6.6 Midwinter Adventure to Cook Islands

Escape the Frigid Cold of Wisconsin

Rarotonga Beach, Cook Islands by  guidotresoldi

Picture yourself standing by a window in the middle of January, watching the large Wisconsin snowflakes fall to the ground. In the background, you hear the National Weather Service warn of a blizzard approaching and to expect 15 inches of snow in the next three days. In a split second, you remember that last week Wisconsin received 10 inches. Yeppers! That is winter in Wisconsin. You’re not alone. Now, close your eyes and imagine an adventure to the Cook Islands in the South Pacific Ocean soaking up rays of sun on the beach, engaging with the ancient Polynesian culture, whale watching, nightclubs, tropical gardens, kitesurfing, and shopping in the local markets. The Cook Islands offers incredible adventures and memories that you can take back to the cold tundra of the midwestern United States. 

Climate and Locality

November to March is the warm season with the occasional tropical shower and temperature ranging from the low -'70s to the mid -'80s. During the warm season would be the best time for a Midwesterner to Travel to the Cook Islands to beat the cold and snowy climate in Wisconsin. The Cook Islands are in the South Pacific Ocean, northeast of New Zealand. The fifteen islands spread over 850,000 sq. miles and formed from volcanic activity and consist of two regions north region and south region. 

Adventures

Kitesurfing

• Kite Surfing
• Whale Watching
• Boat Charters
• Wellness Spas
• Culture Tours
• Shopping
• Island Nights

I can picture myself on the beach watching the sunset after an active day and many adventures I just feel there is no better way to escape the cold winter than to be part of paradise. Cook Islands has something for everyone. You may be a honeymooner, a young family, a youthful adventurer, or a retiree. The Polynesian culture engages the sense of adventure and a great Travel Experience.