4 December 2011

The Cook Islands Welcomes A New Team of Castaways in Brand New Series of "Shipwrecked: The Island"

The popular UK reality TV programme, "Shipwrecked: The Island", has returned to the Cook Islands this winter with a new team of castaways and a completely refreshed back-to-basics theme.

The reality series takes place on a remote island in the Cook Islands, situated in the world's largest lagoon Aitutaki, and follows the group over eight weeks as they battle it out to win votes each week to become the tribal leader.

Carmel Beattie, CEO of the Cook Island Tourism Corporation says; "We’re so excited to welcome Shipwrecked back to the Cook Islands. The programme offers a platform to showcase the Cook Islands’ breathtaking natural scenery and encourage visitors to explore everything that the islands have to offer, from beautiful deserted beaches to water sports and from turquoise lagoons to local delicacies such as Ika Mata."

Shipwreck yourself in the Cook Islands from only £3,600 per person

Visitors to the 15 islands scattered around the South Pacific can combine two of the Cook Islands most intimate retreats plus exclusive use of a Private Island for one night from only £3,600 per person. The package includes 12-nights' accommodation including six nights on Rarotonga at Sea Change in a Lagoon View Villa and five nights at Pacific Resort Aitutaki in a Beachfront Bungalow, as well as one night camping on your own private "One Foot Island".

Price includes return flights with Air New Zealand, 12 nights' accommodation, boat transfers, domestic flights from Rarotonga to Aitutaki, a VIP welcome, private arrival transfer, a bottle of bubbles in room on arrival, welcome arrival breakfast basket, a Sea Change champagne picnic basket to enjoy beside your pool or take to the beach, a his and hers in-room massage, choice of four-day car or seven-day scooter hire and complimentary use of bicycles and snorkelling equipment. Price based on travel up to 31 March 2012. To book, call Turquoise Holidays on 01494 678400 or visit www.turquoiseholidays.co.uk.

The Cook Islands will also be launching an exciting 'Shipwrecked Fam Trip' during 2012 which will allow UK travel agents to find out more about the Cook Islands and in turn to sell the destination.

Shipwrecked The Island is broadcast on E4 Tuesdays, 8pm and on Channel 4, on Sundays in the T4 slot between 12-2pm. For further information, please visit www.channel4.com/shipwrecked.

For further information on the Cook Islands, visit www.cookislands.travel.