The journal of his voyage, now available online, gives no indication that he had reached what is today billed, with much justification, as “the world’s most beautiful lagoon”. Sixteen days ...

The first stage, already underway, involves upgrading septic tank systems at 200 homes around the edge of the lagoon. The Cook Islands is also working towards creating a 1 million sq km marine ...

Aitutaki is famous for its equilateral-shaped triangular lagoon five times larger than the island surrounding it.Credit: Cook Islands Tourism "Life was really busy before COVID," Maunga Tours ...

The art of tivaevae, the colourful patchwork and appliqué that’s symbolic of the Cook ... Foot Island) is one of 15 islets in the Aitutaki atoll. The clear, blue waters of the lagoon are ...