{"id":42359,"date":"2025-10-14T08:51:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T21:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=42359"},"modified":"2026-04-10T13:51:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T03:51:58","slug":"first-time-guide-visit-cook-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/first-time-guide-visit-cook-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"A First-Timer\u2019s Guide to the Cook Islands\u202f\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Want to visit the Cook Islands? Here is everything you need to know, from the best time to visit to how long to spend on each island.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the moment you receive a fragrant flower garland on arrival till you wave goodbye to the twanging of ukulele strings and the drum beats of the island musicians, the <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationId=le_3416a75f4cea9109507cacd8e2f2aefc&amp;query=Cook+Islands&amp;typeaheadId=ebdab03f-9d9b-470d-a783-d2716a27fa5e&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;pages=2\">Cook Islands<\/a> are a dreamy tropical destination. Read on to find out how to make the Cook Islands your most memorable bucket-list holiday ever.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_e2924b2c20653d9cc2599cdd9ea703fb\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Aitutaki, Cook Islands\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/pacific-resort-aitutaki-cook-islands-south-pacific\/0062y000004hHEqAAM\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC  LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Pacific Resort Aitutaki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/4bxvb7o9gbs1wk3cr68.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/4bxvb7o9gbs1wk3cr68.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/4bxvb7o9gbs1wk3cr68.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/4bxvb7o9gbs1wk3cr68.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/4bxvb7o9gbs1wk3cr68.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Aitutaki, Cook Islands 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/cq1xcusgciapskorlwff.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/cq1xcusgciapskorlwff.webp 400w, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/doorqymrfkn8xy557kp.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/doorqymrfkn8xy557kp.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/doorqymrfkn8xy557kp.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/doorqymrfkn8xy557kp.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Aitutaki, Cook Islands 6\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/0pcayvktdfnq8s2z84kg.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/0pcayvktdfnq8s2z84kg.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/0pcayvktdfnq8s2z84kg.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/0pcayvktdfnq8s2z84kg.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/0pcayvktdfnq8s2z84kg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Aitutaki, Cook Islands 7\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/11jfm4zsy8fz4w1h3n1.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/11jfm4zsy8fz4w1h3n1.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/11jfm4zsy8fz4w1h3n1.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/11jfm4zsy8fz4w1h3n1.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/11jfm4zsy8fz4w1h3n1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Aitutaki, Cook Islands 8\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/pacific-resort-aitutaki-cook-islands-south-pacific\/0062y000004hHEqAAM\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC deal_card LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Pacific Resort Aitutaki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Aitutaki, Cook Islands<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Pacific Resort Aitutaki<\/div><span class=\"inclusions_label\">Luxury Escapes inclusions: <\/span><div class=\"inclusions_list\"><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/coffee_cup.svg\" alt=\"coffee_cup\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Daily a la carte breakfast at Rapae Bay Restaurant<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/wine_glass.svg\" alt=\"wine_glass\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Fresh coconut drink on arrival<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/taxi.svg\" alt=\"taxi\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Roundtrip airport transfers<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/tennis_ball.svg\" alt=\"tennis_ball\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Complimentary use of kayaks and bicycles<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">9.7<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Outstanding<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">273 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,748<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,436<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Hotel\",\n    \"name\": \"Pacific Resort Aitutaki\",\n    \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"Aitutaki\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"Cook Islands\"\n    },\n    \"telephone\": \"+1201 977 8523\",\n    \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"4.9\",\n        \"reviewCount\": 273,\n        \"bestRating\": 5,\n        \"worstRating\": 1\n    },\n    \"priceRange\": \"3 nights from $2801 USD\",\n    \"photo\": \"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/4bxvb7o9gbs1wk3cr68.webp\",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/cq1xcusgciapskorlwff.webp\",\n    \"description\": \"Five-Star Cook Islands Aitutaki Escape with Daily Breakfast & Roundtrip Airport Transfers\",\n    \"amenityFeature\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"LocationFeatureSpecification\",\n            \"name\": \"Daily a la carte breakfast at Rapae Bay Restaurant\"\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"LocationFeatureSpecification\",\n            \"name\": \"Fresh coconut drink on arrival\"\n       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src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cook-Islands-Rarotonga-Aitutaki-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A man on a beach in the Cook Islands - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-42370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cook-Islands-Rarotonga-Aitutaki-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cook-Islands-Rarotonga-Aitutaki-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cook-Islands-Rarotonga-Aitutaki-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cook-Islands-Rarotonga-Aitutaki.