We recently spent a wonderful week at Tropical Sands with Rudy and Kanoe as our lovely hosts. For perspective, if you are after 5-star amenities and entertainment, please look elsewhere. But if you are looking for a small resort in a serene setting with personal flair and loads of artsy touches, then Tropical Sands is for you. Located in what's probably in the nicest part of the island, your are steps from a quiet, uncrowded beach, but never far from shopping, entertainment and activities when you crave them. Get yourself a scooter like the locals (available for as little as 15 dollars for multi-day rentals), and ride to Muri in 5 or Avarua in 15 minutes. Or just stay at the resort and take in the sunrise, the beach, the water, the waves, it's an experience you won't soon forget, and you'll wish you had done more of when you are back home.