RAROTONGA

RAROTONGA - is the vibrant center of the Cook Islands. Its circular shape is dominated by the high mountain peaks with lush rain forests to beautiful shores. The island is almost completely encircled by a reef, with clear turquoise waters and many white sand beaches. Beyond the reef the indigo blue waters provide a bountiful supply of fish. Avarua is the main town on the island and the commercial center of the Cook Islands. During business hours the friendly people have a good selection of shops, banks, cafes and visitor facilities. It is also the main port and host to many cruising yachts. The visitors center, located downtown, is open from 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday.

Getting around - As the entire island is only 32 kilometers in circumference, getting around is very easy. There are two main roads on Rarotonga. One road - the Ara Tapu is a coastal road through the villages and past the beaches, or you can take the older inland road which winds through fields of taro, pawpaw, bananas and local farmlands. The motor scooter is a popular, fun way to get around and see the sights, however, bikes, cars and jeeps are also available to rent. The "Island bus" offers a convenient and inexpensive way to get around. The bus will pick you up and drop you off anywhere on your request.

The SUNSETS are spectacular!!!

Aitutaki - a visit to the Cook Islands is not complete without seeing the beautiful island of Aitutaki with it's crystal clear turquoise waters and sparkling white sand beaches. Aitutaki is 220 kilometers north of Rarotonga and about a 1 hour flight. You will find a variety of shops. restaurants, bars and entertainment scattered throughout the village. The most popular way to get around is the motor scooter.

COOK ISLANDS … Perfect for: Singles vacation, Family vacation, Couples vacation, Honeymoon, Anniversary, Wedding or Group Travel.

Rarotonga Resorts - Which Rarotonga, Fiji Resort listed below is perfect for you?

PACIFIC RESORT RAROTONGA

Located on the edge of Rarotonga 's finest lagoon and white sand beach. This resort offers a variety of accommodation options including 64 one & two bedroom apartments and villas with garden or beachfront setting, air conditioned or fan cooled and all with self catering facilities. Beachfront restaurant and bar, weekly entertainment and theme nights, gift shops, rental vehicles, activities, glass bottom lagoon cruises, 24 hour reception desk and tour desk.

CROWN BEACH RESORT VILLAS

Treat yourself to "Royal Pampering Island Style"

Located on the sunset side of the island, Crown Beach is a full service resort offering a new Spa & Massage complex, 2 restaurants & bars and Dive Center.

This intimate boutique resort with 22 luxurious fully air conditioned and self contained beachfront, poolside and garden villas, is set amongst 4.5 acres of lush tropical gardens.

RAROTONGA BEACH RESORT & SPA

Exclusively offers a spa therapy centre, PADI dive centre, and thatched wedding gazebos, extensive complimentary activities program and superb nightly dinner shows including the riveting 'Legends of Polynesia' Island Night with authentic umukai earth oven feast.

Step out of your Beachfront Room directly onto one of the best beaches in the South Pacific and into the brilliant blue lagoon for spectacular snorkeling. A vibrant 4-star resort offering warm Polynesian hospitality in a superb tropical island setting.

EDGEWATER RESORT

The largest hotel on Rarotonga with 250 rooms located on the beach with sunset views. All rooms have either a patio or balcony, air-conditioning, private facilities, refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities, TV, satellite coverage and in-house movies.

Resort facilities includes an array of restaurants, a laid back atmosphere at Mal's bar, large freshwater swimming pool, tennis courts, squash courts and a spa. Complimentary daily tropical breakfast is provided. Activities include island walks, island feasts and island shows. Weddings available.

Aitutaki Resorts - Perfect for: Singles vacation, Family vacation, Couples vacation, Honeymoon, Anniversary, Wedding or group travel.

AITUAKI LAGOON RESORT & SPA

This is the ultimate South Seas escape truly the stuff of dreams. The only resort located directly on breathtakingly beautiful Aitutaki Lagoon.

Guests enjoy unparallel views across the magnificent lagoon to tiny deserted motus (islands) in the distance. Set on its own secluded private island with stunning white sand beaches, The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa is the only resort in the Cook Islands to offer over water bungalows. Enjoy superb tropical-style cuisine at the beachfront restaurant . You have a choice of dining at Ru's Beach Bar or the Lagoon Restaurant. The SPA Polynesia offers a full range of spa and beauty treatments.

ARE TAMANU BEACH HOTEL

Complimentary to all our guests are pushbikes, tropical breakfasts and smiles

Features 12 luxury self-catering individual Are's (bungalows). Our private white sand beach borders Aitutaki's superb lagoon providing fantastic swimming, snorkelling and canoeing. Around our freshwater swimming pool is a large deck for our guest's pleasure providing the venue for our evening cocktails and Sunday BBQ.

On site service from owner/hosts Michael & Kuraono Henry and our friendly staff will ensure your stay is a memorable one.

PACIFIC RESORT AITUTAKI

Pacific Resort Aitutaki…… paradise found. Seventeen acres of lush tropical forest fronting half a kilometer of white sand beaches.

Pacific Resort Aitutaki is the newest boutique property for the Cook Islands. Deluxe beachfront bungalows and villas, air-conditioned and fully serviced, large private verandahs, colonial furnishings, fully licensed restaurant and bar, dramatic fresh water swimming pool, gift shops, activities centre and full reception services. The hotel also provides complimentary airport transfers, guest laundry service, canoes, kayaks and snorkeling gear.