Issue 1 - 40: the story of Escape Magazine of the Cook Islands By Rachel Smith It’s 2004 and Issue 1 of Escape - Magazine of the Cook Islands is out. On its cover are coconut palms, the brilliant blue of Aitutaki lagoon and a catamaran sail boat resting on the white sand beach [...]
A Tropical Reset for Body and Soul BY CLAIRE McERLANE Across the world, the wellness movement has gathered extraordinary momentum. As we learn to value balance, mindfulness and self-care as essential to our physical and mental wellbeing, our holidays have evolved too. We seek more than rest; we crave reconnection, renewal and a true sense [...]
Rarotonga and the Cook Islands is a place where entrepreneurial spirit can take flight, and in that opening statement, the puns I have used, deserve a Tavake Gin, Vodka or Rum. Never mind if you don’t get them just yet, you will by the end of this article. So have a seat and enjoy the [...]
Jules, President of Te Ara O Te Onu ( the Cook Islands sea turtle society) and owner of Ariki Adventures, along with the Ministry of Marine Resources and the Te Are Manu vet clinic have in the past 18 months been involved in the rescue of a critically endangered Hawksbill sea turtle. The turtle [...]
There’s no place quite like the Cook Islands from its rich Polynesian culture reflected in the traditions of its fifteen islands to the archipelago’s reputation as a bedazzling world-renowned holiday destination. The only thing not “cool” about the Cook Islands is the weather. Here are some cool facts about this little piece of heaven [...]
The Cook Islands is the perfect setting to bring your fairy tale dreams to life, writes Lizzie Brandon Picture the scene. An expansive white sandy beach, glistening crystal clear waters, gently lapping the shore. Beneath an archway of hibiscus flowers, the bride and groom, sun-kissed and barefoot, smile nervously as they declare their love [...]
Depending on how one prefers to interpret history, the name given to the Cook Islands could be considered a wee bit of a misnomer. Because Captain James Cook never actually landed on the most significant island: Rarotonga. But he did set foot on a number of tiny atolls. Another dip into history: in reverence [...]
An English backpacker turned Aussie travel agent, Claire McErlane hosted many tours to the Cook Islands, having fallen in love with the destination on her first visit. She eventually moved here with her husband, bringing their rescue ‘fur babies’ with them. A self-confessed ‘Cooks’ addict, Claire now runs a tourism marketing agency here in [...]
An English backpacker turned Aussie travel agent, Claire McErlane hosted many tours to the Cook Islands, having fallen in love with the destination on her first visit. She eventually moved here with her husband, bringing their rescue ‘fur babies’ with them. A self-confessed ‘Cooks’ addict, Claire now runs a tourism marketing agency here in [...]
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