Our First Impressions of the Cook Islands (Everything to see & do in Rarotonga)

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Hi, we are Stephen, Jess and little Hunter, a traveling family who spent 2020 self-converting a van before moving in full-time to drive around our home country of Australia. We have now completed our lap, said our goodbyes, and resumed full-time travel before we wait for our second baby to arrive.

[@flyingthenest]

Hi everyone!! Hope you are enjoying our brand new series here in the Cook Islands - its honestly a little hidden gem of paradise that we hope you enjoy joining us :) thanks again for all your support from our little family!

[@L17_8]

Jesus loves you ❤️ Please turn to him and repent and receive salvation before it's too late. The end times described in the Bible are already happening in the world. He is waiting for you with open arms.

[@Angela-1974]

The Cook Islands look amazing, wish I was there right now 😍

[@LJ412jag.]

I've been watching your videos even before Hunter was born 💛 and I love you guys.❤️❤️

[@theishthing]

i like how you let your kids get messy and learn on their own. amazing parenting ❤

[@caehlers]

This!!

[@JoshPrints]

I think the Cook Islands may now be on my bucket list, it looks incredible!

[@flyingthenest]

hehe we have 1 more spot - definetly the most beautiful spot - after next week i 100% think you will be convinced :)

[@MakNgametua]

Omg , you’re children are so adorable, adventurous and really happy little people. They are just a reflection of their mummy & daddy. Loved your vlog.

[@travelertrome8449]

So beautiful! I have never thought of the Cook Islands as a holiday destination before. Stunning! And with the clear, calm, shallow waters, it is perfect for kids too! It is amazing how Hunter and Koa are stealing the show now. They are unbelievably adorable! The Cook Islands look like Hawaii minus the crowds. You guys made me crave fish! This is now on my bucket list. Thank you so much!!

[@flyingthenest]

Honestly us too! Till we saw our friends Daneger & Stacey head out there and we fell in love instantly! It always felt a bit unnacessible but now theres a direct flight from Aus (which was pretty reasonable) its seriously added to our re-visit list!

[@marymary1976]

you guys are the epitome of JOY LOVE and FAMILY UNION, but even more so, you are all such an example of how travelling with children and babies EVERYWHERE everywhere!! is possible and good for them! That I love so much thanks for sharing you bring so much JOY to my life!!!!!!!! When ever you come to Switzerland please let me know!!!!!

[@lizame65]

Jess I love your enthusiasm about food. You get so excited. It makes my mouth water. A mom's job of blowing on food is never-ending. What a happy family. You guys are the best.

[@flyingthenest]

I love food! Haha

[@sumaringatereora85]

Jara, my name is Suma.I'm from the cook islands and I really like you guys as youtube channel

[@The_Travelling_Jonoberries]

Did we enjoy the Cook Islands series “bloody oath we did” What a magical place that is not far from we are in QLD. Thank for the cinematography this was absolutely beautiful(well done Stephen) Certainly worth booking a holiday to these islands, a well informed and educational picture of what you can expect when your visit. Take care, be safe and god bless 😇👍🙏🇦🇺🚐

[@honeyarora1987]

Sweet baby Koa and cutie pie Hunter, having so much fun, best thing ever, God bless them ♥️

[@Lenore-S]

The Cook Islands look like such paradise 😍

[@ranias7064]

7:15 Koa bear wiping off the taco dripping with his foot XD love it

[@beautyallaroundme724]

Eat swim, eat swim, repeat. My idea of paradise! 💙😃

[@erikagholston6610]

Baby Koa is a foodie now. Hunter & Koa are so cute together.

[@flyingthenest]

hehe sure is!! 😋😋

[@user-eo8nz1mj3o]

Thank for a trip to the Cook Islands, you have a beautiful family.

[@astridmiller8349]

Aww little Hunter calling the dancer Moana was too cute!

[@flyingthenest]

hehe yes she was very excited to see the show!

[@astridmiller8349]

@@flyingthenest omg! You replied!! Eeek!! Massive love sent to you all from the USA!

[@Shello58]

They're growing up so fast!

[@carolehanrahan]

From what you've shown of the Cook Islands it looks like paradise to me. I could live the rest of my life going from beach to eating and back to beach again.

[@flyingthenest]

It really is 🤍

[@Mel.H_]

ALL of your travels are Epic but this one... I could go there and never leave 😁😂🎉

[@boppermacca9346]

What a spectacular looking paradise.

