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# Say it isn't so....Raro is gone? Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Cook Islands
hotcarib 15:33 UTC 08 Jul 2007 | OMG, My worst fear, I finally get it together to head back to Raro and Shangri-La has been sold? I'm set for Rino's on aitu, but where on earth will I lay my head to rest while on Raro...any help,recs. for lodging most whole heartedly welcomed!!!! Looking for a safe,quiet place on the beach...I can rent a small guesthouse~just need something safe and homey. Thanks, Carib |
mandja 17:51 UTC 08 Jul 2007 | Its true. Go back thru old postings - we went through collective sighing a while ago. | 1
hotcarib 20:42 UTC 08 Jul 2007 | I saw the old thread and am still in disbelief ;-( | 2
raro 05:50 UTC 09 Jul 2007 | Hi Janice--- Yes, it was time to do other things! Shangri-La is still a good place, and same great location, but now they take kids, so it may be a bit of a different ambience. Still great rates, from what they have posted. It's Muri Beach Resort now. And, they took my house and made a couple of rental apts. out of it, so a great location for those units, as you know. Other places to check are Gwen Welland's Muri Beach cottages (the "studio" is very cheap), or Tiana's bungalows, the oldest one is a bit cheaper than the others. Muri Beach Hideaway is nice, but a bit more $$$. You can check with Sokala Villas, it's the nicest place on Muri Beach, but more $$$. Maybe Lawrance can give you a deal as a former loyal shangri-La guest (ask, it won;t hurt!). You might also want to venture over to Atiu if you want a little adventure, and don;t need a swimming beach for a few days. The Atiu Motel/Villas has hot water. Have fun! Raro | 3
hotcarib 10:05 UTC 09 Jul 2007 | Oh, How I shall miss you!!! Are you going back to CA? I was all set to bring you coffee and those little cigar thingies;-) Hope this finds you happy and healthy. Be well my friend, Janice BTW, I was thinking of stopping on Atiu and Rino's on Aitu | 4