{"id":6911,"date":"2025-01-20T04:00:30","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T09:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/?p=6911"},"modified":"2025-01-20T20:16:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T01:16:09","slug":"cook-islands-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/cook-islands-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Complete Cook Islands Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22253 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02671-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02671-2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02671-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02671-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02671-2-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02671-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02671-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02671-2-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02671-2-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02671-2-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02671-2-135x90.jpg 135w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Cook Islands is my go-to recommendation anytime someone asks me about a tropical getaway. There is something so special about experiencing a destination so beautiful with so little crowds. From the crystal clear turquoise water of Aitutaki to the tropical jungles of Rarotonga, a getaway in the Cook Islands is what a tropical vacation should feel like. The locals joke that the color blue was invented here, and I actually believe it! If you\u2019ve read about our other trips to islands in the pacific, you probably know that we love the Hawaiian island of <a href=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/the-complete-kauai-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Kauai<\/a> (we even got married there last September). The Cook Islands truly feels like a blend of Kauai and Bora Bora, years ago before no one knew about them. Read on for our Cook Islands travel guide, so you can make the most of a trip here\u2026<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">PRESET COLLECTION USED IN THIS BLOG POST: <a href=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/shop\/master-collection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MASTER COLLECTION<\/a><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><div class='content-column one_half'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6752\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03788-2.jpg\" alt=\"White sand beaches and palm trees and lying in the sand at One Foot Island in the Cook Islands\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03788-2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03788-2-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03788-2-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03788-2-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03788-2-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03788-2-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03788-2-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03788-2-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03788-2-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03788-2-1000x1250.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03788-2-750x938.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class='content-column one_half last_column'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-6748\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03646-2.jpg\" alt=\"Boat day trip to One Foot Island, Aitutaki, Cook Islands\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03646-2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03646-2-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03646-2-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03646-2-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03646-2-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03646-2-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03646-2-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03646-2-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03646-2-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03646-2-1000x1250.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03646-2-750x938.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class='clear_column'><\/div><div class='content-column one_half'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6756\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0020086.jpg\" alt=\"Underwater shot snorkeling with fish in the turquoise water of One Foot Island, Aitutaki, Cook Islands\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0020086.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0020086-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0020086-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0020086-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0020086-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0020086-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0020086-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0020086-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0020086-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0020086-1000x1250.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0020086-750x938.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class='content-column one_half last_column'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22264 size-full alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03723-2.jpg\" alt=\"One foot island tropical paradise\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03723-2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03723-2-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03723-2-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03723-2-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03723-2-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03723-2-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03723-2-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03723-2-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03723-2-1000x1250.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03723-2-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03723-2-72x90.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class='clear_column'><\/div><div class='content-column one_half'><\/div><div class='content-column one_half last_column'><\/div><div class='clear_column'><\/div><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>Left to right from top: all photos were taken in and around One Foot Island, off the coast of Aitutaki.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">2 ISLANDS, 6 DAYS<\/h1>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8212;<\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Rarotonga \u2022\u00a0 3 days<\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">the main island, with plenty of hotel, food, and beach options to kick off your trip.<\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Aitutaki \u2022\u00a0 3 days<\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">a remote island with surrounding lagoons featuring clear blue water and splurge-worthy hotels.<\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8212;<\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>At a glance\u2026<\/strong><\/em><\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Best time to visit \u2013 April through November<\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Getting there \u2013 direct flights from Los Angeles &amp; Sydney<\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Getting around \u2013 Car or motorcycle, you can also walk<\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Currency \u2013 New Zealand Dollars<\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Language \u2013 English<\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2014<\/h4>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Rarotonga<\/h1>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">[3 days]<\/h6>\n<p><em>We flew into Rarotonga via Air New Zealand from Los Angeles, arriving right before sunrise. It&#8217;s the main island, but don&#8217;t be fooled &#8211; there are plenty of untouched beaches and landscapes. With the law that &#8216;no building can be taller than a coconut tree&#8217;, it&#8217;s refreshing to see such raw beauty and curated development in a place that would ordinarily be flooded with tourists and large hotels.