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1. Unforgettable Travel Experiences in New Zealand September 28, 2008 New Zealand is an island nation located in the western part of southern Pacific Ocean. The country has two main islands, namely, the island's north and south of the island, and a number of smaller islands. The total area covered by New Zealand east of 2.68.670 square kilometres. The highest point east of the country of Mt Cook (3,764 metres above sea level). The islands of New Zealand were the commencement inhabited by Polynesian maori. The British colony was established in the country in 1840. In 1907, New Zealand became independent. The rugged mountains and large coastal plains are the... (read more) Author: Jhonanant Jhon

2. The Magical Whitsundays August 12, 2008 Named by Captain James Cook in recognition of a religious festival, there does indeed seem to be something spiritual about the Whitsunday Islands. The peaks of mountains drowned by the rising ocean in ages gone by, the 74 islands lie off the Queensland Coast like jewels in an azure blue crown, attracting holiday makers from all over the globe keen to tantalise their senses with the magic of the Whitsundays. Coated in thick forest and bordered by pristine white beaches, most of the islands are remote and untouched, falling under the protective auspices of the National Parks. A number of them ha... (read more) Author: Gavin Wyatt

3. Hawaiian Leis April 20, 2008 Hawaiian leis are known the world over as the symbol of aloha. A member of Captain Cook’s crew first recorded the custom of Hawaiians wearing flower garlands in 1779. Today, wearing Hawaii flower leis is more prevalent than ever, among both locals and visitors. An Ancient Polynesian Custom Early Polynesian voyagers who migrated to, and settled in the islands initially introduced the lei custom to the Hawaiian Islands. Leis were worn by these original Hawaiians to beautify themselves and distinguish themselves from others. The original Hawaiians excelled in the creation of permanent leis con... (read more) Author: Terry Reim

4. Anatakitaki Cave - Atiu, Cook Islands March 16, 2008 Anatakitaki Cave – Atiu, Cook Islands The Anatakitaki Cave, also know as the Cave of the Kopeka is located in the south east of Atiu, an island situated in the southern Cook Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. The Anatakitaki Cave is the longest and most spectacular cave on Atiu. It has many corridors & chambers, approximately one kilometre in length and is home to the Kopeka bird, a native to Atiu. This swift like bird, nests deep within the caverns and navigates in the dark by using an echo locating series of clicks To get to the cave, enjoy a 30-minute walk through nati... (read more) Author: Melynnda Morrissette

5. Thrills, Spills, Cook Islands Paddling February 18, 2008 The Vaka Eiva is a week long paddling festival held in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, each year in November. The week long event attracts many local and international paddlers. This year, teams from New Zealand, Hawaii, Tahiti and Australia competed with the Cook Islands for the 8 race events. This included the Masters Men and Women OC1,12km, Open Men and Women OC1,18km, Marsters Men and Woman V6,12km, Open Men and Women V6,18km, Masters and Open Mixed V6, 12km, Juniors V6,10km, Muri Beach 500m Sprints, and Men and Womens Open V6, Round Raro Relay. This years festival has drawn a record field ... (read more) Author: Melynnda Morrissette

6. Noni Juice Health Benefits February 11, 2008 None is the Cook Islands name for what we here call "Noni". In the Cook Islands the fruit has been used medicinally for hundreds of years. Botanically the fruit is called: Morinda Citrifolia. It grows on a shrub type tree and the size of the fruit is about the same size as a medium avocado pear. The skin has warts on it similar to a pomegranate. The shrub shows fruit some 10 months after planting. It reaches maturity in about 18 months and then yields between 4 to 8kg of fruit every month, all year round. Although the most significant nutrient feature of noni pulp powder or juice is its high v... (read more) Author: Rachel Broune

7. Wedding in Paradise - Aitutaki, Cook Islands. February 06, 2008 Imagine your wedding day on a remote South Pacific Island! Imagine you saying "I DO" on “Nude Island”, a sandbar of white powder sand surrounded by turquoise crystal clear waters of Aitutaki lagoon, the most beautiful area in all of the South Pacific. Your wedding package priced at NZ$1175.00 includes boat transfers from Aitutaki mainland to One Foot Island, wedding license, wedding cake, flower leis, donation to the Minister and champagne toast. Make your wedding day a really special day by planning your ceremony on a very special island in the Cook Islands. You may decide to have a very priv... (read more) Author: Melynnda Morrissette

8. THE GREATEST FIND IN ALL OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC November 17, 2007 THE GREATEST FIND IN ALL OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC. One Foot Island, Aitutaki, Cook Islands. Imagine spending your days all by yourself on the most beautiful island of the Cook Islands and perhaps the most beautiful of the entire South Pacific. To reach One Foot Island, you need to fly via Air Rarotonga from Rarotonga to Aitutaki and then board your island boat for the trip to One Foot. Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and BBQ lunch before being dropped off at your island hideaway. Spend your days all alone basking in the sun, snorkeling, swimming in the crystal clear lagoon or just lazing in the hammoc... (read more) Author: Melynnda Morrissette

9. Does the Internet Benefit Small Travel Businesses? October 05, 2007 Yes, of course it does, but as much as it should? When you think of the number of travel directories and websites available to travelers you would think that this is a world free of the normal conventions of business but unfortunately it is often bound by restrictions that travelers would not appreciate. Pricing of travel is one of the conventions that are not yet totally free of restrictions and understandably so due to distribution considerations. Travel businesses using the traditional distribution chains for the sale of their products need to allow for the payments of commissi... (read more) Author: Anthony Francis

