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

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  • Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2024

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  • @flyingthenest
    @flyingthenest  8 месяцев назад +60

    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
      @L17_8 8 месяцев назад +1

      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
      @Angela-1974 8 месяцев назад +2

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

    • @LJ412jag.
      @LJ412jag. 8 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @joebee1954
      @joebee1954 4 месяца назад

      We have been there 5 times in 5 years in Rarotonga for 2 weeks at a time, and 4 times in Aitutaki, the whole place is like heaven on earth. We stayed at the Sunset Resort and my daughter and husband with their little girl at Edgewater Resort, for two weeks as a present from us as a wedding present.

  • @theishthing
    @theishthing 8 месяцев назад +26

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

    • @caehlers
      @caehlers 8 месяцев назад

      This!!

  • @MakNgametua
    @MakNgametua 5 месяцев назад +2

    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.

  • @JoshJFP
    @JoshJFP 8 месяцев назад +27

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

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  8 месяцев назад +4

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

  • @travelertrome8449
    @travelertrome8449 8 месяцев назад +13

    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
      @flyingthenest  8 месяцев назад +3

      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
    @marymary1976 8 месяцев назад +5

    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
    @lizame65 8 месяцев назад +8

    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.

  • @honeyarora1987
    @honeyarora1987 8 месяцев назад +4

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

  • @carolehanrahan
    @carolehanrahan 8 месяцев назад +2

    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.

  • @sumaringatereora85
    @sumaringatereora85 7 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @Lenore-S
    @Lenore-S 8 месяцев назад +3

    The Cook Islands look like such paradise 😍

  • @Travelling_Jonoberries
    @Travelling_Jonoberries 5 месяцев назад

    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 😇👍🙏🇦🇺🚐

  • @lieuwina
    @lieuwina 8 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @Olia2007
    @Olia2007 8 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @emlizw1
    @emlizw1 8 месяцев назад +2

    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.

  • @boppermacca9346
    @boppermacca9346 8 месяцев назад +2

    What a spectacular looking paradise.

  • @KeepersDaun
    @KeepersDaun 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @addiebug
    @addiebug 8 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @sylviafairhurst3767
    @sylviafairhurst3767 4 месяца назад

    This is a great review. Proves that Rarotonga is perfect for families as well as singles; great food, activities, entertainment & accommodation.🎉

  • @Mel.H_
    @Mel.H_ 8 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @beautyallaroundme724
    @beautyallaroundme724 8 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @erikagholston6610
    @erikagholston6610 8 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @drewcorry5056
    @drewcorry5056 8 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @thecluelessconquest
    @thecluelessconquest 8 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @janesmith761
    @janesmith761 8 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @ranias7064
    @ranias7064 8 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @Shello58
    @Shello58 8 месяцев назад +3

    They're growing up so fast!

  • @Vinceventuring
    @Vinceventuring 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @adriannacabrera9013
    @adriannacabrera9013 8 месяцев назад +4

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

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  8 месяцев назад +2

      You are so welcome thanks so much for watching!!

    • @adriannacabrera9013
      @adriannacabrera9013 8 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @mvmoni
    @mvmoni 8 месяцев назад +2

    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 😊

  • @vanessaaguilar-griffith1349
    @vanessaaguilar-griffith1349 8 месяцев назад +2

    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💐

  • @astridmiller8349
    @astridmiller8349 8 месяцев назад +4

    Aww little Hunter calling the dancer Moana was too cute!

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  8 месяцев назад +2

      hehe yes she was very excited to see the show!

    • @astridmiller8349
      @astridmiller8349 8 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @becgrinceri1170
    @becgrinceri1170 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @karenkrukowski5566
    @karenkrukowski5566 8 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @IanWatkiss
    @IanWatkiss 8 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @KarenTodd-li9zt
    @KarenTodd-li9zt 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @halliethomas3747
    @halliethomas3747 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @twinkhel
    @twinkhel 8 месяцев назад +1

    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
      @flyingthenest  8 месяцев назад +1

      Ah thank you so much 🤍 means a lot

  • @muthonimuthoni5751
    @muthonimuthoni5751 8 месяцев назад +4

    Gosh Hunter is having so much fun 😍

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  8 месяцев назад +2

      the whole family LOVED the Cook islands!

    • @christine4670
      @christine4670 8 месяцев назад +1

      Adorable 😊

  • @TravelWithBek
    @TravelWithBek 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @ThreeRunHomer
    @ThreeRunHomer 8 месяцев назад +1

    The food looks tremendous!

  • @pamelagordon869
    @pamelagordon869 8 месяцев назад +2

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

    • @L17_8
      @L17_8 8 месяцев назад +2

      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
      @flyingthenest  8 месяцев назад

      They are!!! thank you!!

  • @gwynethglas-brown9171
    @gwynethglas-brown9171 8 месяцев назад

    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 🥰

  • @martinalemmerhofer6937
    @martinalemmerhofer6937 8 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @cspvideo
    @cspvideo 8 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @MargaretM-bc6cf
    @MargaretM-bc6cf 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @LJ412jag.
    @LJ412jag. 8 месяцев назад +3

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

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  8 месяцев назад +2

      aww thank you so much for watching our videos :)

  • @alisondoughty2194
    @alisondoughty2194 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @ladykiwi_nz4102
    @ladykiwi_nz4102 8 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @sheldondmanson
    @sheldondmanson 8 месяцев назад +1

    another week, another awesome vlog.

  • @TriBdog
    @TriBdog 8 месяцев назад +2

    Keep doing what you guys do you are amazing!

