{"id":27247,"date":"2024-06-02T22:31:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T02:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/?p=27247"},"modified":"2025-01-19T00:06:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T05:06:22","slug":"cook-islands-itinerary-in-rarotonga-and-aitutaki","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/cook-islands-itinerary-in-rarotonga-and-aitutaki\/","title":{"rendered":"Cook Islands itinerary in Rarotonga and Aitutaki"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Surrounded by a sapphire-blue lagoon and fine, white sand, this romantic South Pacific paradise is the ultimate place to unwind. The way of life may be laid-back, but you&#8217;ll still find plenty of heart-pumping activities to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The island is home to a wide variety of water activities, including scuba diving and snorkeling. There\u2019s also hiking, biking, and kayaking for those who want to explore the island by land. Furthermore, the island&#8217;s rainforests, fresh water streams and waterfalls are the highlights of any trek through its majestic volcanic mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Kia orana!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Things-to-do-in-the-Cook-Islands-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Things-to-do-in-the-Cook-Islands\" class=\"wp-image-27263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Things-to-do-in-the-Cook-Islands-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Things-to-do-in-the-Cook-Islands-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Things-to-do-in-the-Cook-Islands-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Things-to-do-in-the-Cook-Islands.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id27247_a0255f-d6 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id27247_a0255f-d6 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id27247_a0255f-d6 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id27247_a0255f-d6 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cook Islands: know before you go<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The self-governed island nation can be found in the southern Pacific Ocean, just north of New Zealand. There are 15 islands in total, but only four are inhabited: Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Mangaia and Pukapuka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cook Islands are home to one of the world\u2019s largest coral atolls, and the lagoon inside is filled with beautiful fish and colorful sea life. In fact, the Cook Islands are often called the \u201cHawaii of the South Pacific.\u201d If you\u2019re looking for a tropical paradise with white-sand beaches, turquoise water and warm weather year-round, this is it!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-travel-tips-875x656.jpg\" alt=\"Cook-Islands-travel-tips\" class=\"wp-image-27248\" style=\"width:656px;height:492px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-travel-tips-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-travel-tips-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-travel-tips-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-travel-tips-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-travel-tips.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The local currency is the New Zealand dollar, but it\u2019s also possible to use U.S. dollars or Australian dollars. They even have funky, triangular Cooks coins if you&#8217;re a currency collector!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also know that the Cook Islands have a tropical climate, with average temperatures ranging from 82 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer to 73 degrees in the winter. The islands are located just south of the Tropic of Capricorn, so they experience warm weather year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id27247_326b02-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id27247_326b02-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id27247_326b02-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:26px;padding-bottom:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id27247_326b02-46 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id27247_326b02-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id27247_326b02-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id27247_326b02-46 alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column27247_d37300-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column27247_d37300-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column27247_d37300-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column27247_d37300-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column27247_d37300-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column27247_d37300-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column27247_d37300-b1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column27247_d37300-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column27247_d37300-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column27247_d37300-b1 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4\"><br>+<br>COOK ISLANDS travel tips<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column27247_56e301-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column27247_56e301-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column27247_56e301-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column27247_56e301-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column27247_56e301-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column27247_56e301-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column27247_56e301-a6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column27247_56e301-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column27247_56e301-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column27247_56e301-a6 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/why-you-should-visit-the-cook-islands-in-2016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why you should visit the Cook Islands this year<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do in Rarotonga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you approach Rarotonga from the air, it\u2019s impossible not to notice the strikingly blue atoll that surrounds the circular island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This exceptional setting is home to a flourishing ecosystem where rainbow-coloured fish, complex coral reefs, and giant clams \u2014not an understatement, at almost a metre wide and 200 kilograms\u2014 thrive under the watchful eye of stoic, dumbfounded snorkelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rent a scooter<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-27247_a825ae-2b{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-27247_a825ae-2b .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-27247_a825ae-2b .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-27247_a825ae-2b .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-27247_a825ae-2b alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-27247_a825ae-2b kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:70%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Renting-a-scooter-in-the-Cook-Islands.