which always begins and ends
its round trips at the public market in the
centre of Papeete. It is also possible to
travel between islands by ferry, with the
Aremiti ferry taking just 40 minutes from
Papeete to Moorea.
Tahitian tamara’a’ or feasts can be
arranged through local tour operators.
The major international hotels often host
evening programs with lavish buffets and
dance shows featuring the performances
of some of Tahiti’s most talented dancers
and musicians.
Outside the hotels, French, Italian and
Chinese cuisine is widely available.
There are a host of bars, cafes and
nightclubs scattered around Papeete
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a chance to mix with the locals. Les
Roulottes are a Papeete institution—a
collection of mobile diners operating
from early evening until late at night on
the waterfront at Vaiete Square offering
mouthwatering savoury meals as well as
delicious desserts.
Activities
Tahiti is renowned for its range of water
sports, from diving and snorkelling, to
windsurfing and sailing, to deep-sea
fishing, surfing and jet-skiing. Speedboats
are available for waterskiing and there
are glass-bottom boats for viewing the
coral reefs.
Tennis and squash are on offer at
many resorts and at the country club and
Tahiti and Moorea offer championship
golf courses.
For the more adventurous, there’s a
range of bushwalking and hiking available
on the volcanic islands of the Society
Islands, as well as horseriding.
Shopping guide
Bright pareus or T-shirts are popular
souvenirs, as is Tahitian shell jewellery,
the famous black pearls, French perfume
and local handicrafts.
Climate
The French Polynesian islands enjoy a
tropical climate. The average temperature
is 27ºC, and the waters of the lagoons
are a fairly constant 26ºC.
Clothing
Casual. Pareus are popular worn
over swimming costumes to the
beach or around the pool. Papeete is
more cosmopolitan.
Electricity
Most hotels use 110 or 220 volts, AC
60 cycles.
Time zone
GMT10 hours. AEST-20 hours. Two hours
behind US Pacific Standard time and 19
hours behind Australia’s east coast.
The Marquesas Islands are 30 minutes
ahead of the rest of French Polynesia.
Currency
French Pacific francs (CFP). Tipping is
discretionary.
Visas and health
All passengers entering French Polynesia
must have an outbound ticket. Check with
airline as entry formalities may change.
There is no departure tax and Australians
do not require visas. Other visitors, check
with the French Consulate.
Getting there
Air France, Hawaiian Airlines, Air New
Zealand, QANTAS, LanChile (via Easter
Island), Air Caledonie International and
Air Tahiti Nui.
The domestic carrier is Air Tahiti.

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Aranui Cruises
Experience one of the most unusual
travel experiences anywhere in the
world, welcome aboard Aranui 3
where you will be spellbound by the
beauty and mysterious customs of
the traditional Marquesan people.
The latest and most modern, state-of-the-art
vessel will be your home-away-from-home,
and you will be provided with all
the comforts of similar cruise ships. The
gracious and hospitable staff will introduce
you to this Polynesian paradise and the
centuries-old customs that fascinated
many early explorers.
On board, time passes quickly. There are
two charming bars, two lounges and a
full program of activities. You’ll learn about
Marquesan history, culture and art from
the guest lecturers. The spirited crew will
teach you how to weave hats, wear the
national dress, the pareo, and dance
the tamure. Famous writers and artists,
including Robert Louis Stevenson and
Paul Gauguin fell in love with these islands,
and as you drift through the crystal clear
waters, you too will be captivated by the
charm and beauty just as they were.
Intimate and personal adventure
Aranui 3 caters for 200 guests and
offers an intimate and personalised soft
adventure cruise. Dining onboard is an
epicurean’s delight. You’ll be served fresh
local produce, fish and seafood along
with a complementary bottle of wine for
you to share. After-dinner entertainment
of impromptu singing and dancing to the
accompaniment of ukuleles and guitars
will have you enjoying the time of your
life or, if you prefer something quieter, the
library, video room and lounge are perfect
places to sit and relax.
Throughout the 16 ports of call, you will
witness the richness of Polynesian culture
with the Marquesan culture. Textiles,
jewellery, wood and stone carvings,
paintings and tattooing are all being revived
mostly as a result of the interest and
appreciation of visitors. Pearls, including
black pearls, are farmed on the Tuamotu
Islands and a stop also includes Fakarava
and Rangiroa where some of the world’s
best Tahitian pearls are farmed.
The Aranui 3’s normal itinerary is dictated
by tidal conditions and freight requirements
for individual ports and because of this,
the order of ports can change at short
notice. You will be notified by the cruise
director of any changes to the itinerary
with an updated daily schedule.
For a unique opportunity to go where time
stands still, and the fast pace of today’s
world is left behind, book a berth on Aranui
3. Discover paradise, the Aranui way.
CPTM-ARANUI CRUISES PO Box 220, Papeete 98713 FRENCH POLYNESIA
Tel: +689 426242 Fax: +689 434889 Email: aranui@mail.pf www.aranui.com

