Christmas Island:
Excellent Childcare centre, allows adults to enroll in art/typing/educational classes. Children looked after in a well-equipped nursery. Very cheap. Swimming classes at local free pool. Excellent medical facilities. No customs fees charged – moorings at $50 per week (our boat 46ft long).
Cocos Keeling:
Very safe beach for children. Excellent medical facilities. Child Healthcare nurses on hand. Nursery available. No customs fees charged 2002. Excellent anchorage, superb holding, flat calm-great for kids and adults.
