A picture of serenity: My backyard in Muri on a week's self-catering holiday in Rarotonga. Photo / Joanna ... It’s the languid, goofy beach dogs who roll on their backs for a tummy rub, and ...

Just one short flight from Sydney and I’ve arrived in paradise, or more precisely the Cook Islands. It’s my first time here, and stepping onto the main island of Rarotonga is like stepping into a ...