{"id":49214,"date":"2026-05-18T11:36:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T01:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=49214"},"modified":"2026-05-18T11:45:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T01:45:06","slug":"why-book-pacific-resort-aitutaki","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/why-book-pacific-resort-aitutaki\/","title":{"rendered":"This Award-Winning Cook Islands Resort is Steps From One of the World&#8217;s Best Lagoons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>One of the world&#8217;s most beautiful lagoons and just 29 thatched-roof beachfront bungalows and villas: here&#8217;s what makes this Cook Islands resort the perfect escape.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 45-minute flight north of <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/rarotonga\/cook-islands\">Rarotonga<\/a>, Pacific Resort Aitutaki sits directly on the western rim of one of the most celebrated lagoons in the world. This award-winning hideaway \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/cookislands\">the archipelago&#8217;s<\/a> only member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World Collection \u2013 features a sparkling infinity pool and a restaurant all at a pace that&#8217;s entirely your own. Here&#8217;s what you can expect when you check in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_e9255bb1e0ff4854e550f2b17ebc549d\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Aitutaki, Cook Islands\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/pacific-resort-aitutaki-cook-islands-south-pacific\/006RF00000UBXAhYAP\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash  LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Pacific Resort Aitutaki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/shosso3oizg8w44iehf.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/shosso3oizg8w44iehf.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/shosso3oizg8w44iehf.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/shosso3oizg8w44iehf.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/shosso3oizg8w44iehf.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Aitutaki, Cook Islands 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/zl3lui8akcsp9r64mzrd.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/zl3lui8akcsp9r64mzrd.webp 400w, 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height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/r5iu2f0oc1r47b69igb0c.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/r5iu2f0oc1r47b69igb0c.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/r5iu2f0oc1r47b69igb0c.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/r5iu2f0oc1r47b69igb0c.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/r5iu2f0oc1r47b69igb0c.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Aitutaki, Cook Islands 5\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/v7oaeyoaj0bv5km9mno.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/v7oaeyoaj0bv5km9mno.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/v7oaeyoaj0bv5km9mno.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/v7oaeyoaj0bv5km9mno.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/v7oaeyoaj0bv5km9mno.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Aitutaki, Cook Islands 6\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/s9f9sendclvbhirjik9w.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/s9f9sendclvbhirjik9w.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/s9f9sendclvbhirjik9w.webp 600w, 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400px, 400px\" alt=\"Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Aitutaki, Cook Islands 8\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/pacific-resort-aitutaki-cook-islands-south-pacific\/006RF00000UBXAhYAP\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash deal_card LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Pacific Resort Aitutaki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Aitutaki, Cook Islands<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Pacific Resort Aitutaki<\/div><span class=\"inclusions_label\">Your handpicked inclusions:<\/span><div class=\"inclusions_list\"><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/coffee_cup.svg\" alt=\"coffee_cup\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Daily a la carte breakfast<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/crossed_utensils.svg\" alt=\"crossed_utensils\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Three three-course dinners<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/taxi.svg\" alt=\"taxi\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Return airport transfers<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/drink_tray.svg\" alt=\"drink_tray\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Welcome bottle of wine in-room on arrival<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/wine_glass.svg\" alt=\"wine_glass\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Welcome tropical drink on arrival<\/span><\/div><div class=\"inclusions_more\"><strong>+1 more<\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">9.7<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Outstanding<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">277 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,629<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,347<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$6,383<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-57%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Hotel\",\n    \"name\": \"Pacific Resort Aitutaki\",\n    \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"Aitutaki\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"Cook Islands\"\n    },\n    \"telephone\": \"+1201 977 8523\",\n    \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"4.9\",\n        \"reviewCount\": 277,\n        \"bestRating\": 5,\n        \"worstRating\": 1\n    },\n    \"priceRange\": \"5 nights from $2699 USD\",\n    \"photo\": \"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/shosso3oizg8w44iehf.webp\",\n    \"image\": 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It&#8217;s shallow, pristine, calm and shark-free, making it one of the safest and most spectacular places to swim, snorkel and kayak in the Pacific. <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/offer\/pacific-resort-aitutaki-cook-islands-south-pacific\/006RF00000UBXAhYAP?searchId=e18c48d7-4f85-488c-b38e-2b7b4c8279ee&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none\">Pacific Resort<\/a> occupies the lagoon&#8217;s western rim, where the colour and light are at their best. Twenty minutes offshore, One Foot Island holds the world&#8217;s only post office on an uninhabited island \u2013 get your passport stamped as proof you made it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It&#8217;s home to the archipelago&#8217;s best restaurant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rapae