The 15 islands in the heart of the South Pacific are spread over an area the size of India with a population of 16,000 which is no bigger than a small New Zealand country town. These unique and friendly Polynesians have their own language and government and enjoy a vigorous and diverse culture with significant differences between each island. Despite some 100,000 visitors a year to the capital island - Raratonga - the Cook Islands are largely unspoiled by tourism. There are no high-rise hotels, only four beach buggies and very little hype.

It’s sheer paradise!