Two resorts, one paradise: The ultimate Cook Islands getaway

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 17, 2026

Hammocks on a private Aitutaki islet, warriors drumming on Rarotonga and a glass-bottom boat in between, at two adults-only resorts with flights included.

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