Sundown

Pacific Paradise

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February 12th 2008
I am currently sitting in intense heat, directly opposite a fan with Alex spread-eagled on the bed in front of me in an attempt to cool down! As you may have gathered, we have reached the tropical paradise of the Cook Islands. And this is one place that truly does live up to that title. Rather like Fiji, it has beautiful beaches, stunning azure seas, and lush green vegetation. But what makes th ... read more

Oceania » Cook Islands » Rarotonga

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Named after Captain COOK, who sighted them in 1770, the islands became a British protectorate in 1888. By 1900, administrative control was transferred to New Zealand; in 1965 residents chose self-government in free association with New Zealand. The e... ... read more