[@thecluelessconquest]

LOVING THIS SERIES! i need to get to the islands stat 😍 looks so beautiful & the culture so rich 🥥🏝

[@mvmoni]

I love your videos! You became on of my favorite channels! ❤ thank you for your wonderful videos! You inspire me to travel more sith my family 😊

[@Olia2007]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us! It’s so amazing to be able to travel with you around the world ❤

[@karenkrukowski5566]

Beautiful!! Thank you for letting me go with you!!

[@ThreeRunHomer]

The food looks tremendous!

[@IanWatkiss]

Wow. How fabulous, looks as if you enjoyed it xx

[@vanessaaguilar-griffith1349]

I think this is my favorite travel vlog of yours😊 But I believe I say that about all your videos💖 I truly felt like I was there too! Thank you for making my day💐

[@muthonimuthoni5751]

Gosh Hunter is having so much fun 😍

[@flyingthenest]

the whole family LOVED the Cook islands!

[@christine4670]

Adorable 😊

[@drewcorry5056]

Absolutely Loved Every Second // Absolutely Outstanding From Start To Finish

[@sheldondmanson]

another week, another awesome vlog.

[@MargaretM-bc6cf]

It looks like an amazing place to visit..looks like you all are having a great time.

[@janesmith761]

Ah the food looked so tasty! What a beautiful place. Looked like the whole family had fun!

[@addiebug]

What a wonderful place to relax and unwind. Thank you for sharing your adventures with all of us.

[@martinalemmerhofer6937]

Such cuteness and beautiful nature in the background.😂❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@adriannacabrera9013]

Aww thank you so much for sharing this beautiful family journey with us I’m really enjoying your content

[@flyingthenest]

You are so welcome thanks so much for watching!!

[@adriannacabrera9013]

@@flyingthenest your welcome anytime I’m a huge fan

[@emilyfrumker9527]

wow amazing seafood I love that

[@Touringwiththekids]

It looks so beautiful there 😍

[@lieuwina]

All that food makes my mouth water Jess and I love how you get so excited about tasting each dish and baby Koa slurping the noodles up and Hunter saying I love slurping ha ha. Never thought of the cook islands as a holiday destination. Loving this series. Take care and till the next one.

[@rebeccarendle3706]

So fun. Lovely vlog guys.

[@msrjorge1805]

Ohhh I Love you guys! Really wonderful video and marvelous family!

[@LJ412jag.]

I love your guys's videos. And this one will also be amazing.❤❤🎉

[@flyingthenest]

aww thank you so much for watching our videos :)

[@TriBdog]

Keep doing what you guys do you are amazing!

[@flyingthenest]

youre the best thank you!!

[@emlizw1]

Koa is so darling!! I would be jealous too if I was the only one not in the beautiful water. I love to be on that beach with all of you!! Hunter you crazy kid you are so cute!! The off season is the best time to go!! WOW!!!!! Oh that food makes me want to jump into the video and eat it with you all. This trip has inspired me to take my tax return and go visit my dear friends in Tahiti and honor my dad's memory.

[@alisondoughty2194]

Beautiful vlog.Lots to do.The children lived the swims.Hunter is a real intrepid traveler.😀🏖️🎉

[@Lovelifeandtravel]

Loved this video! Wow the water looks amazing! The kids are growing up so fast! ❤

[@rumik-stahnke6512]

Wow..😆🤣yummy 😋Love the video 👍Thanks for sharing and take care guys 😁

[@nicoleflanders3981]

I have always wanted to travel and watching yall's videos just makes me want to even more! This looks so great! Love when hunter said "Moana"!

[@flyingthenest]

naww thank you so much!

[@wizardglick7762]

Hunter is such a brave, beautiful girl!

[@melthonkiprono7416]

That's so beautiful. Looking forward to visiting there in the future.❤❤🎉🎉😊

[@flyingthenest]

Hope you can!!😊

[@Vinceventuring]

How much fun did Hunter have at that dinner haha "MOANA" what a crack up, so sweet!

