Have You Heard Of This Paradise? Arriving in Rarotonga, Cook Islands

[@DaneAndStacey]

We hope you enjoy this little piece of escapism in your isolation ❤️ Check out all our Rarotonga videos here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoe2ioOjpLucjLs

[@jrmetmoi]

Daneger and Stacey but aren't you supposed to be locked up inside for lockdown?? 😱🤔

[@DaneAndStacey]

Of course, we are 👍🏼

[@jrmetmoi]

Daneger and Stacey thank goodness for that

[@ProBot99-j7j]

My home Rarotonga. I'm so glad you enjoyed our small little paradise. Shes always there to visit again.

[@DaneAndStacey]

@@ProBot99-j7j thanks, we loved it! 3 more videos to share as well

[@therarofam3575]

I'm from Rarotonga, it is the most beautiful island in the Pacific, it's an honour to see someone who loves our country!!

[@random_channel110]

I'm going to rarotonga in 2 days! Loved this video, it's just made me more excited!

[@DaneAndStacey]

Hope you're loving it!

[@angie23575]

Being from New Zealand it's really hard to believe that people don't know about Rarotonga!

[@DaneAndStacey]

It is, isn't it? We got quite a few messages on Instagram about it at the time and spotted lots of people clicking the location tags... obviously trying to figure out where the hell we were 😀

[@howudoin8282]

Funny that. Alot of Cookies reside in NZ.

[@smokeymelonj8062]

I know right I went there when I was like 6

[@nathanfitzgerald6651]

If I'm not mistaken, Raro was an NZ territory until around 1966 when they became semi-independent with certain legal ties to NZ. I've been to both countries and for all intents and purposes, the Cooks are New Zealand Junior. Kiwi accents, money, products in stores, etc.

[@angie23575]

@@nathanfitzgerald6651 The Cook Islands are still under the protection of New Zealand and yes they use the same currency. I'm not sure what that has to do with my comment but you're right 😊

[@tabachuyako]

Thank you for this little "escape". You really are bringing contents that are not usually visited by most travel vloggers.

[@DaneAndStacey]

Cheers Clyde 😀

[@willzSi]

Love your videos I'm from the Cook Islands from tiny island Atiu 🏝 #lovealittleparadise Meitaki

[@DaneAndStacey]

Aw thank you! That means a lot - we're hoping we can come back soon (once it's safe to of course!)

[@teresapavoldi3535]

Thanks so much for the beautiful escape from my cold and dreary quarantine in upstate New York. I can't wait for the next one! Stay well.

[@DaneAndStacey]

We're thinking of you in New York ❤️Hope you're staying safe & well! Thanks for watching

[@bobguenther6658]

Wow what a place! Looked on the map to see exactly where it is. No wonder it’s warmer. Quite a distance from NZ. The water looked awesome! So anxious to be able to travel again but at least you guys brought us paradise!

[@DaneAndStacey]

Only a 4 hour flight (by our standards that's very close - possibly because we're SO far from everywhere else haha) It's such an incredible place, thank you for watching!

[@ajithantony8436]

i been to ccoks last year for a holiday i had an wonderful time there warm hospitality, the contry , peoples are always welcome minded , hope to be there very soon ... cheers.

[@DaneAndStacey]

Glad you've experienced the same, hope you get back there one day

[@NomadShifu]

Rarotonga is awesome. That's a beautiful escape for you guys. Great video!

[@t-rexngatokorua8733]

So cool seeing a tourist perspective of my home land. Everytime I go there it's always just for family things and I never really get to experience it the way tourists do. Thank you for sharing!

[@DaneAndStacey]

Cool to hear that, cheers!

[@thehyphenfam]

YESSS🏝💛we’re actually from the COOK ISLANDS and we’re currently living here as well. It’s great to see that there have been Vlogs about our beautiful paradise. I believe we’re the only Vloggers here and we’re looking to grow. Stay safe and We love you guys💛

[@thehyphenfam]

Wow and I just saw lol I also worked at the Raro buggy’s😅

[@DaneAndStacey]

So crazy - such a small world you found our videos!! Hope you're keeping well, we hope we can come back and explore more of the Cook Islands once it's safe to!