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1404\" alt=\"Renting-a-scooter-in-the-Cook-Islands\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Renting-a-scooter-in-the-Cook-Islands.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Renting-a-scooter-in-the-Cook-Islands.jpg\" data-id=\"27265\" class=\"wp-image-27265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Renting-a-scooter-in-the-Cook-Islands.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Renting-a-scooter-in-the-Cook-Islands-427x300.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Renting-a-scooter-in-the-Cook-Islands-875x614.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Renting-a-scooter-in-the-Cook-Islands-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Renting-a-scooter-in-the-Cook-Islands-1536x1078.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1500px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:133%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-scooter-rental.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Cook-Islands-scooter-rental.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-scooter-rental.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-scooter-rental.jpg\" data-id=\"27270\" class=\"wp-image-27270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-scooter-rental.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-scooter-rental-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-scooter-rental-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-scooter-rental-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:70%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-itinerary.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1413\" alt=\"Cook-Islands-itinerary\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-itinerary.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-itinerary.jpg\" data-id=\"27264\" class=\"wp-image-27264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-itinerary.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-itinerary-425x300.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-itinerary-875x618.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-itinerary-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-itinerary-1536x1085.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you can manage to pull yourself away from the peaceful beaches long enough to explore the island (you <em>are<\/em> going to have to fill up on sunblock at some point), you\u2019ll quickly notice scooters whirring past on Rarotonga\u2019s sole main road, Ara Tapu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the preferred form of transportation in the Cook Islands, to which I happily obliged; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventurecookislands.com\/scooter-hire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">at just $45 for a 24-hour rental, this truly is a no-brainer<\/a> \u2014 all driving-on-the-other-side-of-the-road qualms aside, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best snorkeling spots in Rarotonga<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-beaches-875x656.jpg\" alt=\"Cook-Islands-beaches\" class=\"wp-image-27254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-beaches-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-beaches-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-beaches-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-beaches-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-beaches.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfect for a laid-back experience in shallow waters that is mostly suited to novice or inexperienced snorkelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Muri Lagoon<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the best place to see corals in the Cook Islands. If you&#8217;re feeling adventurous, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.captaintamas.com\/water-sports-hire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rent a kayak or paddeboard<\/a> to get to Motutapu, the small island across the lagoon. At just $50 for the afternoon, it&#8217;s one of the more afforable things to do in Rarotonga. You can even join a <a href=\"https:\/\/cookislands.travel\/supplier\/fire-water-night-paddle-tour-kitesup-watersports-cook-islands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">night paddle tour<\/a> to admire the sunset!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tikioki Beach<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>There are gorgeous coral columns here, which attracts a spectacular array of fish like puffers, Bluefin Trevally, yellow butterflyfish, convict surgeonfish, iridescent parrotfish, angelfish, boxfish, moray eels, and even the occasional turtle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this is an open lagoon which means that there can be strong south-easterly currents at times. Don&#8217;t venture out too far and make sure to wear fins!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Black Rock<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Black Rock beach is a calm area to snorkel in the Cook Islands because of the south-easterly winds that usually prevail on the island. Its black volcanic rocks are surrounded by beautiful white sand and offer spectacular views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essential stops along Ara Tapu<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-27247_75ddb0-5b{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-27247_75ddb0-5b .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-27247_75ddb0-5b .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-27247_75ddb0-5b .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-27247_75ddb0-5b alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-27247_75ddb0-5b kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-photography.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-photography-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-photography-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-photography-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-photography-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1280px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-4.jpg\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" alt=\"cook islands travel\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-4.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-4.jpg\" data-id=\"16985\" class=\"wp-image-16985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-4.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-4-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-4-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-4-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-4-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-4-1067x800.