Family Resorts in Oceania
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Cook Islands

Pacific Resort Rarotonga
P.O. Box 790, Avarua, Cook Islands
Phone: +682 20427
Availability & rates
The Pacific Resort Rarotonga is a three and a half hour flight from Auckland New Zealand, located in the village of Ngatangaiia, on the island of Rarotonga. The Pacific Resort Rarotonga offers the finest white sand beach and largest lagoon area with uninhabited off shore islands within the lagoon. Accommodations include an intimate collection of 64 studio rooms, one and two bedroom units and villas, situated in a poolside, garden or beachfront location. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature modern Polynesian decor and furnishings. Muri beach is Rarotonga's best spot for water sports and Pacific Resort Rarotonga offers a wide range of beach sport equipment including complimentary snorkeling gear and kayaks, pedal boats, sailing craft for hire, and fresh water inland swimming pool. There is also the 8.5 metre glass bottom lagoon cruiser, with scheduled excursions offering snorkeling cruises with lunch provided, and customized cruises on the lagoon. A children's club is available.

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa
AroaBeach PO Box 103
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Phone: (+682) 25800
Availability & rates
The Cook Islands is a necklace of natural pearls in the heart of the South Pacific. Rarotonga is the capital island, with a centre of high mountains clothed in rainforest and encircled by white sandy beaches and shimmering turquoise lagoons. The Rarotongan Resort is located on the island's sunshine Southwest coast where guests can enjoy all-day sun, stunning sunsets, all-tide safe swimming and excellent off-beach snorkeling in the traditional marine sanctuary directly in front of the resort. Expansively laid out amidst six acres of hibiscus, banana and coconut palms, none of the Resort's buildings are higher than two story's, and most of The Rarotongan's 156 rooms & suites are set on absolute beachfront. Resort facilities and services include poolside Cafe & Bar and Treetops Verandah Restaurant featuring daily a la carte specials & nightly theme dinners with a variety of top-quality live entertainment. Swimming pool with waterfall feature and sundecks. Activities hut with equipment for snorkeling, kayaking, beach volleyball, tennis courts and a comprehensive 7 day activities programme. Games lounge with big screen, TV / video, pool table, table tennis and guest library. The Moko’s Kids Club is open year round and caters to kids aged 3 to 12 years inclusive, maximum of 1 child per adult, offering a fully supervised and comprehensive kids’ activity programme from Monday to Saturday, 9am-noon, 2pm-5pm & 7pm-9pm. The emphasis at the Moko’s Kids Club is on fun combined with learning about the unique natural world and cultural heritage of Rarotonga – the island volcano, the rainforest plants and creatures, tropical fruits, life on the coral reef, and the local customs of the people, from drumming, dancing, outrigger canoeing, and ei (flower garland) making, to the 101 uses of the Tree of Life, the coconut palm. The Club’s extensive resources include computer games, videos, a library with a good selection of books (both fact and fiction), painting & drawing materials, a large range of toys, games, musical instruments, and play and sports equipment with the emphasis on beach and lagoon activities such as snorkeling, swimming and beach volleyball. But the Club’s biggest asset is undoubtedly its Cook Islands’ caregivers, famed for their unaffected warmth and genuine friendliness.

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Castaway Island, Fiji
Qalito, Fiji
Phone: (800) 888-0120
Castaway provides a unique Pacific Island experience - a great way to relax, unwind and enjoy the simple pleasures - great food and a host of day time and night time activities from which to choose. Castaway Island is a small 174 acre private resort not far from Fiji's main Island of Viti Levu. Castaway sits on Qalito, a small reef-ringed island in the Mamanuca Group just 20 miles due west of Nadi International Airport. There are sixty six spacious thatched traditional Fijian style bures (bungalows). Whether your choice is beach front, ocean view or island setting, all bures feature one queen size ensemble and two single beds. They comfortably sleep four persons. Activities include windsurfing, paddleboard, sail a catamaran around the lagoon; view the living coral reef by snorkeling or through a glass bottomed boat, award winning P.A.D.I. dive facilities and training, jet skiing, parasailing, waterskiing, handline and game fishing, and island hopping on Fiji's fastest speedboat.  The kids will enjoy a mixture of games and experience a definite Fiji flavor - loads of fun and entertainment (see site for activities list).

