Rarotonga

**Kittyhawk** · 16th July 2009, 12:44

Originally Posted by James Deuce

If you keep telling everyone how great it is then EVERYONE goes there and then it isn't lovely and quiet and wonderful the next time you go there, is it?

Felt that very same way when I was in Paris standing under the Eiffel tower. and at every other friggin tourist spot in Europe....Unless really necessary I'd never go on a conducted tour, exploring with no real set plans apart from accomodation an the next flight ticket, spur of the moment was everything else, and backpacking is the best way to go. You see so much more.

**colonel** · 16th July 2009, 16:31

the only good thing there is the airport as you leave .fucking boring shithole

**skidMark** · 16th July 2009, 16:36

Originally Posted by Kittyhawk

Felt that very same way when I was in Paris standing under the Eiffel tower. and at every other friggin tourist spot in Europe....Unless really necessary I'd never go on a conducted tour, exploring with no real set plans apart from accomodation an the next flight ticket, spur of the moment was everything else, and backpacking is the best way to go. You see so much more.

Except you've never been to europe sheryl :dry:

**Big Dan** · 16th July 2009, 16:37

Originally Posted by colonel

the only good thing there is the airport as you leave .fucking boring shithole

James Deuce? is that you again - lol

or is colonel using your material :P

Colonel: If you are serious maybe you couldn't find things to do that you enjoyed

**James Deuce** · 16th July 2009, 17:43

It ain't me and I try not to be that artless.

**Maha** · 16th July 2009, 19:16

Originally Posted by Big Dan

James Deuce? is that you again - lol

or is colonel using your material :P

Colonel: If you are serious maybe you couldn't find things to do that you enjoyed

Maybe he enjoy Beirut this time of year??

I dont vote in polls but I would give it a 9/10 because its the kinda holiday that I look for, you come home feeling you've had a holiday.

**colonel** · 16th July 2009, 20:47

Originally Posted by Big Dan

James Deuce? is that you again - lol

or is colonel using your material :P

Colonel: If you are serious maybe you couldn't find things to do that you enjoyed

things to do, swimming,snorkeling,fishing if the weather holds and drinking=boring

**Kittyhawk** · 18th July 2009, 09:05

Originally Posted by skidMark

Except you've never been to europe sheryl :dry:

lol, I failed 6th form cos I was overseas.

**Mschvs** · 20th July 2009, 14:47

I cannot for the life of me understand why anyone would go to a Pacific island and stay in an apartment like at the Muri Beach resort or anywhere like that. You can stay in a multi level hotel like that anywhere in the world. Why wouldn't you want to be in a (palacial or cosy) bungalow, on ground level, with the beach on your doorstep, and a pool with a bar in it! Isn't that the point of going to an island??

That was my dream of my holiday in Raro when I was 21 ... and I did it, and thoroughly enjoyed it at Club Raro!! Great price, (package deal) great staff, tidy well kept facilities! Private, great view. A bar in the pool (one of my absolute pre-requisites for my holiday in Rarotonga), and about a 10 minute walk into town ... which I wouldn't have actualy wanted to be any closer as the walk each morning, or 5 minute scooter ride helped work off my (included) breakfast, and gave me a chance to wake up and get into 'island time', and take in the beautiful mornings on the island!

**Mschvs** · 20th July 2009, 14:55

After reading a few reviews just right now though, looks like opinions are mixed. Maybe a seasonal thing? When I stayed it was well priced, very clean, breakfast was great, fresh fruit etc, staff were friendly, helpful etc but others didn't seem to enjoy it according to tripadvisor.com!

**Maha** · 23rd July 2009, 15:39

At the Edgewater on the cocktail list is a drink called 'The Tangaroa'.
I suggest you have one of these Big Dan (if you drink that is).
Its known as 'The Raro Bikini Remover'....it consists of...Gin/Vodka/White Rum/Bourbon/Triple Sec/Tequilla/Ginger Ale/Coke and Lime Juice and its served in a 1.8 Lt Fish Bowl...it cost $29. and comes with two straws.

Enjoy.

**Big Dan** · 23rd July 2009, 15:48

Originally Posted by Maha

At the Edgewater on the cocktail list is a drink called 'The Tangaroa'.
I suggest you have one of these Big Dan (if you drink that is).
Its known as 'The Raro Bikini Remover'....it consists of...Gin/Vodka/White Rum/Bourbon/Triple Sec/Tequilla/Ginger Ale/Coke and Lime Juice and its served in a 1.8 Lt Fish Bowl...it cost $29. and comes with two straws.

Enjoy.

Well sorry to say that i don't drink there Maha so i'll be sticking to the soft drink or water

**Blackbird** · 23rd July 2009, 16:53

Umm.... I think we'll be up there next week celebrating our 37th anniversary. Mrs B and I take it in turns to organise a destination which we keep a secret from each other for as long as possible (usually the check-in desk

), but she let something slip this time which leads me to think Rarotonga - will let you know. Year before last was Vanuatu and we had an absolute ball there.

**PrincessBandit** · 23rd July 2009, 17:49

We stayed at The Little Polynesian. Right on the waterfront too!!
It was lovely in terms of doing nothing - that was exactly the holiday we needed. Getting around on scooters and motorbikes is a great way to see what there is to see but don't bother going for shopping. Dunno about the night life really, we weren't into that, but super friendly people. Speaking with the manager of our accommodation tourism is pretty much the only form of income for the island so it probably is in their best interests to make sure you're well taken care of!

We stayed for 6 days, and by then I was ready to come home. Much longer and I think even I would have started getting bored; however next time we go we will definitely go to Aitataki as well, and if my shoulder is all better do some quadding or horse trekking.

**Blackbird** · 2nd August 2009, 12:23

Just got back from 6 days in Rarotonga and absolutely loved it. You can be as lazy or as busy as you want, we mainly went for the latter. Hired a scooter (Yamaha Cygnus X)for peanuts and we went exploring all over the island. In 40 plus years of riding, it's the first time I've ridden a scooter and it was huge fun. Note the Cook Islands helmet - cap turned backwards! Didn't feel safe with sandals though and went for better shoes. Went 4WD exploring in the backroads and there are also beach buggys and quads for hire. The Sachs Madass with matching plate was cool, but not for hire unfortunately. Lovely people, lovely place to chill in the NZ winter.