IF you prefer a more intimate tropical beach hideaway to the larger resort hotels, consider the Savaiian Lagoon Resort on Samoa's big island. This friendly property has a lovely sandy beach, and the New Zealand owners offer comfortable and well-appointed accommodation. As the resort grows in popularity, so do the amenities. Latest is the new Beach Bar & Restaurant, located on the beach and offering a relaxed spot for dining and drinking. Sip your tropical cocktail or drink some of the popular local Vailima beer as you sit by the ocean and enjoy the sunsets for which this area is renowned. Read more and enquire about holidays at the Savaiian Lagoon Resort in Samoa.

Brand new Plantation Executive Villas with seascape views have just opened at Sea Change Rarotonga, extending the resort's appeal beyond the classic romantic getaway. Two bedroom two bathroom villas with their own private fresh water swimming pool also enjoy the luxury of their own games room making them ideal for a teenage family or two couples traveling together.

Check out the latest Sea Change Rarotonga special deals.

The Pearl South Pacific is a European-style hotel in a Fijian setting influenced in design & culture by minds that continue to inspire. All accommodation suites invite the outside in, making the most of the sensational scenery of the South Pacific. The Ocean View Suites boast a panoramic view of the ocean and neighboring islands, whilst the Garden View Suites enjoy a lovely bright and airy ambience overlooking the tropical gardens.

Each room is fitted with superior technology to ensure fast and consistent access to the internet with 128K connection. Satellite TV, In-Suite Bar, new marble bathrooms, air conditioning, private balconies with daybeds, are standard fare. Three grades of accommodation are available; Twin Suites, Queen Suites and the luxurious Penthouse Suites.

The property also operates the nearby 18-hole golf course designed by Trent-Jones Jr - The Pearl South Pacific Championship Golf Course. For more information on vacation packages and rates, contact The Pearl South Pacific Resort

Reflections on Rarotonga is a luxury villa destination in Cook Islands offering a stylish setting for romantic getaway or honeymoon vacation. Adding to the experience is a new on-site full spa facility, including Vichy Shower massages.

The villas are also now being marketed under a new branding - Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa.

To celebrate the opening of the spa, guests can take advantage of SPECIAL rates for these beachfront villas during the months of April, May and June this year (2008).

View more information or make contact with the destination direct for your romantic villa holiday in Cook Islands.

The Edgewater Resort on the beautiful island of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands offers its guests a number of dining venues. The main restaurant venue is the Brasserie, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from its waterfront location. Three nights a week it offers Pacific theme nights, with tantalising tastes of the South Pacific.

For something different, however, try their Spaghetti House, providing a taste of Italian cuisine in the heart of the South Pacific. Delicious homemade pizzas and fresh pasta dishes can be savoured. The restaurant is airconditioned for relaxed dining comfort.

The Edgewater Resort welcome enquiries about their facilities and accommodation availability for your next Cook Islands vacation.

Guests at the Beachcomber Lodge in Vanuatu can enjoy a unique and relaxing holiday, as the 64 acre property has its own hot mineral volcanic spa pool. Relax in the spa and let the bubbles take away all your day-to-day stresses. Then swim some invigorating laps in the cool 25 metre lap pool. Both pools are right on the water's edge, providing panoramic views to the Shepherd islands.

Having relaxed and energised, enjoy some tantalising meals, including fresh seafood rather than frozen. Enjoy lobster, fish, squid, mud crab, and more.

For anyone looking for a relaxing vacation escape in the South Pacific, Beachcomber Lodge is located on the main island of Vanuatu, so within easy reach of the country's international airport at Port Vila.

Once a week the very popular Mango cooking classes take place under the shade of the palm trees at the Mango Bay Resort on Fiji's Coral Coast. These interactive classes demonstrate how to prepare and make typical Fijian dishes such as the refreshing dish of kokoda (pronounced kokonda) & the sweet dessert of coconut ice.

This week's special was kokoda which uses the fresh local ingredients of coconut, limes, chilli & fish. Preparation involves scraping the fresh coconut flesh, preparing the fish and squeezing the lime juice, then marinating the fish in the lime juice, chilli and coconut milk.

Erakor Island Resort & Spa, Port Vila, Vanuatu not only take out the Salon Culinaire Awards for Best Chef and Junior Chef in Vanuatu, but they have also just returned from Fiji with a gold and 2 silvers. Congratulations to their chefs extraordinaire. Contact Erakor Island Resort for more information, or to book and enjoy great dining!

The Raffles Gateway Hotel in Nadi is directly opposite the Nadi International Airport so convenient for stopovers if you are travelling across the Pacific between USA and Australia or New Zealand. Although close to the airport, it is not noisy or urban. It provides a very pleasant oasis stopover to break your journey. It also means you can spend a day or so - or longer! - visiting some of the local attractions in the tropical Fiji Islands.

For anyone visiting Fiji for a holiday, it is also a great overnight stop if you are continuing on to outer islands. View a video tour of the Raffles Gateway Hotel, along with rates and more information. The link to the video is on the top right of that website.

The Sheraton Fiji Resort on Denarau Island in Nadi is scheduled for a major refurbishment in 2008 amounting to some $22 million.

As part of the upgrade, Sheraton Fiji Resort's extensive meeting areas will be further enhanced, ensuring that conference delegates are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to invite a meeting of the minds, while wireless access points will allow delegates to stay connected with the office. Fully integrated staging technology will feature a dedicated mood lighting system to ensure that any theme and setting is achievable.

These great improvements to Sheraton's meeting space along with the variety of exciting and unique outdoor function spaces, and experienced team of conference professionals will position the resort as the most versatile and innovative conference and incentive venue in Fiji.