Cook Islands

Swimmers would be very happy to discover the nicest beaches of Muri Lagoon and Titikaveka, whose clear-blue waters sparkle alluringly in broad daylight. The waters contain several species of colorful fish that could rarely be found elsewhere. Tourists could enjoy game fishing at Aitutaki's Lagoon, where they would watch flying fish being caught with a net at night in wooden canoes that have bright lights attached to them.

Cook Islands are gradually becoming best places for scuba diving and snorkeling. There are over 70 kinds of live corals to be explored, with countless caves, canyons and pretty marine scenery. Some of these best diving sites are Sand River, Ngatangiia Swimthroughs, Koromiri Coral Garden, Matavera Drop-off and of course Mataora Wreck.

Cook Islands could only boast of one waterfall, Papua (Wigmore's) Waterfall, which is situated Vaimaanga.

For the hikers, Cook Islands offer series of hiking activities that should never be missed: There are inland trekking, walking tours to places of historical significance and drives around the Island on horse or in vehicles. Alone, the Island of Rarotonga is blessed with 13 trails: the most prominent among them is the Cross Island Trek, Pa's Mountain Walk, the Takitumu Conversation Area Walk, Te Kou Trek and Ikurangi Trek.

Historical landmarks to visit in Cook Islands include the old Palace of Makea at Taputapuatea, Takamoa Mission House, erected in 1842, Pa's Palace in Takitumu that was built entirely with lime and coral. To have a feel of European influence on Cook Islands , Arai-Te-Tonga, a complex of stone structures should be visited.