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Papeete is the bustling capital
of Tahiti and her islands, and
contains the government
offices, gendarmerie,
hospitals, clinics, banks,
telecommunications
centres, airline, travel
agencies, boutiques and
black pearl shops.
With a distinct colonial feel, Papeete’s
CBD is designed for walking despite the
city’s rapid growth in recent years.
The city curves along the Boulevard
Pomare waterfront and sprawls several
blocks inland. The sleepy ‘Papeete town’
of years gone by has been replaced with
a modern municipality, which hums with
business and trade activity, with a healthy
dose of camaraderie.
Cargo freighters, copra ships, luxury liners
and sailing yachts share the harbour
where ‘people-watching’ for travellers and
residents alike from the many outdoor
cafés and bars is still one of the most
popular pastimes.
The social set like to linger at lunch, share
the latest gossip and watch as gaily painted
pareu and tifaifai bed covers are sold
at sidewalk tables, amidst the laughing
atmosphere of the Tahitian artisans.
Papeete comes alive at night when night-clubs
swing into action and the sounds of
disco and jazz compete with the pulsating
rhythm of the tamure, Tahiti’s tantalising
national dance.
Renowned for their natural grace, innate
pride, gentle beauty and warm hospitality,
the Tahitians know how to live.
Music, flowers, dance and song make
up an important part of their lives and
dominate the annual Heiva I Tahiti festival.
This very popular celebration is also called
the Tahiti Festival and is held each July.
Traditional Polynesian competitions are
held alongside European sports and
Asiatic arts so that a festive carnival
atmosphere pervades Papeete for the
entire month.
Papeete Public Market or Le Marché is
the heart of the city, providing a central
marketplace for local Tahitian families.
It is also a photographer’s delight, with
colourful displays of ripe fruit, together
with chinese vegetables, strings of brightly
coloured fish, farm fresh meats, squealing
pigs and noisy ducks.
A stunning selection of tropical flowers
is on sale year-round, including orchids,
anthuriums, marigolds and daisies, red
ginger and jasmine, as well as locally
made shell necklaces, woven hats and
baskets. Upstairs is reserved for artisans
selling pareus, tifaifai quilts, cushion
covers and other handicrafts.
Papeete offers a wide range of activities
for the traveller, spanning the larger island
of Tahiti Nui as well as Tahiti Iti, joined to
the main island by the isthmus of Taravao.
Helicopter and plane tours offer a great
way of seeing the two islands. The 4WD
tours around the island provide a more
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complete view of the islands. Explore the
breathtaking Papenoo Valley and enjoy a
swim in one of its many waterfalls, visit
the Vaihiria Lake and the many maraes
(Polynesian temples). Take a leisurely
bushwalk into tropical jungle featuring
giant ferns at an altitude of 1400 metres or
climb Mount Marau for a spectacular view
of Tahiti’s neighbouring islands.
Tahiti also has a wide range of activities to
keep the most active traveller entertained,
with hang gliding, bowling and tennis,
deep-sea fishing, sailing, surfing, and
scuba diving, windsurfing, jet-skiing,
waterskiing and snorkelling.
Plus, the island’s mountainous interior
provides challenging and unusual trekking
tours into valleys and up mountains, as
well as discovering lava tubes, burial
caves and hidden grottoes.
The islands of Moorea, Bora Bora and
Tetiaroa are also all close enough for a day
trip from Tahiti.
Hotel Tiare Tahiti
Hotel Tiare Tahiti is located right
on the waterfront in Papeete’s most
elegant neighbourhood.
From the hotel it is only several minutes
walk to many excellent restaurants, shops
and points of interest including Papeete’s
local market, Bougainville Park, the Yacht
Harbour and the waterfront promenade.
Centrally located
Built on part of Pomare’s Royal Estate,
the hotel’s site is close to the heart of the
small village of Papeete founded in 1818.
For more than a century until the 1960s
the American Consulate occupied the site
and today the hotel combines its historical
heritage with Polynesian charm and
modern facilities.
A Polynesian touch of elegance
There are 38 air-conditioned guestrooms,
each with a bathroom, telephone and
television. The rooms are elegant,
spacious and adorned with Polynesian
artefacts. Most feature a private lanai with
magnificent harbour views across to the
nearby island of Moorea.
The hotel also boasts a coffee shop,
breakfast room, 24-hour reception,
safe deposit box and provides currency
exchange. A tour desk assists guests
with activities such as snorkelling, diving
and cruises.
For a casual dinner, stroll to nearby Les
Roulottes at the town square on the
waterfront. These “restaurants on wheels”
sell everything from Italian to Chinese
cuisine as well as a local favourite, Poisson
Cru. Also nearby is the Vaima Centre with
a variety of upmarket shops and interesting
nightlife.
Hotel Tiare Tahiti offers the intimacy of a
boutique hotel and is a convenient 10–
minute drive to the airport.
417 Boulevard Pomare, BP 2359 Papeete, Tahiti FRENCH POLYNESIA
Tel: +689 500 100 Fax: +689 436 847 Email: hotltiaretahiti@mail.pf www.hoteltiaretahiti.info www.hoteltiaretahiti.com

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Restaurant. It boasts a quiet and cool
atmosphere. Discover delicious French
cuisine, combining the best local
products and the innovative chef’s local
and international knowledge of food. Sip
on delicious cocktails in Chocco Latte
Lounge Bar.
Chocco Latte offers a choice of classic
cocktails and unique beverages that
are a great way to start a perfect meal.
The bar offers an exceptionally friendly
service in a casual atmosphere that
makes Hotel Tahiti Nui an enviable place
to stay in Papeete.
Hotel Tahiti Nui conveniently offers two
conference rooms and a business centre
so you are never completely out of touch.
If it is pure relaxation you are seeking,
enjoy the open-sky pool, visit the fitness
centre, or let your senses be delighted
with a massage at The Spa.
tea/coffee facilities, internet connection
and a private balcony. Visitors looking for
authenticity, need look no further. The
hotel strives to offer you all the services
you expect from an international hotel,
combined with competitive rates.
Tahiti is French Polynesia’s largest and
most glamorous tropical island and home
to its unique capital city, Papeete. The
capital is built along a recently renovated
waterfront that welcomes luxury ships and
boasts many shops. This unique tropical
city offers everything you need from
markets, jewellers, bars, nightclubs and
restaurants. Hotel Tahiti Nui is conveniently
located close to the large market, shops
and movie theatres and just a short walk
from the shorefront and the pier making the
hotel the ideal stop between islands.
Exquisite French cuisine
Spend your time dining in Le Velvet
BP 302-98713 Papeete FRENCH POLYNESIA
Hotel Tahiti Nui
Located in the heart of downtown
Papeete, Hotel Tahiti Nui offers
immediate access to all the tourist
sites of the capital including easy
access to the seafront, business
district, the open-air market and
evening activities.
With tall palms and abundant flowers,
Papeete lies on the northwest coast
of Tahiti and is one of the largest urban
centres in the South Pacific. The Hotel
Tahiti Nui is one of the newest editions to
the downtown scene.
Modern accommodation
Hotel Tahiti Nui offers three types of
accommodation including standard
rooms, junior suites and executive suites,
all equipped with the finest and most
modern facilities. Rooms come complete
with international television channels,
soundproof windows, air-conditioning,
Tel: +689 463899 Fax: +689 851299 Email: info@hoteltahitinui.pf www.hoteltahitinui.com