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cook Islands&#8217; dry season is from April to November, so the best time to visit is between June and August when the days are sunny and there\u2019s very little rain. This is also peak tourist season, so if you would rather travel in shoulder seasons, they are from April to May, and from September to October. Swimming and diving is excellent in this season.&nbsp;Hotels often have the best availability in the shoulder seasons (peak seasons tend to book up well in advance) and may offer special rates too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key festivals are mostly during dry season and include Te Mire Ura (a dance competition) held in Rarotonga during April or May, Te Maeva Nui (celebrating the country\u2019s independence) nationwide during July, and Te Mire Tiare, a week long flower festival held in Rarotonga in November.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cook Islands&#8217; wet season is from December to March. Humidity can be high so expect brief showers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From July to October\u202fis an excellent time to see humpback whales who\u2019ve migrated from Antarctica to give birth in the warm waters.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love running, join the 31km Round Rarotonga Road Race in September or the 42.2km ocean-to-sky marathon, Pursuit in Paradise, in Aitutaki around April.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/search?destinationName=Cook+Islands&amp;destinationId=le_3416a75f4cea9109507cacd8e2f2aefc&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;pages=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cook-Islands-Whale-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"July to October is the best time to see humpback whales in the Cook Islands - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-42371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cook-Islands-Whale-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cook-Islands-Whale-350x232.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cook-Islands-Whale-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cook-Islands-Whale.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long to spend in the Cook Islands?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A week will help you unwind. You\u2019ll have enough time to explore the lagoons and hiking trails of Rarotonga and take a short domestic flight to <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/5-reasons-you-should-choose-aitutaki-on-your-next-cook-islands-trip\/\">Aitutaki<\/a> for more lagoons, <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/explore-the-ocean-cook-islands\/\">more snorkelling<\/a> and fresh beach barbecues. If you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/cook-islands-which-is-the-best-island-for-you\/\">discover some of the other islands<\/a> that make up this glorious country, you\u2019ll need two weeks.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For New Zealand residents, a long weekend exploring one of the main islands would be ideal. 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alt=\"coffee_cup\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Daily tropical breakfast<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/tennis_ball.svg\" alt=\"tennis_ball\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Complimentary use of paddleboarding equipment<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">9.5<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Exceptional<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">83 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,435<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,488<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Hotel\",\n    \"name\": \"Little Polynesian Resort\",\n    \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"Rarotonga\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"Cook Islands\"\n    },\n    \"telephone\": \"+1201 977 8523\",\n    \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"4.8\",\n        \"reviewCount\": 83,\n        \"bestRating\": 5,\n        \"worstRating\": 1\n    },\n    \"priceRange\": \"3 nights from $1488 USD\",\n    \"photo\": \"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/p6yz3wkubhh7wyqnkmsi.webp\",\n    \"image\": 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Air NZ and Jetstar will continue to carry passengers between Auckland\u202fand the islands.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Air Rarotonga has regular flights to and from Aitutaki making domestic travel easy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst in this destination there are scooters, bicycles, rental cars and e-bikes for hire. Local buses, taxis and accommodation transfers\u202fcan also be used.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>International passport holders (including Kiwi travellers) must have a passport that is valid for at least six months after their departure date.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All international travellers, including Australian passport holders, are granted a tourist visa for 31 days on arrival. 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Traditional cuisine is served fresh or cooked in an <em>umu<\/em>, an oven pit dug into the earth. Try the fish, pork or breadfruit that\u2019s been wrapped in green banana leaves and cooked by hot volcanic rocks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best place for fresh tropical fruits and vegetables is at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PunangaNuiMarket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Panunga Nui Saturday market<\/a> or at roadside stands. Hotels also offer breakfasts that include fresh fruits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A special way to try local foods is to do a cultural experience or an \u2018island night\u2019 at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tevaranui.co.ck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Te Vara Nui Village<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandparadise.co.ck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Highland Paradise<\/a> or one of the hotels. Island nights include music, singing, dancing and an <em>umukai\u202f<\/em>&#8211; a traditional Cook Islands feast. 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In the Cook Islands, this vegetable accompanies meals as hot chips. Young taro leaves are cooked in coconut cream to make the vegetarian side dish <em>rukau.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Curried pawpaw salad<\/strong> \u2013 Underripe papaya is combined with mayonnaise and mild curry powder to make a tangy side dish for fish or chicken.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Banana or pawpaw poke<\/strong> \u2013 Rich and creamy, this is a sweet, caramelised dessert dish. Bananas are cooked with milk and sugar and served with coconut cream.