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Prices for cars can vary on which model chosen and which company used but typically $65 to $85 a day is usual with a refundable $40 petrol deposit. Cars typically tend to be automatics and are pretty reliable under the hood but will usually have some superficial damage.
Prices for cars can vary on which model chosen and which company used but typically $65 to $85 a day is usual with a refundable $40 petrol deposit. Cars typically tend to be automatics and are pretty reliable under the hood but will usually have some superficial damage.
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The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa offers a range of rental vehicles for hire. Please call + 682 31200 or Skype talr.manager or email resort.manager@aitutakilagoonresort.co.ck
Scooters are much more economical at $25 a day with a $10 petrol deposit. There is some competition with scooters so if you are not happy with yours you have other options. As with the cars, the scooters are typically in good condition and safe to drive, but will not be vespas or straight out of the box. Typically rentals are automatic, but ask and manuals should be available. Manual scooters can be in better condition because they are not rented as often.
Scooters are much more economical at $25 a day with a $10 petrol deposit. There is some competition with scooters so if you are not happy with yours you have other options. As with the cars, the scooters are typically in good condition and safe to drive, but will not be vespas or straight out of the box. Typically rentals are automatic, but ask and manuals should be available. Manual scooters can be in better condition because they are not rented as often.
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* '''One-Foot Island''' is a must see with blue lagoons and white sandy beach. There is a post office (box), one of the most remote in the world. There are beaches for swimming, you can walk around the island. Best snorkelling seems to be around the island past the rock ledge, towards the reef.
* '''One-Foot Island''' is a must see with blue lagoons and white sandy beach. There is a post office (box), one of the most remote in the world. There are beaches for swimming, you can walk around the island. Best snorkelling seems to be around the island past the rock ledge, towards the reef.
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Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa located on its own private island Akitua which is directly on the fabled Aitutaki Lagoon offering the best views from the Flying Boat Beach Bar & Grill. Day passes available for visitors not staying at the resort that allow access to water sports equipment, activities, beaches, bars, restaurant and Spa Polynesia. Romantic Candlelit dining with degustation menu in the evening on the beach.
Phone + 682 31200 Skpye talr.manager email resort.manager@aitutakilagoonresort.co.ck
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Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa located on its own private island Akitua which is directly on the fabled Aitutaki Lagoon offering the best views from the Flying Boat Beach Bar & Grill. Day passes available for visitors not staying at the resort that allow access to water sports equipment, activities, beaches, bars, restaurant and Spa Polynesia. Romantic Candlelit dining with degustation menu in the evening on the beach.
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* Take an island, safari, & walk about '''tours'''
* Take an island, safari, & walk about '''tours'''
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If the weather is nice, or even if it's not too bad, a lagoon cruise is near idyllic. Aitutaki's lagoon is supposed to rival Bora Bora in French Polynesia for beauty, and all of the lagoon operators are reputable and offer excellent trips. There is not a best operator on Aitutaki for Lagoon Cruises so look around and decide what kind of a cruise you are looking for - smaller more intimate cruises which stay away from One Foot Island during peak periods, or larger slower boats with entertainment and toilets on board. Unless it's a terrible day you can't go wrong.
If the weather is nice, or even if it's not too bad, a lagoon cruise is near idyllic. Aitutaki's lagoon is supposed to rival Bora Bora in French Polynesia for beauty, and all of the lagoon operators are reputable and offer excellent trips. There is not a best operator on Aitutaki for Lagoon Cruises so look around and decide what kind of a cruise you are looking for - smaller more intimate cruises which stay away from One Foot Island during peak periods, or larger slower boats with entertainment and toilets on board. Unless it's a terrible day you can't go wrong.
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For those that prefer to "do their own thing" another way to enjoy the Aitutaki Lagoon is to hire a kayak or outrigger canoe from the Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa and paddle out to the nearest islet "motu" a few hundred metres away and go as far as is comfortable exploring the uninhabited islands. Book a picnic lunch and find your own beach without another soul on it.
Phone +682 31200 Skpye talr.manager email resort.manager@aitutakilagoonresort.co.ck
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For those that prefer to "do their own thing" another way to enjoy the Aitutaki Lagoon is to hire a kayak or outrigger canoe from the Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa and paddle out to the nearest islet "motu" a few hundred metres away and go as far as is comfortable exploring the uninhabited islands. Book a picnic lunch and find your own beach without another soul on it.