10. Please Communicate In English October 04, 2007 The Inglish Langwij is 1 L of a language for travelers so I say 2 L with travellers but please communicate in some version of English, just give me a clue as to which version. Recently I sent an email to a Dude Ranch operator in one of the northern states using the word 'traveller' which is the way I was taught to spell it many decades ago. I received a terse reply and admonishment to my email saying that if I could not spell traveller as traveler I obviously could not be trusted with her business listing at TopTravelSites. I replied that the '2 L' spelling was used more than the '1 L'... (read more) Author: Anthony Francis

11. Basic Facts About Cook Islands October 02, 2007 An overview of facts about the Cook Islands Scattered across the Pacific Ocean is the Cook Islands, a group of beautiful islands known for their warm, welcoming people and fantastic beaches. Made up of 15 islands, the Cook Islands is a self-governing parliamentary democracy which is in free association with New Zealand. Each of the 15 islands offers a unique experience to its visitors. Tourists interested in going to this side of the Pacific ought to know a few facts about the Cook Islands. Located between Fiji and French Polynesia, the Cook Islands is very different from its neighbo... (read more) Author: Todd Sarouhan

12. Survivor Cook Islands August 22, 2007 Survivor Cook Islands Cook Islands is home to the thirteenth season of the hit reality television show Survivor Cook Islands—probably the most controversial leg—having earned very different reactions because for the first time in Survivor, the contestants were divided into tribes by race and ethnicity, when in previous seasons age and gender clusters are the factors. There were several new twists and first time events that occurred during this season. Survivor Cook Islands also gave birth to the first Asian-American castaway to win Survivor (Yul), the first season to have have a three person ... (read more) Author: Todd Sarouhan

13. Cook Islands Travel August 01, 2007 Cook Islands Travel A Cook Islands travel is like discovering a heavenly sanctuary perfect for a secluded, quiet escape. Situated in the middle of Pacific Ocean, with a few inhabitants and paradise-like surroundings, a trip to the islands would be an authentic and refined Pacific experience encased in a lifestyle exuding with utmost warmth and happiness and peace. Despite the number of 90,000 visitors a year to its capital island "Rarotonga" the Cook Islands is largely unspoiled by the tourism. Nowhere could a high-rise hotel be found, and there are only four beach buggies and very litt... (read more) Author: Todd Sarouhan

14. Oahu Hawaii, the Birthplace of Surfing, Still Shreds July 05, 2007 Hawaii, especially the island of Oahu, has long been considered the birthplace of surfing. The first written description of he’e nalu - the Hawaiian term for surfing – is described in a journal entry of Captain James King in March 1779, three months after the death of Captain James Cook, credited with first discovering the Hawaiian Islands in 1778: "Twenty or thirty of the natives, taking each a long narrow board, rounded at the ends, set out together from the shore. Their first object is to place themselves on the summit of the largest surge, by which they are driven along with amazing rapid... (read more) Author: Terry Reim

15. Hawaii's Oahu, "the Gathering Place" May 31, 2007 Oahu was likely the first of the Hawaiian Island sighted by the crew of HMS Resolution on January 18, 1778 during Captain James Cook's third Pacific expedition. It is one of 137 volcanic islands and atolls stretching 1,500 miles across the North Pacific Ocean, all but one of which (Midway) comprise the 50th US State of Hawaii. In the two centuries since Cooke’s famous discovery of the “Sandwich Islands” as he called them, Oahu has been transformed from an idyllic Gauginesque tropical paradise into one of the world’s premier tourist destinations, financial capitals, and a US military stro... (read more) Author: Terry Reim

16. The Charming Black Pearls November 23, 2006 Black pearls belong to the black group. Legends tracked black pearls of the South Pacific regions and to the wide stretch of Cook Islands, Tahiti, Tuamotu Archipelago and in French Polynesia, specifically the Gambier Islands. Cook Islands are the area producing almost 38% of the world’s supply of pearls at present. The most common black pearl is the Tahitian black pearl which is acquired through grafting. Pictada Margaritifera is the term used to denote those skilled technicians who cultured black pearls in Tahiti.Tahitian pearls carry a metallic steel gray color; naturally these col... (read more) Author: Nathalie Fiset

17. Some Kitchen Island Design Ideas November 22, 2006 The kitchen island as a stand-alone platform in the middle of the kitchen provides convenience and efficiency by creating more workspace. When the island is located in the center of the kitchen more space in automatically created. In most situations a kitchen island is the ideal way to separate the kitchen from the living room. If the kitchen island has cook top, sinks or pull-out drawer refrigerators then this accommodates greater convenience and socializing since one can do dishes and preparation while conversing with guests in the living room. There are endless uses for kitchen islands... (read more) Author: James Mahoney

18. "Aloha Celebrated Here," Believe It And E Komo Mai: By Lynn Cook May 19, 2006 Visitors come to Hawaii anticipating a special experience. They’ve heard of the Islands’ famous Aloha Spirit. They are looking for that magic experience. Island companies work hard to deliver it. For the past twelve years the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau has honored those who do with their annual “Keep It Hawaii” awards program. The award recipients, selected by cultural specialists, receive a carved wooden kahili depicting the tall feather standards that once announced the arrival of royalty in the islands. Watch for the carved award standard or Keep It Hawaii award signs proudly dis... (read more) Author: John Parker

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