White sand beaches in the Cook Islands await weary travellers.
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This comes as the May 1st opening of a two-way bubble touted by the Cook Islands prime minister, Mark Brown, looms impossibly close.
Industry providers have had over a year to prepare, said the Council's Liana Scott, and they are ready to receive visitors.
It's estimated the Cook Islands loses $NZ1-million in revenue every day the border stays closed, said Scott, so the sooner a safe travel bubble can be opened the better.
"It's been more than a year of preparedness so we're just keen on getting some numbers through to assist with the economy," said Scott.