Tokoriki Island Resort – 20 photos to inspire you

We haven’t been to Fiji for years, but decided a few days in the warmth would be relaxing. It’s not that we have little children or are sleep deprived, but it’s nice to occasionally do nothing but think, reflect and plan, even for the active relaxer. When I’m at home I’m always sweating the small […]

Koh Samui family holiday, Thailand

I’ve just celebrated my 60th birthday in Koh Samui. The choice was who to spend it with…it was easy, my family. So, the next thing I had to do was find somewhere to go. Deciding what the parameters were Our three kids all have wonderful partners and I’m now the proud granny of a one-year old […]

Goat Island’s marine reserve- A summer series # 6

Goat Island’s marine reserve is right on Auckland’s doorstep, plentiful with oversized snapper and other fish species. The reserve is near Leigh about an hour and a half drive from Auckland and was New Zealand’s first marine reserve officially opened in 1977. It covers 518 hectares of coastal sea between Cape Rodney and Okakari Point. The immediate […]