Enjoy paradise on a budget

Rain, rain go away... sandy beaches and bright sunshine are just a four-hour flight away, writes

attraction and a national embarrassment – the unfinished and now dilapidated and graffitistrewn Sheraton resort.

If you’re not reasonably fit, don’t attempt this walk. And locals strongly advise against trying it when it is raining, because the track becomes very slippery.

But the ascent and descent, which is aided by the presence of plenty of tree roots that can be used as grab handles, is rewarded not only with magnificent views at the top, but the prospect of a cold beer at the bottom – just turn right when you reach the road, walk to the nearby Rarotongan Resort, and order one.