[@thehyphenfam]

@@DaneAndStacey OMG we love your videos, keep it up guys and yes hope all goes well with youse on that side.

[@koreinabishophenry]

Yaay finally thank you for the beautiful video look forward to more of your Cook Island vlogs 😍

[@DaneAndStacey]

Thanks! More to come next week

[@koreinabishophenry]

@@DaneAndStacey yes ive watched them. Oh yeah don't forget to visit Atiu next time yous are in Raro hopefully will be back home on your next visit 😍

[@poetic.voyage]

Well, this is officially on my list now. Great vid!

[@DaneAndStacey]

So happy to hear that!

[@ol7333]

I really hoped you guys went to Aitutaki! The cook Islands is my favourite place on earth

[@DaneAndStacey]

Sadly the weather wasn't very kind to us on this trip so we couldnt justify the price to get over there but Raro is so close to home we have no doubts we'll be back. There are so many more islands we want to see, not just Aitutaki!!

[@nathanfitzgerald6651]

That Aitutaki lagoon is certainly an extreme mystical, dreamy visual experience if ever there was one. I've been there and you can be assured that no words can do Aitutaki lagoon its proper justice. I've never seen a body of water with such unique qualities.

[@Diana-lo6cx]

Beautiful place! You two are so easy to watch, your content is always good and you are genuine. Thanks again

[@DaneAndStacey]

We love hearing that, thanks so much! 😀

[@annift3020]

We stayed 9 days in Raro just this January before the lockdown and it was amazing! The first two days to be honest I was sulking coz it was boring for me and kept comparing it to Fiji. But on the third day oh my gosh i fell in love HARD!! I couldn't get enough of driving and riding in our scooters around the island. I see that you guys stayed in Pacific Resort. They are the best! Thanks for this vid. Brings back good memories 😊

[@DaneAndStacey]

Aww so good to hear you enjoyed yourself, even if it did take a few days!

[@salanicus]

Lovely tropical escape from these crazy times. Totally well worth the episode, and really look forward to the three others :) Thanks for the great share, James and Kim

[@DaneAndStacey]

Cheers guys, hope you're keeping well!

[@SandraPotisek]

Ahh, so many happy memories! 😍 I visited last year and even stayed at the same resort. I'm still dreaming of their Ika Mata... 🤤 Hope I can return some day!

[@DaneAndStacey]

Ohhhh you can't beat fresh Ika Mata 🤤

[@nathanfitzgerald6651]

I loved eating lots of Iki Mata (or what the Tahitians call in French "poisson cru") in the Cook Islands. It's a delicious, slightly sweet raw fish salad (ahi tuna, if I'm not mistaken) soaked in coconut milk and lime juice, and decorated with various shredded salad vegetables. It's a fun dish to eat.

[@zjvW66]

Kia orana 🤗 This is an amazing video! ❤️ Thank you for sharing your adventures on our little paradise 🥰

[@DaneAndStacey]

Kia Orana! Aww thank you for watching, we absolutely love Raro ❤

[@oliveroberdorf5831]

so lovely! thanks for sharing, a nice distraction during stay-at-home here

[@DaneAndStacey]

Thanks for watching!

[@suzi2084]

My favourite tropical island, I feel like it's a place I will continue to visit,spent my birthday there last year,saw whales. Absolutely paradise.

[@alberthill2411]

Kia orana, love Raro! Can’t wait to go visit again after the lockdown in NZ 😎😎😎

[@DaneAndStacey]

Kia Orana! It's magical isn't it! We're dreaming of going back already

[@temanaperformingarts9848]

Beautifully presented and edited...so professional makes me want to watch more. Interested in your editing class if still available....thankyou 🙏🌺😁

[@DaneAndStacey]

Meitaki!

[@greg-time]

Another winner! Good storytelling, calm and relaxed. Perfect watch for the hunkered down masses. Appreciate the quality your channel offers. 🙂👍

[@DaneAndStacey]

Thanks so much! We really appreciate that :)

[@CodyPraud]

We visited in 2016 and it's still my all time favourite place we've ever visited on holidays, Definitely want to visit again some day, but it's a long flight from Calgary.

