Few survivors of that idyllic existence now remain.

Determined not to disturb their idyllic existence, she leaves the letter alone - but then becomes increasingly concerned about her husband's changing behaviour.

However, the reality may be far from the idyllic existence painted in the marketing brochures.

He lives an idyllic existence, swimming with the river dolphins.

For them, what on the surface which can often incorrectly be characterized as an idyllic existence was in fact a way of life marred by problems caused by social upheavals.