41. Jane's Cook Islands Home Page Detailed information on the islands of Rarotonga and Aitutaki including the people, culture, history, nature, sightseeing and dive information. http://www.janeresture.com/cookislands/index.htm

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42. KiaOrana.com | The Cook Islands | KiaOrana.com Information and pictures from the cook islands group including legends, culture, maps, books and artists. http://www.kiaorana.com

43. Cook Islands Travel Picture Guide - Cook.Islands-Pictures.com cook islands travel information with pictures of holidays, culture, adventure, resorts, and beaches. Includes a cook islands vacation guide http://www.cook.islands-pictures.com

Cook Islands Picture Travel Guide - Cook.Islands-Pictures.com Home culture holidays adventure ... contact us A COOK ISLANDS TRAVEL PICTURE GUIDE COOK ISLANDS.ISLANDS - PICTURES.COM An images guide to the Cook Islands. Welcome to Cook.Islands-Pictures.com ! Travel to Cook Islands in this virtual image gallery. Explore the different facets of life in Cook Islands, the people, the landscapes, villages and towns, activities, sunsets and sunrises. See the culture, the romantic settings and the many exciting activities available in these magical South Pacific islands. How to use this site Click on each small photo to see a larger sized image. Cook Islands Beach Travel Moon Handbooks South Pacific (7th Ed.) Moon Handbooks Tahiti Including the Cook Islands ... Cook Islands Pictures MaxiaPacific Pty Ltd A Cook Islands Travel Picture Guide Travel information for vacations in the Cook Islands with pictures of landscapes, people, culture, sunsets, resorts and islands.

44. The Cook Islands People - Polynesians Of The South Pacific For more information on the unique profile of the cook islands people, see these web sites cook islands Government Web Site; cook islands Ministry of culture. http://www.globalvolunteers.org/1main/cook/cook_islandspeople.htm

Volunteer Cook Islands Volunteer Abroad Volunteer In The USA How To Apply ... Request Information The Cook Islanders "Wishing You a Long Life" Cook Island society is well-known for friendliness, openness and a gentle, easy-going spirit. Some 90 percent of Cook Islanders are "pure" Polynesians people of the 'many' (poly) islands of the South Pacific, distantly related to the New Zealand Maori. Only 10 percent of Cook Islanders descend from minorities from Europe, New Zealand, Fiji, or China. Individuality between islands is the hallmark of the culture of the Cook Islands, and reflects their varied sources of ancient migration. The local language is Cook Islands Maori closely related to the Polynesian languages spoken in Tahiti and Hawaii although English is widely spoken as a second language. While each island has its own dialect, islanders can all understand each other when speaking Maori , with a couple of exceptions. The islands of Pukapuka and Penrhyn have languages very different to the rest of the islands in the Cook Islands. They are the northern most islands in the Cook Islands.Unabashedly inclusive people, Cook Islanders will happily introduce themselves with their local greeting "kia orana" ("may you live on"). Family lineage is very important to Cook Islanders, most of whom can proudly trace their ancestors back for many generations to the original tribes of the islands.

45. Cook Island Research At Otago Includes information on three projects The Stone Sourcing Project, Ngaputoru culture History, and the cook islands Reef Ecology Project. http://www.otago.ac.nz/Anthropology/Pacific/cooks/cookframe.html

46. PACIFICNAVIGATOR.COM - The Cook Islands - CULTURE - Internet Travel Specialists, each participant, but is limited to a few islands. artwork, often associated with religion or cultural tradition. The cook Islanders are no exception, and are http://www.pacificnavigator.com/cookislands/aboutcooks/culture.html

Destinations Navigator Home Fiji Islands American Samoa Cook Islands New Caledonia Niue Samoa Tahiti Tonga Vanuatu SPECIAL FEATURES ABOUT COOK ISLANDS The People History Culture Places of Interest ... Shopping in Cook Islands COOK ISLANDS INFORMATION Visitor Information Communications Useful Contacts Links ... Cook Islands News Visit Our TOP PICK of Amazon's South Pacific Products TRAVEL HELP DESK Travel Insurance Postcards Message Board Art Gallery In true Polynesian style, Cook Islanders live in small, close knit communities and are extraordinarily proud of their heritage. The extended family and community take precedence over the individual, making for a generous, open people. Family lineage is very important to Cook Islanders, most of whom can proudly trace their ancestors back for many generations to the original tribes of the islands. These tribes own all the land and assign it to families. Interestingly, while the chiefly title and positions of authority are passed through male lineage, land rights are passed through the maternal lineage. Of the traditions that have survived the strict moral teachings of the missionaries, the most obvious - and most compelling - is the vibrant, exotic and erotic dances that are accompanied by a compelling beat on the traditional slit drum. Each island has its own special songs and dances, which tell stories from the past, and children learn and practice these from a very young age and perform regularly.