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Like all Polynesian
islands, Moorea is enveloped
in folklore.
Legend has it that a golden-skinned lizard
abandoned by its human parents became
stranded on the reef of Emeho as it swam
after them. The merciful gods turned it
into the island of Moorea (which means
‘golden lizard’), one of the true jewels of
French Polynesia.
Only 17 kilometres from Tahiti or an eight
minute flight and regarded as her sister
island, Moorea is renowned for its natural
beauty and tranquillity and often thought
to be the inspiration for James Michener’s
mythical island of Bali Hai. The island’s
steep volcanic peaks rise sharply from the
island’s basalt base and are best viewed
from Cook’s Bay and Opunohu Bay.
Moorea’s laid-back atmosphere provides
the perfect backdrop for relaxation but
the island also has a wide variety of
recreational activities to suit the most active
traveller. The island is home to a third of
French Polynesia’s total hotel capacity,
with accommodation ranging from luxury
resort over-water or beach bungalows to
hotel rooms and small local-style thatched
roof ‘fares’.
One of the best ways to get to know this
magnificent island is hire a car or scooter
and tour the single road around the island,
visiting secluded beaches, pineapple and
vanilla plantations and small picturesque
villages. The trip should take about four
hours depending on how many stops are
made along the way. Inland, lush forests
cover Moorea’s mountains, which offer
spectacular views of the island’s valleys as
well as its lagoons and bays.
The beautiful large garden and old colonial
home in Opunohu Bay at the Kellum is
worth a visit, built last century and well
preserved. Opunohu valley is also home
to stone marae temples and archery
platforms used by Polynesian royalty in
pre-Christian days. Le Belvedere Lookout
Point offers an unequalled panorama of
Cooks and Opunohu bays, divided by the
sacred Rotui mountain.
Moorea has many talented artisans
whose creations are sold in boutiques
around the island. Ideal for the tropical
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deep sea fishing can be arranged, horse
riding is nearby as well as mountain biking,
4x4 tours, ATV tours, petanque, beach
volleyball and hiking through the tropical
rainforest. There is a small shopping
centre located only 15-minutes walk from
the hotel featuring a supermarket and a
variety of clothing and gift shops. Cars and
scooters are available to rent.
The Beach Restaurant and Bar offers
local, French and Italian favourites and The
Garden Restaurant is open for dinner every
night. There is also a weekly traditional and
delicious Polynesian feast.
climate, handpainted pareus, sundresses,
bikinis, shirts and beachwear add instant
beach chic to any wardrobe or make
perfect gifts.
Tahiti’s prized black pearls are available
loose or set in designer jewellery from
jewellers and boutiques on Moorea,
while the public market in Pao Pao
beside Cook’s Bay has locally made
shell jewellery as well as hats, tote bags,
baskets and mats woven from palm
fronds, pandanus and banana plants.
Moorea plays host to a number of special
events each year that are well worth
attending, including the Tahitian Tamara’a
Show. Visitors arrive by outrigger canoe
at sunset, try foods cooked in a traditional
underground oven, enjoy a spectacular
Polynesian dance performance and stay
for the bringue or party that follows.
The Tiki Theatre Village offers a
taste of authentic Tahitian life, with
its performances and displays of art
and culture. Regular shows include
the spectacular re-enactment of the
coronation of a prince and his marriage,
the Tahitian Legends evening which gives
travellers the chance to enjoy tasty local
specialties alongside an international
buffet, and the open-air Great Polynesian
dance show.
Romantics can also organise their own
Polynesian wedding at the Tiki Theatre
Village. The ceremony takes place on
a marae stone altar and is sure to be a
highlight of any Tahitian holiday.
Moorea is blessed with calm waters
protected by a reef that provides an
ideal environment for sailing, snorkelling
and swimming. Sunset cruises offer
a perfect way to soak up the vibrant
tropical colours at dusk, champagne
in hand, while there’s nothing more
exhilarating than a gallop on horseback
along the endless beaches. The island’s
warm lagoon is a diver’s dream and
even the novice snorkeller will eagerly
join the colourful schools of fish that
frolic through the crystal-clear water and
multi-hued coral.
Other nautical activities on offer on the
island include outer island charters,
deep-sea fishing, motorboat cruising and
sailing in glass-bottomed boats. Tours in
glass-bottomed boats leave Hotel Bali
Hai dock most days.
Hotel Les Tipaniers
additional five, four-person fares equipped
with kitchenettes, five kilometres from
the hotel.
Three romantic motus (islets), are located
just offshore next to the protected coral reef
and can easily be reached by individual
outrigger canoe or motorboat. They are
perfect sites for picnics, snorkelling,
sunbathing or fishing. The on-site Nautical
activity centre provides lagoon tours with
shark and ray discovery, kayaks and
paddleboard rental, and there is a scuba
diving centre on-site. Dolphin watching
tours with migrating whales in season and
BP 1002, Moorea FRENCH POLYNESIA
Combining enchantment, and
unspoiled beauty, Hotel Les Tipaniers
is located in an idyllic corner of
Moorea, just an eight–minute flight
from the island of Tahiti, and 30
minutes by scenic catamaran.
Amidst coconut palms and tropical flowers,
22 Polynesian style fares have their own
bathrooms, telephone, safety box, free
Wi-Fi and a private terrace overlooking
the ccean. The 13 bungalows are
equipped with kitchens providing guests
with the freedom to self cater. A second
property, Les Tipaniers Iti, provides an
Tel: +689 561 267 Fax: +689 562 925 Email: tipaniersresa@mail.pf www.lestipaniers.com

