The lagoon beaches are shallow with sandy bottoms, making it safe to swim and lounge around in. Many hotels have pools at the water's edge, with a view of the lagoon.
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Considering the Cook Islands uses the same currency, the New Zealand Dollar, and the country imports a lot of goods from New Zealand, we find that the prices for food, accommodation and getting around are on par or just marginally more expensive than in New Zealand.
Is the Cook Islands Expensive to Visit? The Cook Islands is more expensive to visit than Australia, the US, Asia and Europe but cheaper than other Pacific destinations like Hawaii, Fiji and Tahiti (French Polynesia).
The Cook Islanders are famously welcoming and friendly, English is widely spoken, and you'll find an easygoing mix of 21st-century sophistication and traditional Polynesian values. Framed by the wild blue expanse of the planet's biggest ocean, these isolated isles are one of the world's great getaways.
Water -- Generally, the water on Rarotonga is safe to drink from the tap. It is filtered but not treated and can become slightly muddy after periods of heavy rain. If in doubt, boil it in the electric jug in your hotel room.
The best time to visit the Cook Islands is during the driest months (April to November). The climate is tropical and generally agreeable year-round, with steady humidity levels and temperatures sitting between 75°F and 86°F.
Families relying on the tourist industry now are without a way to make a living during the pandemic. This makes the Cook Islands a superb place to visit, but an expensive place to live. The cost of importing goods is much greater than the trade income from making and selling goods to other countries.
Casual clothing is recommended however for wearing in and around the town centre and the non-beach areas of the island. The Cook Island people are quite traditional in this respect and it's not considered appropriate to wear your swimming gear beyond the beaches.