Scott,   You left out some vital details.  Like...  How much is the airfare from LA to Rarotonga?  How much are the bungalows you talked about?    What about that 6-hour cruise you mentioned?  How much was the 15 minute flight to the other island?  The ride in the bus/pickup truck?

All I know from this article (besides how nice it is there) is that you spent $90 bucks.  $89 for the snorkeling equipment and a dollar for a NZ passport stamp.    

What's the scoop?  ...the skinny?  ...the beef?  ...the lowdown?   

If all I need is my suitcase, my passport and 90 bucks, I'm in!