Rarotonga
	The largest of the Cook Islands, the jagged peaks and sparkling lagoon of Rarotonga rival the beauty of Tahiti’s Moorea and Bora Bora, but without the touristic development. The capital city of Avarua offers restaurants and shopping in the small stores and in the daily market. There are many opportunities for snorkeling and nature hikes in the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Project. The people of the Cook Islands are justifiably proud of their traditional hura dance, which is described as more sensual and fierce than the more familiar Hawaiian and Tahitian dance styles.