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Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort
Moorea is one of French Polynesia’s
most romantic and inspiring
destinations, a picture perfect
paradise with a crystal clear lagoon,
abundant marine life and exquisite
coral gardens to explore.
Here, you’ll find a casual, barefoot life
amongst white sand beaches and multi-hued
lagoons surrounded by jagged
mountains and volcanic spires. Just a few
minutes by air from Tahiti, and 30 minutes
by ferry, Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach
Resort enjoys a prestigious, unspoilt
beach location. The breathtaking natural
habitat totally surrounds the hotel and
guarantees an idyllic stay.
A selection of 114 magnificent beach,
garden and stunning over-water bungalow
retreats inspire peace, seclusion and of
course, romance. Every bungalow has
been inspired by Polynesian architecture
for a truly authentic experience, reflecting
the traditional design and sensibilities of
ancestral islander homes. Take a dive
from your over-water bungalow and
savour the beauty of the coral garden
below and enjoy breakfast, delivered by
Polynesian canoe, right onto the terrace
of your bungalow.
Elegantly combining exceptional scenery
with the art of outstanding cuisine, the
Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora offers two distinct
restaurants and one bar that convey the
essence of Tahitian life. The Pure serves
international cuisine with a focus on fresh
seasonable products, the K is tailormade
for romantic gourmet dining while the
tranquil Vue cocktail bar, with spectacular
sunset panoramas, offers a large range of
fresh fruit cocktails.
The white sand beach facing Tahiti
Island offers the perfect setting for an
unforgettable romantic night. Sofitel
Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort offers the
chance to enjoy a gourmet dinner barefoot
on the lagoon with the only lights the flames
of the torches and the twinkling stars.
Wellbeing and relaxation are also an
integral part of every stay. Le Spa provides
seven tranquil treatment and massage
rooms, two jacuzzis including one outdoor
jacuzzi with refreshing waterfalls, plus a
peaceful panoramic view. For the ultimate
in body beautiful, Le Spa offers a warm
and cold shell massage or a traditional
warm stone Polynesian massage.
Guests are invited to snorkel in lush
coral gardens or try watersports such as
windsurfing or diving. As well as the resort’s
superb infinity pool, guests can explore the
turquoise waters with a lagoon or sunset
cruise or deep-sea fishing. Sofitel guests
can also choose to swim with dolphins or
watch whales during the season.
BP 28 Moorea, Maharepa 98728 FRENCH POLYNESIA
Tel: +689 551212 Fax: +689 551200 Email: H0566@sofitel.com www.sofitel.com

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The warm shallow water of
Bora Bora’s majestic lagoon
is world famous for its
unspoilt beauty.
Pristine white sand beaches line the main
island and its motus (islets), providing the
perfect backdrop for sun-loving travellers.
Easily French Polynesia’s most
photographed island, Bora Bora lies
240 kilometres northwest of Tahiti in the
Leeward Society Islands. Home to more
than 4000 people, the main island and
its imposing peak of Mount Otemanu
dominates a multi-hued blue lagoon
nestled inside a protective necklace
of coral.
Bora Bora impresses from the moment it
comes into view on the short 50–minute
flight from Tahiti. An exhilarating landing on
a nearby motu emphasises the height of
the island’s towering peak as well as the
stunning array of greens and blues that
make up Bora Bora’s famed lagoon. A
short ride in a boat launch is all it takes
from the airport on Motu Mute to Vaitape
Village on the main island. Local transport
options include a local bus, known as
Le Truck, or minivans to the numerous
accommodation options available on
Tahiti’s most developed island.
Resorts, hotels, pensions and camping
grounds offer a host of tours and activities
to keep visitors entertained, from outrigger
speed canoe excursions and scuba
diving, to picnics on motus, catamaran
cruising and barbecue parties. Bora
Bora is easily explored by motor canoe,
mountain bike or 4wd, with multiple tour
operators happy to showcase their home
to visitors.
Travellers can opt to browse local
boutiques or discover the island’s secrets
independently on foot. Alternatively you
can choose to picnic French-style with
baguettes, cheese and wine on Mt Pahia
or one of the several gorgeous beaches.
A boat trip around the lagoon provides
endless opportunities to snorkel and
explore small motus on the way, and arrive
in time to watch the feeding of the sharks.
This regular spectacle allows visitors to
stand or float in about four feet of water
and watch through a mask as several
dozen hungry sharks are hand fed, only a
few metres away.
Deep-sea fishing off the sheltered waters
of Bora Bora offers the chance to catch
marlin, yellowfin, tuna, sailfish, wahoo and
mahi mahi.
When travellers tire of gazing at the
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vibrantly coloured coral, searching for
graceful manta rays or diving for the giant
mussels buried in the white sandy lagoon
bottom, it might be time to retire to a local
bar and soak up the spectacular tropical
sunset, cocktail in hand.
Bora Bora is dotted with several maraes,
temples of the ancient Polynesian
religion. The most important marae is
Marae Marotetini on the point west of
Farepiti wharf, beyond a huge banyan
tree. The great stone ahu, 50 metres
long and up to three metres high was
restored by Professor Sinoto in 1968
and is visible to approaching ships.
There is only one navigable pass on
Bora Bora. It faces the principal village
of Vaitape. A partially paved road circles
the island passing colourful villages,
archaeological sites, army bunkers and
cannons remaining from World War II
when 5000 American GIs arrived to
defend the island.
While Bora Bora’s breathtaking beauty
can best be enjoyed and photographed
from a helicopter, a more exhilarating
way to appreciate the island’s beauty is
soaring 91 metres above the lagoon for
12 breathtaking minutes of parasailing.
Movie buffs may recognise a large white
mansion on the north side of Pofai Bay, as
the residence of the governor of American
Samoa in the Dino de Laurentis film,
Hurricane, starring Mia Farrow.
Local eatery, Bloody Mary’s Restaurant
also provides a Hollywood fix with its
massive board listing the many celebrities
that have enjoyed meals there. The
restaurant also offers a spectacular
view across Potai Bay of Bora Bora’s
soaring peaks.
Meanwhile, the boutiques in many of the
hotels are well stocked with suntan lotion,
film, T-shirts, pareus, souvenirs and black
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Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island
a large choice of soft drinks, cocktails,
wines and cigars.
The holistic spa lulled by the music of the
reef offers a large menu of Polynesian
treatments and massages. Fired by the
sunset, your senses will be awakened
on the Sunset Champagne Tour on the
top of Mount Piti Uuta that promises
an unforgettable experience. You can
continue to live the dream with a romantic
dinner on the beach and under the stars.
A traditional Polynesian wedding
ceremony is the ultimate expression of
true romance on the island. Say ‘Yes’
to each other or renew your vows to
the sound of ukuleles and the scent of
tiare flowers.
Discover the delight of being at home
on your private island and living a
“magnifique” experience at Sofitel Bora
Bora Private Island!
Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach
Resort is located on a private white
sand beach on the edge of one of
the most beautiful lagoons in the
world, only 20 minutes from Bora
Bora airport.
Elegantly blending rough hewn wood
with contemporary style, there are
55 luxury bungalows located either over
the water, on the beach, or amidst the
lush gardens.
The restaurant Latitude 16° combines
local, French and international cuisine with
theme buffets and the Hurricane bar is the
perfect place to enjoy the sunset with a
fresh fruit cocktail.
Relax at the swimming pool or enjoy a
large range of nautical activities at the
resort including kayaking, stand-up
paddling, diving, boat excursions and
snorkelling. Beyond the hotel there are
island tours, sunset lagoon cruises
and jet skis available. Several times a
week, experience authentic local culture
during the Polynesian show next to the
swimming pool and lagoon.
Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island is
located on a preserved islet, just two
minutes by private shuttle from Sofitel Bora
Bora Marara Beach Resort. Overlooking the
most beautiful coral garden of Bora Bora in
the heart of a unique botanical garden, 31
luxury bungalows, including one luxury
villa with private beach and jacuzzi, all offer
fantastic views of the lagoon.
The 30 bungalows are located either over
the water, in the treetops or directly facing
the turquoise waters.
Manu Tuki restaurant offers refined cuisine
and a sumptuous 180° view of the lagoon
and Mount Otemanu. Mako Bar is situated
on a panoramic outdoor terrace and offers
BP 6 Bora Bora 98730 Nuenue Vaitape, FRENCH POLYNESIA
Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort Tel: +689 605500 Fax: +689 677403 Email: H0564@sofitel.com www.sofitel.com
Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island Tel: +689 60 56 00 Fax: +689 60 56 66 Email: H2755@sofitel.com www.sofitel.com

