When planning your Aitutaki lagoon vacation, you may wonder how long to stay on Aitutaki versus Rarotonga. Commonly, travelers are told to plan the bulk of their  travel on Rarotonga with only a few days, or less, on Aitutaki, as a side trip, this is poor information, and the majority of guests who arrive on Aitutaki for a short stay are disappointed they didn’t plan to stay here longer. While both of these Cook Islands offer something special for your South Pacific vacation, the relaxing pace of life, the almost unbelievable beauty of the Aitutaki lagoon, and the long stretches of postcard-perfect Aitutaki beaches, are what make Aitutaki travel a paradise and leave visitors wishing they could stay forever.