DanSioux
American looking for information about Cook Islands
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Lives in Sonoma, CA
Registration: 23 March 2014
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New members of the Cook Islands forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cook Islands forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Hi. The visa is relatively easy. Once you come, just go to the immigration office by the post office in town. If you are a New Zealand citizen, you automatically get six months. To renew it, you just need to leave the country for a day and come ... Read More
Housing by MBuksh
Hi I wanted to know how much it costs to rent a house if looking for long term rental in Rarotonga. I will be moving there if all my visa is processed by the end of January. Also my other question is what do I bring with me? Do the houses come ...
Long-term housing starts at about $250 a week for a furnished two bedroom house. It can go up to $500 a week or more for seaside or multiple bedrooms. Don't rent a vacation home from New Zealand for very long since long term rentals are so much ... Read More
living in Cook Islands
Hi. My family is considering moving to the Cook Islands from California, USA. We have a business where we would not need a job on the island. On the Cook Island website, I see how an entry permit is for 31 days. I see how it can be extended for 6 ... Read More
Family w/ 13 year old considering permanent move, SuvaSuva or V Levu by DanSioux
Hi: My husband and I and our 13 year old boy are ready for a big move from California. We've somewhat narrowed it down to Fiji. We desire 1) Gorgeous TROPICAL area that is not completely overrun with tourism 2) A breezy ocean-front cottage (right ...
Thank you SO much for your detailed answer!! Read More
Family with 13 year old considering permanent move, Vieques or Culebra by DanSioux
Hi: My husband and I and our 13 year old boy are ready for a big move from California. We've somewhat narrowed it down to Culebra or Vieques. We desire 1) Gorgeous TROPICAL area that is not completely overrun with tourism 2) A breezy ocean-front ...
Thank you, each of you! When you say schools are atrocious in PR, are you including the Vieques/Culebra schools? Sounds like you meant that "no beachfront" homes means that most homes are up on a hill, right? Think we'd feel creeped out with ... Read More
Family w/ 13 year old considering permanent move, SuvaSuva or V Levu
Hi: My husband and I and our 13 year old boy are ready for a big move from California. We've somewhat narrowed it down to Fiji. We desire 1) Gorgeous TROPICAL area that is not completely overrun with tourism 2) A breezy ocean-front cottage (right ... Read More
Family with 13 year old considering permanent move, Vieques or Culebra
Hi: My husband and I and our 13 year old boy are ready for a big move from California. We've somewhat narrowed it down to Culebra or Vieques. We desire 1) Gorgeous TROPICAL area that is not completely overrun with tourism 2) A breezy ocean-front ... Read More