Tongatapu
Lush tropical landscapes
Tonga is comprised of 176 coral and
volcanic islands, 36 of which are
inhabited. The country is divided into four
distinct parts, each scenically diverse.
The main island in the south, Tongatapu
is Tonga’s cultural centre and the home of
the Kingdom’s capital, Nuku’alofa.
To the north of Tongatapu lies the
Ha’apai group, a chain of low lying atolls
surrounded by clear turquoise waters.
Ha’apai Island is a favourite with visitors
who have the option to stay in the local
village and participate in everything from
kava ceremonies, feasting and dancing,
to hunting feke (octopus) with village
fishermen in outrigger canoes.
Beyond Ha’apai is the Vava’u group of
islands. This is a paradise of lush tropical
landscapes, a deep water harbour, rock
islands and limestone caves. Vava’u Island
has beautiful beaches and a scenic drive
around the west coast with stunning
views of Port of Refuge Harbour and the
numerous outer islands. Further north still
are the Niuas, an isolated trio of volcanic
islands where traditional Tongan culture
still thrives.
Nuku’alofa is the home of the
Royal Palace. Tonga is ruled by King
Tupou VI who reigns as a constitutional
monarch.
TONGATAPU
HA’APAI
VAVA’U
Eua
Vava’u
Ha’apai
Nuku’alofa
Ata
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Other destinations in the vicinity are
Eua Island, an ideal retreat for hikers,
adventurers and naturalists, and
Pangaimotu Island which is just a
10-minute boat trip from Nuku’alofa wharf.
The people
Polynesians by race, the local population
speaks Tongan and English. The majority
of Tonga’s more than 104, 000 people live
on Tongatapu.
History
Archaeologists claim that Tonga has been
inhabited since the 5th century BC. It
was first discovered by Dutch navigators
in 1616. They were followed by Tasman,
Wallis, Captain Cook, Bligh of the Bounty
(whose sailors mutineered in Tongan
waters) and the missionaries. Formerly
a British protectorate, Tonga gained its
independence in 1970 and is now part of
the British Commonwealth.
Nature
Vegetation includes hibiscus, frangipani,
coconut groves, pandanus palms
and banana plantations. Not far from
Nuku’alofa, thousands of flying foxes
make their home at Kolovai.
Frigate birds are common, as are the
Pacific golden plover, the Pacific black
duck, swiftlets (Pacific swallows) and the
blue crowned lorikeet. Tonga was the first
Pacific island country to create marine
parks or sanctuaries. Four such parks
now exist which are rich in fish, coral and
marine life.
The sights
There are miles of white, sandy beaches
fronting clear lagoons which hold some
of the most beautiful and varied reefs in
the world. The rocky, terraced coastline
at Houma features the Blow Holes, one
of the South Pacific’s most impressive
natural spectacles. Huge waves crash
into the honeycomb of coral rock, sending
water spouts 20 metres into the air.
At the lagoon edge are the villages of
Mu’a and Lapaha with several fascinating
historical sites such as the Langi tombs.
Where to stay
Accommodation varies from five star
luxury to very basic. On Tongatapu, there
are hotels, self contained apartments and
guesthouses as well as off-shore resorts.
Vava’u has resorts, motels and guesthouses
in various categories, while Ha’apai has
eight guesthouses, plus resorts on Foa
Island, Uoleva Island and Uiha Island. ‘Eua
Island has five guesthouses.
Getting around
On Tongatapu, Vava’u, Ha’apai and Eua,
the main forms of transport are bus,
taxi, rental cars, passenger ferries and
domestic aeroplanes. Taxi cabs do not
have meters, so it is advisable to negotiate
your fare in advance.
A visit to the Tongan National Centre
is recommended for their feasts and
entertainment. Most of the major hotels
and resorts also provide traditional feasts
and dancing at least once a week.
Nuku’alofa has several ethnic restaurants
including French, German, Indian,
Chinese, Korean and Italian.
Activities
Tongans play a range of sports including
rugby, soccer, netball, volleyball,
basketball, golf, tennis as well as
indigenous games. There are also many
water-based activities such as diving,
fishing, snorkelling, yachting, kayaking
and whale watching.
Shopping guide
Tongan handicrafts are known as some of
the best in the South Pacific.
Recommended retail outlets include
the Langa Fonua, the Friendly Islands
Marketing Co-operative, the Fehoko Art
and Creations, the Talamahu Market and
the Tongan National Centre.

