The heart of the South Pacific. What: What many consider to be a cheaper and less touristy version of Tahiti, Rarotonga is the capital of the Cooks, a lovely volcanic island surrounded by a pristine ...

Experience the stunning beauty of Rarotonga with highlights from our adventure: 02:08 - Swim with Sea Turtles & Snorkel Avaavaroa Pass 04:05 - A Fever of Spotted Eagle Rays 04:49 - Swimming with a ...

Both hands are firmly clasped around his chubby belly, and between his wide-spread legs rests an impressive body part that would delight any demigod. Once censored by early artisans, this appendage ...

There are many great places to go for amazing views—Fiji, Bora Bora, Hawaii, the Caribbean—but what’s great about the Cook Islands is that it’s not as well-known, so the crowds that you find elsewhere ...

Wellness on safari: Is it a watering hole encounter? Or a flotation pool?Operators in Africa have differing views on what a wellness experience should consist of in the wild. Is it in-tent spa ...

Tourism accounts for almost 70 percent of the Cook Islands’ economy, but the industry is proving extremely damaging to its delicately balanced island ecosystem, and is contributing to islanders’ ...

Now, Australians have direct access seven days a week. The Cook Islands is a small island nation in the South Pacific about halfway between Australia and Hawaii. With clear blue waters, white sandy ...

The art of tivaevae, the colourful patchwork and appliqué that’s symbolic of the Cook Islands, is a craft that’s flourished since the introduction of quilting by Christian missionaries in the 19th ...

As Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) marks 30 years of environmental stewardship in the Cook Islands this week, one thing remains ...