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Where to Stay<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/crystal-blue-lagoon-villas.en.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=crystal-blue-lagoon-villas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Crystal Blue Lagoon Villas<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; $$$$<em> &#8211; a spacious and modern boutique beachfront property<\/em> &#8211; these villas feature 6 suites, two of which can accommodate a family. The rest are situated on the sand for an amazing sunrise view. We loved the location since the outdoor market, breakfast cafe, and numerous restaurant options were all a few minutes\u2019 walk away. We also had the pool to ourselves each day, thanks to there only being 5 other rooms!<\/p>\n<div class='content-column one_half'><div id=\"attachment_6927\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6927\" class=\"wp-image-6927 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pastel sunrise on the beach in Rarotonga, Cook Islands\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-4-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-4-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-4-1-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-4-1-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-4-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-4-1-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-4-1-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-4-1-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-4-1-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-4-1-1000x1250.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-4-1-750x938.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6927\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A pastel sunrise on the beach in front of our hotel.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='content-column one_half last_column'><div id=\"attachment_6953\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6953\" class=\"wp-image-6953 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01710-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"The pool at Crystal Blue Lagoon villas in Rarotonga, Cook Islands\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01710-2-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01710-2-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01710-2-1-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01710-2-1-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01710-2-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01710-2-1-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01710-2-1-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01710-2-1-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01710-2-1-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01710-2-1-1000x1250.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01710-2-1-750x938.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6953\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Poolside at Crystal Blue Lagoon Villas.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class='clear_column'><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/ocean-escape-resort-amp-spa.en.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=oceanescape-cookislands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ocean Escape Resort &amp; Spa<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; $$$ <em>&#8211; for more affordable sea view villas &#8211;<\/em> this resort &amp; spa features rooms centrally located around a pool and steps from the beach, making it a great option for couples and families without the high price tag of some of its neighbors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/ikurangi-eco-retreat-rarotonga2.en.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=ikurangi-eco-retreat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Ikurangi Eco Retreat<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; $$$ &#8211; f<em>or a unique, luxurious glamping experience in the tropical rainforest<\/em> &#8211; this eco-friendly boutique hotel is the ultimate glamping experience. We arrived here to some tropical rain and sitting on our porch with a view of the jungle while listening to the rainfall on the roof was so relaxing. If you\u2019re looking for something unique and don\u2019t mind being a bit inland (instead of beachfront) this is the place to be.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6951\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6951\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6951\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-04353.jpg\" alt=\"Glamping in a tent at the Ecolodge in Rarotonga, Cook Islands\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-04353.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-04353-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-04353-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-04353-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-04353-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-04353-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-04353-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-04353-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-04353-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-04353-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-04353-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-04353-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-04353-1050x1050.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6951\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Watching the tropical rain in our tent at the Ecolodge.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/rumours-luxury-villas-amp-spa.en.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=rumours-rarotonga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Rumours Luxury Villas &amp; Spa<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; $$$$<em> &#8211; for a romantic getaway in your own private beachfront villa<\/em> &#8211; splurge at this incredible property where each room is a private villa with its own pool. If you&#8217;re headed to the Cook Islands for romance, this is the spot to be!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/pacific-resort-rarotonga.en.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=pacific-resort-rarotonga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Pacific Resort Rarotonga<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; $$$$ &#8211; <em>Polynesian luxury and hospitality on one of the island&#8217;s best beaches<\/em> &#8211; this luxury property has a sister property on Aitutaki and is consistently one of the highest rated hotels on the island. It&#8217;s also beachfront at Muri Beach, one of the most pristine white sand beaches on Rarotonga.<\/p>\n<h5>Houses on Rarotonga<\/h5>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking for something more unique or affordable, here are my picks for the best house rentals and villas on Rarotonga.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/honey-rose-retreat-rarotonga.en.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=honeyrose-cookislands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Honey Rose Retreat<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; $$ &#8211; a new, modern space with a deck and private pool. Perfect for couples.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/vaka-beach-cottage-rarotonga.xu.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=vakabeach-cookislands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Vaka Beach Cottage<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; $$ &#8211; a beachfront oasis literally perched over crystal blue waters. Books up quickly!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/casa-del-sol.en.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=casadelsol-cookislands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Casa del Sol<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; $$$ &#8211; this set of two villas is connected by a garden area and pool that\u2019s great for groups. Books up fast!