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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
There’s more to safety in Rarotonga than avoiding falling coconuts. (Although...
Last edited: October 08, 2008
History 
More than a millennium ago, Maori Polynesians from Tahiti and Samoa discovered...
Last edited: July 06, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Before you decide to travel to Rarotonga you should check out the Cook Islands...
Last edited: January 25, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
The most important piece of weather information to remember about Rarotonga is...
Last edited: May 10, 2007
Rarotonga Winters 
Folks who visit Rarotonga in the winter may end up saying things like this...
Last edited: August 31, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
It’s actually surprisingly easy to fly to Rarotonga, as long as you book your...
Last edited: July 06, 2006
Getting Around 
Rarotonga is so small that it takes only about half a day to walk across it, as...
Last edited: February 26, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
There are so many hidden features in Rarotonga itself, it’s easy to spend an...
Last edited: January 07, 2007
Family Travel 
Rarotonga islanders are known for being especially welcoming and friendly to...
Last edited: July 15, 2006
Nightlife 
Rarotonga may be small, but the locals know how to party. For proof, consider...
Last edited: October 21, 2008
Sports & Activities 
Snorkeling: Coral reefs enclose the island, providing an unbeatable opportunity...
Last edited: February 05, 2008
Black Rock & Nikao Social Centre  
Situated on north-west side of Rarotonga - opposite Rarotonga Golf Club the...
Last edited: October 18, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Wonderful style, service, presentation, and most of all freshness of taste are...
Last edited: May 10, 2007
Places to eat 
Lime Cafe: Opposite Manuia Beach Boutique Hotel.  Very reasonable price with...
Last edited: September 20, 2008
Vaima Restaurant & Bar 
Dinner Service Only, Reservations Recommended, Hotel Transfers Available.
Last edited: June 18, 2008
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Inside Cook Islands: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The Cook Islands currency is the New Zealand dollar, and is supplemented by...
Last edited: September 03, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Here's an item that might prove of some importance. Like many travelers, we...
Last edited: May 06, 2006
Emergencies 
Health services and hospitals in the Cook Islands exist, but cannot always be...
Last edited: July 16, 2006
Telephones 
Beware of the cost of using credit card telephones in the Cook Islands. There...
Last edited: September 13, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Is there some sort of custom or tradition which prohibits tipping for good...
Last edited: April 13, 2007
Getting Around 
Driving is on the left hand side of the road.  You must obtain a drivers...
Last edited: June 23, 2006
Rarotonga’s Beaches 
Here's a quick primer on the beaches/coastlines around the island, including...
Last edited: February 28, 2007
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