Man paddling canoe on Raratonga coast.

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Rarotonga

The most populous of the Cook Islands is stunning in its natural beauty and physical drama. A halo of flame-orange coral reef encircles the island, and Rarotonga’s sapphire-blue lagoon is trimmed by sparkling white beaches. Beyond the reef, breakers foam and crash like distant thunder.


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Sailboat in the idyllic Muri lagoon in rarotonga in the Cook islands in Polynesia south Pacific.

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The 6 best beaches in Rarotonga

Jan 10, 2022 • 5 min read

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