From sapphire waters and white-sand beaches to lush rainforests dotted with towering volcanic peaks, the Cook Islands are an idyllic paradise – and a heavenly stay at the five-star Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa, Rarotonga, might just be the escape of your dreams.

Superbly located right on stunning Muri Beach, overlooking the tropical islet of Taakoka, Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa lends itself to lazy days spent sunbathing and kayaking. The boutique collection of 13 luxurious, self-contained villas offers one-, two- and three-bedroom options, with plenty of space for couples to indulge in a romantic stay, families to spend quality time together or groups of friends to seek a South Pacific adventure. Before you know it, you’ll be sipping cocktails by your villa’s private pool, enjoying treatments at the spa, hiking your way through the verdant trails that weave across the island, kayaking across the crystal-clear lagoon or exploring below the surface among the Cook Islands’ vibrant reefs. A complimentary pick-up and drop-off service is available to take guests to the facilities at sister hotel Pacific Resort Rarotonga, where you’ll find one kids’ and one lagoon-style swimming pool, a restaurant and bar.