ABOUT THE ISLANDS

They're 15 tiny dots in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, roughly halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. And each is a piece of unspoiled paradise with a story to tell. Discover islands where...

* Buried treasure still lies undiscovered
* One man lived alone for 15 years
* Turquoise blue lagoon waters lap a beach voted best in the Australia-Pacific region
* An Englishman and his wives founded a dynasty that lasts to this day
* You can watch whales from dry land
* Surf waves are 400 metres wide
* Experts rate diving among the best and most exciting in the world
* Some of the world's rarest birds make their home



ABOUT THE APP

This app is a "take it with you" version of the definitive internet guide to the Islands (www.cookislands.org.uk) and is packed with up to date information and photos. But it isn't a cut and paste of that site - it's been designed and written from scratch especially for the iPhone. The guide is wholly offline, with clearly marked links to more information on line if you need it. Features include...

* A guide to every one of the 15 islands (including 2 that are deserted)
* Expert advice on where to go, how to get there and what to see
* Essential info for visitors (everything from entry requirements to electrical plugs!)
* Islands fact file
* Photo album
* Weather
* Video guides (links to on lines films created by the author of this app)
* Google maps (on line links to every island)


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

The author is a former TV and radio journalist and presenter who has spent years researching, visiting and writing about the Islands. His website and research has featured in national newspapers, radio and TV worldwide and he's acknowledged as an expert on the Islands. His love and passion for the Cooks, coupled with that expert knowledge means this is a must have app for anyone planning a visit..or for those who just want to dream of a distant paradise