{"id":4189,"date":"2021-05-22T07:26:18","date_gmt":"2021-05-22T07:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripfuser.com\/blog\/?p=4189"},"modified":"2024-04-25T09:46:16","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T09:46:16","slug":"a-cook-islands-holiday-guide-from-lagoons-to-coconut-trees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/a-cook-islands-holiday-guide-from-lagoons-to-coconut-trees\/","title":{"rendered":"A Cook Islands Holiday Guide: From Lagoons to Coconut Trees"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A land where nothing can be taller than a coconut tree – it must be paradise\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Made up of just 15 islands, divided into northern and southern archipelagos, the Cook Islands sits between South America and New Zealand in the middle of the South Pacific. Marking a few small dots on the map of the world – this is as remote as you can get!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Of all the islands, Rarotonga and Aitutaki are the most accessible and frequently visited. However, Rarotonga -affectionately nicknamed Raro- is the most densely populated and surprisingly modern for its isolated location. Travelling the Cook Islands away from these two can be tricky. Although inhabited, tourism is not quite welcome yet!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Rarotonga strikes a balance between urban life and island ease, where your day will float along at the pace of the swaying palms surrounded by all the luxuries of modernity. Home to some of the most sought-after beaches and snorkelling spots, your time here will be punctuated by the sand between your toes, fresh sea breeze and a lingering air of welcoming culture. Away from the shore, there are jungles to explore and cultural insights that will immerse you in the Polynesian way of life.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Over on Aitutaki, between the day tours and the odd resort, you\u2019ll feel like you have a little slice of paradise to yourself. The ideal location for any Cook Islands holiday is its atoll that carves into the South Pacific, creating a crystal clear oasis that marine life calls home.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you are looking for that dreamy island life, this Cook Islands travel guide will show you the way.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When to Visit the Cook Islands<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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