Then there are many reasons why you will not be disappointed with this island experience.
You can enjoy what for many is a very different style of holiday to the more common destinations within one's country that may have become the 'usual' vacation.
Firstly the weather is often the first thing that can make or break one's holiday and it is often having great weather that can alter one's mood.
This in turn adds to the relaxing atmosphere which of course is what your tropical island vacation in Rarotonga is all about.
Enjoying outdoor pleasures is often not possible when living permanently in a colder climate so being able to soak up the sun and enjoy the beach is an experience on its own.
Staying in a very uniquely built property, where often an "open" design allows for airflow, cool breezes and island ambience, is something that most can not enjoy at home.
Your stay will most definitely be enhanced by the local Cook Island people who take a lot of pride in their country and love nothing more than showing visitors great hospitality, friendliness and a helpful, warm attitude.
As they generally have more time and don't take on the stresses of the more developed countries, they are happy, have a ready smile and want you to enjoy your tropical island vacation in Rarotonga.
There is as much or as little to do in the Cook Islands as you wish, and while some prefer just to sit back and relax in their accommodation of choice, others are more energetic and want to enjoy lagoon activities such as swimming, snorkeling and kayaking, while others are into deep sea fishing trips, local safari tours, four wheel bike adventures in the hills, horse riding, cultural village trips, sightseeing or diving trips outside the reef and exploring the many varieties of tropical fish life.
Dive trips are available 7 days a week at most dive centres and some also operate night dives which add another dimension to enjoying the warm island waters.
A tropical island vacation in Rarotonga would not be complete for many female visitors without some shopping in the mix.
The black pearl market is alive and well in the Cook Islands, with the island of Manahiki producing some of the best quality black pearls available.
These range in prices from the more imperfect pearls to the exquisite lustre and colours of the unblemished pearls - all of which have a ready market with visitors to the island.
You can purchase these pearls either on their own or incorporated into a setting of gold and silver necklaces, rings, earrings or the jewelry of your choice.
There are also a host of accommodation options for your tropical island vacation in Rarotonga - options to suit all price ranges, which include family properties, properties that only accept adults, properties with private pools, or properties with large pools for all to enjoy, those with restaurants and those without.
The restaurants are many with some being of such a high standard that even the large cities would be proud to have them in their midst.
The availability of fresh fish makes for some very interesting fish based recipes, along with some of the best steaks - the famous mushroom sauce at one local restaurant is be hard to beat! Local product is used a lot in the menus too, and there are some delicious tropical fruit based menu choices, such as Coconut and Mango Chicken, or Beef and Pawpaw Curry.
If you have not already done so, plan your next holiday to be a tropical island vacation in Rarotonga, you will not be disappointed.