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-4-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2560px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-activities-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" alt=\"Cook-Islands-activities\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-activities-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-activities-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"27259\" class=\"wp-image-27259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-activities-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-activities-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-activities-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-activities-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-activities-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-activities-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1280px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-2.jpg\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" alt=\"cook islands travel\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-2.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-2.jpg\" data-id=\"16983\" class=\"wp-image-16983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-2-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-2-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-2-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-2-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-2-1067x800.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-2-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Knowing that circling Rarotonga doesn\u2019t take more than 45 minutes, I was able to hit the main sights of my Cook Islands itinerary in the matter of a few hours. All of which, evidently, was punctuated with jaw-dropping scenery of both the waterfront and the towering mountaintops that dominate Rarotonga\u2019s silhouette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Admire the view at Black Rock, especially striking at sunset<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hike near <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g309713-d310455-Reviews-Papua_Wigmore_s_Waterfall-Rarotonga_Southern_Cook_Islands.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Papua Waterfall<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tearacimce.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Te Ara Cook Islands Museum of Cultural Enterprise<\/a> for a history lesson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandparadise.co.ck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Highland Paradise<\/a> for a traditional and authentic dance show<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/the-cook-islands\/around-the-island\/attractions\/arai-te-tonga-marae\/a\/poi-sig\/1456097\/1338495\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arai-Te-Tonga Marae<\/a>, the ruins of an ancient royal court that have become the island\u2019s most important&nbsp;<em>marae<\/em>&nbsp;site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop at Aroa Beach for easy-access snorkeling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hop on a Cook Islands cruise<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-8-875x656.jpg\" alt=\"cook islands travel\" class=\"wp-image-16989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-8-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-8-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-8-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-8-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-8-1067x800.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-8-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-8.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3G2MTbn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Half-day Muri Lagoon BBQ lunch cruise including snorkeling<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3C4QMez\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turtle sightseeing eco-friendly cruise<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captaintamas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glass-bottom boat cruise in Muri Lagoon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kokalagooncruises.com\/daily-koka-lagoon-cruises\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Koka Lagoon cruises with giant clams<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maire Nui Gardens<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Maire-Nui-Gardens-Cook-Islands-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Maire-Nui-Gardens-Cook-Islands\" class=\"wp-image-27258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Maire-Nui-Gardens-Cook-Islands-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Maire-Nui-Gardens-Cook-Islands-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Maire-Nui-Gardens-Cook-Islands-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Maire-Nui-Gardens-Cook-Islands.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hidden Caf\u00e9 at Maire Nui Gardens<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The green, lush capital island (a strict law prohibits the construction of structures higher than trees) is dotted with sizable expanses of rainforests comprising tall banana, palm, and papaya trees as well as fragrant gardenia and frangipani; a veritable tropical paradise where the modernities of the 21<sup>st<\/sup> century and the robust Polynesian traditions truly are simultaneous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to grab a bite to eat at the expansive, luxuriant flower garden over at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.ca\/Attraction_Review-g309713-d309981-Reviews-Maire_Nui_Gardens_Cafe-Rarotonga_Southern_Cook_Islands.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hidden Caf\u00e9<\/a> inside the garden grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Punanga Nui market<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-27247_66f09a-d8{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-27247_66f09a-d8 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-27247_66f09a-d8 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-27247_66f09a-d8 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-27247_66f09a-d8 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-grid kb-gallery-id-27247_66f09a-d8 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-port34 kb-has-image-ratio-port34\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-architecture-768x1024.jpg\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Cook-Islands-architecture\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-architecture.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-architecture.jpg\" data-id=\"27250\" class=\"wp-image-27250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-architecture-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-architecture-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-architecture-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-architecture.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-port34 kb-has-image-ratio-port34\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-locals-768x1024.jpg\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Cook-Islands-locals\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-locals.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-locals.jpg\" data-id=\"27266\" class=\"wp-image-27266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-locals-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-locals-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-locals-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-locals.