47. Cook Islands - Holiday Accommodation - Resorts, Villas, Hotels & Resort Spas - T So, welcome to the cook islands, immerse yourself in another culture another time. Kia manuia! May good fortune shine on you! http://www.tourismcookislands.com/

home contact us about us specials you are here: travelonline.com cook islands intro destinations brisbane gold coast great barrier reef hunter valley melbourne northern territory outback port douglas queensland islands sunshine coast sydney tasmania whitsundays cook islands fiji islands vanuatu new zealand on the move car rentals campervans cruises trains ... site map kia orana and welcome to the cook islands! Anyone who has visited our Fiji or Vanuatu We've chosen six quality resorts on the main island of Rarotonga (Raro to the locals) and one on the island of Aitutaki. There are day trips from Raro to Aitutaki but unless time is really short go for longer. If you don't stay at least a night or two on Aitutaki you will miss out on what we believe is one of the most beautiful, rare and magical places in the world - Aitutaki's spectacular lagoon. A great bonus with the Cook Islands over neighboring French Polynesia is the local currency, the New Zealand dollar, which has a most attractive exchange rate against the US dollar, UK pound or Australian Dollar. You'll find many personal observations and opinions throughout our site, but there's also all the information you may be seeking. We at Travel Online want to be more than just an online brochure. We aim to provide our visitors with the most up-to-date and comprehensive information available including

48. Jasons South Pacific Travel Channel - South Pacific Accommodation & Travel Infor feature cook islands culture The old culture stems from the great Polynesian migration to the islands around 800AD. In the 11th http://www.pi-travel.co.nz/dest_details.cfm?edid=2100&type=FE&country=pi®ioni

49. Culture Individuality between islands is the hallmark of the culture of the cook islands and reflects their varied sources of ancient migration as well as the vast http://www.pacificislandtravel.com/cook_islands/about_destin/culture.html

About the Cook Islands Individuality between islands is the hallmark of the culture of the Cook Islands and reflects their varied sources of ancient migration as well as the vast distances between 15 tiny islands scattered over a section of the central South Pacific Ocean as big as the Indian sub-continent. However, there are some common threads. All the islands employed a chiefly system based on traditional legends of migration and settlement. These stories enshrined the power of the chiefs as inheritors of what might be termed an "heroic" culture. From time to time theories have been advanced that Polynesian culture before European contact was similar to that of the heroic period of Greece, that is, pre-dating Homer around 1200 BC. Some of these parallels include the concept of ' mana ', kinship, feasting and the giving of food, attitudes towards women and the lack of individualism. The Polynesian hero, or free man, acquired 'mana' , loosely translated as 'power' and 'prestige' by the deeds he accomplished. He was measured by his deeds achieved on a purely personal basis. His main attachment was to his own kin or clan. The obligations inside this framework far outweighed any notion of social conscience or nationalism. This was a close parallel to the archaic Greeks, termed by Homer 'Achaians'. Neither the Achaian nor the archetypal Polynesian free man or 'hero' had a word describing his immediate nuclear family. Also, neither had a word for 'love' as modern western civilisation understands it. Food and the giving of it features strongly in both cultures.

50. Cook Islands General Information Nightlife; Where to stay - Where to eat - History culture - Practical Tips Of all the guidebooks available, by far the best is cook islands Companion. http://www.maui.net/~jbonline/cigen.html

