The island is a rather unusual shape - sort of long with a hook over the top. It is surrounded by a large reef, providing protection for beautiful lagoons. Being a little further north of Rarotonga, Aitutaki is about 2 degrees warmer.

One of the surprising things for me was to smell the fragrant air: full of a fruity perfume from the flowers and the tropical vegetation. Also intriging was the sky at ... (more)