Saying Goodbye to Mangaia & the BEST places in Rarotonga | Captain Tama's, Villis Burgers & more

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Taynah Kahika

Taynah Kahika

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Are these the perfect places to go in the Cook Islands? 🥥 After an incredible stay on the rugged and beautiful island of Mangaia, we’re heading back to Rarotonga for a days filled with some of the island’s most iconic experiences! In this vlog, we jump on the world-famous Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruise in Muri for some snorkeling and a traditional BBQ lunch (Tuna Steaks come at me!) . We also finally get a taste of the hype at Vili’s Burgers—is it actually the best burger in Raro? To wrap up this vlog, we do a bit of shopping and head to the beach for a beautiful family photoshoot at sunset. If you’re planning a trip to the Cook Islands or wondering what to do in Rarotonga, this video is for you! In this video: Flying from Mangaia to Rarotonga (Air Rarotonga) First impressions of Vili’s Burgers 🍔 Souvenir shopping in Rarotonga Snorkeling and lunch with Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruise Family photoshoot highlights 📍 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 00:22- Leaving Mangaia (Final Goodbye) 11:17- Arriving back in Rarotonga 13:30 - Vili’s Burgers 15:04 - Souvenir Shopping 20:06 - Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruise & Snorkeling 25:52 - Sunset Family Photoshoot BTS & Palace Burgers 📸 ✨ HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES: Captain Tama's: @CaptainTamas Vili's Burger Joint: @VilisBurgerJoint Our Photographer: @MaliaPhotography Where we stayed: Birdies Retreat Rarotonga Gear used in this video: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 & Iphone 17 Pro Connect with us! Instagram: @taynah.kahika TikTok: @tay.kahika #CookIslands #Rarotonga #Mangaia #CaptainTamas #VilisBurgers #TravelVlog #FamilyTravel #MuriLagoon #VisitCookIslands

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