FROM TRAVEL UNI Booking the Cooks! Did you know? the
WELCOME to the secrets of South
Pacifi c. On this
regular page we hope to help you take a break from the cares of your day, breathe in the fresh air and wade into the cooling calm lagoons of our beautiful region. Let the untouched charm of the beautiful Cook Islands capture your spirit and hold your heart.
The 15 islands of the Cook Islands lie between New Zealand and Hawaii, scattered like fragrant frangipani
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DID you know that every arriving and departing passenger to the Cook Islands for the past 20 years has been met by local celebrity, Papa Jake, who entertains them on his ukulele as they clear customs or shop for duty free – yes, you can actually buy duty free on arrival as well as departure here! The Cook Islands are served
by three international airlines, all arriving on the main island of Rarotonga (RAR). A valid passport and onward return ticket, will allow your clients to stay for up to 31 days. The departure tax is now included in the airline ticket. Set your clients on their way with one of the following: Air New Zealand: London Heathrow to Los Angeles with connections to Rarotonga once a week in each direction. Or, connects through Auckland up to 10 times a week in each direction; and Sydney, once a week in each direction. Virgin Australia: Auckland to Rarotonga up to four times a week in each direction. Air Rarotonga/Air Tahiti: Papeette to Rarotonga once a week.
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petals fl oating across 2.2 million sq km of seductive, sensual ocean. Boasting rare beauty, an idyllic climate, warm welcoming people with the widest white smiles, and a pace of life unsurpassed for peace. It’s a pace of life unsurpassed too for endless adventures, romance and pure relaxation. The new UK Cook Islands Tourism
Offi ce invites you to explore and share the pleasures of its Cook Islands paradise.
TOP SELLING TIPS FROM:
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“Recommend Cook Islands diving for advanced divers and beginners alike. The lagoons and corals teem with marine life
and whales visit too” IAN GRIFFITHS, OCEAN MARKETING
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You now have the chance to win a range of prizes from the Cook Islands simply by training online with Travel Uni. We are excited to
launch the new Cook Islands Specialist programme at discoverthecookislands. com. Agents who train will be eligible for prizes ranging from pareus (sarongs), to
There is only one continuous road in Rarotonga! Keep driving and you will end up where you started 32 km later!
meet the team
HERE TO HELP Ian Griffiths, of Ocean Marketing, and Karla Eggelton - the Director of Sales and Marketing at Cook Islands Tourism are standing by to help you sell. Contact them on: T. 023 9238 6401 email: ukmanager@
cookislands.travel Learn more at:
www.cookislands.travel
black pearls and trips to the Cook Islands. So sign up,get studying and become a Cook Islands Specialist. There will be lots of offers and prizes each month.
DID YOU KNOW
COOKS KICK OFF - The Cook Islands will be bringing a team to the Rugby League World Cup in UK this October and November. Watch out for the trade events and offers for the games and save the dates: • Wednesday October 30 - Cook Island vs USA (in Bristol) • Tuesday November 5 - Cook Islands vs Tonga (in Leigh) • Sunday November 10 - Cook Islands vs Wales (in Neath)
CONTACT: OCEAN MARKETING, 1 HOLYWELL DRIVE, PORT SOLENT, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4TB; T. 023 9238 6401; E.
UKMANAGER@COOKISLANDS.TRAVEL
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