With direct flights putting the islands of the Cook Islands closer than ever before, now is the time to sweep lovers off their feet with a visit to the last beautiful secret of the South Pacific.

From the 4th July, Air New Zealand will operate direct services between Sydney and the Cook Islands so that romantic escape to the Pacific has never been easier reach. Flights leave on Sunday for the perfect one-week escape to put some love into the heart and there are lots of fights via Auckland on other days.

Discover the new range of upscale accommodation having opened in the last two years, as well as a range of existing resorts already popular with Australians. There is an excellent choice of accommodation, ranging from luxurious, intimate resorts to stylish self-catered villas for couples wanting their own space with the comforts of home.

With the Cook Islands soon to be less than 6 hours away the below deal is just the start of the great value romantics will be finding for July, 2010. Contact your nearest travel agent or go to www.gocookislands.com.au for more information.

Sanctuary Rarotonga (Coral Seas) Call 1800 641 803 or email reservations@coralseas.com.au

From $1,969 per person (Prices are based on per person/ twin share, conditions apply)

5 nights

� Return economy airfares flying with Air New Zealand, airfare taxes � 5 nights� accommodation in a Beachside Suite � Free early check-in on arrival � All transfers � His & hers 1 hour hydrotherapy package � A bottle of wine � Tropical breakfast daily BONUS stay 5 nights and pay only 4 nights & receive 1 night FREE

For media enquiries, images & further information please contact : Anna Denby Public Relations Manager The Unique Tourism Collection P: 02 9211 6590 E: anna@uniquetourism.com W: www.gocookislands.com.au