Royale Takitumu - as good as it gets

While at a conference in Rarotonga, I spoke with many people about what makes a good holiday. Their answers were surprisingly simple: consistency of delivery and a unique experience.

Royale Takitumu may do this better than any place in the world.

Bill and his amazing family have built Rarotonga's premier Villa property.  Of course, it doesn't hurt that Bill was blessed with family land that is directly on the island's best beach.  There are really no other properties around Royale Takitumu, so the pristine white sand beach and warm lagoon waters are deserted - just a couple of guests from R.T.  It is the closest I have come to a private island experience in the Cook Islands.

I was lucky to stay in a LagoonView Villa - it is huge.  Very large sitting area with comfy furniture.  Fully stocked kitchen (and a huge breakfast basket delivered when I arrived).  A large bedroom with air-conditioning (which I did not even turn on!), and a brand new pillow top bed (Bill told me I was the first to use it - I am honored).  The bathroom is large, with a jacuzzi tub.

But it is the lovely folks at Royale Takitumu that make this place so special.  Bill is so proud of his property, and his pride can be seen in all that he does - the grounds are impeccable, the pool area and lounge are perfect for relaxing, the lily ponds and flowers create a relaxing ambiance, and the beach - oh, that beach is amazing.  Mi'i is a lovely hostess at the resort, and she is such a kind and caring person.  She makes some hand-made eis and floral head eis that are the pride of Rarotonga.

Bill and I were talking about the many couples who consistently return to Royale Takitumu year after year after year.  They are not guests at Royale Takitumu.  They are family members, and they all share in Bill's pride in this amazing place.  I am lucky enough to consider myself a family member at Royale Takitumu, and when I leave Raro and R.T., it feels like I am leaving my home.  I can't wait to go back home to Royale Takitumu. . .
Posted by Paul The Travel Guy at 12/13/2011 10:04 AM
Categories: Cook Islands
Tags: royale takitumu rarotonga
 

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