The Cook Islands - A Luxury Destination

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. October 14, 2008

THE COOK ISLANDS, March 13, 2006. The Cook Islands recently emerged as a heavenly destination for luxury holidays, weddings and honeymoons. Previously renowned as a crucial stop-over on the backpacking circuit for the young and adventurous, the Cook Islands are now attracting a different sort of visitor. With the opening and refurbishment of many high-end properties, these South Pacific Islands are welcoming increasing numbers of honeymooners, luxury holidaymakers and empty-nesters travelling the world in style.

The Turquoise Holiday Company reports that bookings to the Cook Islands are up 29% from last year for the key January booking period with average spend and duration enjoying double digit growth.

"With luxury resorts opening combined with the world's most beautiful lagoons and stunning beaches, the Cooks Islands are now The Turquoise Holiday Company's fasted growing destination" reports James Bell Sales and Marketing Director. "I suppose we are all looking for a bit of South Pacific paradise and nowhere is better than the Cook Islands."

With a number of high-end properties to choose from, there is a resort, boutique villa or over-water bungalow to suit every taste...

Crown Beach Hotel (www.crownbeach.com)

This hotel has reopened on Rarotonga after a NZD $2 million (almost lb1million) refurbishment. It now boasts a new pool, new restaurant and bar, upgraded villas with teak furniture, Jacuzzis on the decks of the beachfront villas, plus new landscaping and pathways.

Etu Moana (www.etumoana.com)

This new boutique resort offers eight modern, private and luxurious Polynesian style villas. Each villa with hardwood floors and teak furniture overlooks the turquoise lagoon and ocean.

Pacific Resort Aitutaki (www.pacificresort.com)

Located on the beautiful island of Aitutaki, often hailed 'as the most beautiful places in the world,' this luxury resort offers visitors their own private beachside villas with panoramic views across Aitutaki's famous lagoon. With fantastic restaurants, water activities and soothing spa treatments this resort has it all.

Reflections on Rarotonga (www.reflections-rarotonga.com)

Each beachfront villa has over 1,500 square feet of living space, four decks over two levels, and private freshwater swimming pool - plus a wonderful surround sound home theatre system to enjoy after a day on the beach or around the villa pool.

Rumours of Romance (www.rumours-rarotonga.com)

This five villa property opened in the summer 2005 on the Cook Islands main island of Rarotonga and is purpose-built to suit the luxury traveller and those looking for a top of the range venue for their wedding and/or honeymoon. Situated right on the beach on Muri Lagoon, the five villas have great lagoon views and decks that open up right onto the beach. Each villa has two bedrooms with a super king four-poster hand carved, canopied bed; two bathrooms; plus a private pool with a waterfall feature. All guests will be greeted on arrival with fresh floral eis and transferred using private car VIP transfers and presented with a champagne gift basket.

The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa (www.aitutakilagoonresort.com)

The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa rests on its own private island of Akitua encircled by beaches and enjoying commanding views of the expansive, magnificent lagoon. The resort is the only one directly on Aitutaki Lagoon, and comes complete with the Cook Islands' only over-water bungalows, and Aitutaki's only spa.

The Turquoise Holiday Company is currently offering seven nights at Crown Beach Hotel and seven nights at Pacific Resort Aitutaki for lb2699 per person. This offer includes international flights with Air New Zealand, domestic flights between Rarotonga and Aitutaki and transfers. This price is valid for travel 1 April - 30 June 2006.