Small but varied, the Cook Islands offer easy access, warm welcomes and a split personality of adventure and relaxation across Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
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Jenny Evans took one for the team, testing five resorts across Rarotonga and Aitutaki in seven days.
Pacific Resort Rarotonga is a polished, beachfront retreat in Muri where thoughtful design, exceptional lagoon access and consistently high quality justify its luxury positioning.
Best for first timers to Rarotonga, families, snorkellers who want an easy lagoon straight from the sand.
Matt Evans skipped schoolies and swapped it for 10 days in Vietnam on an Intrepid tour. It delivered a fast and slow mix, buzzing cities, calm riverside nights and enough free time to wander.
A large, bustling family friendly resort with ocean views
Luxury adventure brand &Beyond has welcomed the return of Phinda Zuka Lodge in South Africa following a thoughtful refurbishment.
Vanuatu is reporting strong growth as it prepares for a wave of new resorts and re-openings for 2026.
