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With a diverse selection of Cook Islands accommodation aimed at both couples and families, this charming destination is ideal for anyone seeking a laid-back, stress-free holiday on the beach. There's little to experience in cultutral activities, and there's not a great deal to do other than lie on the beach with a book, sip a cocktail at sunset and enjoy a good meal at one of the islands great indendent restaurants and perhaps take in the local nightlife (Friday & Saturday) or watch Cook islands dance performances at one of the resorts restaurants. The more energetic may want to hire a moped for a day or two and whizz around the island taking in the sites or join a buggy, walking or 4WD tour of the tropical rainforest. The cross island hike (4 hours) is popular for thse looking to stretch their legs.
The main island of Rarotonga is small, well developed and decidedly geared towards tourism with an almost continuous parade of self catering beach bungalows, holiday homes and exclusive boutique beach resorts around the island.
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Aitutaki is a 45-minute flight north of Rarotonga (up to six daily flights) and offers a stunning lagoon setting with lots of small uninhabited islets and sand bars to explore. The island is even more laid back than Rarotonga with just a handful of accommodation and basic grocery shops in the main villages. Lagoon cruises are the highligh with good snorkelling and decent scuba diving.
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