Cook Islands - A Must Do!

As I wrap up my Cook Islands trip it's really hard to imagine that in just 6 short days I visited over 25 hotels and accommodations and met with (and or experienced) over 50 local businesses or experiences.  I absolutely loved the Cooks as a destination. I was lucky enough to spend this week with some incredible colleagues from all over the world, who all share the same goal of selling travel dreams.

I have a fresh perspective of how my company should be selling the destination, and what locations and properties will work best for Americans. The Cooks really has it all! Families, honeymooners, anniversary or special occasion, or those just looking a Polynesian Islands experience full of adventure and relaxation.

If you are looking for the non commercial South Pacific experience, then the Cooks is the perfect place for you - no chain hotels or restaurants. For me the biggest surprise was the fact that the entire island or Rarotonga is one big resort, with many excellent local places to eat and a plethora of activities. What could be better than an excellent meal in a restaurant where you can have your toes in the sand at dinner? You can drive around the entire islands in about 45 minutes, so everything really is at your door step.

I plan to create a new list of top 10 places to eat in the Cooks, so stay tuned for that update as well as my picks for the best hotels, for families and romance.

It's going to be hard to get back in the office tomorrow and spend my time in front of a computer; versus taking in the islands, but the time has come. Time to get busy on updated on our cookislands-honeymoons.com website and also on adding some fun ideas to otadventures.com.

I can't wait to share all I have learned and experienced with my team and all of our clients!

Kia Orana - which means "May you live long". Enjoy my pictures from the last two days.

Farmers market which is held on Saturdays. One of the best I have seen anywhere!

Royal Takitumu Villas - This is for adults only. I highly recommend it!

Royal Takitumu Villas

 

Flying into Aitutaki

The crew of travel pros at Aitutaki Airport. Hats compliments of school children.

Kiteboarders at Muri Beach

Koka Lagoon Cruises - also seen below. This is a great half day tour out to snorkel and have fun experiencing local culture as well in Rarotonga,