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It is considered the most beautiful lagoon in the world. And it is nothing less than in the exotic and distant Cook Islands, the idyllic archipelago located in the heart of the Pacific Ocean , between the west of the kingdom of Tonga and the east of Tahiti. And there just emerges the lagoon of Aitutaki , whose meaning is none other than "a little paradise". And it is not surprising because few prints exist in the world so photogenic.

In addition to being a destination chosen by adventurers who want to get away from the crowds, travelers also opt for the Cook Islands for its long beaches surrounded by palm trees and, above all, for this impressive lagoon surrounded by a reef with 13 coral islets .

The lagoon is surrounded by a reef with thirteen coral islets.

In fact, the lagoon of the island of Aitutaki is known by the nickname of the "most beautiful on the planet", backed by publications such as Forbes or The New York Times or tournaments linked to tourism such as the World Travel Awards. And reasons are not lacking for such an award.

An optical illusion

The island is completely surrounded by reefs , making it the perfect place for diving enthusiasts, since the archipelago has more than 73 modalities of live coral and many species of multicolored fish, from the butterfly to the parrot, without Forget reef sharks, green turtles or humpback whales. Diving between the 14 motus (small uninhabited islets) that swarm the area is a unique experience.

Print of this little paradise of the Cook Islands.

Although this lagoon seems very deep to be escorted by the coral reef, in reality, you can walk on it because its depth is around one to three centimeters. This creates an optical illusion worthy of being immortalized with a photograph. Tell the instagramers of half the world, who do not hesitate to upload their selfie to everyone's envy. Not surprisingly, it is still one of the most spectacular coral lagoons in the Pacific.

The best way to get around the island is by bike or motorcycle . And in terms of accommodation, anyone who wants to pamper themselves should stay at the exclusive Aitutaki Private Island Resort, the only hotel located literally in the lagoon. Formed by a series of idyllic bungalows, it is also the only private island complex in the Cook Islands.

The turquoise waters of the place are unmatched.

The lagoon is one of the main attractions of the Cook Islands, but not the only one. These islands have been awarded several curious titles that show their attractions. The recondite archipelago of New Zealand Polynesia was awarded for example this year with the title of 'Best Pacific Island Destination' by the readers of the American magazine Global Traveler , a leading monthly publication in the travel sector aimed at frequent luxury travelers and business

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