[@DaneAndStacey]

That must be a huge flight for you, but totally worth it!

[@CodyPraud]

It was a 4 hr flight to Los Angeles and the another 10 and a half hours to Rarotonga from there, so it was a few hours, but it was definitely worth it!

[@Pacificbertaboy]

That’s crazy! I’m from Rarotonga and I now live in Calgary lol

[@CodyPraud]

@@Pacificbertaboy Oh cool! That's a long way to move, I hope you're enjoying it here?

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Wauw. Looks so beautiful / peaceful. Thank you for taking us along . 😜😊

[@DaneAndStacey]

Thanks for coming on the viewing trip with us 😀

[@lisamonsma4423]

Loving watching this since I have had two planned trips fall victim of coved-19. Be safe, you two!!

[@DaneAndStacey]

Aw so sorry to hear about your trips, we can completely relate. Stay safe!

[@laurendefrank7380]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing. It is a nice distraction from quarantine. The Cook Islands is somewhere I have never heard of. 🙈 But glad I got to visit if only by watching your video. Looking forward to the next few! Stay well! 🙏🏻❤️

[@DaneAndStacey]

It can be a big trip if you're not in the Pacific, so you're not the only one! Glad we could share it with you

[@maridunlop1413]

Raro life is so chilled and I think it's a great place to raise you're kids. I left Raro when I was 19 years old and I've lived in Hamilton NZ for 11 years. I am planning a trip at the end of the year with my husband and kids to visit my parents. This video has made me even more homesick and I miss my parents even more. Beautiful weather😊😊

[@DaneAndStacey]

Aww we hope you're able to get back real soon, Mari. Agree with you so much, it;s a little paradise that feels like one big community of welcoming people

[@tally1604]

This is the picture of an island paradise. Many specks of land in the ocean claim the title, but few deserve it. Raro sure does, in spades.

[@DaneAndStacey]

Totally agree!

[@TK-fv5jv]

Nice. Our under 18s League team went there in the early 90s. It was still winter in Auckland, and we all wore our warm footy blazers and trousers (bad move), looking sharp etc and as soon as they opened those 747 doors on the tarmac those blazers come flying off!!! lol

[@DaneAndStacey]

HAHA yeah we hear ya, we were standing in the immigration line sweating!

[@beeohel6787]

Oh ye are so lucky to have beautiful beaches and islands over there 💕as always another great video love from 🇮🇪💚☘️😘

[@jaronva]

Great video guys! Awesome to stumble across Kiwi travel guides on KZbin.

[@DaneAndStacey]

So glad you found us 😀

[@aimzee]

What a treat for us! Thanks for sharing such a special place with us D and S!

[@DaneAndStacey]

Thanks for coming along

[@davidgross9321]

Thanks for showing us paradise. Pure escape is what we need right now. Plus it gives us something to look for to when this is over. Let's drink to travel and adventure! Stay healthy.

[@DaneAndStacey]

That makes us so happy to hear! Cheers to that. Stay safe!

[@IAMDANREEVE]

Looking forward to this series guys. Cook islands were on my travel list for 2021.. Cheers, Dan

[@DaneAndStacey]

Hopefully you can still get there mate! As a little island they probably need all the support they can get once this craziness settles

[@erinbashaw2738]

Looks stunning! Great video guys!

[@diegordsoto]

Great video guys! Really enjoyed it, stay safe D&S.

[@DaneAndStacey]

Cheers mate - keep well out there!

[@charlieallan5318]

Place looks amazing! Wowwww! Great little lockdown escape

[@DaneAndStacey]

Thanks for watchin!

[@natarshahaworth5061]

I so need this .... Island vibes 🥥🌴 🏖 Miss that stunning lagoon 🐠☀️

[@DaneAndStacey]

We need this again as well! Glad you've been and enjoyed

[@toofairipa8667]

Thank you for sharing your video on KZbin was awesome. I use to live in the cook island Arorangi village for 20years but now I base in Auckland for 30years. Now just going back home for holiday's every 2nd years. Love it no place like home.❤️❤️

[@DaneAndStacey]

That is awesome! Lucky you get to visit so often but we can't blame you, its paradise!

