Romance and couples' getaway in the Cook Islands

With incredible blue lagoons and dazzling white sandy beaches fringed with postcard palm trees, the Cook Islands offer couples the perfect romantic getaway. The unspoiled natural beauty of the Cook Islands is a magical place to celebrate love, anniversaries, milestones, special birthdays or simply a place for a well-deserved reunion.

After Rarotonga, Aitutaki is the second most visited island in the Cook Islands. Secluded and romantic, it attracts honeymooners, many of whom choose this paradise for the duration of their stay. You can look forward to lazy, leisurely days just enjoying each other's company and stunning surroundings. Work on your tan by lounging under a coconut tree, relax with a massage or ask for directions to the secret garden.

Rarotonga and Aitutaki are easy, relaxing and fun destinations for you and your partner. From romance and relaxation to action and adventure, fine dining, art and culture, there is something for every couple and every budget.

Pamper yourself with spa treatments and beauty treatments and you'll be immersed in island time in no time. Your stress and fatigue will melt away as the skilled spa therapists and tropical island paradise work their magic. A luxurious range of treatments from qualified professional therapists is available to men and women at the many health and beauty spas that are either located within resorts or independently operated. You can choose beauty at the beach, poolside, waterfall or private spa.

You can't go wrong no matter where you decide to eat. To enjoy the exceptional cuisine of the Cook Islands, there are several stunning restaurants, some of which offer dining 'on the sand'. Major resorts also offer romantic candlelit beach dinners. From fine dining to local favorite ika mata (raw fish marinated in coconut cream) and mouth-watering tropical fruits, the food is an unexpected pleasure. There are plenty of good, cheap places to eat and you can always find fresh fish and chips on the beach.

Many couples choose to simply enjoy the relaxed pleasures of Rarotonga, with its stunning blue lagoon surrounded by a protective coral reef, its towering mountain peaks and lush tropical valleys. A day of walking on the beach, snorkeling, swimming, napping or just admiring the scenery in a hammock flies by.

If you feel like you've slowed down in Rarotonga, just wait until you visit Aitutaki. This is an exquisite tropical atoll that is considered one of the best beach destinations in the world. Often referred to as heaven on earth, this place is where you can go to get away from it all and enjoy the ultimate escape together.