This MUST be the ultimate paradise 🌴 Back again in the Cook Islands

#surfergirl #seaturtles #cookislands

Ready for the tropical adventure of a lifetime? 🌴☀️
I'm back and this time I spent a month in the magical Cook Islands, wandering around both Rarotonga and Aitutaki and I wanted to show you all the unforgettable moments 💙

From surfing super shallow waves and snorkeling with sea turtles in crystal clear waters, to stand-up paddle boarding at sunset in Muri Lagoon, and doing donuts on a jet ski out in the open sea, this trip was nothing short of a dream.

In Aitutaki, I joined the famous Vaka Cruise, hopping between small islands (motu) and swimming through some of the clearest, most vibrant neon turquoise water I’ve ever seen.
I stayed at beautiful, beachfront accommodations like Tai Roto Bay and Sea Change Villas, each offering their own version of island bliss on both islands.

If you're planning a trip to the Cook Islands or just love living vicariously through tropical travel vlogs, this one’s for you! Also it's my longest vlog yet... if you make it all the way to the end you make me SO HAPPY :)

And a HUGE thank you and so much appreciation to Cook Island Tourism team for making this dream trip come true! ‪@tourismcookislands‬

0:00 Intro + Arriving in Raro
1:27 Sea Change Villas Tour and Solo SUP on the Lagoon
5:42 Swimming with Turtles
9:58 Surfing Shallow Reef
14:32 Hiking Muri and Sunset SUP with King Dryden
17:10 A Week of Rain (and fun)
20:33 Heading to Aitutaki + Tai Roto Bay Villa Tour
24:38 Lagoon + Island Hopping with Vaka Cruise
30:10 another solo SUP on the Lagoon
32:27 Secret Snorkel Spots with Raimana Charters
35:37 Back to Rarotonga Exploring the Island
38:52 Surfing Shallow-er Reef
42:35 Learning How To Jet Ski with TVK
44:39 Punanga Nui Saturday Market
46:27 Going Home :(

Accomodations
Sea Change Villas: https://www.seachangevillas.com/
Tai Roto Bay: https://tairotobay.com/

Tours + Excursions
Aitutaki Lagoon Cruise with Vaka Cruise: https://www.thevakacruise.com/
Aitutaki Snorkel Charter: https://www.raimanacharters.com/
Jet Ski with TVK Watersports: https://tvkwatersports.com/
Sunset SUP with King Dryden: https://book.cookislandspocketguide.c...

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