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There is a range of fun adventure activities
for those looking for a little action. Explore
local villages and enjoy windsurfing,
sailing, snorkelling, island cruising and
town safaris.
Scuba divers will enjoy the rich marine
diversity of the Pacific Ocean. Try cave
diving or drift diving at the Ha’atafu Cave
and the Duff Reef wall with big fish
and sharks.
Witness the humpback whale migration
from July to October during which the
singing males can be clearly heard under
the water.
selection of seafood, homemade pasta
and delicious desserts. The restaurant is
the venue of choice throughout the year
for community functions.
The Lodge can also supply IDD prepaid
phone cards, safety deposit facilities,
foreign exchange, car rental, tour and
island activities as well as a return airport
transfer service for guests convenience.
For those seeking intimate accommodation
in a luxurious seaside setting, with
exceptional service, look no further than
the Waterfront Lodge.
Royal Sunset Island Resort
and a shimmering lagoon, the fales
accommodate up to four guests. Each
is equipped with fridge, tea and coffee
facilities, hot shower and overhead fans.
Wireless internet access is also available
at the resort.
Watch a tropical sunset and enjoy dining
at the Polynesian-style restaurant, or a
cocktail at the Ata Bar and listen to local
entertainment from the villagers.
The friendly villagers welcome guests
to enjoy the local entertainment, kava
parties, and many aspects of the relaxed
fakatonga, the Tongan way.
Aatata Island, Tongatapu TONGA
Enjoy a relaxing tropical island
holiday at the Royal Sunset Island
Resort, a small boutique island
resort set across eight acres on
‘Atata Island, Tonga.
Getting to the resort is easy, only 30-minutes
ride from the airport to Nuku’alofa, then
a pleasant boat transfer from the wharf
to ‘Atata Island. Surrounded by acres of
tropical gardens, the resort is located on
the southern tip of the island and features
beachfront fales, a swimming pool, beach
volleyball, an island tennis court and more.
Surrounded by white coral sands
Tel: +676 21254/24923 Fax: +676 21254 Email: royalsun@kalianet.to www.royalsunset.biz
Waterfront Lodge
The Waterfront Lodge offers the
best private accommodation in
Nuku’alofa. The Lodge boasts
beautiful sea views, excellent
services and luxurious guestrooms.
Located on the waterfront, this charming
property is under Italian management. The
atmosphere is intimate and home-like and
the staff are warm and friendly.
Each guestroom features a private
veranda with an outdoor table and deck
chairs, allowing guests to relax and
enjoy a cool drink and the wonderful
views in private.
All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning,
a king size bed and a private
bathroom. Additional amenities include
IDD phone, internet Wi-Fi access, satellite
TV, mini fridge and tea/coffee making
facilities. All room rates are inclusive of a
daily continental breakfast.
Delectable delights
The Waterfront Restaurant, offers guests
breakfasts lunch and dinner. Arguably
the most popular restaurant in town, the
Waterfront Restaurant features a large
Vuna Road, Ma’ufanga - PO Box 1001, Nuku’alofa TONGA
Tel: Lodge +676 25260 Restaurant +676 24692 Fax: +676 28059 Email: info@waterfront-lodge.com www.waterfront-lodge.com

Port Vila
Haven of diversity
The waters surrounding these beautiful
islands provide some of the most
spectacular and varied underwater
exploration in the South Pacific and
experienced divers come from all over the
world to swim amongst the WWII wrecks
which lie scattered over the seabed. A
tropical paradise, only three and a half
hours from Sydney, Vanuatu means ‘the
land that has always existed’. It is made
up of 83 islands formed in a Y-shaped
archipelago which stretches over some
1,176 kilometres of the Pacific Ocean, half
way between Australia and Hawaii.
Although Captain James Cook explored
and chartered the Vanuatu archipelago in
1774, which he named the New Hebrides,
he ignored the island of Efate and thus
missed discovering one of the world’s
most beautiful deep water harbours.
Today Efate offers safe anchorage to those
who visit the capital, Port Vila, by boat,
and there is Bauerfield, the international
plane terminal, which is 10 minutes from
the capital. Thus Port Vila is the gateway
to Vanuatu and offers visitors a wealth of
tourist activities. Free of skyscrapers, the
town is set within a magnificent natural
harbour, hibiscus dot the surrounding hills
and the air is redolent with the scent of
frangipani. A boat trip around Efate and
the other island retreats reveals a place
untouched by modern civilisation.
Tanna Island has almost 28,200 people
who inhabit 92 villages in a 565-square
kilometre area. The islanders have
remained relatively unchanged by
a century-and-a-half of explorers,
missionaries and traders. Pentecost Island
is a beautiful unspoilt place, home to a
spectacular ritual, the Pentecost Jump.
Espiritu Santo is the largest and oldest
island with the largest population and the
greatest number of natural sights. The
movie South Pacific was inspired by this
island and Bali Hai is named after Ambae,
located to the east of Espiritu Santo.
Santo
ESPIRITU
SANTO
MALAKULA
PENTECOST
AMBRYM
ERROMANGO
TANNA
EFATE

VANUATU

The people
Predominantly Melanesian, the people speak English, French and
Bislama, a form of pidgin. The Ni Vanuatu have populated these
islands for centuries and with more than 115 distinctly different
cultures and languages still thriving, Vanuatu is recognised as
one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.
History
The first European to visit these shores was Spanish navigator
Fernandes de Quiros who landed at Big Bay on Espiritu Santo in
1606. The French explorer, Bougainville, arrived almost 160 years
later and in 1774 Captain James Cook charted all the islands and
named the archipelago the New Hebrides.
In 1839 missionary John Williams attempted to impose Western
ways and Christianity on the Ni Vanuatu and was clubbed to
death and eaten. However, the locals had no defences against
the slave traders, known as black-birders, who shanghaied more
than 40,000 people to work on the sugar plantations in Australia.
In the 1860s, British and French interests purchased huge tracts
of land for cotton plantations and the Ni Vanuatu retaliated by
killing a number of Europeans, only to suffer extensive naval
bombardment of their villages. The French and British jointly
colonised the islands in 1906. During WWII the 250,000 Americans
stationed in Vanuatu brought in enormous amounts of cargo
which led the Ni Vanuatu to believe that such vast wealth could
only have come from the gods. The New Hebrides gained its
independence in July 1980 and was renamed Vanuatu.
Nature
Vanuatu has rich lush tropical rainforests, volcanoes, sparkling blue
lagoons, cascading waterfalls and beaches that range from silky
white to volcanic black. Surrounding the land is a magic sea of aqua
and dark blues with a fascinating underwater world of colourful
tropical fish that live amongst magnificent coral reef formations.
The sights
Port Vila offers a range of resorts and scenic bus tours, island
cruises and flights around the archipelago. Away from the capital
you have the opportunity to visit villages, bathe in hot mineral
springs and shower beneath sparkling waterfalls.
To familiarise yourself with the town, take a half day bus tour, or if
you are feeling adventurous catch a local bus. Visit the Vanuatu
Cultural Centre and Museum where you’ll see a wonderful
display of artefacts and photographs.
Outside the town, hire a car or four-wheel drive and explore
the old manganese mine, the magnificent tropical rainforest
and friendly villages like Erakor Village. Siviri village’s famous
cave is where the children magically beat the earth to light the
inside, and Havannah Harbour once played host to the US 7th
Fleet during WWII. Eton beach is a favourite, and so too are
the Cascades Waterfalls, a series of small waterfalls and pools,
some of which you can swim in. Mount Erskine, 25 kilometres
from Port Vila is accessible only by 4WD. From the summit, on
a clear day, it is possible to see other islands of the archipelago.
On Espiritu Santo, visit major plantations growing cocoa, coffee
and coconuts and explore the world’s most accessible passenger
liner, the President Coolidge, wrecked in Santo Harbour. On
Tanna island, the active Yasur volcano provides spectacular
displays and it is possible to venture to the crater edge.
VANUATU

