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How much spending money would 2 adults need taking into consideration breakfast is included in room rate. We will have self catering however as I am on holidays do not want to spend time preparing meals etc.
We would like to eat out for evening meal sometimes more upmarket and other times middle of road taking into consideration we like to have a drink with our meal.
Thanks in advance for your help

Hello everyone. next july i visit this paradise and i have a question. what is the best area for accommodation? i saw paradise cove in the west part of the island and ranginu's retreat near the airport. what is the best location? does someone have suggestion for a good accommodation,please? this will be my honeymoon, but i'd want cheap place.

Hi VTers - My husband and I are doing research for our next vacation and one of the places we are considering are the Cook Islands. From the tips posted here, it looks like there are a few spots in the Cook Islands where you can stay. I was hoping to hear from some VTers who have been there who can recommend the best part of Cook Islands to stay. We're adventure vacationers, so we like to Scuba, snorkel, jet ski, hike, etc. Of course, we want some relaxation too. Thanks for your help!

hi there, we are looking at having our wedding in raro in march 2013, just wanting any feedback on nice locations for both reception and ceremony. any info and advice would be a great help!

Heading over to raro in january and just wondering how much i should be expecting to pay for a massage?

Thinking of visiting Cook Islands for a 10 day break a friend and wondering if there are any better locations than others we should consider. Have quite a few packages going that we are looking at but have no idea if they are in good areas or not. Should we stay on Rarotonga or make the trek to other islands. We're interested in scuba diving and a nice resort - not particularly family orientated tho - and near some night life or restaurants, entertainment? Or any combination of these 3 ? Dates are app 19 -30 Sep Any suggestions welcome. I have Trip ADvisor on standby - thanks

We arrive at 2420 and the hotel will provide a shuttle, for70. Just wondering if there are taxis there at that time of night and if they would charge a lot? We are going to the Edgewater......

is it possible to hire jet skis on rarotonga [ not Atutaki]

how much is it for transport

I am researching a trip I am planning for my Dad.In his earlier days he was in the navy.He spent time in the Cook Islands.I know he would like to visit there again.Are there any sites that have any U.S.Naval history to them to visit? Thanks Angelsmom.

Hi VTers, We're going to be in the Cooks for 2 weeks in Nov. We're spending 11 nights in Etu Moana in Aitutaki. And 1 night in Rarotonga at Edgewater Resort. Has anyone had experiences with them? Also what's the best way to get from the airport to Edgewater in Rarotonga? Do they have a shuttle? Our flight back to LA is late Satuday midnight. I wonder what's the best way to spend the day on Saturday. What kind of things can we do in Rarotonga that Friday and Saturday? Hoping to see a little bit of scenery and the villages. Anything that we should know about when traveling there in November? Anything specific we should be packing? We want to dive a little in Aitutaki, is it better if we do the lessons before we get there? Thanks for your help guys! Alex

Hi We will be in Rarotonga for a day or a 1/2 day awaiting our midnight flight back to LA. I am wondering what there is to do that is near the airport... What times are the Island night shows, etc.

Hi we (2 adults, + one boy 8 years old)are planning to go to Rarotonga next year's July for a week of holidays. Is there anything you can recommend?(should not be the top end re pricing...) Thanks Claudia

Hey all, I want to plan a trip for my Dad.He was stationed in the Cook Islands when he was in the Navy as a young man,now he and my mom are in there in their 70's and are trying to travel as much as they can.My father was diagnosed with the early stages of altzhiemers disease.I was hoping to put together a great trip for them.What is the best time to travel there,the best places to see etc.Any help would be greatly appreciated.Some sites that are navy related would be very cool.Thanks Angelsmom.

are there taxis available on Rarotonga? if so are reliable and are they available at all times?

I am looking at a cheap vacation, want to avoid Mexico. Which would be cheaper Costa Rica, Belize or Cook Islands? All opions are greatly appreciated.

I actually found this lovely place recently. One my customer lives at Cooks Island and I started to google the place. It's so beautiful. If I'm thinking to stay Rarotonga for 4-7 days what would be the average budget? How much is the average accomodation rate? How much to rent canoes, or small boats? How much are the foods? Any comments will be great! I'm in Vancouver Canada.

Hi, looking to visit cook islands without spending all my travel budget.. i'm seeing flights from UK start at around £3,000. any suggestions on how to get there for cheaper?maybe i go via a few weeks in NZ? all suggestions welcome. start point: UK destination: Cook Islands thanks

How old do you have to be to apply for a rarotongan license and ride a moterbike while your staying in rarotonga for a holiday?

Hi Everyone. Anyone have any restaurant recommendations that are within walking distance from the Royale Takitumu in Titikaveka? Thanks in advance!!!

This year boxing day is on a saturday will the markets be open?

HI there, Just a couple of questions just want to know the best place or person to get a tattoo from someone who has a bit of knowledge about meanings and family generations etc... Also where i can get my teeth done, replace with gold or silver teeth or dentures what ever comes first is it cheap or expensive over here its. Thanks

Hi, We are an active 50 year old couple thinkng of holiday in Cook Islands in Late January. How is the weather at this time if year. Also, is it expensive to go on tours and daily activities. Has anyone stayed at Sunset Resort? Waht is your opinion. Ta Amanda

HI all, I am planning my honeymoon and the lure of The Cook's is high! We are getting married at the end of Feb and then will head away. Is late Feb, early March a good time to visit. I heard a rumour that it rains a lot at this time of year....? Many thanks! J

Hi all, I’m going to be staying at the Royale Takitumu in Titikaveka, and was wondering if there were any decent grocercy stores in the area? If not and we had to travel to Avarua, how far away is that? Would it be best to travel there by cab or bus? Thanks for any advice anyone can provide!!!

Do you have any ratings or comments about Rumours hotel?

traveling to the cook islands in may 2010. we are thinking of staying with a family or in a village so as to get to know the people. is their a place or village.

Hi, I'm looking at taking my wife on a holiday to a nice sunny tropical island for 5 days as a late honey moon and have had Rarotonga reccomended to me. I'm wondering what the weather is like in July, warm enough during the days? Sea temperature ok for snokelling and diving etc, enough sunny days to geta tan in NZ winter time? Any advice/info would be most appreciated. Mike

Hi . i am going to cook islands next week and was wondering as a general rule, do you get a better rate from a money changer or just using an ATM. Also are there many ATMs at Rarotonga and do they dispense cook island dollars or New Zealand dollars. Thanks

Can anyone suggest the least expensive way to do a day trip from Rarotonga to Aitutaki? I've seen one tour on-line but was wondering if there were other, less expensive ones. Thanks, Tina