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KISS THE COOKS

It’s been a while since I spent some quality one-on-one time with my mother. So, when I was offered a last-minute opportunity to visit the Cook Islands, I knew just who to ask.

It had been more 20 years since I last visited this island paradise, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Luckily, some things hadn’t changed: turquoise lagoons, no high-rise buildings, happy locals and a laid-back vibe! This is the perfect place for my mum and me to relax, reconnect and make some memories.

LIFE IN LUXURY

We arrive at our

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