[@1robertmkelly]

That is such a calm and beautiful place. Thanks for taking us along ;-)

[@DaneAndStacey]

Glad you enjoyed, Robert

[@gavinp6609]

love that you guys went back to our 2nd home.... nz being first home!..lol Hi5 to you both.. binge'in thru ur playlists vidz...have always watched ur vidz but since u covered raro/aitutaki Ive really appreciated these vidz more and have decided to go thru and binge all ur older vidz til now....lol..

[@DaneAndStacey]

Gav - we've just seen all your comments, merch pick up and Paypal and wanted to say thanks and YOU'RE AWESOME!! Seriously appreciating the support... we really need to get back to Cook Islands so we can go to Aituatuki!

[@gavinp6609]

@@DaneAndStacey ..All gudz.It really makes me miss Auckland, and, NZ in general... but also u guys are so relatible being kiwi myself...... any way my little support can help out is an absolute pleasure, and, will continue to do so.!....If Im able to get my merch in time, I'll take to the ABz game at Suncorp next weekend!..lol

[@lorrainequinn]

Hi Guys, thank you so much for transporting me to this stunning location, really great video, i feel so chilled out now 😁

[@DaneAndStacey]

That's so nice to hear! New video from Raro next week as well

[@lorrainequinn]

@@DaneAndStacey I'll look forward to that....I'm so desperate for a holiday, i listen to ocean music in my bed, best thing to fall asleep to 🌞🌴🍹

[@TheMralexander19]

I love your videos. I think you are the best travel vloggers on yt. Such high production quality! Where do you wanna go next?

[@DaneAndStacey]

Wow, thank you! Who knows where next, likely more of NZ or Australia

[@cansfloatbottlesdont857]

Wow! What a treat... wish we were there right now!

[@DaneAndStacey]

Wish WE were there right now as well haha

[@MissMushmul]

Great video, guys. I'm on my 4th week of isolation and I really miss going out. Thanks for bringing some sunshine, waves and palm trees into my day! I'll put a coconut on my shopping list for the next time I go to the store. :D

[@DaneAndStacey]

We absolutely LOVE this idea, even we're missing the tropics, think we might do the same and grab a coconut too! Cheers!

[@annecook2413]

Thanks guys, it’s truly a pleasure to share your travels. I have only found you in the last few months as I planned our overseas holiday (now sadly not to be) but it has given me some great stuff to watch and take notes on. As I sit on my couch eating homemade hot cross buns, your Raratonga vid has brightened my isolation. Honestly, I can’t wait till the next one comes out. ❤️

[@DaneAndStacey]

So sorry to hear about your overseas holiday! Hopefully once all this craziness is over you'll get to go! Hot cross buns and vlogs are a great combo. Enjoy!

[@nathanfitzgerald6651]

I've been to Rarotonga several times over the years, always staying on Muri beach. The colorful sunrises on Muri beach, over the several islets in the background, are truly an epic sight to behold. The only thing better than a Rarotonga sunrise is an Aitutaki sunset! Are these coral lagoons hypnotic or what? And you're 100% right about Raro's pace of life being slower and more leisurely - the locals know it and call it "island time." And you have the practical advantage of the Cooks only 4 hours away from you; it's 10 hours from me in the US.

[@DaneAndStacey]

Oh and Aitutaki sunset sounds incredible, we would absolutely LOVE to visit someday. Hope you get to visit again someday!

[@nathanfitzgerald6651]

@@DaneAndStacey WIth Aitutaki's lagoon, I've never seen a body of water in my life that was flowing with so many different cascading colors (depending on the sun's angle & clouds). It's like a lagoon mixed with a kaleidoscope, swirls of visual candy to look at! Raro and Aitutaki are very different islands with different things to offer, it's an apples vs. oranges thing.

[@luzciernagafull]

Hey guys, I just discovered your channel through a Rarotonga video, it’s amazing, I haven’t seen any other kiwi vloggers before on KZbin. I’m currently living in Mount Cook, feeling lucky to be here during lock down ☺️

[@DaneAndStacey]

What an epic place to be in lockdown! Hope you're keeping safe & well. Glad you found us ☺️

[@twinsonic]

Kiwi here..love Rarotonga

[@ktaite.]

