Aitutaki is a comparatively small island. Here you can find a great variety of souvenirs made by local craftsmen as well as basic necessities. However, if you’re aimed at the huge shopping that includes clothes and shoes by famous brands, then you should go to Rarotonga or better make a day or two for a trip to New Zealand. And even if you’ll find this kind of stuff on Aitutaki, it will be really expensive and of a little choice.
Luxury resorts of Aitutaki Island are sure to impress even the most discerning travelers. Tamanu Hotel located at the picturesque beach of the same name is popular among travelers. Its … Open
The best time for shopping here is Saturday morning. Oddly enough, at that time all the stores here are open.
Locals are not used to bargain. An argument concerning price is not a part of a purchasing process here on the island. A seller is meant to sell a product for the price they originally put. There is a possibility that somebody would agree to low a price but it still might happen only in touristic places. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Aitutaki Island is one of the most comfortable and interesting among the Cook Islands from a tourist point of view; it’s is second only to the island of Rarotonga. This picturesque … Open
If you’re still looking for something that would remind you of the local style, consider to buy a tury. It’s a large hand-made blanket made from local plant fibre. Locals sew diverse geometric patterns with ritual meaning or just with the island’s views on it and sell to tourists. Still, the local population uses tury at their homes too. A quilt would be another unusual souvenir. It’s a highly popular piece of décor here on the island. It’s a centuries-old tradition to sew it by hand.
Aitutaki Island is a perfect destination for those families in which kids are obsessed with journeys and always ready to discover something new every day. There are no children … Open
If you like local fashion, you can also buy a flamboyant dress or a light colourful man shirt. Locals also love straw hats and make them here on the island as well. You can buy not just straw hats but also straw mats, small boxes or hot pads here on Aitutaki Island. There are also many wood masters who create and sell functional stuff like furniture and various boxes as well as just decorations – carved animal figures, masks depicting spirits or wooden panels.
Aitutaki Island had been in almost complete isolation for many centuries, so even now you can find here dishes with thousand-years-old recipes. The major change which has happened in the … Open