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-port34 kb-has-image-ratio-port34\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Punanga-Nui-Market-in-Rarotonga-Cook-Islands-875x661.jpg\" width=\"875\" height=\"661\" alt=\"Punanga-Nui-Market-in-Rarotonga-Cook-Islands\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Punanga-Nui-Market-in-Rarotonga-Cook-Islands.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Punanga-Nui-Market-in-Rarotonga-Cook-Islands.jpg\" data-id=\"27249\" class=\"wp-image-27249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Punanga-Nui-Market-in-Rarotonga-Cook-Islands-875x661.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Punanga-Nui-Market-in-Rarotonga-Cook-Islands-397x300.jpg 397w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Punanga-Nui-Market-in-Rarotonga-Cook-Islands-768x580.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Punanga-Nui-Market-in-Rarotonga-Cook-Islands-1536x1160.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Punanga-Nui-Market-in-Rarotonga-Cook-Islands.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Visitors to the island should make it a point to visit Punanga Nui Market on a Saturday morning for its cultural significance and unique Cook Islands&#8217; atmosphere. The market is a good place to buy souvenirs, crafts, jewellery and traditional food. You can also find old stamps and coins at Punanga Nui Market. The market is held every Saturday between 7 and 11:30am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to the markets to buy iridescent shells, sarongs and jewellery made from the region&#8217;s distinctive black pearls, or watch as the local women practise the art of quilting, known here as tivaevae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restaurants in Rarotonga<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-27247_06f4d1-4a{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-27247_06f4d1-4a .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-27247_06f4d1-4a .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-27247_06f4d1-4a .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-27247_06f4d1-4a alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-grid kb-gallery-id-27247_06f4d1-4a kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-port34 kb-has-image-ratio-port34\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-Rarotonga-coffee.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Cook-Islands-Rarotonga-coffee\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-Rarotonga-coffee.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-Rarotonga-coffee.jpg\" data-id=\"27269\" class=\"wp-image-27269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-Rarotonga-coffee.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-Rarotonga-coffee-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-Rarotonga-coffee-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-Rarotonga-coffee-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-Rarotonga-coffee-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-port34 kb-has-image-ratio-port34\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-restaurants.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Cook-Islands-restaurants\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-restaurants.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-restaurants.jpg\" data-id=\"27260\" class=\"wp-image-27260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-restaurants.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-restaurants-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-restaurants-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-restaurants-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tamarindrarotonga.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tamarind Restaurant<\/a> (the traditionally Cook coconut lime <em>ika mata<\/em> is pretty much mandatory and a must on any Cook Islands itinerary)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/kzu2WDrpscCVfEbz5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cook Islands Coffee Company<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g.co\/kgs\/Ti9mzq4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beluga Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/3t5s2RewfdPdMo9p7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mama T&#8217;s Takeaways<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/c2Vi3edUiFq2pakX9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Pacific Fish &amp; Chip Shop<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antipodesrarotonga.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Antipodes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id27247_1e3147-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id27247_1e3147-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id27247_1e3147-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:26px;padding-bottom:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id27247_1e3147-d9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id27247_1e3147-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id27247_1e3147-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id27247_1e3147-d9 alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column27247_131293-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column27247_131293-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column27247_131293-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column27247_131293-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column27247_131293-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column27247_131293-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column27247_131293-04{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column27247_131293-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column27247_131293-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column27247_131293-04 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4\"><br>+<br>COOK ISLANDS travel tips<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column27247_f57e40-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column27247_f57e40-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column27247_f57e40-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column27247_f57e40-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column27247_f57e40-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column27247_f57e40-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column27247_f57e40-d0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column27247_f57e40-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column27247_f57e40-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column27247_f57e40-d0 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aitutakidaytour.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book your &#8220;Day Tour to Aitutaki&#8221; with Air Rarotonga including transfers, airfare, lagoon cruise, snorkeling and lunch<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day trip to Aitutaki<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But as idyllic as Rarotonga might be (and trust me, it is), a trip to the Cook Islands just wouldn\u2019t be one without a getaway to neighbouring <a href=\"https:\/\/cookislands.travel\/fr\/iles\/aitutaki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aitutaki<\/a>, a mere 50-minute flight away, where the pace is a tad slower and the landscapes almost intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aitutaki is home to approximately just 1800 people and consists of 15 stunning islets.