Main Menu Getting There Plan a vacation News ... Vacation Rentals JIM BRUCE - SALES MARKETING A COOK ISLANDS CONNECTION Maps of the Pacific Cook Islands Rarotonga Aitutaki Map of the Pacific Rarotonga is twenty degrees south of the equator. Maui is twenty one degrees north of the equator. Similar, but opposite weather patterns. (Dress for the weather) Cook Islands Map Rarotonga Map Highest point is 653 meters above sea level, 26 square miles, 24 miles around, population - 13,000. The capital is Avarua and the "financial center" is Trader Jacks. Aitutaki Map Highest point is 124 meters above sea level, 7 square miles and 8 miles around. Lagoon is 23 miles around, population - 1,500 . Air Rarotonga has 3 flights a day from Rarotonga, except Sundays. A two or three day stay is great, but a one day tour is essential. Good reading and reference information "How to get lost and found in the Cook Islands" "Rarotonga the Cook Islands" "South Pacific Handbook" by David Stanley "Cook Islands" a guide by Norman Ngaire Douglas "Adventure Guide to the South Pacific" by Thomas Boot "Cook Islands Companion" by Elliot Smith - Pacific Publishing Company "What's on in the Cook Islands" Jasons 2000 Guide "Coconut Wireless" Cook Island Connection "The Cook Islands" The Perfect Coffee table Picture Book Photos by Ewan Smith "PAREU and its many ties" 2001 Calendar - Cook Islands South Pacific Paradise Ordering Reference Material "Cook Island Companion" by Elliot Smith $19 (US)(includes shipping for US + $2 for Canada). I feel it is the best guide book available. Because of its detailed information it is essential for anyone planning a trip.

51. Cook Islands And The South Pacific At Beauty Worlds from there to Hawaii, west to the cook islands and then colonized the majority of the islands in Melanesia By 1200 BC a protopolynesian culture was beginning http://www.beautyworlds.com/cookislands.htm

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53. Cook Islands - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Economy. Main Article see Economy of the cook islands. culture. Holidays. Date, Name. January 1, New Year s Day. The Friday before Easter Sunday, Good Friday. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cook_Islands

Cook Islands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Cook Islands are a self-governing parliamentary democracy in free association with New Zealand . The archipelago is located in the South Pacific Ocean . The capital is Avarua . A popular art form on the islands is tivaevae , often likened to quilting In Detail Full size National motto : none Languages English (official), Rarotongan Capital Avarua Queen ... Ranked 219th 87/km² Independence None. Became Self-Governing in free association with New Zealand August 4 Currency New Zealand dollar (NZD) Time zone UTC National anthem God Defend New Zealand ... Internet TLD .ck Calling Code Table of contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 Politics ... edit History Main Article see History of the Cook Islands edit Geography Main Article see Geography of the Cook Islands edit Demographics Main Article see Demographics of the Cook Islands edit Politics Main Article see Politics of the Cook Islands edit Economy Main Article see Economy of the Cook Islands edit Culture Holidays Date Name January 1 New Year's Day The Friday before Easter Sunday Good Friday The Day after Easter Sunday Easter Monday April 25 ANZAC Day The First Monday in June Queen's Birthday August 4 Constitution Day October 16 Gospel Day December 25 Christmas December 26 Boxing Day ... edit Communications Main Article see Communications in the Cook Islands edit Transportation Main Article see Transportation in the Cook Islands edit Military Military: defense is the responsibility of New Zealand , in consultation with the Cook Islands and at its request edit External Links Cook Islands Government http://www.ck/govt.htm

54. Cook Islands Travel Tourism The cook islands Art and culture The cook islands Art and culture - culture, Dance, Music, Visual Art, Crafts and Literature. Business Economy. http://www.escapeartist.com/cook/cook2.htm

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55. Cook Islands cook islands Tourism Corporation providing detailed information about travel to the cook islands including culture, visitor info, activities, accommodations http://www.joeant.com/DIR/cat/16126/Cook_Islands

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56. 1Up Travel : Cook Islands - History And Culture Of Cook Islands. cook islands History and culture. History The islands were named in honour of Captain James cook, who in 1733 became the first European to sight them. http://www.1uptravel.com/international/oceaniapacific/cook-islands/history-cultu

Flags Maps Sightseeing Travel Warnings ... National Parks More Categories Introduction Topography Local Life Local Cuisine Local Holidays Festivals-Events Embassies Administration News Stand Worth a See !! Sight Seeing Maps Flags Shopping Eating Out Recreation Travel Essentials Country Facts Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Airline Tickets Car Rentals Cruises Hotels ... Vacations You are here 1Up Travel Countries of the World Cook Islands ADVERTISEMENT Country At a Glance Introduction Topography Life Cuisine ... Newstand Worth a Visit !! Cities Attractions Shopping Eating Out ... Travel Links Country Facts Introduction Geography People Government ... Transnational issues Related Cook Islands Guide Cook Islands Maps Cook Islands Flag More Cook Islands Flags ... Cook Islands Geography Cook Islands History and Culture History The islands were named in honour of Captain James Cook, who in 1733 became the first European to sight them. However, credit for the first discovery of these islands must go to the Polynesians who discovered them during their great migratory journeys of the 7th and 8th centuries. The main island, Rarotonga, was rediscovered by the Bounty Mutineers in 1789. In 1888 they became a British protectorate, and in 1901 became part of New Zealand. In 1965 the islands achieved self-government as a New Zealand Dependency.

