| Rarotonga is the main island in the Cook Island group | | | | not only the "add ons" but also their nightly |
| and as the beautiful tropical island that it is, provides a | | | | accommodation rate and in these cases, there is |
| great destination for weddings, honeymoons and | | | | usually a minimum stay requirement (i.e. 5 nights) if |
| generally relaxing sun filled holidays. | | | | guests want to receive the full package value. |
| The South Pacific and the Cook Islands in particular, | | | | 3. Yet others discount nightly rates, and then list their |
| have become more of a focused tropical destination | | | | normal inclusions anyway whether you would be on a |
| for holidaymakers worldwide and as market | | | | honeymoon package or not, with just maybe one tour, |
| awareness increases for the South Pacific basin | | | | massage, or dinner voucher added. |
| generally, the strengths of the Cook Islands are being | | | | Whatever option you decide on, there are some great |
| recognized. | | | | packages to be found for a romantic escape in your |
| Most resorts in Rarotonga are now fully optimizing not | | | | tropical Cook Island destination vacation. |
| only their accommodation properties, but are realising | | | | There are also many private beachfront villas available |
| the value of providing the "total wedding and/or | | | | should you decide on the destination of the Cook |
| honeymoon package". Many of the wedding packages | | | | Islands, from the more basic through to what some |
| have what you would normally include in the way of | | | | might consider to be the ultimate romantic tropical |
| wedding services, but many also provide a wedding | | | | island vacation properties. These are mostly self |
| co-ordinator who can make sure the whole process is | | | | catering and with the lagoon and white sandy beach |
| in place and organised by the time of your arrival on to | | | | at your doorstep, it is hard to imagine a more perfect |
| the island. With Honeymoon Packages, the emphasis is | | | | setting for this very special time in one's life. |
| often on arrival atmosphere at whatever property has | | | | Most private villa accommodations do have the same |
| been your choice, most acknowledging the occasion | | | | services provided that one would expect in a larger |
| with a bottle of bubbly, a small gift or maybe petals | | | | resort such as full daily servicing, tour desk, dining |
| scattered across a turned down bed, with chocolates | | | | options and office facilities for all your questions and |
| on the pillow - and of course fresh flowers never go | | | | required information. |
| amiss! | | | | Finally it is worth of note that a lot of South Pacific |
| It does pay to do comparisons when selecting a | | | | Cook Island Honeymoon or Romantic Escape |
| tropical destination in the South Pacific because the | | | | Packages, are available as "internet only" specials and |
| differences can be many and selecting one that | | | | apply for direct bookings with the property only. They |
| actually represents great value, takes some time and | | | | are often not available through a travel agent or |
| effort. | | | | wholesaler. |
| 1. Some properties keep their normal accommodation | | | | Finally whatever romantic escape package in the |
| rates and have "value added items" which they then | | | | South Pacific you choose, there is no doubt that just |
| discount down and submit to their websites for | | | | being in the Cook Islands will add a very special |
| publication. | | | | dimension to your vacation. |
| 2. Another option is for accommodators to discount | | | | |