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Expert Cook Islands Trip Planner

Fifteen droplets of land cast across 2 million sq km of wild Pacific blue, the Cook Islands are simultaneously remote and accessible, modern and traditional. Think of Hawaii way back before mass tourism arrived. With a strong cafe culture, a burgeoning organic and artisan food scene, and a handful of bar and clubs, Rarotonga lives confidently in the 21st century. But beyond the island’s tourist buzz and contemporary appearance is a robust culture, firmly anchored by traditional Polynesian values and steeped in oral history. North of Rarotonga is the sublime lagoon of Aitutaki. It is ringed with tiny deserted islands and is one of the Pacific’s most prolific scenic jewels for stunning beaches and fantastic snorkeling/diving.