Rarotonga is the vibrant center of the Cook Islands. Only 32 km in circumference, it is dominated by high mountain peaks which rise to 653meters from which lush rain forests cascade and provide a dramatic backdrop to a palm-fringed shore. The island is almost completely encircled by a reef.

The package includes: •RT air from LAX to Rarotonga on Air New Zealand (code share with United). Depart May 27 (dates may vary)

•Meet and Greet by Island Hoppers including transfer to our accommodations and flower lei.

•7 nights at Cook Bay Villas double occupancy. These villas are on the beach, about 1500 square feet in size. Each one has two big bedrooms 2 bathrooms and a full kitchen. The bedrooms have CA kings, beds that can be zipped together for one king or unzipped for two twins. There is an outdoor shower for each villa and a Jacuzzi and swimming pool on the property. This is a newer property and is very nice. They provide a fresh fruit platter each morning. The villas are located on a beautiful white sand beach.

•6 total paint days with Molly. 4 Paint Days on Rarotonga: the beach by our villas; highest point on the island; Saturday market; tropical gardens (all transfers included)

•RT air on Air Raro from Rarotonga to Aitutaki, transfers to accommodation and flower lei

•5 nights at Aitutaki Lagoon Resort double occupancy. This resort is on the beach, has a small kitchette and provides a tropical breakfast.

•3 Paint days on Aitutaki: One Foot Island (transfer by boat); organic gardens; island dancers (all transfers included)

3 free days on Rarotonga and 2 on Aitutaki.

Optional Excursions: Snorkel, Cross Island trek with Pa, shopping for Black Pearls, reading a good book, painting on your own, Island Night, lagoon tour and snorkeling, relaxing, sketching, diving, etc.