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DREAMING OF A Tropical Island Escape?

If you are dreaming of a tropical island escape, the South Pacific boasts postcardperfect resorts and luxury suites that overlook pristine natural beauty to satisfy even the most discerning traveller. Home to a vast range of idyllic tropical destinations, there are so many options to suit all tastes, but if you find each island too delectable to pass up, you also have the choice to sample a range of islands through luxury cruises that offer truly captivating onboard suites. Encompassing a number of islands, The Cook Islands are a popular destination for a beach escape. Rarotonga – the most well-known island, has rolling mountains and volcanic peaks paired with the turquoise crystal clear waters of the lagoon, you will soon know you have landed in paradise. Aitutaki is a slice of island paradise and a short 45 minute flight from Rarotonga, choose to lay beachside or cruise on top of one of the most magnificent lagoons in the world. A stay at the Pacific Resort Aitutaki is perfect for couples seeking an intimate setting as the resort offers spacious Ultimate Beachfront Bungalows with a private sundeck, 5-star service and ultra-luxurious amenities that make for an unforgettable escape.

When thinking of luxury over water bungalows, Tahiti’s Bora Bora cannot be surpassed, overwater suites allow you to hop from your luxury bedroom into the fresh lagoon waters via a ladder on your own private deck, which is also the perfect spot to relax and enjoy views of the turquoise lagoon. The Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora is the epitome of Tahitian luxury with their ultramodern 5-star comforts blending perfectly with the French Polynesian surrounds and culinary masterpieces that are served up against a backdrop of operatic sunsets over the island’s primeval peaks. Samoa is blessed with stunning landscapes, an abundance of marine life, and friendly locals that will make you feel at home. Breath-taking beaches aside, Samoa’s inland exudes a very special and mystic charm. There are numerous tracks that lead deep through lush rainforest to many rivers and dramatically beautiful waterfalls. For those looking for the ideal romantic getaway or just seeking indulgence, intimacy and an adultsonly resort, the Seabreeze Resort Samoa is nestled in a private secluded bay where the focus is on award-winning cuisine, personal service and genuine Samoan hospitality. From lush tropical rainforest to glimmering lagoons, Fiji is a wonderland of natural beauty and rich culture. Fiji encompasses more than 300 islands; some remain blissfully uninhabited while others are home to friendly locals and even private luxury island resorts such as Kokomo Island which is set amongst some of the world’s most vibrant and pristine reefs, the 5-star resort redefines grandeur. Whether your ideal holiday is a couples retreat, a vacation with friends or fun for the whole family, you can’t go past Fijian hospitality, culture and beauty. From large lavish ships to small-ship splendour, cruising through the South Pacific is a great way to experience the diversity of the islands without forgoing the luxury touches. Ocean cruising can be one of the best ways to experience numerous tropical island destinations in a single holiday or you can further explore your favourite island more intimately with the accessibility that small-ship cruising can offer. With leading cruise lines such as Azamara, Blue Lagoon, Oceania, Paul Gauguin, Regent Seven Seas, Silversea and Windstar sailing through the South Pacific and many offering onboard suites, you can cruise along deep blue or crystal clear waters in style.