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The Little Polynesian
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A place where harmony and romance is at its best, The Little Polynesian is situated on a pristine white beach amid a marine reserve of astounding turquoise blue.
The winner of the prestigious World Travel Award for Leading Cook Islands Boutique Hotel consecutively from 2008-2011, this resort offers a unique South Pacific holiday with luxury accommodation, tantalising cuisine and an array of amenities and island activities. The resort does not cater for children under 14, ensuring guests a relaxed, private and intimate atmosphere.
Luxurious and intimate
The 14 ares (bungalows) are surrounded by palms and lush tropical gardens, guaranteeing privacy and personalised service. Imagine looking out to the lagoon’s turquoise waters and waking up to the gentle sound of waves, while the scent of tropical flowers fills the air. All accommodation is beautifully appointed and built featuring traditional architecture with tribal influence. The ten beach bungalows feature king size beds, private outdoor showers and spa baths, while the four garden bungalows have kitchenette facilities and lovely tropical gardens. Each room includes coffee and tea making facilities, TV and DVD with room service and tropical breakfast served daily in the restaurant café or in the privacy of your own bungalow.
Dine under the stars
The Little Polynesian restaurant café boasts spectacular views over the Pacific Ocean and offers a variety of dishes influenced by international and local cuisines and flavours. For a memorable dining experience, personalised dinners can be arranged for group celebrations under the stars or enjoy a bamboo-lit, romantic sunset dinner for two on the beach.
The clear waters of the marine protected lagoon are ideal for swimming, snorkelling and kayaking, or even read a book in your very own private gazebo near the waterfront. Other recreational activities include whale watching, cultural tours, hiking, bird watching, scenic flights, golf, tennis, squash, fishing or trekking to the Needle Peaks.
Tropical wedding
Spectacular sunsets and twilight evenings are ideal for an intimate, tropical wedding and other formal ceremonies can also be arranged at the front of your own are (bungalow). The Little Polynesian offers renewal of vows and wedding packages including the popular Bare Foot and Black Pearls wedding specials. A dedicated wedding planner will organise all your requirements allowing you more time to explore the island, its culture and its beauty.
Location of The Little Polynesian
Guide to Rarotonga
Raratonga 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 doublehulled 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, Raratonga 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.
Raratonga enjoys a climate 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 hipswaying 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.