  • @denisecafferky2248
    @denisecafferky2248 8 месяцев назад

    Nothing like a sneaky night swim 😊

  • @tangiwilliam1778
    @tangiwilliam1778 Месяц назад

    Beautiful family guys

  • @nicoleflanders3981
    @nicoleflanders3981 8 месяцев назад

    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"!

  • @Maxandruby-g2f
    @Maxandruby-g2f 8 дней назад

    Y GUYS! my brother and I actually love you guys!
    So we are actually, in the background!😂
    I’m the girl with the pink white fox shirt on!
    So here’s proof:
    I know the cruise - vaka cruise
    We went on a walk on the island that suvivor was filmed at.
    We saw massive crabs drank out of coconuts and saw a fluffy a baby bird!
    We also stayed at the Pacific resort infront of the Lagoon! I could also tell you the lagoon cruises name that we went on: uncle Tamas lagoon cruise. We went from the 7-17 of January and we went on the attataki and 1 foot island and got our passports stamped funny that we were on the same plane from Sydney! - Jetstar!
    Hunter is so cute!
    LOVE YOU GUYS!

  • @christine4670
    @christine4670 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @laraayris3342
    @laraayris3342 8 месяцев назад

    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?

  • @msrjorge1805
    @msrjorge1805 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @melthonkiprono7416
    @melthonkiprono7416 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @rumik-stahnke6512
    @rumik-stahnke6512 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @tracielozanoguevara7842
    @tracielozanoguevara7842 8 месяцев назад

    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!!

  • @Julescasper
    @Julescasper 8 месяцев назад

    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
      @flyingthenest  8 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @veronicacutter7526
    @veronicacutter7526 8 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @mafkrimnra8084
    @mafkrimnra8084 8 месяцев назад

    I wanna come here to cook island is so tempting 😊

  • @amikhanderia58
    @amikhanderia58 8 месяцев назад +1

    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
      @flyingthenest  8 месяцев назад +2

      It’s from Kmart in Australia 🤍

  • @lizame65
    @lizame65 8 месяцев назад

    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

  • @mettemadsena
    @mettemadsena 8 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @Touringwiththekids
    @Touringwiththekids 8 месяцев назад

    It looks so beautiful there 😍

  • @KimKelly-l4o
    @KimKelly-l4o 8 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @wizardglick7762
    @wizardglick7762 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hunter is such a brave, beautiful girl!

  • @emilyfrumker9527
    @emilyfrumker9527 8 месяцев назад

    wow amazing seafood I love that

  • @tangiwilliam1778
    @tangiwilliam1778 Месяц назад

    Beautiful family

  • @lindamoulton1560
    @lindamoulton1560 8 месяцев назад

    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)

  • @rebeccarendle3706
    @rebeccarendle3706 8 месяцев назад

    So fun. Lovely vlog guys.

  • @ErynSanchez
    @ErynSanchez 7 месяцев назад

    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
      @flyingthenest  7 месяцев назад

      Sabo skirt is my all time fave store 💙

  • @danilove63
    @danilove63 8 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  8 месяцев назад +1

      Hehe she makes great songs!’

  • @lightwarrior1
    @lightwarrior1 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @DVaccarelli1988
    @DVaccarelli1988 8 месяцев назад +1

    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.

  • @Jessicaaroha
    @Jessicaaroha 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @andreas_adventures
    @andreas_adventures 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @JackieRivers-rl3iy
    @JackieRivers-rl3iy Месяц назад

    I went to Rarotonga before it’s beautiful

  • @CM-pn1lk
    @CM-pn1lk 8 месяцев назад

    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
      @flyingthenest  8 месяцев назад

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

  • @yorukkizigeziyor
    @yorukkizigeziyor 8 месяцев назад

    Very beautiful 🌺👍

  • @susantinnion1794
    @susantinnion1794 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @roseannemilner5064
    @roseannemilner5064 Месяц назад

    Welcome to Rarotonga where I live

  • @doinaenescu9993
    @doinaenescu9993 8 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @nicoleziegler6112
    @nicoleziegler6112 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @susandibble3525
    @susandibble3525 8 месяцев назад

    Loving 😁🙏

  • @HunterAerenga-k6s
    @HunterAerenga-k6s 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @2Travelis2Live
    @2Travelis2Live 8 месяцев назад

    "Bye bye baby prawn." 😁

  • @Bel-ej9go
    @Bel-ej9go 8 месяцев назад +1

    Oh I wish I was eating all that….. 😋

  • @lynmclaughlin7125
    @lynmclaughlin7125 8 месяцев назад

    Wow its so beautiful 😍😍❤️❤️ xx

  • @explorewithcasey
    @explorewithcasey 5 месяцев назад

    Hunter is going be one independent little lady!

  • @emeryg1821
    @emeryg1821 8 месяцев назад

    you guys are amazin parents! have fun :)

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  8 месяцев назад +1

      aww youre so sweet ane kind thank you!!

  • @Angela-1974
    @Angela-1974 8 месяцев назад

    You guys are making me hungry now 😂

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  8 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @FoxNimbus
    @FoxNimbus 7 месяцев назад

    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! 😆

  • @gtanuja5931
    @gtanuja5931 8 месяцев назад

    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

  • @simplelife6467
    @simplelife6467 4 месяца назад

    Hi, where should we stay?

  • @vallapink
    @vallapink 8 месяцев назад

    YAY I was first to like 👍

  • @abgeebssr7344
    @abgeebssr7344 8 месяцев назад

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

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  8 месяцев назад

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

    • @abgeebssr7344
      @abgeebssr7344 8 месяцев назад

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