A Cook Islands Vacation: As Good as it Gets

On a Cook Islands vacation, you’ll find that life is so much better in bright tropical colors. Do you hear a call to embrace natural beauty in one of the most secluded places on Earth? When you want to journey to this remote archipelago of 15 islands in the South Pacific Ocean, halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand, call the Enchanting Travels experts. We’re known to make the planning and booking easy, seamless, and almost as enjoyable as the vacation itself.

Surrounded by a gorgeous coral reef, Rarotonga is a haven for underwater exploration and watersports. Though it’s the largest of the Cook Islands, it takes under an hour to drive its circumference. Tour Muri lagoon on a cruise that lets you snorkel in the shallow, crystal-clear waters or observe magnificent coral and tropical fish through the boat’s glass-bottom. Explore the island’s wild interiors via a guided bicycle trip or join a cross-island trek with Pa, a local legend, from whom you’ll learn about the isle’s volcanic terrain, medicinal plants, and folklore. Experience Polynesian culture at Te Naru Village, an entertainment venue with dance and music performances on floating and fixed stages.

The coral atoll of Aitutaki, 140 miles north of Rarotonga, is the ultimate laid-back island getaway. Its surrounding triangular reef encloses an enormous sapphire-blue lagoon and an underwater world with few parallels. A lagoon cruise or kayaking trip with a picnic lunch at a tiny uninhabited island is the highlight of any Cook Islands holiday. Drive through the island’s interiors, across rolling green volcanic hills with dramatic lookout points. Hike up Maungapu for breathtaking vistas of the atoll and its mesmerizing aquamarine waters. Also hidden within the lush foliage are sacred sites and burial grounds that date back over a thousand years.