Aitutaki Discovered! (Best Food, Views & Cafes) | Cook Islands Ep. 4 of 7

Welcome back to Aitutaki and our 4th video from the Cook Islands! This vlog is the REAL side of Aitutaki - the food, people, vies & cafes! 🎬 Learn how to edit video with Dane - danegerandstacey.com/video-ed... ⬇ More Below ⬇
The sad news is this is our last travel vlog from Aitutaki, but the good news is there's 3 more vlogs to come in this Cook Islands series - all from exploring on Rarotonga. So for this final Aitutaki video we wanted to travel around and explore the REAL side of Aitutaki, the side you often don't see, and understandably so because most people will go straight to the stunning lagoon!
So what is Aitutaki really like? Chill, friendly, welcoming, delicious and beautiful! Here's what we checked out in this vlog:
Koru cafe - korucafe.biz/
Maunga Pu Lookout
Sonja's Organics
Avatea Cafe - / avateacafe
Tamanu Beach Resort - tamanubeach.com/
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[@tropicaussie4572]

It was so funny in Raro , Kiwis were complaining about how hot it was , and we as Queenslanders were saying how cool it was .😂😂

[@DanegerAndStacey]

HAHA I can totally imagine this

[@leannekelly2566]

Oh I’ll be staying tuned, no doubt about it! :-)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

You're the best, thank you!

[@peanutmack]

Have really enjoyed this raro series so far.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks James! Still so much goodness to come - this week we're heading to the mainland!

[@teokotaiandrew3472]

its a frigate bird we call manu kotaha. beautiful video guys. Love from a kiwi brother living in queensland.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks brother

[@royceturia1562]

Yes our little Paradise!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It really is!

[@VijayKumar-dn1tg]

Shot well, Very interesting to watch the vlog.

[@leonaustin6993]

I'm heading to Tumanu for the cultural night next Thursday. I've heard its the best in the Cook Islands. Will video it :-)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Amazing! You'll have to let us know when your video is up!

[@lorrainepannetier]

Plane watching in paradise.... that's done it for me! ✈🏝❤

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Book ya tickets!!

[@orvillehenry6479]

Pure beauty from the beaches, people and delicious food.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Couldn't have put it better ourselves

[@noatereu6360]

Awesome video of my home land ❤

[@joyattard-vs3kv]

Thank you for Sharing. Loved the video guys.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks Joy!

[@howieGI]

Loving your take on the place. Can't wait to visit in 10 days time and will definitely be taking some of your tips.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Hope you're having an awesome trip!

[@stephaniegruenberg7044]

Love the aerial shots! That water is just so amazing

[@hilarywallace9927]

Oh , gorgeous- the sunset and beach 💕 Of course the yummy food too ....maybe I do want to travel again .....! X

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Maybe you should come on holiday was us!!

[@Love_rainy_days]

Dane and Stacey, Cool video of your Aitutaki vacation and Food look amazing.🏖 Love your channel and the Cook Island. Cheers 🍹🍹🧔PS Love your new puppy 🐶

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Nalu says thanks so much 🐶😊

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Wauw wauw that skyline 😍😍😍😍 most breathtaking colours were Stunning 🤩 The colours of the water are just an other level so pretty . Looking forward to to your Next video . Hope Nalu not being to naughty 😜 have a Great weekend 🥰

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Not long to wait for the next one! Excited to show you around Rarotonga! Nalu is being very naughty but its lucky hes VERY cute 😂

[@michaelmcclurkin9690]

Glad to see y’all are back!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Glad to be back!! 😊

[@joayres5264]

Aitutaki is so beautiful, pretty sure I've been to that lookout spot and pretty sure is was raining too, gotta ❤ the tropics 😊

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Crazy how beautiful it still looked covered in cloud - can't even imagine what it looks like on a sunny day 😍

[@honee2short200]

The coffee’s ☕️ 🤤 looked so good. You two of course and the views always stunning. 🥰🥰🥰

[@DanegerAndStacey]

They were amazing! Awwww too kind, thank you 😊😊😊

[@AmitSenguptaVlogs]

Wanted so much more to see - loved 🥰 the beach vibes of this island 🏝

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Not long to wait til the next vlog! More goodness coming really soon 😊

[@tropicaussie4572]

OMG , Aitutaki is spectacularly beautiful. I've been to Rarotonga which is gorgeous also , but never to Aitutaki. Tropical paradise like Queensland without the crocodiles !

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aitutaki is even slower than Raro, you'd be surprised!

[@supertaufiqr]

such beauty

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😊😊

[@KunaiKrazy]

Wow, that was quick. It was over before I knew it. Eagerly awaiting the next video as always.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Not long to wait! Thanks for watching 😊

[@bluedahlia9552]

This series is giving me inspiration! Enjoy your vlogs so much.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That makes us so happy to hear!!

[@chrisbishop7341]

It's been awesome watching your guys Vlog Series. Born and partially raised in Aitutaki, now based in Rarotonga, I get the Luxury of living the holiday life whenever I feel. It's been pretty refreshing seeing the Cook Islands through your guys' lenses. Love your guys energy and positive Vibes! Thanks for sharing our Little Paradise ! 😎👌

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Makes us so proud when we hear amazing comments like this from locals - thank you so much!

[@dandandan3512]

@@DanegerAndStacey Howdy Dane! 1 quick question, would makes me happy to hear an answer! But I'm planning a trip to either Vietnam or Thailand for 1 month, and I really am confused about which one will be more fun for me. - I'm not into clubs, parties, bars, nightlife, restaurants, chilling 24/7 on the beach, etc. - I'm into tropical landscapes, nature, attractions, sea, ziplines, water sports, animals, diving (open to fill types of attractions, and maybe even a little extreme, such as diving with sharks and such), etc. Which one you think will be better for me?