[@user-br9he6qo5k]

I am always looking forward to watching your videos. You are a great storyteller and I felt like I am with you during your entire trip. I learned a lot too! ❤❤❤ Love from the Pearl of the Orient

[@flyingthenest]

Ah thank you so much 🤍 means a lot

[@susandibble3525]

Loving 😁🙏

[@KarenTodd-li9zt]

Hey FTN. Everything Cook Islands looks amazing. Love the vlog and Jesse 🥰 your shirts too, Pink & Green my fav. Happy & safe travels. 🤗

[@cspvideo]

You ate fish n chips in the Cook Islands. We ate it tonight in Port Dpuglas, Queensland, at the Tin Shed. It was delicious. We are enjoying your homeland.

[@mafkrimnra8084]

I wanna come here to cook island is so tempting 😊

[@becgrinceri1170]

Cook Islands seriously looks amazing! Take me with you next time please!! 🩷

[@amikhanderia58]

Loving this one! Can I ask if you have a link to the sticker activity hunter is playing with at the restaurant please? Thanks x

[@flyingthenest]

It’s from Kmart in Australia 🤍

[@denisecafferky2248]

Nothing like a sneaky night swim 😊

[@yorukkizigeziyor]

Very beautiful 🌺👍

[@Julescasper]

Looks like an amazing time! I follow you guys on insta and saw all the exciting adventure if you guys went on! I’m so excited! Hawaii looks amazing! Lots of love ❤️

[@flyingthenest]

aww thanks for following us over there!! Yess so many fun adventures to come out :)

[@ladykiwi_nz4102]

Wow Rarotonga is my kind of place....Laid back with one road and yummy food 😂 You make travel look so easy. I love seeing the world through your eyes.

[@halliethomas3747]

I love seeing Hunter making a connection to Moana after seeing the cultural dance. You are both amazing parents and humans.

[@flyingthenest]

aww thank you!!

[@pamelagordon869]

Hope your two little one's are having a fantastic time ❤❤❤

[@L17_8]

Jesus loves you ❤️ Please turn to him and repent and receive salvation before it's too late. The end times described in the Bible are already happening in the world. He is waiting for you with open arms.

[@flyingthenest]

They are!!! thank you!!

[@christine4670]

This island looks INCREDIBLE! The money so looks like Canadian money😁

[@danilove63]

You used my friends song! At 10:30 😍😍 Emily Brimlow 🤩🥹 Holey Moley.

[@flyingthenest]

Hehe she makes great songs!’

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

cook Islands sure looks the perfect Paradise island to just pace your time enjoying the Local hospitality,great foods ,beautiful clear blue/ green waters,Could definitely see this was a place you all definitely come back too again 😜 Seeing Hunter eyes light up when the dancers started saying “ Moana “ just so beautiful 😍. 😅Koa trying the Fish did he Like it ? and drinking out of a straw well done 👏 Hunter craft work looked cute 💕 Thats fantastic that you can get a straight flight out 😊 Looking forward to seeing where your all off to next though seeing Stephan in the video looked like a campervan from the back ground 🤔 probably very wrong 😅.Safe travels 🥰

[@veronicacutter7526]

We were there last year.love the cook islands.hop on a plane to Aitutaki its the most beautiful lagoon in the World. Also please say high to Max at the Baha'i center down the road from you.

[@tracielozanoguevara7842]

My 11 year old son could not stop giggling when you said “CEVICHI” he played that clip three times 😂! He was like what 🤔 haha we enjoy your videos!!

[@laraayris3342]

I absolutely love watching your videos, ive been keeping up with your travels since long before covid and i was a little star struck when i saw you at a coffee shop in perth when visiting my sister for new years 😂 my husband realised and knowing how much I love your videos shouted "love your channel" as you were leaving (sorry about that, he's very loud so I think he took you by surprise but you smiled and said thank you). Your original Instagram stories of the cook islands have inspired us to book the cook islands for our honeymoon and we'd love to know what you think... We're going for 2 weeks, would you recommend booking 1 Hotel and taking trips to the other islands or maybe booking a few different places across the different islands?

[@mettemadsena]

Jess where are all your beautiful and colorful shirts from?? I love them in every video

[@lynmclaughlin7125]

Wow its so beautiful 😍😍❤️❤️ xx

[@flyingthenest]

It really is!!!

[@user-ni5wn1xr4n]

Can I please just come and be your nanny/best friend/travel buddy??!! You guys are just amazing. Thank you for keeping it so wholesome, loving and kind. Too soon to ask for baby number 3???!!! God Bless you all.

