Tamanu Beach Aitutaki. Aitutaki Escape. All Cook Islands Resorts. Located in the South Pacific, in the same timezone as Hawaii, the Cook Islands are an unspoilt paradise complete with pearly beaches, cerulean lagoons and lush green foliage. The capital Rarotonga is the main island, with Aitutaki coming in second-biggest in terms of visits. However, each of the 15 islands have their own charm and identity and we encourage travellers to sample as many as they can.
A trip to the Cook Islands guarantees lasting memories. The Cook Islands boast some of the clearest waters in the world, with visibility averaging anywhere between 50 to feet! This makes the Cook Islands a mecca for diving, snorkelling, windsurfing and kayaking.
Secondly, along with the celebrated whale conservation centre, travellers can charter trips to see humpback whales on their seasonal July-October visit to this island paradise. The islands of Aitutaki, Tongareva and Rarotonga are surrounded by some of the prettiest lagoons in the world and a cruise on these cerulean waters is a perfect way to spend a relaxing day. Then, there are these quaint villages dotting these islands and a visit to a village is a must for experiencing cultural immersion and Cook Island hospitality.
Guests will learn about arts, crafts, pearl farming, traditional cuisines and how to make them. Topping it all off is the one-of-a-kind Mitiaro homestay where guests become a part of the community, sampling island life at the grassroot level.
In fact, check out our blogs on Cook Islands — we regularly post on the resorts, things to do, top experiences and activities and so on! As a tropical island destination, expect the occasional stray shower, especially during the summers — November to March. For clear skies and good weather, April to October are the sweetest months to travel to this slice of paradise. An unique aspect about Cook Islands is that festivals, events and fun in general is taken very seriously — to the point that the whole country shuts down to have a good time!