Bay Restaurant won the World Culinary Awards Cook Islands Best Restaurant 2025 (for the fourth year running) and serves fresh Pacific seafood on an open lagoon-view terrace. For something more casual, Black Rock Bar sits directly on Amuri Beach and offers cocktails, snacks and front-row views of the sun going down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Active or idle \u2013 there&#8217;s adventure aplenty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Aitutaki lagoon is home to some of the largest bonefish in the Pacific, and between May and October the trade winds make the waters near Honeymoon Island ideal for kitesurfing. Complimentary kayaks and snorkel gear are included, and the resort&#8217;s self-guided eco-aquatic trail is a non-motorised route through the lagoon&#8217;s marine life. The full-day lagoon cruise visits the outer <em>motu<\/em> and stops at One Foot Island \u2013 it&#8217;s a short hike up Maunga Pu, Aitutaki&#8217;s highest point. Explore other <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/why-visit-cook-islands\/\">things to do in the Cook Islands<\/a> here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aerial-PacificResortAitutaki-CRED@Northabroad-1024x699.jpg\" alt=\"Beachfront Bungalows at Pacific Resort Aitutaki - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-49223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aerial-PacificResortAitutaki-CRED@Northabroad-1024x699.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aerial-PacificResortAitutaki-CRED@Northabroad-350x239.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aerial-PacificResortAitutaki-CRED@Northabroad-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aerial-PacificResortAitutaki-CRED@Northabroad-1536x1049.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aerial-PacificResortAitutaki-CRED@Northabroad.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spa, pool, zero schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tiare Spa offers hot stone massages, aromatherapy and beauty treatments, while the palm-fringed infinity pool and Black Rock Bar handle the rest of your day. Every Wednesday evening, live Cook Island drumming, guitar and ukulele provide the only scheduled entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainability runs deep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pacific Resort operates under the Cook Islands&#8217; Mana Tiaki ethos of guardianship: single-use, plastic-free, rainwater harvested onsite and an active coral restoration project running in partnership with the Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover Cook Islands<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover Cook Islands\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000TnNsPYAV\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item 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class=\"price\">$1,499<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$2,651<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-43%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000UBXAhYAP\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_9762f13c20c6f21fdf2cdd493f5ef1a7\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/pacific-resort-aitutaki-cook-islands-south-pacific\/006RF00000UBXAhYAP\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Pacific Resort Aitutaki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/shosso3oizg8w44iehf.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/shosso3oizg8w44iehf.webp 250w, 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luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,629<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,347<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$6,383<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-57%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000BfvVkAAJ\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_9762f13c20c6f21fdf2cdd493f5ef1a7\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/nautilus-resort-rarotonga-cook-islands\/0062y00000BfvVkAAJ\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"Nautilus Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/0segwkr9j8f9wchgl4h.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/0segwkr9j8f9wchgl4h.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/0segwkr9j8f9wchgl4h.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/0segwkr9j8f9wchgl4h.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/0segwkr9j8f9wchgl4h.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/0segwkr9j8f9wchgl4h.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Nautilus Resort, Rarotonga, Cook Island\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Rarotonga, Cook Island<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Nautilus Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Cook Islands 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src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/myanfth49penlsda7a1.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/myanfth49penlsda7a1.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/myanfth49penlsda7a1.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/myanfth49penlsda7a1.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/myanfth49penlsda7a1.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/myanfth49penlsda7a1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort, Aitutaki, Cook Islands\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Aitutaki, Cook Islands<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Aitutaki Lagoon 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class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Rarotonga, Cook Islands<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Motu Beachfront Art Villas<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">South Pacific&#8217;s First Adults-Only Art Resort with Direct Beach Access &#038; Complimentary Electric Bicycles<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$913<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$840<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,120<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-13%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000C55LaAAJ\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_9762f13c20c6f21fdf2cdd493f5ef1a7\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/rumours-luxury-villas-and-spa-rarotonga-cook-islands\/0062y00000C55LaAAJ\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Rumours Luxury Villas &#038; Spa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/ek7qahtmvhj7sczp0j8l.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/ek7qahtmvhj7sczp0j8l.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/ek7qahtmvhj7sczp0j8l.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/ek7qahtmvhj7sczp0j8l.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/ek7qahtmvhj7sczp0j8l.webp 800w, 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