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-27247_f88eaf-02{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-27247_f88eaf-02 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-27247_f88eaf-02 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-27247_f88eaf-02 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-27247_f88eaf-02 aligncenter aligncenter wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-grid kb-gallery-id-27247_f88eaf-02 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Air-Rarotonga-day-trip-to-Aitutaki-in-the-Cook-Islands-875x585.jpg\" width=\"875\" height=\"585\" alt=\"Air-Rarotonga-day-trip-to-Aitutaki-in-the-Cook-Islands\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Air-Rarotonga-day-trip-to-Aitutaki-in-the-Cook-Islands.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Air-Rarotonga-day-trip-to-Aitutaki-in-the-Cook-Islands.jpg\" data-id=\"27274\" class=\"wp-image-27274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Air-Rarotonga-day-trip-to-Aitutaki-in-the-Cook-Islands-875x585.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Air-Rarotonga-day-trip-to-Aitutaki-in-the-Cook-Islands-448x300.jpg 448w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Air-Rarotonga-day-trip-to-Aitutaki-in-the-Cook-Islands-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Air-Rarotonga-day-trip-to-Aitutaki-in-the-Cook-Islands-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Air-Rarotonga-day-trip-to-Aitutaki-in-the-Cook-Islands-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Air-Rarotonga-day-trip-to-Aitutaki-in-the-Cook-Islands.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Day-trip-to-Aitutaki-from-Rarotonga-Cook-Islands-794x1024.jpg\" width=\"794\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Day-trip-to-Aitutaki-from-Rarotonga-Cook-Islands\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Day-trip-to-Aitutaki-from-Rarotonga-Cook-Islands.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Day-trip-to-Aitutaki-from-Rarotonga-Cook-Islands.jpg\" data-id=\"27255\" class=\"wp-image-27255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Day-trip-to-Aitutaki-from-Rarotonga-Cook-Islands-794x1024.jpg 794w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Day-trip-to-Aitutaki-from-Rarotonga-Cook-Islands-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Day-trip-to-Aitutaki-from-Rarotonga-Cook-Islands-768x990.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Day-trip-to-Aitutaki-from-Rarotonga-Cook-Islands-1191x1536.jpg 1191w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Day-trip-to-Aitutaki-from-Rarotonga-Cook-Islands.jpg 1551w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Prevalent with Aussie and Kiwi honeymooners, the prawn-shaped atoll is one of the South Pacific\u2019s best-kept secrets. It\u2019s home to the only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/the-aitutaki-lagoon-resort.en.html?aid=1773669&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">overwater bungalows<\/a> in the country, if that\u2019s your thing, and vast patches of blindingly white sand beaches where the only footprints I could see were my own and that of the numerous hermit crabs going about their crab business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I want to hint at the word <em>paradise<\/em>, but somehow it feels over-commercialised and not persuasive enough to properly convey the sheer amazement found in this lagoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" data-id=\"27256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wildlife-Cook-Islands-875x656.jpg\" alt=\"Wildlife-Cook-Islands\" class=\"wp-image-27256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wildlife-Cook-Islands-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wildlife-Cook-Islands-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wildlife-Cook-Islands-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wildlife-Cook-Islands-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wildlife-Cook-Islands.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" data-id=\"27253\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romantic-Cook-Islands-875x656.jpg\" alt=\"Romantic-Cook-Islands\" class=\"wp-image-27253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romantic-Cook-Islands-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romantic-Cook-Islands-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romantic-Cook-Islands-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romantic-Cook-Islands-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romantic-Cook-Islands.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" data-id=\"16990\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-9-875x656.jpg\" alt=\"cook islands travel\" class=\"wp-image-16990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-9-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-9-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-9-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-9-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-9-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cook-islands-travel-9-1067x800.jpg 1067w, 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https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aitutaki-Cook-Islands-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aitutaki-Cook-Islands.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" data-id=\"27272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aitutaki-day-trip-things-to-do-in-the-Cook-Islands-875x656.jpg\" alt=\"Aitutaki-day-trip-things-to-do-in-the-Cook-Islands\" class=\"wp-image-27272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aitutaki-day-trip-things-to-do-in-the-Cook-Islands-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aitutaki-day-trip-things-to-do-in-the-Cook-Islands-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aitutaki-day-trip-things-to-do-in-the-Cook-Islands-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aitutaki-day-trip-things-to-do-in-the-Cook-Islands-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aitutaki-day-trip-things-to-do-in-the-Cook-Islands.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water sports<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Truth be told, there are very few things to do in Aitutaki besides the typical beach-and-water-related undertakings. Granted, though, it will be the absolute best snorkeling, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wetnwild-aitutaki.com\/kiteboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kiteboarding<\/a>, kayaking and stand-up paddling of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Snorkelers and divers will particularly appreciate the colourful corals and tropical fish species such as butterflyfish, parrotfish and angelfish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Humpback whales migrate to the South Pacific ocean between July and October, where they rest after their long journey\u2014and give birth to calves in warm waters. It&#8217;s even possible to book a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wetnwild-aitutaki.com\/swim-with-the-whales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">swimming expedition with humpback whales<\/a>! This really is a once in a lifetime experience with these gentle giants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d rather stay over-water, there&#8217;s a fun <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tekingtours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lagoon cruise with Teking Tours<\/a> as well as fishing expeditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One Foot Island<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Standing on the deserted seashore of <a href=\"https:\/\/aitutakicookislands.info\/one-foot-island.