Kim Palsenbarg revisits a past hobby and is entranced to find the world beneath the waves as welcoming as ever.

Laura Hutchins cherishes the easy-going pace of Cook Island life because she knows when she's home it'll be what she misses the most.

Andrew Stone has the low down on making the most of the island's high times.

A second honeymoon can be better than the first, writes Penny Lewis.

Two New Zealand companies have submitted a $40 million plan to restore an infamous Rarotonga resort once linked to the mafia and subject to a local curse.

Paddleboard yoga brings out the best in Andrew Frampton (at least in his head).

After a serve of super-fresh fish, some boutique ale, a snorkel and a scoot around, Ben Chapman-Smith reckons Raro's not so sleepy after all.

Paul Rush gets some deep sea action outside the Rarotonga reef.

Paul Rush gets some deep sea action outside the Rarotonga reef.

Haley McCrystal pulls on her wetsuit and gets up close with Rarotonga's undersea residents.

Brett Atkinson keeps busy on the ultimate Rarotongan weekend.