The family’s home away from home is a slice of paradise.
Stepping off the plane on her first visit to Rarotonga a few years ago, JennyMay Clarkson knew she had landed somewhere truly special. There was just something about the little island nation that made her unwind and go straight into relaxation mode. On her next visit, to celebrate her 40th birthday, she found a sprawling but simple house to rent with a BBQ, a pool and plenty of beds for family and friends to come visit. Jenny-May truly felt she’d found her home away from home. In the years since, the TVNZ sports presenter has made the trip to the same spot several times over, but she’d never have imagined that in the space of a few short years, she would be able to fill up all those beds with her own family members.
It’s here, in their little beachside hideaway, that the Weekly catches up with the Clarkson family, where they’re staying for a much-needed week of R&R.
Jenny-May (43) is joined by her husband Dean (42), their two-year-old boys Atawhai and Te Manahau, Dean’s daughters Libby-Jane (13) and Leah (10), Dean’s parents Maurice and Jocelyn, her nephew Samuel, family friend Danielle and Jenny-May’s mum Paddy. Unfortunately, her dad Waka couldn’t make it as he stayed behind to look after a sick family member. It’s busy, but for the Clarkson family, it really is a slice of paradise.
“It’s nice to have a break from reality,” smiles Jenny-May. “I love it here so much – we all do. I’d come up here whenever I could, but now we have to plan things a bit more carefully. Now we have a big family, we have to look at these things about a year out and save for it!”
But the family has learnt that it’s essential to take some time out – particularly with such a busy household.
Esta historia es de la edición 21 May 2018 de New Zealand Woman's Weekly.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición 21 May 2018 de New Zealand Woman's Weekly.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
Sweet SUCCESS
Delicious twists on traditional favourites
Calzone CRAVING
Anything you can put on top of a pizza can go inside these air fryer Italian turnovers
Kai & kindness - ‘OUR RECIPE FOR A GOOD LIFE'
The foodie and her brother have dished up a cookbook full of comfort
Kia Ora Dame! 'I HAD A BIGGER PURPOSE'
It could have taken a toll on her, but Naida's phone greeting started a legacy
Dame Hinewehi's healing haka - 'IT'S GOING TO CHANGE LIVES'
Beating a world record is personal for the music therapy founder
Unbreakable Mamie - 'I'M READY TO FAMOUS!' BE
The TV star and model is excited about what the future holds
Below Deck detective - CAPTAIN LEE'S SEA CHANGE
The superyacht hero's family tragedy has led him to navigate scary waters
Swings & roundabouts - OWEN'S BIG KID PROJECT
Playtime's a whole lot more fun thanks to the radio host
Haunted by tragedy - KATE'S SHOCK LOSS
The star is still dealing with the death of her dad when she was aged four
Top-secret royal plan - BRINGING HARRY HOME
Disillusioned with life in the US, the prince is reaching out to friends in the UK