Mana Island Resort
Mana Island, Fiji
Phone: (679) 6661455
Mana Island, just 32km from Nadi International Airport, is the largest gem in the cluster of jewels that nestle in the sunset of the Mamanuca Group of beckoning tropical islands. Mana offers accommodation suitable for singles, couples, family groups and honeymooners. Several categories are available to choose from for your special holiday. There are many activities for adults and children. Marine activity equipment is available at our famous Boat Bure located on South Beach. Equipment includes snorkels, wind surfers, life jackets, hobbie cats, reef spy-boards. This equipment hire is complimentary for house guests.  You can also go diving, ride a jet skit, para sail, go snorkeling and more. The main lounge offers nightly entertainment such as Traditional Fijian Meke and Polynesian Dance Shows, and more. For Kids 3-12 years Kids Club is available with a whole list of daily activities (see web site for list). Baby sitting is also available at reasonable cost.

Naigani Island Resort
P. O. Box 12539
Suva, Fiji Islands.
Island Phone: (679) 330 0925
Availability & rates
Located off the coast of Fiji's main island of Viti Levu, Naigani Island is 540 acres of lush tropical vegetation and white sand beaches. Naigani Island Resort is a small, mid-priced island resort with the olde world charm of Fiji, which caters to those adventurers who seek seclusion, a cultural experience and fun in beautiful tropical surrounds. Spectacular snorkeling and scuba diving in pristine waters directly off the beach, golf, fishing, windsurfing and more.  For the children there is a variety of activities organized by a coordinator such as a beachfront swimming pool with 10 meter waterslide, snorkeling with the fish, build sand castles, collect coconuts, have banana boat rides, learn to kayak, eat ice cream by the pool and watch videos in the activity room.

Naviti Resort Fiji
PO Box 29, Korolevu, Sigatoka, Fiji
Phone: 679 653 0444
The Naviti Resort, situated on Fiji's famous Coral Coast can indeed be "all things to all people"... from a frolicking family vacation to being the perfect romantic honeymoon or wedding. Ideally located midway between Nadi International Airport and capital city, Suva, the Naviti is the only "All inclusive" resort on the Coral Coast. Cocooned in 38 acres of lush, vibrant, green gardens and fringed alongside golden sand beaches and coconut palms, the Naviti has long been one of Fiji's favorite holiday locations. The Naviti Resort offers a wide range of activities and has facilities that makes it a true place for "All things to All people". It boasts a mini hole (par 3) golf course, 5 flood lit tennis courts, gymnasium, and swimming pool. Our wide range of activities include both aquatic and land activities such as snorkeling, windsurfing, canoeing, horse-riding, archery, badminton, table tennis & more. The Naviti offers a range of activities and some excellent facilities for the kids. At The Naviti the kids can indulge in the kids play ground or utilize the popular Kids Club and be a member of the Rugg Rags Club. The Rugg Rags or Kids Club opens daily and provides a safe and fun filled place for kids aged 5-12 years. The kids club environment & facilities are softly padded that includes Super Bounce, Ball Pit, Bouncing Castle and Puzzle Boards. Parents with children under 5 years will have to supervise or engage a baby sitter to watch over their children.

The Warwick Fiji
PO Box 100, Korolevu, Sigatoka, Fiji
Phone: 679 6530 555
Availability & rates
One and a half hours drive from Nadi along the famous Coral Coast. the Warwick Fiji, long established as one of Fiji's most popular resorts, nestles amid 25 acres of tropical gardens on the edge of a white sand beach overlooking a calm lagoon. The Warwick's 248 rooms and deluxe air conditioned suites, each with its own television and fully stocked mini bar, offer wonderful panoramic views. Activities include weekly shows, tennis, golfing, biking, archery, horse riding, snorkeling, fishing and the Kids Club which offers activities such as teaching of Fijian singing, handicraft making, fishing and meke, which is to be presented on Cultural Show nights on Mondays and Fridays. Tours to the nearby village and trips to the Fun Park are some of the optional activities organized for them during their stay.

