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# Best places Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Cook Islands
jim.gibbons.1656 19:45 UTC 20 Jul 2014 | looking for beachfront, privacy and close to town |
tilos 23:52 UTC 21 Jul 2014 | Hello, which islands in the Cooks are you visiting? For Rarotonga, the town of Avurna doesn't have nice beaches. Your best bet is to stay in Muri, which has a nice stretch of beach plus useful things like a grocery store, several restaurants and cafes, and a gas station. We really liked the Muri Beach Cottages--they were maybe a 1 mile walk from the cafes, but were very private. If you have time, also visit Aitutaki, which has a beautiful lagoon. | 1