Raratonga & Aitutaki March 15th 2004 The beautiful islands of Raratonga & Aitutaki in the Cook Islands are picture perfect! ... read more
Oceania » Cook Islands » Rarotonga 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