Whilst the little one was having a daytime sleep Braeden and I could laze on the beach and be close enough to check/hear the baby

We are all back into the swing of things, Braeden’s back at work and we are all still getting up at 3am each morning (trying to get out of Cook Island time).

Thankyou so much for organizing once again a faultless holiday. One week at Te Manava in Rarotonga, was absolutely fabulous. Te Manava is a stunning self catering villa, with a private pool and the washing machine was a big plus having a toddler with us. We also hired a box of toys through Coco Tots for $40/week which was great entertainment for the little one.

Jane and Todd who managed Te Manava made our trip so personal, as they greeted us and helped us with anything we needed throughout the stay. Not having a car for this week was fine, as the bus stopped out the front of Te Manava hourly and Jane and Todd would drive us down to the shop if needed.

We went on the glass bottom boat tour with Pacific resort, it was so great. We snorkeled in the bluest water, there were fish everywhere. Braeden was aloud to feed the fish in the water, they were swimming all around him. Muri beach is definitely the place to stay if visiting Rarotonga, Te Manava is right on the beach front. We explored Rarotonga Saturday markets in town where we got our hands on local fresh fruit and vegetables, ‘mayonnaise’ (a cook island potato salad that tastes so good), local food and tropical smoothies.

Pacific Resort Aitutaki was also stunning, the ultimate beachfront villa was perfect for the three of us. We spent the whole time at the beach and whilst the little one was having a daytime sleep Braeden and I could laze on the beach and be close enough to check/hear the baby.

Every night was a fabulous different sunset with all the magical colours you can think of.

Pacific resort give you access to bikes which we used to ride down to the local shop for supplies, although having no gears was a struggle being 8months pregnant and hills, but I managed. Also on hand was natural mosquito repellent that smelt amazing, made from local ingredients, reef shoes, snorkel and masks.

This being our third week in the Cook we just hung around the resort, we didn’t worry about another boat tour and the island night. Maybe we will save this for next time! Shelly the manager was so helpful and lovely, she even gave us girls a small gift as a farewell.

Would love you to sort out Singapore and Koh Samui for us for the fourth holiday you have arranged for us, I cannot speak more highly of your work Ella. Thanks again for everything,

Louise, Braeden and Aliyah