A Trip to Cooks Islands

Cook Islands, located at the very center of the Polynesian triangle, is a group of 15 islands scattered over a vast area. Various flights are available to Cook Islands from numerous places. Cook Islands are rich in culture with people known for their warm hospitality.

Cook Islands is a perfect place for honeymoons. Hundreds of couples come to this place to spend some quality time with their life partner. The climate ranges from moderate to tropical which adds to the romantic flavor that the couples come here to savor.

Aitutaki, Atiu, Mangaia, Mauke and Rarotonga are few of the best places to visit. While you are here you should not miss the Aitutaki's blue lagoons surrounded by twenty one small islands accessible by a cruise or a ship. Party lovers have a chance to enjoy the Firday night which is a big night for entertainment. Various hotels and resorts arrange pub crawls for the tourist to enjoy the nightlife of the Cook. Also, the traditional dance, Ura, is something that you should not miss.If you are a history buff, the capital Avarua with is reminders of the missionary era including the Papeiha Stone and the CICC Church. Sunday mmorning is the time when you should pay a visit to the church.

Shopaholics do not get disappointed. You can get a good deal at any of the pearl shops that are there on the island. Moreover, Punanga Nui Cultural Market, offers you an opportunity to shop for souvenirs. Don't miss the artwork that is on sale in the Cook Islands. Wooden carvings and Tivaevae are very popular here. Foodies get ready to relish some of the delicious sea food delicacies and the local fresh fruits. There are various restaurants that serve different cuisines. Another attraction is the saturday morning market where you can get the local flavor of the culture of the place.

Adventure lovers stand an opportunity to dive or snorkel a number of diving sites, caves etc. windsurfing, deep sea fishing ans sailing are few other options that you can try your hand on.

Reching Cook Islands is easy. Rarotonga , is a major gateway to Cook Islands. Different transport options are available to visit different places. The easiest of them all is a scooter (a valid scooter license is rquired), the island bus is another option.Various accomodation options are available. From budget hotels and self -catering cabins to luxary lodges and secluded retreats. So visit the Cook Island for an experience of a life time.