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.

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.

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.

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.