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One Foot Island<\/a> in the outer edge of a 18-km<sup>2<\/sup> archipelago part of a country claiming a whopping two million-km<sup>2<\/sup> of the Pacific Ocean, staring at the open aquamarine sea, had me feeling like I literally was on the edge of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that, precisely, is why you should come to Aitutaki and the Cook Islands for: the sense of being truly alone in one of the few remaining unspoilt places on Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even can get your passport stamped at the <a href=\"https:\/\/rtwin30days.com\/one-foot-island-post-office-aitutaki-photo-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">world\u2019s smallest post office<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to Aitutaki on a budget<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The only way to get from Rarotonga to Aitutaki is via Air Rarotonga, and the prices are high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there is a way to minimise the cost: book the second you decide you want to visit, because the prices will only increase the closer you get to your dates!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id27247_da8e1f-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id27247_da8e1f-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id27247_da8e1f-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:26px;padding-bottom:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 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noopener\">Aitutaki eco-friendly lagoon cruise and snorkel<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best hotels in the Cook Islands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" data-id=\"27275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Over-water-bungalow-Aitutaki-Cook-Islands-875x656.jpg\" alt=\"Over-water-bungalow-Aitutaki-Cook-Islands\" class=\"wp-image-27275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Over-water-bungalow-Aitutaki-Cook-Islands-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Over-water-bungalow-Aitutaki-Cook-Islands-400x300.jpg 400w, 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https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-hotels-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-hotels-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cook-Islands-hotels.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to accommodation in the Cook Islands. Some of the most beautiful South Pacific resorts are based here, including the famed overwater bungalow type or the affordable hostel. Here&#8217;s a list of my favourites.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id27247_1ef97b-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id27247_1ef97b-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id27247_1ef97b-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id27247_1ef97b-c9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id27247_1ef97b-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id27247_1ef97b-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id27247_1ef97b-c9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column27247_7ff477-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column27247_7ff477-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column27247_7ff477-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column27247_7ff477-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column27247_7ff477-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column27247_7ff477-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column27247_7ff477-8e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column27247_7ff477-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column27247_7ff477-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column27247_7ff477-8e inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Hotels in Rarotonga<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/the-rarotongnan-beach-resort.en.html?aid=1773669&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Rarotongan Beach Resort &amp; Lagoonarium<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cookislands.travel\/supplier\/anchors-rest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anchors Rest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/ocean-breeze-villa.en.html?aid=1773669&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ocean Breeze Villa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/muri-beach-hideaway-rarotonga.en.html?aid=1773669&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Muri Beach Hideaway<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/little-polynesian-resort.en.html?aid=1773669&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Little Polynesian Resort<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/nautilus-resort.en.html?aid=1773669&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nautilus Resort<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/manuia-beach-boutique.en.html?aid=1773669&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manuia Beach Resort<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column27247_2b1c78-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column27247_2b1c78-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column27247_2b1c78-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column27247_2b1c78-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column27247_2b1c78-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column27247_2b1c78-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column27247_2b1c78-ff{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column27247_2b1c78-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column27247_2b1c78-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column27247_2b1c78-ff inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Hotels in Aitutaki<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/the-aitutaki-lagoon-resort.en.html?aid=1773669&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/pacific-resort-aitutaki.en.html?aid=1773669&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pacific Resort Aitutaki<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/sunny-beach-lodge-aitutaki.en.html?aid=1773669&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sunny Beach Lodge<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/tai-marino-beach-bungalows.en.html?aid=1773669&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer 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