Ikurangi Eco Retreat, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, South Pacific

Sleep

Our favourite accommodation at Ikurangi Eco Retreat has to one of the four Luxury Safari Tents, shipped from Africa for an authentic glamping experience in the South Seas. Raised wooden platforms, sturdy canvas and outdoor decking lead to simple but beautiful interiors - peaceful sanctuaries featuring natural materials and neutral tones, with cushions and throws adding splashes of colour. Power keeps your phone charged, should you feel the need to stay connected, and there's a fridge for you to fill with goodies to accompany your sundowner. Outdoor bathrooms with rain showers and modern composting toilets (this is glamping, after all!) complete this luxury tented experience. For honeymooners, or those wanting something extra special, the Ariki Safari Tent is the most romantic of all, with a clawfoot bath under the stars and a bottle of sparkling wine on arrival. Ikurangi also features two pretty Tropical Ares (meaning 'home') nestled in the lush gardens overlooking the pawpaw plantation. High ceilings and traditional woven materials blend with crisp bedding and simple but colourful furnishings to create an inviting studio-style room opening onto a private deck with views to the mountains.