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Ika mata<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Fish, usually tuna, is marinated in lemon juice and coconut cream to make <em>Ika mata<\/em>, a zesty fish dish. The acid in the lemon juice cooks the tuna (similar to <em>kokoda<\/em> in Fiji or <em>ceviche<\/em> in South America). 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You\u2019ll find these in the island-inspired tropical cocktails at the numerous happy hours around Rarotonga, along with beer and wine from Australia and New Zealand.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/cookislands.travel\/experiences\/arts-culture\/markets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Muri Night Market<\/a> to browse the offerings from that week&#8217;s vendors, such as creamy garlic prawns and rice, sashimi, goat curry, <em>umu<\/em> plates, cheesecake, tropical fruit desserts, and gourmet churros. The open-air Punanga Nui Market in Avarua (the main township in Rarotonga) also has fresh food stalls and organic coffee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rarotonga has one of the best nightlife scenes in the South Pacific. 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It means \u2018may you live a long and fulfilling life\u2019. It\u2019s a heartfelt wish for you so say it back!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunday church services are an important part of the culture here and locals dress in their best clothes when attending. This means collared shirts and long pants or skirts. Cook Islanders dress modestly. Cover up if you\u2019re wearing swimwear anywhere but the beach or the pool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The country is superbly clean and tidy. As always when travelling, take only trash and leave only footprints.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover the Cook Islands<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover the Cook Islands\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000BfvVkAAJ\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_e2d1acad3b8a75a508b7ecd3def1799d\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/nautilus-resort-rarotonga-cook-islands\/0062y00000BfvVkAAJ\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Nautilus Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/0segwkr9j8f9wchgl4h.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/0segwkr9j8f9wchgl4h.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/0segwkr9j8f9wchgl4h.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/0segwkr9j8f9wchgl4h.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/0segwkr9j8f9wchgl4h.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/0segwkr9j8f9wchgl4h.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Nautilus Resort, Rarotonga, Cook Island\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Rarotonga, Cook Island<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Nautilus Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Cook Islands Private Pool Villa Haven Overlooking Rarotonga&#8217;s Muri Lagoon<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,134<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,902<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000C55LaAAJ\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_e2d1acad3b8a75a508b7ecd3def1799d\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/rumours-luxury-villas-and-spa-rarotonga-cook-islands\/0062y00000C55LaAAJ\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Rumours Luxury Villas &#038; Spa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/ek7qahtmvhj7sczp0j8l.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/ek7qahtmvhj7sczp0j8l.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/ek7qahtmvhj7sczp0j8l.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/ek7qahtmvhj7sczp0j8l.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/ek7qahtmvhj7sczp0j8l.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/ek7qahtmvhj7sczp0j8l.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Rumours Luxury Villas &amp; Spa, Rarotonga, Cook Islands\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Rarotonga, Cook Islands<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Rumours Luxury Villas &amp; Spa<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Cook Islands Five-Star Private Pool Villas<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 villa from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,135<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,188<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$2,360<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-7%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y000003Gt5bAAC\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_e2d1acad3b8a75a508b7ecd3def1799d\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/aitutaki-lagoon-private-island-resort-cook-islands\/0062y000003Gt5bAAC\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/myanfth49penlsda7a1.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/myanfth49penlsda7a1.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/myanfth49penlsda7a1.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/myanfth49penlsda7a1.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/myanfth49penlsda7a1.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/myanfth49penlsda7a1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort, Aitutaki, Cook Islands\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Aitutaki, Cook Islands<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Adults-Only Cook Islands Private Paradise with Pools &#038; Spa<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,010<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$926<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,485<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-29%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000DIMuyAAH\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_e2d1acad3b8a75a508b7ecd3def1799d\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/the-rarotongan-beach-resort-and-lagoonarium-rarotonga-cook-islands\/0062y00000DIMuyAAH\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"The Rarotongan Beach Resort &#038; Lagoonarium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/lrre2fg4f7r8xuym9z7.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/lrre2fg4f7r8xuym9z7.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/lrre2fg4f7r8xuym9z7.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/lrre2fg4f7r8xuym9z7.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/lrre2fg4f7r8xuym9z7.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/lrre2fg4f7r8xuym9z7.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"The Rarotongan Beach Resort &amp; 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