[@markconlin6643]

Really great video! Having stayed at Etu Moana, when it opened in 2006, it was wonderful to see how well it’s been kept up. I recognized a number of places visited and am heartened that the island doesn’t, yet, seem overwhelmed by tourism.

[@LEOFADS]

Shot well very interesting to watch the vlog

[@diannadowney7633]

Love your video’s

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aww thank you!!

[@Spacewish21]

Thank you guys for this brilliant video. You shared a lot of charming local places. I totally consider Aitutaki one of the most beautiful place in the world. I think you are happy to be able visit this paradise.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Glad you enjoyed it! ❤

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

The episode was fantastic. What memories. The thing we remember most is the people. How grateful and kind they were to us. We were family. Thank you again for taking us on this wonderful journey. By the way, Give Nalu some extra cuddles for us.😊😊 Sending you lots of love💖💖 Harriet, Jim and Yuki. Richmond. Va.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks guys! We're not surprised your fondest memory is of the people - we feel the same way. Just gave Nalu a biiiiiggg squishy cuddle from you guys and he says please do the same for Yuki ❤️

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

@@DanegerAndStacey Right back at you. Harriet and Jim and Yuki

[@jasehatcher8283]

So beautiful!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thank you! 😊

[@Hamzakhan-dt3gv]

Nice video

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😊😊😊

[@phews07]

Miss home, love the vlog, haven't been back in years but watching this took me back

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Hope it bought back some nice memories for you ❤️

[@jjoji.]

my family are from there!!

[@carolynclitheroe3588]

Yey!!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😊😊

[@lucatoscani1525]

Beautiful video. I have been to Aitutaki in 2007 and 2010, stayed a month between the two stays and even recognized some of the people you met there in your video and definitely the places. Aitutaki ranks at the top so far in the most beautiful places ever seen and I also love the mesmerizing atmosphere. you def know what I mean. Have you been to Maina island and the sandbar called Hobeymoon Island in the lagoon? That's really my favorite place on earth so far

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haven't checked them out... yet! We loved it there too but just wish the weather was better, so much rain for our trip so it was hard to see the full experience - but the people, the food, the vibe, were all so amazing

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

Loved Sonja's place with the home made and home grown food. Curious to know what the car rental situation was like there. Over here in Europe, many rental places sold off a lot of rental cars in the pandemic as no one was renting, and now they're struggling to get replacements so the costs to rent are sky high. We learnt this the very hard way after booking lots of non refundable accommodations and flights so have had to bite the bullet. For our next, next trip, we aim to do it 100% on public transport to help offset the unexpected spending!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Such a cute little hidden gem! Loads of local fruits and veggies we'd never even heard of before. We have to be honest and say the tourism board took care of our rental car so we're not entirely sure of the situation on Aitutaki. Sounds crazy over in Europe! The world has changed so much in just a few short years hasnt it. That's awesome!! No doubt it will be a great adventure, plus great for the budget and the environment - wins all round!

[@momojett]

That was a really great episode. Definitely covered what Aitutaki is really like, which is why we love to go there. Home away from home!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Makes us proud to see we did a good job of showing such a special island. Thank you for your kind words 😊

[@Smashingo]

What a great video, thanks so much. What about payments on Aitutaki? You paid cash or are credit cards accepted everywhere?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

A bit of both, always need cash in the Cook Islands, but some places to also accept card

[@babyyodarules1341]

Hey guys...loving this video. Feel so dumb for not visiting the cook Islands when I live in NZ. Why do we insist of Bali and Thailand when this is on our doorstep. Danger, Stacy...you are welcome to stay at my bach/airbnb in Sri Lanka (Mirissa) anytime you like. Dave (my Starwars fanatic son hacked the name and icon)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Don't feel dumb! It took me (stace) 30 years to make it happen! It's definitely an underrated spot. Haha we love the name and icon!! That's such a lovely offer thank you - we're hoping to get to Sri Lanka someday!

[@elray5898]

🙏🏿🙏🏼🙏🏻

[@bobguenther6658]

Wonder why no notifications about new episodes? Hmmmm.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Noooo! KZbin isn't letting you know??

[@radudumanovschi3387]

Watch that grass sway in the wind

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Isn't it majestic 😍

[@antjetautkus5506]

Thx guys 👍 Aroha From AOTEAROALAND

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thank YOU!

[@luceliaperalta5496]

did not understand... your coffee in cup, her coffee in a glass, why? hahaha my english is not good

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Good question! Danes was a flat white in the cup, mine was a latte in the glass which basically just means more milk 😊

[@Meriothebro]

Yo avatea Cafe food great but expensive

[@RorydriftmansxrsilviaWilkinson]

messages cuzzy rory. hows it going with yo guys aye. long time no seeing or talk too cuzzzy rory

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We're good thanks buddy, hope you are too!

[@c.w.1289]

Why did you go by car? The island is so small

[@DanegerAndStacey]

How else would you get around? It's not that small you can walk

[@c.w.1289]

I was there in 2002. There were bicycles and little motorcycles available. No 🚙. One of my favorite places on earth. How was it for you? 🌴❤️

[@RH-xf4vf]

Some useful advice but I do feel kind of sad about going to what is a tiny paradise island and hiring a car. Symptomatic really of everything to do with how we are all wrecking this world. Paradises like this will soon be gone.

[@james684]

jesus who sprayed that car? could of done better with a roller

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😂

[@miimetuaratai6866]

Absolutely beautiful guys love it an thank you for the video meitaki maata👍👏🥰🩷♥️