Here is the short interview I had with Glenda Tuaine of Cook Islands Tourism about her favorite place in the islands and why you should consider it when traveling to the South Pacific. It really is beautiful. Sorry that this video was so dark. It was at dinner and a spur of the moment interview request on my part, although still fun. We are also on iTunes,

After landing in Rarotonga’s International Airport, I was driven to a sacred Marae (temple, community area of the Maori people on a hill overlooking a Cook Islands’ coastline. There was a ritual, blessing and an opening prayer before media heard the news, “The Cook Islands are a ‘recession-free oasis.’” A recession-free oasis? I am not all that

This video comes from “Island Night” at the Crown Beach Resort on Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. While I admit being a little humbug at the notion, the music and dancing became infectious. So sit back and enjoy the show. We are also on iTunes, Youtube, Current TV, and Google video. And be sure to scroll all the way down to see the video. Also be sure

I was told that if I were going to be visiting the Cook Islands, missing Aitutaki would be a crime. I was told “It was the most beautiful island on Earth!” These are big words. I have heard them before. However, I took forty photos just on the approach of the airplane. I was not alone. Shutters clicked all around. Here are a few photos that I just

Here are few of my favorite shots after my brief time in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. I am using a Canon Digital Rebel XT, but still thinking about the Canon 50D. This is mostly using natural light and no photoshop of any kind. That’s me looking disheveled and growing a second chin overlooking the impressive cliff side views on top of Rarotonga. Tomorrow I am

One of my great joys in life when traveling internationally is taking the opportunity to experience food as it was traditionally prepared. As a rule, I find something both different and memorable. I have been in the Cook Islands for less than two days when a traditional food opportunity presented itself. While on Tangaroa’s “Safari” tour I had the chance

On Rarotonga, I spent the day in downtown Avarua, which is less a city than a handful of shops where tourists and locals can load up on food, clothes and the Internet. It is quaint and charming enough. It also overlooks some wonderful beaches and could not be more relaxed if it tried. While changing money, I discovered something fun. The Cook Islands use New