Treasure Island Resort
Treasure Island, Fiji
Phone: (+679 666 6999
Availability & rates
Treasure Island is a 14.5 acre white coral and sand fringed atoll, surrounded by a protected marine reserve. Located in a natural marine park in the Mamanuca Islands, Treasure Island is the closest island resort to Nadi International Airport, which service direct flights to International destinations including Los Angeles, Honolulu, Tokyo and Vancouver. All within 30 metres of the white sandy beach, 67 bures, fully air-conditioned and thoroughly modern and traditionally styled to leave you with a wonderful memory of your South Pacific stay. Activities include tennis, mini golf, volleyball, game room, swimming, and other daily events.  The island is so compact that children can explore without any worries, especially when they discover baby turtles and iguanas. The island is a natural marine reserve and the coral and tropical fish are only metres from the shore, easily viewed, even for littlies. This is a perfect place to learn to snorkel. All children from 3 years upwards will enjoy the supervised organized activities on a daily basis. Water sports, mini golf, volleyball, spear throwing, dancing, competitions and many games will ensure they are tired but happy at the end of the day.

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InterContinental Beachcomber Resort Bora Bora
Availability & rates
The InterContinental Beachcomber Resort Bora Bora is anchored between two white sand beaches that border the shores of Point Matira, unanimously recognized as the most beautiful site in Polynesia. The hotel now comprises 14 "fare" built at the edge of the beach under the shade of the graceful coconut palms, and 50 Overwater "Fare" that align their pandanus roofs above the crystalline waters of the lagoon. Among the Beach and Lagoon "Fare" are two Bungalow Suites connected by a living room. Games & activities at the hotel include snorkeling, kayaks, windsurfing, board games, and by charge: scuba diving, catamaran cruises, parasailing, skiing, helicopter tours, horse riding, shark feeding, and much more.  Babysitting is available by request.

InterContinental Beachcomber Resort Moorea
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The InterContinental Beachcomber Resort Moorea is close to Opunohu Bay on the southeast coast of the island, sheltered from the prevailing winds, and nestled between the mountains and lagoon. Accommodations include 17 Garden Suite Bungalows, 50 Overwater and 28 Beach Suite Bungalows(called "fare"), as well as 48 Garden View Rooms, all decorated with a concern of combining a respect of local traditions with non-conspicuous contemporary luxury. Activities include 2 lighted tennis courts, 4x4 safari tours of the island, Horseback riding, Water skiing, Snorkeling, Scuba diving, Outrigger paddle canoes, Jet skiing, glass bottom boat rides, Deep-sea fishing, Speedboat rentals with pilot, Aqua scope (half submarine), Parasailing, Dolphin watch (and humpback whale watch from August to October) and more. A Kid's Club is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4 PM, and, on reservation, offers children (4 to 10 years old) a variety of activities inspired by local traditions including: floral head crowns and shell necklaces creations, dying pareos, weaving baskets of coconut palm fronds, tamure lessons, discovery of tropical gardens and also “Dolphin Quest”.

InterContinental Beachcomber Resort Tahiti
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The InterContinental Beachcomber Resort Tahiti is situated on the west coast, 2 km. (1.2 miles) from the airport and 10 km. (6.2 miles) from downtown Papeete, and basks in the heart of a magnificent park of 12 hectares (30 acres). The InterContinental Beachcomber Resort Tahiti is a Polynesian style resort with 263 units spread out between Overwater Bungalows and three different room standings, including garden view rooms, ocean view rooms, panoramic rooms, and overwater bungalows.
The hotel offers classic lodging facilities in air-conditioned rooms on three levels of the main building. The deluxe "Panoramic" Rooms are decorated in a 1930s colonial style and overlook the sand bottomed pool, the lagoon and the island of Moorea. The "Motu Fare" are grouped around a private island and the "Junior Suite Fares" are overwater units built just above the lagoon. Activities include 2 fresh water pools, private beaches, jogging track, wet weather games, golfing, and within the area are the following: island tours, 4 wheel drive tours, dolphin encounters, scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, skiing, fishing, whale watching and more. Babysitting services are available.

Le Meridien Bora Bora
Motu Tape, Bora Bora, BP 190, French Polynesia
Phone: +689 605151
Availability & rates
Le Meridien Bora Bora is built on the southern point of Motu Piti Aau, a ten-kilometre-long islet on the coral reef. The hotel offers an unsurpassed view of the world-renowned Mount Otemanu, with 85 over-water bungalows embraced by the turquoise water of the lagoon and 15 beach bungalows. Activities include swimming, swimming with the turtles, snorkeling, windsurfing, volleyball, scuba diving, parasailing, water skiing, deep sea fishing, spa services and much more. A babysitting service is available on request.