Iv not long come back from rarotonga on 12th march stayed st same exact resort moana sands miss it so much in hindsight never thought I'd have to go straight into self isolation since then. Thankyou for the video absolutely love your footage definately going back april next year

[@DaneAndStacey]

Moana Sands is amazing isnt it! We had no idea it would be our last international trip either, such a strange feeling!

[@petercleaver8035]

Would be so cool to be in isolation there. Thanks Kia Kaha . Stay Safe.

[@DaneAndStacey]

It would be! Same to you :)

[@clarisseheart]

I looooove raro!!! Been there 3 times it’s super easy to get to, people are so so friendly ❤️❤️

[@DaneAndStacey]

Totally agree, the locals are so friendly and so welcoming ❤️

[@pawankhare4282]

wow..super lagoon..cracking coconut trial was nice...what is that instrument called played by that guy announcing"happy hour"

[@veravanlent2848]

Oh that kitty! Definitely have to go there for the cat, haha!

[@DaneAndStacey]

Haha we like your priorities!

[@maylenekoia8167]

Oh this just made me more homesick! I left Rarotonga when I was 4 and just went back for the first time November 2019 stayed for a month! My parents have officially retired and have moved back for good! So any excuse to go home! As soon as they open the boarders open up I’m out! Glad y’all had a good time!

[@DaneAndStacey]

Awww that's so sweet your parents went back, jealous you got to slow down for a month and enjoy it. Just shared our second video from our trip :)

[@jennifervonzemmrich266]

OMG I am insanely jealous! My parents have been there and absolutely loved it!

[@DaneAndStacey]

It is SO calm, glad they loved it as well

[@alanmalcolm8055]

Thanks guys for a bit of normality in these crazy times. Loved this vid just what the doctor ordered. You inspired me in the last vid to start doing light circuit training each day, and I'm enjoying it. Stay safe, stay well, and I'm looking forward to the jigsaw vid. Have you watched Tiger King yet? Love from Scotland. Thanks .

[@DaneAndStacey]

Alan that's awesome news - hope you're still keeping up the training? Stace watched Tiger King and wouldn't stop telling me about all the madness going on 😀

[@maryward613]

Wow, that water! I've been enjoying your travels. Keep up the good work. Do you ever plan to come to USA?

[@DaneAndStacey]

Glad you're enjoying, Mary. We've only really passed through the US in recent years, Stace did take a huge trip there 7 years ago or so and enjoyed though. We most definitely will visit at some stage!

[@angie23575]

@@DaneAndStacey I would love it if you guys did a US series! Flying the nest did a great one, I'm sure you know, and we're going next year (well fingers crossed)

[@DaneAndStacey]

@@angie23575 Would love to once this is all over. I'd personally be keen for a long slow campervan trip!

[@bele9210]

Wow!!!! Thanks for sharing such a stunning place with us ☀️🌊🌴it’s so good to virtually escape the isolation while also respecting the iso rules. Looking forward to the rest of the series, especially the muddy adventure! 😆🤙🏼

[@DaneAndStacey]

The muddy adventures were SO. MUCH. FUN! Can't wait to share

[@iseetheWAYVision]

I'm glad you guys enjoyed your stay!💞✨

[@DaneAndStacey]

Loved it!

[@isiseshisewebhu]

Ika Mata at Trader Jacks was divine, as was the glass bottom boat of Captain Tama at Muri Lagoon. Island night at Edgeware Resort with Danny Mataroa was a blast. Punanga Nui market was the highlight of our stay. We are retired and stayed for a month.

[@DaneAndStacey]

Sounds like you had an amazing month, such a special place isn't it!

[@ski.belpiano8998]

Great video! I've been there for 3 months. Next time you really need to visit Aitutaki as well. You can fly from Rarotonga with Air Rarotonga and do a lagoon cruise over there. It's awesome!

[@DaneAndStacey]

We reeeeally wanted to go but the weather for most of our trip was pretty bad, there was a huge storm that rolled through so we couldnt justify the pricey flights over. It gives us a good excuse to go back someday!

