Rarotonga- east to get to (TX to LAX, LAX to Raro), no cruise ships, extremely low crime, English is the official language, and beaches for days.

Cook Islands Tourism | Cook Islands | Rarotonga

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No fancy amenities, the beach and lagoon are 50 steps away, beautiful sunsets, and the 3rd best beach bar in the world. Perfect.
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Peter- Marine Insurance Guru & tuna fishing addict!

1989 52' PT Overseas yachtfisher