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Destination Profile
Haloed by pristine reefs and crowned by cloud-swirled volcanos, the isle of Rarotonga – the capital and biggest of the Cook Islands – is just about everything you imagined of a South Sea paradise. It might not be a cinch to reach, what with cheap flights to Rarotonga from USA often including as many as two stopovers and travel times of nearly 30 hours, but therein lies the charm. Here, time moves slowly, you'll encounter earthy Polynesian villages, swim in sparkling lagoons with only sea turtles for company, and hike trails flanked by frangipani and strange red flame trees.
Muri Beach shimmers white and comes shaded by stooping coconut trees – pure South Sea bliss!
Te Vara Nui Village is for that much-needed fix of Polynesian culture. Come expecting a traditional village tour and evening dance shows!
There might be no better snorkeling spot in the world than the famed Aitutaki Lagoon – a haven for hog fish, groupers, manta rays, turtles, and a whole load more!
No airlines fly non-stop between the United States of America and Rarotonga.
The best airline to fly between the United States of America and Rarotonga is Air New Zealand.