Ha'atafu: The Resort That Vanished
Ten days after the tsunami, the Burling family is just beginning to count the cost.
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Ten days after the tsunami, the Burling family is just beginning to count the cost.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- The tranquil resort in Tonga sat behind a lagoon and reef break that was perfect for snorkelers and surfers alike. Guests who had never met before would sit together to eat delicious communal meals cooked by owner Moana Paea and her staff, or relax in rustic cabins tucked in the trees.
It's just one of the ways the world is rallying to help the people of the remote Pacific island nation rebuild.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- The tranquil resort in Tonga sat behind a lagoon and reef break that was perfect for snorkelers and surfers alike. Guests
Dozens of former guests from the U.S., Australia and elsewhere are raising money to help the owners of a Tongan beach resort destroyed by a tsunami.