[@lightwarrior1]

I love this series, Thank You for sharing 😊🤍👏🏼🥰🩵

[@lizame65]

This video makes me want to go to the Cook islands. They are not exactly around the corner from the United states. But I want to go. I want to move there

[@Jessiegirl108]

Loving your cook island vlogs may I ask what resort you stay in why everything was so close…❤❤

[@emeryg1821]

you guys are amazin parents! have fun :)

[@flyingthenest]

aww youre so sweet ane kind thank you!!

[@lindamoulton1560]

OMG Hunter's Mango comment made me crack up so much- I once remember trying to do the same thing with an Avocado Seed after a relative made Guacamole and telling everyone (because my parents had an avocado tree they started from a seed) "DON'T WORRY IF WE RUN OUT OF AVOCADO, WE'LL HAVE MORE IN A FEW DAYS!" (Little did I know 🤣 Also it made me miss Green Mango salad from when I lived in Thailand)

[@2Travelis2Live]

"Bye bye baby prawn." 😁

[@nicoleziegler6112]

This trip has basically been a food tour! Lol! Not sure how you guys don't gain weight with all this food tasting/eating

[@andreas_adventures]

Looks fun! How do the Cook Islands compare to Hawaii? Are they super similar?

[@Angela-1974]

You guys are making me hungry now 😂

[@flyingthenest]

haha sorry!! the food on the island was next level!!!

[@ErynSanchez]

Jess, can you share where you get your awesome tops/outfits? New mom here looking for some fun vacation wear..! We have a tropical vacation coming up and I love your style💕

[@flyingthenest]

Sabo skirt is my all time fave store 💙

[@Bel-ej9go]

Oh I wish I was eating all that….. 😋

[@flyingthenest]

it was sooo delicious!!😋

[@CM-pn1lk]

Lovely video as always.. great editing too. Jess were you sick there? Noticed your voice is a bit raspy.. x Hunter is such a cutie 💓

[@flyingthenest]

Hunter and I both were getting over a cold we had over Christmas 🤍 all good now!!

[@user-fe4yg7bz9g]

at 0:32 that was the place i stayed at in aitutaki

[@explorewithcasey]

Hunter is going be one independent little lady!

[@DVaccarelli1988]

The Cook Islands is self-governing while in free association with New Zealand, which is why they use the New Zealand dollar as their currency, although they used the Cook Islands dollar until 1995.

[@susantinnion1794]

Don’t think Hunter could be quiet if she tried 😂😂😂😂. Looks such a beautiful place ❤

[@flyingthenest]

😂.😂. nope!

[@vallapink]

YAY I was first to like 👍

[@flyingthenest]

👍👍

[@doinaenescu9993]

I am sure you are the most beautifull family in the world, from all the point of view.In my future next, life I want to be Jess.You are so kind, like a hot bread.Love you all.

[@teengensocietyproduction8714]

☺️

[@FoxNimbus]

I know it's really about American overindulgence but your words on portion size make my overfed self go, "How little do y'all eat over there?!" 😂But for real--if you are ever in central Alabama, U.S., I'd love to meet your wonderful family. ❤ I can offer a small guest room in a house with cats and a dog! 😆

[@stephanievegter5438]

🇿🇦♥️

[@LJ412jag.]

😂❤❤❤❤

[@flyingthenest]

❤❤

[@RoscoAdams-xt5lp]

🇦🇺 Aussie On

[@gtanuja5931]

U can visit south India u can see variety of different foods temples heritage and culture especially Kerala and Tamil Nadu it's amazing Kerala, munnar, kochi, wayanad, Ooty, coimbatore, manglore, Gokarna, Coorg, Bangalore, Mysore, Alleppey, Udupi, Kodaikanal the world heritage site tanjavur bruhadeeshwara temple tamilnadu and palani temple tamilnadu here the god idol is made up of different types of ayurvedic medicines when we pour any liquid on idol it absorbs the medicinal properties and we drink the liquid we don't get any diseses

[@THECROWNROYALSHollywoodFashion]

Surprised Hunter does not tan~

[@abgeebssr7344]

Is it because they have a lot of MIchelin starred chefs that’s why that country is called that?

[@flyingthenest]

I actually dont know if there is any Michelin restaurants here - i think its all just locals!

[@abgeebssr7344]

Just jesting 😊. Have a fun day ahead to all.

[@kathleendearmin8134]

Can you just snorkel off the beaches or do you have to go on a tour?

[@flyingthenest]

You can just snorkel off the beach :)

[@TriBdog]

first

[@flyingthenest]

woohoo