ABOUT
A visit to the Cook Islands is a visit to paradise. This
collection of South Sea islands has its own very special
magic. The scent of frangipani lingers in the air, clear
turquoise waters gently stroke bleached shores, the wind
whispers and rustles through the waving fronds of the
coconut palms and the Cook Islanders themselves are friendliness
itself, greeting all visitors with a warm "Kia Orana".
The pace of life here is easy, a magical atmosphere that
invites relaxation.
LOCATION
The Cook Islands
are directly south of the Hawaiian Islands and approximately
1 hour's flight from Tahiti. Its in the same time zone
as Hawaii. The Cook Islands are made up of 15 islands
scattered over 2.5 million square miles of ocean. The
two main islands visited are Rarotonga and Aitutaki, however
all but two are accessible by air, and are frequented
by visitors.
ACTIVITIES
& SIGHTS
Sports
activities are numerous on Rarotonga. Try fishing, golf,
tennis, hiking, jogging, horseback riding, lawn bowls,
sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming and windsurfing.
Be sure to pay a visit to Avarua. There, you'll discover
colorful shops, historic buildings and casual but excellent
restaurants. Nightlife is lively in Rarotonga, with clubs
and pubs offering dancing, drinking and fun 'till 2am
some nights. The Cook Islanders are among the South Pacific's
most lively practitioners of native dance..not to be missed.
ACCOMMODATION & DINING
Rarotonga, the main island of the Cook islands, is 20 km around. There are over 20 restaurants and bars on the island and most accommodation facilities are within walking distance. Dining ranges from International Cuisine - Chinese, Italian, Indian and Continental - to mouthwatering local delicacies. Ingredients used in most restaurants are imported from New Zealand.
Accommodations range from Hotels & Resorts of international
standard; Self Catering establishments (with cooking facilities)and
Budget properties and Guest Houses (with shared bathroom
facilities).