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/rutaki-retreat.en.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=RutakiRetreat-cookislands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Rutaki Retreat<\/strong> <\/a>&#8211; $$ &#8211; a 3-bedroom property set in a lush private garden, a walk from the beach.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/lagoon-breeze-villas.en.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=LagoonBreezeVillas-cookislands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lagoon Breeze Villas<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; $$ &#8211; 1-bedroom property with a pool and daily breakfast.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/islander-on-the-beach-villa.en.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=Take-a-breakIslander-cookislands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Take-a-break Islander<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; $$ &#8211; immense value for location at this beachfront villa that&#8217;s perfect for couples.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/royale-takitumu.en.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=MotuBeachfrontArtVillas-cookislands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Motu Beachfront Art Villas<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; $$$ &#8211; adults-only bright and airy accommodation with access to a private beach.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/rainbow-villas.en.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=RainbowVillas-cookislands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Rainbow Villas<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; $$$ &#8211; charming villas with sprawling jungle views, plus a terrace and pool.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/rarotonga-beach-bungalows.en.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=RarotongaBeachBungalows-cookislands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Rarotonga Beach Bungalows<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; $$$$ &#8211; quintessential beach bungalows equipped with all the amenities, steps from the water.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=900049229&amp;aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=rarotonga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \"><em>View Additional Hotels and Houses in <\/em><em>Rarotonga<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Where I&#8217;d stay if I went back to Rarotonga<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>I would prefer split my stay between a beachfront villa and a jungle property. Beachfront for easy access to the water &#8211; Rumours Luxury Villas or Crystal Blue Lagoon Villas are both great picks &#8211; and both are walking distance to some of my favorite food spots on the island. We only spent one night at the Ikurangi Eco Retreat and I absolutely adored this property &#8211; so I&#8217;d definitely go back and spend an additional night or two!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Where to Eat<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g1166723-d4975556-Reviews-LBV_Le_Bon_Vivant_Muri_Beach-Muri_Rarotonga_Southern_Cook_Islands.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Le Bon Vivant (LBV)<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; I was seriously addicted to this delicious breakfast spot, which was conveniently located across from our hotel in Rarotonga. Highlights include the french toast with banana and local goat\u2019s cheese omelet, but I don\u2019t think you can go wrong with their menu.<\/p>\n<div class='content-column one_half'><div id=\"attachment_6931\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6931\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6931\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00721-1.jpg\" alt=\"The best cafe for breakfast - Le Bon Vivant in Rarotonga, Cook Islands\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00721-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00721-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00721-1-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00721-1-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00721-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00721-1-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00721-1-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00721-1-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00721-1-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00721-1-1000x1250.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00721-1-750x938.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6931\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Breakfast at Le Bon Vivant.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class='content-column one_half last_column'><div id=\"attachment_22250\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22250\" class=\"wp-image-22250 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-01110-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-01110-2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-01110-2-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-01110-2-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-01110-2-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-01110-2-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-01110-2-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-01110-2-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-01110-2-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-01110-2-1000x1250.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-01110-2-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-01110-2-72x90.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22250\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The beach just across from Le Bon Vivant (located in front of Crystal Blue Lagoon Villas).<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class='clear_column'><\/div><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g1166723-d8004459-Reviews-Vili_s_Burger_Joint-Muri_Rarotonga_Southern_Cook_Islands.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Vili&#8217;s Burger Joint<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; for the best local burgers in town, head to Vili&#8217;s. All the beef is sourced locally. It&#8217;s also conveniently located across the street from the outdoor night market in Muri Beach. Open for lunch and dinner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g1052515-d1069691-Reviews-Vaima_Polynesian_Bar_and_Restaurant-Titikaveka_Rarotonga_Southern_Cook_Islands.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Vaima Restaurant<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; for a relaxed lunch on the beach, try Vaima&#8217;s. The menu features mostly local cuisine, including some fresh and delicious fish dishes. They have rotating specials and switch up their menu for dinner.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6932\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6932\" class=\"wp-image-6932 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00742.jpg\" alt=\"Beachfront lunch on Rarotonga Cook Islands | Find Us Lost\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00742.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00742-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00742-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00742-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00742-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00742-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00742-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00742-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-00742-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6932\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tables on the sand at Vaima&#8217;s Restaurant.<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g309713-d1010017-Reviews-Trader_Jacks-Rarotonga_Southern_Cook_Islands.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Trader Jack&#8217;s<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; we had dinner here on our last night before leaving, and seriously wish we had known about it earlier. It&#8217;s a local favorite, and everything he had was delicious (and we ordered <em>a lot<\/em>). For something truly unique, order the sashimi pizza &#8211; sounds weird, tastes delicious.