"Everyone should see Cook Islands before they die."  

- That was my review of Rarotonga when I first encountered Raro at the age of 17 .

Now 50yo and 6 visits later, my thoughts haven't changed. I keep coming back, more frequently to bring you the best of the best because everyone should have a chance to See Cook Islands.

Hi, My name is Kylie Forbes. I live in Australia and I've been visiting Rarotonga in the Cook Islands since 1993. I eloped and was married here in 2009, brought my kids here in 2018 and a other times in between, recently for website research.  

Not a lot has changed over the past few decades. It remains unspoiled. No high rise buildings and only a few flights each day, so there's not a lot of tourists at any one time. It's the place I feel most at home, grounded and safe. I simply blend into the Island way of life which is a happy, slow paced and simple way of living. Life here is exactly how it should be. It is one country I would feel completely safe to visit as a solo traveller.

Coming here has changed my life, changing the way I see the world, respect the earth and why I spread the word. 

Don't put it on your bucket list as something you want to do someday when you can plan it now.

I understand that most people only dream about a holiday to locations like this with many things stopping them or putting it on hold for 'someday'. I want you all to experience the place I love the most. It's not an impossible holiday if you know how and where to start.

I've searched, gathered and tried the best of the cheapest places to stay, things to do and spots to eat that won't cost you a fortune. I want to tell everyone how it is possible to stop dreaming about having a hammock holiday in the South Pacific when you have the info! 

When I say cheapest, I don't mean 'cheapest' in quality. It's taken many visits to find the BEST of the most affordable so you can experience a champagne holiday on a beer budget.

Start planning and go see Cook Islands, it's more affordable than you think.

- Affordable accommodation

Allowing you to blend in and experience life just as the locals do. Accommodation is the biggest cost while on holiday and we can cut that back for you listing the best properties under $250pn.

- Affordable and free things to do while here

So you don't go over your holiday budget. You can't do everything in one visit but you can still experience the culture and life here while staying under $100pp.

- Affordable places to eat

Saving you money on food with feeds around $20 and under. You don't need to spend a lot as there are cheaper, sometimes better places to try local and international food.  

I'll also save you time so you're not going from one website to another finding all the information you need to have a great holiday. I've have done my best to include everything you'll need to know. If I have forgotten something, please 'contact me' here or via the website menu and I'll include any info I may have left out. I want everyone to find all they need all in one website. 

Read   'Island impressions'   to see why this Island is a perfect holiday destination.

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