Author: Barbara Barrielle

Barbara Barrielle is a longtime publicist in the worlds of sports, wine, food and travel. Now, jumping the fence to editorial, Barbara writes extensively for travel, lifestyle and wine publications. She is on the contributing staff of Wine Industry News and has contributed to The New York Times, been published regularly in The Napa Valley Register, East Hampton Star, Ventura Blvd. Magazine, The Key Magazine, Oregon Wine Press Magazine, Hidden Compass, Wine4Food, Northwest Travel and Life and more. She is also a film producer and has a documentary and two feature films in stages of production. @barbarabarrielletravels

Cook Islands

Rarotonga Ultimate Guide (+11 Things to Do)

ByBarbara Barrielle July 14, 2020September 28, 2021

A world away, tropical yet modern, the Cook Islands’ Rarotonga is the ultimate destination for a romantic getaway, island adventure, and family vacation. Plan your trip with this ultimate guide and list of 11 things to do in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. Traveling to the Cook Islands today is frankly like finding Hawaii before Prada, Coach…

Cook Islands

10 Best Cook Islands Resorts (in Rarotonga)

ByBarbara Barrielle May 1, 2020August 30, 2021

If you seek the island life, this ultimate guide to the best resorts in Rarotonga Cook Islands is for you! And, honestly, it’s hard to make a better choice for an island resort destination than the Cook Islands. Why? Imagine what Hawaii was like before it became an array of mega resort hotels, Coach and…