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For cruises on '''smaller boat''' try:
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* Experience an '''Island night'''
* Experience an '''Island night'''
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The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa offers traditional drum dance show on Monday and Thursday nights featuring Aitutaki's best dancers. Dinner from 6:30PM and show begins at 8PM. All welcome. Bookings essential.
Phone +682 31200 Skpye talr.manager email resort.manager@aitutakilagoonresort.co.ck
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The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa offers traditional drum dance show on Monday and Thursday nights featuring Aitutaki's best dancers. Dinner from 6:30PM and show begins at 8PM. All welcome. Bookings essential.
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Reservations for dinner are a good idea on Aiutaki, as periodically the more popular restaurants will book up during tourist peak periods.
Reservations for dinner are a good idea on Aiutaki, as periodically the more popular restaurants will book up during tourist peak periods.
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The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa offers the premier location on a private island "Motu Akitua" which is situated directly on Aitutaki Lagoon. The Flying Boat Beach Bar & Grill has the best views on the island of Aitutaki Lagoon and offers fine Pacific cuisine between 11AM and 9PM. The Bounty Brasserie offers casual dining and regular live entertainment. Romantic Candlelit Dining with degustation menu and private waiter under the stars available for a limited number of couples each evening.
Phone +682 31200 Skype talr.manager email resort.manager@aitutakilagoonresort.com
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The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa offers the premier location on a private island "Motu Akitua" which is situated directly on Aitutaki Lagoon. The Flying Boat Beach Bar & Grill has the best views on the island of Aitutaki Lagoon and offers fine Pacific cuisine between 11AM and 9PM. The Bounty Brasserie offers casual dining and regular live entertainment. Romantic Candlelit Dining with degustation menu and private waiter under the stars available for a limited number of couples each evening.
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==Drink==
==Drink==
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The Flying Boat Beach Bar & Grill at The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa offers the best views of the fabled Aitutaki Lagoon as it is located directly on the lagoon on the private island of "Akituta". Enjoy a tropical cocktail as the sun goes down.
Phone (682)31200 Skpye talr.manager email resort.manager@aitutakilagoonresort.co.ck
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The Flying Boat Beach Bar & Grill at The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa offers the best views of the fabled Aitutaki Lagoon as it is located directly on the lagoon on the private island of "Akituta". Enjoy a tropical cocktail as the sun goes down.
Pacific or Islands Nights are also a good option to experience while you are in the Cook Islands. Islands nights usually involve either a buffet or a la carte menu and an island dancing show for a set price. Most island nights will also include a string band before the show as well. While Cook Island dancing is distinct in its own ways and definitely worth watching, it will be of a same vein as Tahitian shows for those more familiar with French Polynesia.
Pacific or Islands Nights are also a good option to experience while you are in the Cook Islands. Islands nights usually involve either a buffet or a la carte menu and an island dancing show for a set price. Most island nights will also include a string band before the show as well. While Cook Island dancing is distinct in its own ways and definitely worth watching, it will be of a same vein as Tahitian shows for those more familiar with French Polynesia.
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==== Splurge ====
==== Splurge ====
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The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa enjoys the premier location on its own private island "Akitua" directly on the fabled Aitutaki Lagoon. Offering the islands only overwater bungalows, Royal Honeymoon Pool Villa as well deluxe beachfront bungalows, premium beachfront bungalows and beachfront bungalows all directly on the lagoon. The Flying Boat Beach Bar & Grill and Bountry Brasserie offer contemporary fine Pacific cuisine while the Romantic Candelit Dinner with Degustation menu and private waiter is strictly for lovers only. Spa Polynesia offers professionally qualified therapists and a wide selection of relaxing spa treatments.
Phone (682)31200 Skype talr.manager email resort.manager@aitutakilagoonresort.co.ck
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The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa enjoys the premier location on its own private island "Akitua" directly on the fabled Aitutaki Lagoon. Offering the islands only overwater bungalows, Royal Honeymoon Pool Villa as well deluxe beachfront bungalows, premium beachfront bungalows and beachfront bungalows all directly on the lagoon. The Flying Boat Beach Bar & Grill and Bountry Brasserie offer contemporary fine Pacific cuisine while the Romantic Candelit Dinner with Degustation menu and private waiter is strictly for lovers only. Spa Polynesia offers professionally qualified therapists and a wide selection of relaxing spa treatments.
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