Pentecost Island is renowned for the antics of its young men
who hurl themselves off 30–metre high towers with forest vines
attached to their ankles in a celebration of the yam harvest.
Where to stay
Vanuatu has a wide variety of hotels, popular resorts,
guesthouses and thatched bungalows on offer for the budget
conscious traveller.
Getting around
Organised tours are easily joined in Port Vila. Car rental is an
option, and as the roads are rough outside the city, four-wheel drive
vehicles are recommended. In Port Vila, a minibus service covers
three routes from sunrise to sunset and taxis operate 24–hours.
Port Vila offers outdoor cafés, a casino, discos and bars. A
favourite is a barbecue at some of the resorts on week days
where succulent local steaks, fresh fish, kebabs and a wide
selection of fresh vegetables, salads and pastries are served.
All major hotels have regular entertainment. International cuisine
features strongly with French, Polynesian, Indian, Chinese,
Vietnamese, English and Japanese to choose from, as well
as delicious local specialties like coconut crab, wild pigeon
and flying fox cooked island-style in ground ovens. The men
of Vanuatu drink kava at local kava bars and there are regular
Melanesian cultural shows. There is an abundance of water
sports with excellent reef and wreck diving in Efate and Santo
(living aboard the dive boats). Other activities include golf in
Port Vila, tennis, big game fishing, river and ocean kayaking,
horseriding and cycling.
VANUATU

Warwick Le Lagon Resort Spa
Discover South Pacific charm at
Warwick Le Lagon Resort Spa,
situated on 75 acres of tropical
gardens on the edge of the pristine
Erakor Lagoon. The resort is a five-minute
drive to Port Vila township,
and 15 minutes from the airport.
The resort has an established reputation
for appealing to families and couples
with 143 guestrooms in a range of
configurations as well as bungalows, over-water
villas and Erakor Residence.
Designed to incorporate Melanesian
style furnishings and local art, the
accommodation boasts furnished
balconies and patios leading out to
the lagoon and tranquil gardens. The
amenities include refrigerator, satellite TV,
safe and mini bar.
New levels of luxury
Discover a new level of luxury where
guests are spoilt with individual attention
in the elegant surroundings within the
new villa range including private villas
with individual plunge pools. Pacific Pool,
Shefa Pool and Efate Pool Villas each
promise seclusion, cocooned behind
high walls. They boast luxurious interiors
with spacious living areas and bedrooms,
private deck and plunge pool.
Guests are spoilt for choice with three
restaurants that offer delectable South
Pacific, Asian and fusion cuisine including
the renowned Santo beef of Vanuatu.
Enjoy the BBQ Pool Grill at lunch, the
renowned Wild Ginger for tempting Asian
fusion dishes or visit Lagoon Terrace for
themed buffets or the à la carte menu.
Impressive facilities
The resort offers a host of impressive
facilities that are designed to make your
stay in Vanuatu relaxing and memorable.
Complimentary activities include non-motorised
watersports, day tennis and
green fees on the 12-hole resort course.
For relaxation, visit the Oasis Spa
which has five therapy rooms providing
individual treatments and special couples’
packages. A fun Kids Club boasts a
comprehensive activity program to keep
the little ones busy.
Surrounded by fragrant gardens, and
the clear blue waters of Erakor Lagoon,
the spectacular resort offers an idyllic
setting and gorgeous indoor and outdoor
event spaces for corporate meetings,
conferences, special events, banquets
and wedding celebrations.
For your relaxing holiday, overseas
wedding, vow renewal, or corporate
incentive trip, experience the Warwick Le
Lagon on your next Vanuatu holiday.
Erakor Lagoon, Port Vila VANUATU
Phone: +678 22313 Fax: +678 22665 Email: info.lelagon@warwickhotels.com www.lelagonvanuatu.vu
VANUATU

VANUATU
Eratap Beach Resort
Eratap Beach Resort is a small,
exclusive luxury resort situated on
Efate Island.
Encompassing an entire peninsula with
three separate beaches and eight acres of
tropical gardens, it is a complete, natural
sanctuary only 20 minutes from Port Vila.
Eratap Beach Resort has 12 private
waterfront villas laced around the
peninsula, each with its own unique and
uninterrupted view of the ocean. Villas
are tastefully decorated using modern
Melanesian and Asian furnishings that
provide a comfortable, tropical ambience.
All are extremely spacious, featuring
separate pavilions for both the bedroom
and lounge room. Bedrooms are air-conditioned
and all pavilions have ceiling
fans for natural air flow. With louvered
windows, high pitched ceilings and large
front opening glass doors, the villas are
cool, bright and airy. Outdoor, lounge
areas are set out on the water’s edge,
providing the perfect setting for quiet
reading, a sunset drink or romantic meal.
Set on Eratap Beach with views out
to Castaway Island sits the resort’s
restaurant. With lounge areas, bar, open
veranda and terrace, it is a great place to
watch the day unfold. Enjoy a pre-dinner
drink, dine under the stars on the terrace
or kick off your shoes and have a meal
on the beach. The chef will create a daily
selection of local and international cuisine
prepared using the freshest locally grown
produce. Sample Vanuatu’s famous
organic beef, fresh lobster or the superb
flesh of the deep sea “poulet” fish. Enjoy
organic fruit and vegetables grown in the
red volcanic soil of Vanuatu. Select from a
wide range of fine Australian, New Zealand
and French wines or sample the island’s
cocktails. For a more intimate occasion,
have dinner by candlelight on your villa’s
deck, or enjoy the sunset on one of the
lounge areas surrounding the property.
The Spa experience at Eratap Beach
Resort is guaranteed to complete your
dream vacation. Indulge in traditional
massages and range of spa treatments
provided in the beautiful spa villa set on
the edge of tranquil Etlau Lagoon.
The resort is surrounded by lush coastal
forests, pristine reefs, lagoons and
beaches, providing a perfect, natural
environment and immediate access to
an abundance of marine activities. With
no other development for miles, restricted
guest numbers and luxurious facilities, the
resort provides an idyllic escape.
With its pristine reefs, uninhabited islands,
azure lagoons and great surf, it is a
haven for those who seek adventure or
complete relaxation.
PO Box 3037 Port Vila Vanuatu
Phone: +678 5545007 Fax: +678 23993 Email: res@eratap.com www.eratap.com