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g309713-d3902935-Reviews-Kai_Pizza-Rarotonga_Southern_Cook_Islands.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Kai Pizza<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; always a crowd-pleaser. The perfect stop for a simple meal that will leave you satisfied.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g309713-d12997117-Reviews-Rarotonga_Brewery-Rarotonga_Southern_Cook_Islands.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Rarotonga Brewery<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; if you are into craft beer, don&#8217;t miss this local brewery with picnic tables by the ocean. We filled up a flask here on our first day, and after that was gone, filled it with water to keep us hydrated the rest of the trip. They also sell homemade kombucha &#8211; yum!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g309713-d12954436-Reviews-Beluga-Rarotonga_Southern_Cook_Islands.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Beluga<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; a trendy brunch and lunch spot with an outdoor patio that&#8217;s great for a lazy afternoon. Their coffee is delicious. They also sell gifts and other goodies if you&#8217;re looking to take something home with you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6939\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6939\" class=\"wp-image-6939 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01848.jpg\" alt=\"Beluga for coffee or lunch in Rarotonga Cook Islands | Find Us Lost\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01848.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01848-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01848-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01848-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01848-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01848-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01848-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01848-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01848-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6939\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brunch and lattes at Beluga.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">What to Do<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g2144261-d9758123-Reviews-Muri_Night_Market-Ngatangiia_Rarotonga_Southern_Cook_Islands.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Muri Night Market<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0this market is bustling with locals and visitors alike. We opted to try a few different dinner stands with longer lines and it paid off. The chicken kebabs with mushroom sauce in particular were mouthwatering! Trust us &#8211; you\u2019ll want to come hungry. Note: Cash only! The market is open\u00a0Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 5PM \u2013 9PM.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Take a Jeep tour<\/strong> &#8211; Rarotonga is the biggest of the Cook Islands and also has the tallest peak. Take a jeep tour to get to the highest lookout point on the island, along with a waterfall along the way. We used <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g309713-d309987-Reviews-Raro_Mountain_Safari_Tour-Rarotonga_Southern_Cook_Islands.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Raro Mountain Safari Tours<\/a> to get around.<\/p>\n<div class='content-column one_half'><div id=\"attachment_9573\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9573\" class=\"wp-image-9573 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0858.jpg\" alt=\"Rarotonga jungle lookout in the mountains of the Cook Islands | Find Us Lost\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0858.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0858-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0858-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0858-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0858-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0858-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0858-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0858-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0858-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0858-1000x1250.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0858-750x938.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9573\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The lookout over Rarotonga&#8217;s jungle landscape.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class='content-column one_half last_column'><div id=\"attachment_9574\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9574\" class=\"wp-image-9574 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01549.jpg\" alt=\"Rarotonga jungle lookout in the mountains of the Cook Islands | Find Us Lost\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01549.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01549-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01549-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01549-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01549-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01549-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01549-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01549-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01549-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01549-1000x1250.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-01549-750x938.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9574\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coconuts and a view, anyone?<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class='clear_column'><\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Watch the sunset at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Attraction_Review-g309713-d3215853-Reviews-Black_Rock_Beach-Rarotonga_Southern_Cook_Islands.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Black Rock Beach<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; during the day, this spot is the perfect swimming hole. By night, it provides the best sunset view on the island.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6933\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6933\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6933\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0838-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Black rock for blue water swimming hole and sunset in Rarotonga, Cook Islands\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0838-2-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0838-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0838-2-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0838-2-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0838-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0838-2-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0838-2-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0838-2-1-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0838-2-1-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6933\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The swimming hole next to Black Rock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Join a boat tour<\/strong> &#8211; you have a few options for boat tours, but the glass bottom boat by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kokalagooncruises.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Koka Lagoon Tours<\/a> is one of the most popular. You\u2019ll head to another part of the island to snorkel and enjoy some of the clearest water in Rarotonga. Go for the experience, but skip if you don&#8217;t want to be with a crowd!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Go paddle-boarding<\/strong> &#8211; rent a paddle-board for an hour to explore Muri bay, or opt for a nighttime tour on the lagoon. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.captaintamas.com\/x,992,23\/facilities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Captain Tama&#8217;s<\/a> offers rentals in front of Muri Beach.