Cooks Islands a Tropical Splendor

Did you ever stop and wonder about Cooks Islands? Like where it’s located, what it’s like, and what kind of people live there? Well sit back, read this, then either picture it in your mind or take a magnificent journey there. Cooks Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean 4,500 km south of Hawaii and 2200 miles northeast of New Zealand in the center of the Polynesian triangle.

Rarotonga is the biggest island, the capital and it has an international airport. There are also great resorts like the Pacific Resort Rarotonga and the Royale Takitumu. Rarotonga is a beauty to look at. From its sparkling turquoise waters, warm white sand, tropical lush greenery and mountain peaks that look like they were hand sculptured by Mother Nature.

The smaller island of Aitutaki is located 220 kilometers north of Rarotonga. It has the islands best beaches and it is where you can find the world’s best lagoon. Aitutaki also has great resorts like the Pacific Resort Aitutaki and Aitutaki Lagoon Resort and Spa. Also the Pacific Resort Aitutaki has a personal panoramic view of the lagoon and the Aitutaki Lagoon Resort and Spa is set directly on the magnificent lagoon. You can’t get any better than that if you want to go to a tropical, lush and enticing place.

The people of Cooks Islands are Polynesian, and are very warm and welcoming, the main religion is Christianity and the two official languages in English and Maori. When you are taking your journey through the islands you can enjoy traditional delicious feasts and dance with the locals. The islands have astonishing food, dance and culture to be shared. Cooks Islands are known for the Black Pearl which is the most romantic souvenir and used in fine jewelery.

I think I’ve described the perfect picture about Cooks Islands. So get ready to take that magnificent journey, visiting Rarotonga, Aitutaki, and other beautiful laid back villages on the islands. Be prepared to be charmed, and allured by the beauty and culture. When you leave you will not only leave rested and tanned, but you will leave with the memory and the love of the Polynesian’s culture and home in your heart.

By Melanie Doucette

Photo By Melanie Doucette