Been to Cook Islands?
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We love the Cook Islands. Rarotonga is the main island with most of the tourist amenitites. There are quite a few choices for hotels, none of which are large or from the 'chains'. You can book them yourselves, but commonly an air/hotel package can save you money. I would suggest a place on the west/northwest coast, north of Muri Lagoon. We usually stay in mid-priced cabins, and don't know much about specific hotels. <BR><BR>Overall, the Cooks are cheaper than Hawaii, much cheaper than French Poly, a bit more expensive when compared to Fiji or Tonga.<BR><BR>You should also definitely fly over to Aitutaki, which has to be one of the most spectacularly beautiful islands in the Pacific; a central mountainous island surrounded by a coral atoll ring and a lagoon. The other outer islands are much less 'touristy', which is a good or bad thing, depending on what you are looking for. If you want to really get away, you could go to Atiu, which only has a couple of small lodges, not paved roads, virtually no cars, and you will probably be able to count the tourists with your hands.
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Another vote for the Cooks. We prefer the south shore (near the Palm Grove was very nice indeed). A great vacation destination, reasonably priced. Often compared to "the way Hawaii was 50 years ago". No high-rises, no stop lights in the entire country. Been to both Rarotonga and Aitutaki. Loved both. Raro is rather like the north shore of Kauai. We hope to return next year.<BR><BR>Photos:<BR>http://community.webshots.com/user/lordbalfor
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