Cook Islands
The Cook Islands offer South Pacific lagoons and a relaxed Polynesian pace without the scale of a large resort destination. Start with our practical guides to Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
About Cook IslandsBest Time to Visit
May - Oct is drier and cooler. Nov - Apr is hotter, more humid, and has more tropical rain.
Time Zone
Cook Islands Standard Time
UTC-10
Currency
Cook Islands dollar (CKD), New Zealand dollar (NZD)
Languages
English, Cook Islands Māori
English is widely spoken nationwide.
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The Rarotonga, Cook Islands Travel Guide
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For my island style, I focused on lots of white (I have always love white for beaches, but since we are engaged, I'm enjoying my Bride Time!), candy-colored dresses, and not a single pair of shoes - and brought all my favorites from Revolve with me.