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Wednesday 14 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Snorkelling in Rarotonga lagoons is one of the major attractions for visitors on the island. There are several snorkelling spots in Rarotonga including Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve (beside The Rarotongan Beach Resort and Lagoonarium), Muri Lagoon, Fruits of Rarotonga in Tikioki and the Black Rock in Nikao. COOK ISLANDS TOURISM/Cook Islands Pocket Guide/ 24081326
Cook Islands has been named one of the top travel destinations in the world as visitor arrivals continue to skyrocket towards a record year, climbing 4 per cent compared with the previous record-breaking year of 2019.
Cook Islands has been named one of the top travel destinations in the world as visitor arrivals continue to skyrocket towards a record year, climbing 4 per cent compared with the previous record-breaking year of 2019.
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