VANUATU
Villa 25
Internationally recognised as one of
the best island destinations in the
South Pacific, Villa 25 is an absolute
waterfront boutique retreat in an
exclusive gated location, only five
minutes from colourful Port Vila.
Award-winning luxury
Recently the winner of the Vanuatu Leading
Boutique Resort category 2013, Villa 25
is set on its own pristine private beach,
offering the ultimate setting for a luxury
villa in Vanuatu. Winning this prestigious
award is the ultimate acknowledgement
from the World Travel Awards brand that
is recognised globally as the supreme
hallmark of quality.
Villa 25 comprises three gracious villas with
each comfortably sleeping two couples or
a family of four. Designed by award-winning
architect Pierre du Toit to maximise both
privacy and views, each villa is furnished
and decorated to the highest standard.
Their steep pitched shingle roofs, solid
block construction and attractive louvered
joinery encourage restful living.
Each villa features two bedrooms, a fully
equipped kitchen and private covered
patio with table and four chairs. A pool-side
lowana (gathering place), just a few
metres from the water’s edge, provides
a heavenly location for Pacific-style
entertaining and relaxation overlooking
a sheltered beach. Modern amenities
include air-conditioning, a DVD player
and screen, safety deposit box, and iPod
docking station.
Cooking facilities in the villas give guests
the option to purchase the abundant local
produce—be it French cheeses, organic
beef, fresh fish or juicy mangoes from
the market—adding the convenience of
inexpensive entertaining to your stay. Or,
if you prefer, they can arrange to have a
chef prepare gourmet cuisine for you. The
residential manager will look after your
every need and provide local knowledge
on everything from supermarkets to
scenic flights, car hire, shopping and the
glorious sunsets.
Idyllic oasis
Villa 25 guests can snorkel amongst
abundant coral and tropical fish directly in
front of their accommodation. There is a
wide range of idyllic reef and wreck dive
sites—many only minutes from Port Vila
and a few hundred metres off Villa 25’s
beach—with kayaks and paddleboards
also available.
The privacy, spectacular location and
understated luxury make Villa 25 perfect
for a group of friends, a family get-together,
a romantic wedding or honeymoon,
an executive retreat or a secluded,
inspirational getaway.
25 Dream Cove, Wharf Road, Port Vila, VanuatU
Tel: +678 776 4439 Fax: +678 776 4439 Email: relax@villa25.vu www.villa25.vu

VANUATU
Breakas Beach Resort
Nestled amidst swaying palms fringed
on a private beach, Breakas Beach
Resort provides a magical holiday
experience for those seeking “feet in
the sand” relaxation in an adults-only
(child free) environment.
Enjoy all that Vanuatu has to offer and the
natural beauty of Pango Peninsula, where a
private cove makes swimming, snorkelling,
diving, surfing, hiking, kite-surfing, wind-surfing
and relaxing on the beach possible
all year round. The wonderful staff is a mine
of information when it comes to where to go
and what to see during your stay.
If your idea of paradise is an
idyllic tropical setting combining
enchantment, romance, elegance and
unspoiled beauty, then The Havannah
awaits. Nestled amongst tropical
gardens it is in an unrivalled location,
just 25 kilometres from Port Vila.
The 16 luxurious, air-conditioned villas offer
an enticing combination of styles. Admire
the sparkling azure blue waters and distant
neighbouring islands from the Waterfront
Villas. These modern stand-alone villas are
furnished to impress the most discerning
guest. Lagoon Pool Villas are set atop the
Celebrate the art of indulgence
Offering an unrivalled backdrop in Port
Vila, Breakas Beach Resort offers perfect
accommodation options for romance and
escapism. Choose from Garden Fares
nestled amongst lush tropical foliage or
positioned directly on the beach. The
Beachfront Fares boast perfect views of the
turquoise waters only steps away from you.
Awarded for their distinctive tropical design,
the fares (bungalows) feature traditional
Pacifica and Melanesian design elements
including thatched roofs, open-air coral
bathrooms and local timber shutters.
PO Box 1101, Port Vila VANUATU
Step into a world of exquisite relaxation
and discover the time-tested benefits of
traditional massages and treatments at the
resort’s spa.
With spectacular views and immediate
access to Port Vila’s best surfing beach,
the resort’s restaurant and bars present
extraordinary settings for a fine gourmet
experience or that very special celebration
with its famous beachside dining. Enjoy the
innovative menus created to showcase the
seasonal flavours of the South Pacific. Salt
Bar features a fabulously long cocktail and
wine list and a selection of tapas.
Tel: +678 25844 Fax: +678 24710 Email: res@breakas.com www.breakas.com
The Havannah
magnificent split-level infinity edge pool
and offer their own private beach and
swimming pool entrance while the Garden
Sunset Villas are nestled in the tropical
gardens. All villas feature a king size bed,
fully equipped mini-bar, flat screen and
internet connection, iPod docking stations
and outside daybeds. Some offer an infinity
plunge pool, open-air bath and Bose®
sound system.
From total relaxation to adventure sports,
there is something for everyone at The
Havannah. Sunbathe on the white sand
beach, lounge on a daybed suspended
PO Box 4 Samoa Point Port Vila Vanuatu
over the lagoon pool or experience the
exhilarating rush of game fishing. Enjoy
kayaking, sailing, snorkelling or diving in the
crystal clear water and explore the coral
and abundant fish species. When it’s time
to indulge, the day spa, Arôm’Essence, is
the perfect place to relax and be pampered.
The Point Restaurant, with its commanding
views over Havannah Harbour, offers
gourmet cuisine with an international flavour
while the European trained chef devises
menus to excite not only when dining in the
restaurant, but also in the privacy of your
villa or on the resort’s private jetty.
Tel: +678 551 8060 Email: reservations@thehavannah.com www.thehavannah.com

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