Rarotonga is a honeymoon without the velvet rope: one circular road, two buses (labelled Clockwise and Anticlockwise), and Muri Lagoon glowing turquoise off the east coast. New Zealand's favourite escape does barefoot beach houses rather than butler service, which suits couples allergic to formality. Snorkel the lagoon, eat at the Muri night market and hire scooters for the 32-kilometre loop. June to September brings dry, mild weather.
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