[@stephphillips2683]

Thank you guys, that was the perfect escape 🌴🌊🥥

[@Akura2911]

Been to Rarotonga 4 times, its a stunning little paradise. Cant wait to go back after the lockdowns end.

[@DaneAndStacey]

4 times! That's awesome, we have a feeling we'll be back someday too :)

[@ATrainTravels]

Beautiful island and relaxing! Only 20K population, everyone is your neighbor :)

[@DaneAndStacey]

It honestly felt that way, lots of people knew each other! Very cool

[@xiaoyanxie5255]

I was there last year with my whole family, oh man miss it so so much. Hopefully we can travel soon.

[@DaneAndStacey]

Lucky you got to visit before all this craziness! Fingers crossed its safe to go back again soon :)

[@jeffklein9248]

Keep the nice videos going how does Tarp compare with other south Pacific islands.Jeff and Yvonne Colorado

[@astronorts6222]

Brilliant place to visit. Miss it. We have an invitation to go back in 2022. After watching this refreshing video I am definitely considering going back to make more memories with whānau.

[@DaneAndStacey]

Such a chill spot, worth the return for sure! Lets hope this ish gets sorted with the virus by then

[@PortlyTravellers]

Looking forward to seeing more from the cook islands. All I know is a Survivor was filmed there lol.

[@DaneAndStacey]

True, it was! That says a lot already doesn't it, they always pick beautiful spots

[@johnkelsey2482]

WOW What a place... Thanks....

[@abbyandlewis1147]

Absolute heaven on earth and the place my heart calls home ❤

[@DaneAndStacey]

Awww that's sweet - what a home it is

[@gillowens24]

This places looks so beautiful

[@DaneAndStacey]

The best ❤️

[@TigersTimelessTreasures]

Ohhhh Rarotonga is on my list, but the thing is when I travel that far, i want to go back to NZ and i don't know if i can do both... Decisions, decisions...

[@DaneAndStacey]

Tough choices there! If you look at Jetstar flights to NZ they can be really cheap at times, flying overnight might save on accom as well.

[@emilynorman4726]

If you're flying from the northern hemisphere to Auckland you can do a stopover in Raro on flights from Los Angeles :)

[@TigersTimelessTreasures]

@@emilynorman4726 i didn't know that. Last year I took the direct flight from LAX to AUK. Thanks for the info!

[@carloszelaya2093]

I have to be honest. Stacey you're simply stunning. The camera loves you....

[@DaneAndStacey]

❤️

[@nathanfitzgerald6651]

@@DaneAndStacey He's right Stacy, you are a very cute, hot lady.

[@RexWaldron]

What a beautiful location! I had heard of the Cook Islands, but like so many of these fantastic places that you visit, knew very little about them. It looks like the chill capital of the planet :) Loved the conch shell call to happy hour! My wife's family use one of these back in Kolkata to commence puja (Hindu prayers). This is a great escape video during these difficult times :)

[@DaneAndStacey]

You know us well, we love going to underrated places. We have a feeling we'll be back someday!

[@Taylor-ed7ge]

Ayy I made the move frm nz in 2019 to come here been here for almost 2 years I miss NZ tho😂 hope you guys enjoyed your stay 😁

[@Justgregular88]

Beautiful video I enjoyed it a lot, but watching it still bums me out since now we can't do this stuff at the moment :(

[@DaneAndStacey]

We can relate to that feeling, bums us out knowing that was our last trip for a while. Glad you still enjoyed it despite what's going on! Hopefully we can all get back to travelling soon when it's safe.

[@NiueanHoney]

I’m going to barefoot bar just for that happy hour announcement LOL

[@DaneAndStacey]

HAHA Totally worth it just for that!

[@Foldisfitch]

Looks like a dream come true

[@DaneAndStacey]

It was!

[@undesiredshoe]

People from the Island of New Zealand dreaming of the Rarotonga Island life....must be nice.

[@DaneAndStacey]

This was before the pandemic if that's what you're referring to ✌️

[@jing7134]

Hi Danegar and Stacey. Love your videos. Could you tell me when you two went to cook islands. Which month was it. Thank you very much!

