The Cook Islands offer you not one but 15 small islands smack bang in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean. Look on a map and you will find them north-east of New Zealand. The islands were formed from volcanic activity and are split into two main groups; southern and northern. Rarotonga, the capital, is in the southern group. On holidays to the Cook Islands you’ll wallow in beautiful lagoons and laze on sandy beaches. No building is allowed to be taller than the tallest palm tree. This is about as remote as it gets. The islands are self-governing in free association with New Zealand.
Waking up and wondering if it's true.
Beautiful lagoons.
Beaches.
Snorkelling.
Fishing.
Not for anyone who craves traffic lights, big cities and crowds
If you take part in any water sports check that the operator has adequate insurance.
Medical facilities on the islands are limited.
The weather in the Cook Islands is tropical. The dry season is April to November. It's more humid between December to March when temperatures are warmer and range from 22°C/72°F to 28°C/82°F.
The only airport on the Cook Islands is at Rarotonga. Flights from the UK via Los Angeles, take around 28 and a half hours.
Driving is on the left. If you want to drive here you will have to buy a Cook Island driving licence from the police headquarters. International driving licences and foreign licences are not accepted.