\u00a0 If you go on the evening paddleboard tour, your host will bring lights to view sea life after the sun has set. Definitely on our list for the next trip!<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">My top 3 favorite Rarotonga photo spots<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2014<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sunrise on the sand in front of Crystal Blue Lagoon Villas \u2013\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bj5QYgeH1ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Crystal+Blue+Lagoon+Villas\/@-21.258575,-159.7353087,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x7157d4762285154b:0xc39b67613b6a10cf!8m2!3d-21.258575!4d-159.73312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Rarotonga&#8217;s highest viewpoint \u2013\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Te+Rua+Manga+(The+Needle)\/@-21.2191763,-159.8133754,14z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x7157d114d7479eb7:0xda400d093b6b944!8m2!3d-21.2390224!4d-159.7889328\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Black Rock beach \u2013\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bj8Avwtn7LB\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=-21.2078101,-159.8236902&amp;hl=en-US&amp;gl=us&amp;shorturl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2014<\/h4>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Aitutaki<\/h1>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">[3 days]<\/h6>\n<p><em>Aitutaki is small, lush, and absolutely stunning. You won&#8217;t find many options here for restaurants or activities like the main island of Rarotonga. It&#8217;s worth splurging on a hotel here, to relax and take it all in. Visiting the surrounding islands by boat is a must &#8211; it&#8217;s the only way to get to some of the most amazing beaches in the world, like One Foot Island.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Where to Stay<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/pacific-resort-aitutaki.en.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=pacific-resort-aitutaki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Pacific Resort Aitutaki<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; $$$$ &#8211; <em>high-end jungle bungalows on the beach<\/em> &#8211; we loved being tucked away in our jungle bungalow on the beach at Pacific Resort Aitutaki. The staff is wonderful, as is the pool area and breakfast buffet. Watching the sunset each night from our hammock was the highlight of our time on the island!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/etu-moana-boutique-beach-villas.en.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=etumoana-cookislands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Etu Moana Beach Villas<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; $$$$ &#8211; adults-only accommodation on the beach &#8211; this traditional inspired hotel features spacious villas, free bikes and a pool. The palm thatched roofs and traditional wood accents offer a true south pacific island experience.<\/p>\n<div class='content-column one_half'><div id=\"attachment_22265\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22265\" class=\"wp-image-22265 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04314.jpg\" alt=\"Jungle bungalow on the water at Pacific Resort Aitutaki in the Cook Islands\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04314.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04314-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04314-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04314-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04314-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04314-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04314-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04314-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04314-1000x1250.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04314-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04314-72x90.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22265\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Views from the deck of our jungle bungalow in Aitutaki.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='content-column one_half last_column'><div id=\"attachment_22259\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22259\" class=\"wp-image-22259 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04333-2.jpg\" alt=\"Pacific Resort Aitutaki jungle bungalow on the beach\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04333-2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04333-2-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04333-2-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04333-2-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04333-2-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04333-2-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04333-2-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04333-2-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04333-2-1000x1250.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04333-2-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-04333-2-72x90.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our jungle bungalow on the beach at Pacific Resort Aitutaki.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class='clear_column'><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/the-aitutaki-lagoon-resort.en.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=aitutaki-lagoon-private-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; $$$$ &#8211; <em>overwater bungalows amidst your own private island &#8211;<\/em> if you want the overwater bungalow experience, stay here. The hotel is situated on its own private island, with each bungalow perched over some of the clearest blue water in the world. Getting to the mainland is quick (only a 2 minute ferry ride)&#8230; if you feel the need to leave of course.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22261 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03314.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03314.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03314-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03314-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03314-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03314-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03314-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03314-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03314-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03314-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-TravelGuide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03314-135x90.jpg 135w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Houses on Aitutaki<\/h5>\n<p>Aitutaki island is very small, so if you&#8217;re interested in a short-term rental, plan ahead. Here are some of my favorite picks for houses and villas on Aitutaki.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/aitutaki-seaside-lodges.xu.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=aitutakiseaside-cookislands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aitutaki Seaside Lodges<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; $$ &#8211; quiet beachfront bungalows right on the water.<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/rangiriri-vacay-unit-2.xu.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=rangiriri-cookislands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rangiriri Vacay<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; $$ &#8211; a renovated 1-bedroom vacation home with garden views. The owners have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/rangiriri-vacay.xu.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=rangiriri-cookislands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">second Aitutaki property<\/a> as well.<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/aitutaki-escape.xu.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=aitutakiescape-cookislands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aitutaki Escape<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; $$$$ &#8211; luxury villas with beachside patios and private swimming pools.