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Friday 12 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Travel
Canadian Terry Snutch has been travelling to the Cook Islands for extended periods since 1990. He wants answers about new immigration fees. PHOTO: AL WILLIAMS 24011108
Canadian Terry Snutch fell in love with the Cook Islands 34 years-ago - staying for extended periods across the decades and happily paying for the privilege – that has now changed.
Canadian Terry Snutch fell in love with the Cook Islands 34 years-ago - staying for extended periods across the decades and happily paying for the privilege – that has now changed.
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Comments
Peter Szawlowski on 12/01/2024
I love Rarotonga, have been coming to the island since 2003. For us it is a long journey, almost four days, to get to Raro from the East Coast of America, so we try to extend our stay if possible. I do not understand the reason for the increase in fees. We visitors contributed to the economy of the islands ...