Pacific Resort Aitutaki Powers Into 2010 with More Top Awards

Aitutaki, Cook Islands, January 26, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been chosen as one of the Top 10 Luxury Resorts in the South Pacific and Top 10 Resorts for Romance in the South Pacific by TripAdvisor® in its 2010 Travelers’ Choice awards. Now in its eighth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor the world’s best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best – real travelers.

Unlike any other hotel awards programs in the world, TripAdvisor® Travelers' Choice® winners are based on the millions of real and unbiased reviews and opinions about hotels on tripadvisor.com™ and content from across the web.

“Inspired by the millions of trusted traveler reviews and opinions on TripAdvisor.com, the Travelers’ Choice awards have once again highlighted the finest hotels in the world,” said Christine Petersen, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. “From remarkable bargains to the trendiest hotels, travelers worldwide are recognizing more than 700 hotels for their outstanding service, value and quality.”

Pacific Resort chief executive officer Greg Stanaway says this award further consolidates Pacific Resort Aitutaki’s position as one of the world’s leading luxury resorts.

The Cook Islands and Pacific Resort anticipate 2010 will be a strong year for visitor arrivals underpinned by Air New Zealand’s announcement last month that it will operate direct services between Sydney and the Cook Islands in 2010, making it the only airline to operate direct services between the two nations. Flights will operate once a week for a four month trial period during the peak holiday season of July to October 2010.

For the complete 2009 Travelers’ Choice list, go to www.tripadvisor.com/travelerschoice

###

Notes to Editors

About Pacific Resort Aitutaki:

Secluded Luxury…Like a siren of the Pacific, Aitutaki, Cook Islands, beckons you. This magical place, full of South Seas idyll and romance, is home to Pacific Resort Aitutaki, an enclave of privacy, refinement and luxury, that seduces even the most discerning traveller. Pacific Resort Aitutaki has just 27 luxurious ‘absolute beachfront’ bungalows, suites and villas all with their own personal, panoramic view of Aitutaki’s world-famous lagoon, where every sunset majestically captures the colours of the lagoon and the ocean beyond.

And even when your idyllic getaway comes to an end, the seduction doesn’t stop. When you return home feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, you’ll pause every now and then to revisit your magical memories of the experience that is Aitutaki. Memories of this exclusive, luxurious, romantic sanctuary will hold you in its spell forever. For more information visit www.pacificresort.com

About TripAdvisor Media Network:

TripAdvisor® Media Network, operated by TripAdvisor, LLC, attracts more than 32 million monthly visitors across 13 popular travel brands: TripAdvisor®, www.airfarewatchdog.com, www.bookingbuddy.com, www.cruisecritic.com, www.frequentflier.com, www.holidaywatchdog.com, www.independenttraveler.com, www.onetime.com, www.seatguru.com, www.smartertravel.com, www.travel-library.com, www.travelpod.com and www.virtualtourist.com. TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 25 million monthly visitors*, nine million registered members and 20 million reviews and opinions. Featuring real advice from real travelers, TripAdvisor-branded sites cover 300,000+ hotels and attractions and operate across the world. For more information visit www.tripadvisor.com