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?region=3903&amp;aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=aitutaki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \"><em>View Additional Hotels and Houses in <\/em><em>Aitutaki<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Where I&#8217;d stay if I went back to Aitutaki<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>I loved our beachfront bungalow at Pacific Resort Aitutaki, but I&#8217;d love to stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/the-aitutaki-lagoon-resort.en.html?aid=1322311&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;label=aitutaki-lagoon-private-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort<\/a>\u00a0for something different next time around. Waking up in an overwater bungalow is a dream come true.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Where to Eat<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em>Aitutaki is very remote, so there are not many options around the island besides the restaurants located inside hotels. Here&#8217;s where we went when we were craving something different.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g309706-d1399999-Reviews-Koru_Cafe-Aitutaki_Southern_Cook_Islands.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Koru Cafe<\/a> &#8211; easily my favorite spot on the island for breakfast or lunch! All the food is fresh, tasty and healthy. They serve breakfast all day, along with delicious lattes.<\/p>\n<div class='content-column one_half'><div id=\"attachment_6958\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6958\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6958\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03309.jpg\" alt=\"Breakfast spot in Aitutaki, Cook Islands called Koru Cafe\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03309.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03309-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03309-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03309-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03309-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03309-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03309-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03309-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03309-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03309-1000x1250.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03309-750x938.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6958\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Breakfast outside at Koru Cafe.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class='content-column one_half last_column'><div id=\"attachment_22256\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22256\" class=\"wp-image-22256 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03758-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03758-2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03758-2-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03758-2-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03758-2-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03758-2-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03758-2-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03758-2-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03758-2-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03758-2-1000x1250.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03758-2-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-03758-2-72x90.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22256\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nothing like lunch next to the beach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class='clear_column'><\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g309706-d1435679-Reviews-The_Boat_Shed_Bar_Grill-Aitutaki_Southern_Cook_Islands.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">The Boat Shed<\/a> &#8211; we actually went on a hunt for a different restaurant the night we ended up here (it turned out the first restaurant had recently closed). This old-school cafe and bar still do the trick if you&#8217;re looking for a variety of options. They serve up local food in a casual environment &#8212; and apparently it gets pretty rowdy here on weekends!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g309706-d1503611-Reviews-Tauono_s-Aitutaki_Southern_Cook_Islands.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Tauono&#8217;s<\/a> &#8211; a hidden gem serving up food grown by the owner in her very own garden. A great spot for vegetarian options, homemade cakes, and local fresh fruit! Open for brunch and lunch during the week.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">What to Do<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Take a boat to One Foot Island\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; to fully experience the beauty of Aitutaki, a boat tour is an absolute <em>must<\/em>. Each islet and lagoon is stunningly beautiful in its own way. The beaches on One Foot Island in particular are not to be missed &#8211; there\u2019s only one development on the island, a small post office where you can get your passport stamped and then grab a beer afterward! We took a private charter through <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wetnwild-aitutaki.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Wet and Wild Aitutaki<\/a> to get here.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22255\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02714-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02714-2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02714-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02714-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02714-2-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02714-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02714-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02714-2-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02714-2-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02714-2-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-02714-2-135x90.jpg 135w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Take out kayaks or canoes &#8211; <\/strong>if you book either of the hotels I mentioned above, each has a number of items for rent that will allow you to explore nearby beaches and coral reefs on your own.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attend an island night<\/strong> &#8211; if you\u2019ve ever been to a luau, this is very similar. The buffets are endless, delicious, and you will go back for seconds (and thirds). All around a fun option to experience the local culture! We went to the island night at our hotel, but we&#8217;ve heard the one at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamanubeach.com\/aitutaki_cultural_show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Tamanu Beach<\/a> is more of a spectacle. Call or email the hotel directly to book.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Try kite surfing<\/strong> &#8211; amateurs and professionals alike travel from all around the world to kite surf in Aitutaki. If you\u2019ve ever wanted to try, this is the place to do it. Boats leave daily to take you to honeymoon island where you can go off on your own or be accompanied by an instructor.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22248\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22248\" class=\"wp-image-22248 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-0069-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-0069-2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-0069-2-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-0069-2-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-0069-2-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-0069-2-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-0069-2-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-0069-2-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-0069-2-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-0069-2-1000x1250.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-0069-2-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CookIslands-Travel-Guide-FindUsLost-Find-Us-Lost-0069-2-72x90.