[@DaneAndStacey]

Thanks! We went in May

[@jing7134]

❤️

[@tomasecheverria4552]

Hi guys, amazing video!! I just wondering on what time of the year did you go to Rarotonga? Thank you 🥰❤️

[@DaneAndStacey]

Thank you! We visited in late February 😊

[@Trey2sa]

MY FAMILY LIVES THERE!!!

[@DaneAndStacey]

Such an amazing place to live!

[@tonym492]

Now we are finally out of lockdown looking at planning a trip....is there anything adrenaline type stuff? Like surfing... jet skiing etc? And hello from Whangarei :)

[@51249ca]

Haven't been there for over 20 years. Will plan a trip there in the next few years. Been twice before. Seem to always get a sunburn there. There is an excellent skin lotion with lanolin and aloe vera that works wonders for sunburnt skin.

[@martinc.720]

According to info I just found, getting there would be quite the journey (30+ hours from Canada)... from what you showed us, it would be worth it!

[@katycoe9244]

i flew from Ottawa in 2010 on my way to Australia - very much worth the long journey ;) thinking about doing it again late this year or next year

[@martinc.720]

Katy Coe YOW is my local airport :)

[@katycoe9244]

@@martinc.720 small world lol ! i live in the west end :)

[@DaneAndStacey]

That's quite the journey! It does seem like most tourism is based on Aus and NZ visitors at the moment

[@williehannon9306]

Lovely. Happiness

[@fedepetit]

How did you get to the hotel from airport?. Did you take a taxi?. Is it expensive?

[@DaneAndStacey]

Most hotels have either free transfers, or paid ones for a smallish fee about $50 I think. Or rent a car and do it yourself!

[@angie23575]

"This wuns got buts un it" 😂 I smiled through this entire video ❤

[@DaneAndStacey]

HAHAHA love it. Totally must be how it sounds to everyone not used to the Kiwi accent

[@gillowens24]

This my first time hear it

[@raypich8292]

It is a very beautiful paradise island. Is it very expensive to live or to visit Rarotonga?

[@DaneAndStacey]

It's such a beautiful place! Accommodation would be the biggest expense but everything else seemed very reasonable :)

[@raypich8292]

Dan and Stacy, if you come to Seattle I will cook you a dinner.

[@miraclepuia3906]

Yay I'm in Rarotonga right know

[@DaneAndStacey]

Hope you loved it!

[@NonexistantLol]

Going there this weekend ❤️ nz forever.

[@DaneAndStacey]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@Lulu-jl5zd]

I want a lovely garland like the one Stacey was rocking on the boat trip. :D Great vlog. Am I right in thinking the Cook Islands start every day before the rest of the world? Like don't they have New Year first before anyone else anywhere?

[@ItingaNicholas]

Lulu 1266 That would be NZ. We here in the Cooks are about 22 hours behind NZ and about 3+ hours behind the US.

[@Lulu-jl5zd]

@@ItingaNicholas Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. So in fact you can watch all the New Year celebrations from around the world and then start your own. I would love to visit your part of the world and Daneger and Stacey clearly love it there :)

[@ItingaNicholas]

@@Lulu-jl5zdMost definitely :) I highly recommend visiting our tiny paradise as soon as things with the coronavirus clear up :)

[@melaimoncatar]

"Walk slower, talk slower, and drinking coconut every single day" - guys are you describing my life in the PH? Catching up and showing some stalker lover, your avid fan from the PH stuck in VN. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DaneAndStacey]

Pretty much! Especially in the PH islands

[@lailaagrado]

Which we did not heard about? Well...i wrote a classwork about it once in uni...so yeah... :D i kinda did....heard of it :D

[@DaneAndStacey]

Oh! So you know how amazing it is already 😜

[@lailaagrado]

@@DaneAndStacey yes, but it is funnier with you guys!

[@chrisblester37]

If I won the lottery I'd base myself out of Roratonga and travel from there it's only a 3 hour flight to Auckland and there are daily flights and it's got what I want there ,but very honest people and friendly. I'd probably get a boat and doing interisland charting and a big barge to tow behind and take cars and machinery to the other islands