One of the inhabitants of One Foot Island with his sunglasses on. Aitutaki – the hottest holiday destination in the Cook Islands


One of the inhabitants of One Foot Island with his sunglasses on. Aitutaki – the hottest holiday destination in the Cook Islands For those seeking tropical paradise, the South Pacific island of Aitutaki in the Cook Islands is hard to beat. Beautiful, romantic and secluded, the coral atoll of Aitutaki is famed for a vast triangular lagoon regularly voted the most idyllic in the world. Here's what to do on the island! Things to do in Aitutaki Exquisite warm wáter. Exquisitely clear water in myriad shades of luminous turquoise laps dazzling white sand beaches on a dozen lushly vegetated islets, or motus, scattered around the lagoon perimeter. Absolutely compelling, there is no shortage of ways to enjoy and explore the spectacular gin-clear warm waters, which rarely drop below 25˚C. Explore the sea. Simply pad across the sand from your beachside room to swim amongst tropical fish or take a day cruise to uninhabited motus and snorkelling spots that will astound you. Giant clams and turtles, rainbow coloured parrotfish, vivid blue starfish, bright yellow angelfish, darting trevally and whitespotted eagle rays are readily spotted amongst colourful coral formations. World's smallest post office. Several cruises stop at One Foot Island, where you can get your passport stamped at the world’s smallest official post office. Other popular landings are the islands where Survivor Cook Islands and the Shipwrecked tv series’ were filmed and a gorgeous swathe of sand aptly named Honeymoon Island. Kite surfing and fishing. Sporty types are drawn to Aitutaki for fantastic kite surfing and to flyfish for the fighting bonefish. Outstanding and quickly accessible scuba diving and deep sea fishing for tuna, marlin and swordfish lies just beyond the reef. Simply relax. Others come simply to relax in tranquil beachside havens ranging from the ultra luxurious, like our Healthy Life Awards 2012 major prize sponsor Pacific Resort Aitutaki, to simple beach huts. Experience the culture. L


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