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22248\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crystal clear water at Honeymoon Island.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_6929\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6929\" class=\"wp-image-6929 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0028.jpg\" alt=\"Honeymoon island turquoise water and sandbars in the Cook Islands\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0028.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0028-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0028-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0028-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0028-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0028-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0028-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0028-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0028-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0028-1000x1250.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0028-750x938.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6929\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Turquoise water and sandbars on Honeymoon Island.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Relax poolside<\/strong> &#8211; we loved the laid-back vibes and poolside restaurant at our hotel, the Pacific Resort Aitutaki. Bonus: endless coconuts!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Hike Aitutaki Atoll<\/strong> &#8211; this is the highest point of the island, and not to be missed. We parked our car here and walked a short (but steep!) 5 minutes up for sunset. The view is beautiful, as is the walk down. Bring bug spray!<\/p>\n<div class='content-column one_half'><div id=\"attachment_6943\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6943\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6943\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03126.jpg\" alt=\"Aitutaki atoll hike to the highest point of the island in the Cook Islands\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03126.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03126-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03126-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03126-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03126-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03126-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03126-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03126-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03126-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03126-1000x1250.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03126-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03126-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-03126-750x938.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6943\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The climb down Aitutaki atoll.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class='content-column one_half last_column'><div id=\"attachment_9578\" style=\"width: 1787px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9578\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9578\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0093-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Aitutaki atoll hike to the highest point of the island in the Cook Islands | Find Us Lost\" width=\"1777\" height=\"2222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0093-copy.jpg 1777w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0093-copy-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0093-copy-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0093-copy-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0093-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0093-copy-1228x1536.jpg 1228w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0093-copy-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0093-copy-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0093-copy-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0093-copy-1000x1250.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-Find-Us-Lost-0093-copy-750x938.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1777px) 100vw, 1777px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9578\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunset views from Aitutaki atoll.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class='clear_column'><\/div><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">My top 3 favorite Aitutaki photo spots<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2014<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Unreal beaches at One Foot Island \u2013\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BkaRu7hHumc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/One+Foot+Island\/@-18.9362758,-159.7386357,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x71504c4bbec6bd07:0x90d4ef45b0dd600e!8m2!3d-18.9362758!4d-159.736447\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sunset from our hotel, Pacific Resort Aitutaki \u2013\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BkVIFton8p4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Pacific+Resort+Aitutaki\/@-18.847026,-159.7966877,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x715049a48572cacd:0x5d3376a8cb271f00!8m2!3d-18.847026!4d-159.794499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The top of Aitutaki atoll \u2013\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BsBVsz7jnY5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Aitutaki\/@-18.8585844,-159.7964324,14z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x7150497718b8df9f:0x5c3539fb8a80444e!8m2!3d-18.8579523!4d-159.7852843\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><div class='content-column one_third'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9612\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-4.jpg\" alt=\"Cook Islands Travel Guide featuring Rarotonga and Aitutaki via Find Us Lost\" width=\"760\" height=\"1141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-4.jpg 760w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-4-500x751.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-4-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-4-750x1126.jpg 750w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-4-700x1050.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/div><div class='content-column one_third'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9615 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cook Islands Travel Guide featuring Rarotonga and Aitutaki via Find Us Lost\" width=\"760\" height=\"1141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-1.jpg 760w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-1-500x751.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-1-750x1126.jpg 750w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-1-700x1050.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/div><div class='content-column one_third'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9611\" src=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-3.jpg\" alt=\"Cook Islands Travel Guide featuring Rarotonga and Aitutaki via Find Us Lost\" width=\"760\" height=\"1141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-3.jpg 760w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-3-500x751.jpg 500w, https:\/\/finduslost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cook-Islands-Travel-Guide-3-333x500.jpg 333w, 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And if you haven&#8217;t watched it yet, <a href=\"https:\/\/finduslost.com\/full-time-travel-video-2-5-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">our video of 2.5 Years of Travel<\/a> highlights some of our favorite moments from our travels &#8211; including our visit to the Cook Islands!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Cook Islands is my go-to recommendation anytime someone asks me about a tropical getaway. There is something so special about experiencing a destination so beautiful with so little crowds. From the crystal clear turquoise water of Aitutaki to the tropical jungles of Rarotonga, a getaway in the Cook Islands is what a tropical vacation should feel like. 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