Cook Islands Tourism Corporation and Pacific Resorts Rarotonga & Aitutaki are celebrating their commitment to the environment by giving away the first "carbon neutral wedding". Eco-conscience brides and grooms from the USA & Canada are eligible to win the wedding of their dreams in the Cook Islands. The lucky winning couple will also get to bring along four family members, or friends to celebrate with them!
Prizes includes roundtrip airfare on Air New Zealand from Los Angeles, CA to the Cook Islands, accommodations for the bride & groom and their four guests, and an eco-friendly wedding ceremony and reception including South Pacific traditions.
Brides/grooms will need to submit 50 words or less as to why they are the "ultimate green couple". Entrants will be judged on pertinence to theme, creativity, and inspiration. The Carbon Neutral Wedding contest runs now through June 30, 2010.
In addition to the eco-friendly destination wedding, Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is doing their part in sustainable tourism by offsetting CO2 emissions generated from all trip components including, accommodations, transfers and the wedding itself!
For official rules and info on what the Cook Islands are doing their part to help sustain the environment, visit cookislandsgreenwedding.com, and let them know Gathering Home sent you. Good luck !
The Cook Islands are only a 9.5 hour non-stop flight from L.A. and just a 2-hour time difference from the west coast of North America. There you can escape the rush and clutter of everyday life, choosing simply to relax and absorb the vibrantly natural environment, sun-soaked beaches and a unique culture. The beauty and charm of the islands is matched only by the friendliness of their people. Among your island friends, you will find the hospitality warm and spontaneous, the music and dancing exuberant and the mood relaxed. Perfect for honeymooners, adventure-seekers, families and those who wish to get away from it all; the Cook Islands have something for everyone!
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