57. 1Up Travel > Cook Islands > Travel & Tourism | Tourist Guide To Cook Islands of cook islands. History of cook islands Presents a detailed historical background and culture of cook islands. Life People of http://www.1uptravel.com/international/oceaniapacific/cook-islands/

Flags Maps Sightseeing Travel Warnings ... National Parks More Categories Introduction Topography Local Life Local Cuisine Local Holidays Festivals-Events Embassies Administration News Stand Worth a See !! Sight Seeing Maps Flags Shopping Eating Out Recreation Travel Essentials Country Facts Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Airline Tickets Car Rentals Cruises Hotels ... Vacations You are here 1Up Travel Countries of the World Cook Islands ADVERTISEMENT Country At a Glance Introduction Topography Life Cuisine ... Newstand Worth a Visit !! Cities Attractions Shopping Eating Out ... Travel Links Country Facts Introduction Geography People Government ... Transnational issues Related Cook Islands Guide Cook Islands Maps Cook Islands Flag More Cook Islands Flags ... Featured in Beachcomber Community Guides Cook Islands Introduction A Short Background Named after Captain Cook, who sighted them in 1770, the islands became a British protectorate in 1888. By 1900, administrative control was transferred to New Zealand. Residents chose self-government with free association with New Zealand in 1965. The emigration of Cook Islanders to New Zealand in large numbers and resulting loss of skilled labor and government deficits are continuing problems.

58. Cook Islands - Aitutaki - Generalities concern for others and their old culture lives on to life reflecting the nature of the islands in which The current population in the cook islands is estimated http://www.aitutaki.com/generalities.htm

History Language Population Culture ... Temperature Geography The Cook Island are located in the South Pacific, about 1875 miles (3015 km) north east of Auckland. The Cooks' nearest neighbours are Tahiti to the east and American Samoa to the west, each roughly 1500km (930 miles) away. The Cook Islands are spread across some 2 million square km ( 772,200 sq mi) of sea, an aera as large as Western Europe. Aitutaki ranks behind Rarotonga in the visitor contest, and it lacks the sheer physical beauty of its larger neighbour, but it has charms all its own. For a start, it sits at one corner of a triangular lagoon dotted with lovely motu (small islands). And it's historically interesting, with a number of impressive marae (pre-European religious meeting grounds) that are open to visitors. Aitutaki also has one of the best 'island nights' dance and music performances in the Cooks.

59. CookIslands Individuality is the hallmark of the culture of the cook islands and reflects their varied sources of ancient migration as well as the vast distances between http://www.exploring.nu/cookisla.htm

The Exploring Travelogue There is no written record of early Cook Islands history, but oral narratives in song and dance form passed from generation to generation include such names as TANGIIA and KARIKA, who arrived in the 13th Century and joined forces to conquer the earlier inhabitants of Rarotonga. Download the latest Cook Islands Fact Sheet in PDF format. D ownload here If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader you can CLick here to find out the history of The Polynesian Settlement Individuality is the hallmark of the culture of the Cook Islands and reflects their varied sources of ancient migration as well as the vast distances between 15 tiny islands scattered over a section of the central South Pacific Ocean as big as the Indian sub-continent. However, there are some common threads. All the islands employed a chiefly system based on traditional legends of migration and settlement. These stories enshrined the power of the chiefs as inheritors of what might be termed an "heroic" culture. From time to time theories have been advanced that Polynesian culture before European contact was similar to that of the heroic period of Greece, that is, pre-dating Homer

60. Bits Of Culture - Cook Islands Language Map. Bits of culture. PointTo-Talk Booklets. Additional Resources. BITS OF culture - cook islands. Languages. Geography. Cultural Values. http://www.mgh.harvard.edu/interpreters/b_cook.asp

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