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Cook Islands
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A web
of 15 islands, the “Cooks” possess the charm of a tiny
South Seas trading post and the beauty of a Polynesian
paradise rivaling that of Bora Bora. Hire a motor
scooter and buzz past snow white beaches on the Ara Tapu
road or weave your way through fields of paw paw on the
older inland road. Shop for popular souvenirs like
wooden carvings of the well-endowed fisherman god ‘Tangaroa,’
or take a class in Maori medicine on a Cultural Village
Tour.
Rarotonga |
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 Boasting
precipitous peaks and steep valleys similar to those of
Tahiti, the capital island Rarotonga offers you a slice of
heaven without the hype.
Not to be missed is the market on the waterfront at the
western end of Avarua. On Saturday morning the market hums
with locals and visitors alike. Stalls sell food, drinks and
crafts and there is often a competition for local singers to
show off their talents.
Aitutaki
Life on
Aitutaki moves at a wonderfully relaxed tempo which is why
it is such a popular destination. The lagoon can be
approached in leisurely fashion in traditional outrigger
canoes for quiet paddling just off the beach or in more
sophisticated launches favored by foreign anglers who know
its reputation for saltwater fly fishing.
Suggested Itineraries to the Cook Islands
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Cook Island Sampler |
From $1592 |
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Length |
10 Days / 7 Nights |
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Cities |
Rarotonga |
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Ideal For |
Family, Beach, Adventure, Groups,
Culture |
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Itinerary &
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Cook Island Discovery |
From $2228 |
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Length |
11 Days / 8 Nights |
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Cities |
Rarotonga, Aitutaki |
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Ideal For |
Family, Beach, Adventure, Culture |
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Itinerary &
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