We thought we would like the Pink Shack from the pictures and the enthusiastic reports we had seen, but it surpassed all our expectations! Before we had even arrived we had had a lot of helpful suggestions from Sonja, who arranged for us to be met at the airport, and after a stop at the supermarket brought to the enchanting cottage. No high rises, no crowded resorts, just an idyllic setting with tropical flowers and lovely green hills all around us. The cottage suited us perfectly - it was our own little part of paradise, with more space than we would have had in a hotel room, plus the convenience of a very well equipped kitchen, an extremely comfortable bed, a table and chairs inside the cottage and another to enjoy out on our very own porch , surrounded by brilliant bougainvillea . On our first morning Sonja took us on a tour, and we saw how near were stunning beaches and attractive seaside places to eat. During our week, we toured round the island and saw some wonderful sights, but we always felt that we were coming home to the very best place to be. (We also appreciated the welcome we got from Sonja's two kittens and her little dogs.) We loved the warmth and friendliness of the people of Antigua and the azure, warm sea and uncrowded talcum powder beaches, but most of all we loved staying with Sonja, for whom nothing was too much trouble to ensure that we had a wonderful time and would grow to love Antigua as much as she does. Amongst the outings we particularly enjoyed were the boat trip to Bird Island with a delicious lobster barbecue and exploring Nelson's Harbour. We feel so lucky that we stayed here, and look forward to coming back