It all started when I was looking up Missoni to try and find the perfect winter gettaway bathing suit to wear on my tropical vacation while I escape the harsh cold weather in a place I call home. Because Missoni is known for their amazing striped patterns and eccentric colours, it seemed like the perfect place to start on my bikini hunt. As I got further and further into their website that truly reminded me of peering through a kaleidoscope, I stumbled across the information that Missoni has and will be opening up hotels around the world. As soon as I was exposed to the gorgeous pictures of the hotels currently in Edinburgh and Kuwait, I messaged my boyfriend and told him we were going. I don't know how much time I spent drooling over picture after picture of glorious Missoni patterned pillows, towels, wall art and carpets, but it was definitely enough to memorize the layout of the entire hotel. If you're ever looking for adventure, history and a little Missoni spice, be sure to check out their website
http://www.hotelmissoni.com/#/0/missoni_front_page and check availability. I know I definitely will be.
http://www.hotelmissoni.com/#/0/missoni_front_page and check availability. I know I definitely will be.
For my Spanish love, I used lava rocks to create a picture in the sand. Its a huge tradition here, where people use coral and lava rocks to write things on the land (usually volcanic rock). Once an image is placed in an area, it is supposed to remain there forever, (or as long as it is standing) because no one is supposed to disturb it after its creation.
Muana Kea, behind our condos. You can notice the observatories on the top of the mountain. Pictures do not do it justice. It is absolutely beautiful and amazing. Shear breath taking.
Muana Loa (or the side of it) from the other side of our condo. Notice the lava rock formation that surrounds the grounds. Once again, absolutely breath taking.
My first out of sea turtle spotting. He was so cute just laying there, basking in the sunset. Turtles around here are known to just sleep away the day, in the warm sun on the rocks close to the water. Adorable!
The cutest little Hawaiin boy who found a chameleon while we were at Akaka Falls National Park. I've never seen one in the wild before, and I was so happy that I was actually able to hold it too! He just sat on my finger and didn't move too much... He was uuuuggly looking though. He had three horns and kept looking at me oddly with his bulgy eyes.
Akaka Falls: The largest waterfall in Hawaii, with a height of 442 feet. It was massive, and magical. This was the first tropical waterfall I have ever seen before. I was awestruck with its intensive beauty, and gargantuan size. Once again, pictures do not do one bit of justice.
On the road to Waipio Valley, you have no indication of what majestic beauty lies ahead of the dead end road. You pass through a small village and residential homes, only to find yourself ontop of a huge scenic landing which overlooks Waipio Valley; an extremity in nature. If you can imagine, looking at this picture, and spotting a white dot the size of a pinprick along the beach, you would have just located a hiker, who is enjoying a cool break in the ocean breeze after zigzagging their way up, or down the side of the Valley. (Yes, there are trails which run along the side of the mountain, that if you are brave enough, you can challenge yourself). There are no words which will completely describe the rush and feelings which overwhelm you when looking upon this sight, however, I can describe it as magical. You hear the crash of the ocean waves upon the rocks, as a cool breeze relieves you from the hot sun. Standing up here, you realize that there are larger more magnificent things in life, which you just need to explore and find.
As I look out my kitchen window on this late February morning, I cannot help but to notice how gloomy the ominous dark clouds, sweeping winds and blustering snow are making me feel. Reading week has just passed and the pictures of Cabo, Mexico, Punta Cana and southern regions of the world are popping up of facebook, taunting my deathly white skin; screaming that I 1) need a tan 2) need to get out of Canada and 3) I am just not physically built to endure cold weather like what we are currently experiencing... I vow, that one day I will be blogging from somewhere warm and sunny, where the temperature never reaches below 20C (that's reasonable isn't it? ha). Anyway, my rant has a good purpose: for all of you people who stayed in Canada like I did during this well known 'let's skip off to Cancun' week, here are some great places around the world which definitely offer a tad more sun, history and interesting culture than you're probably experiencing at home. I guess I can't complain toooo much, since I am flying off to Hawaii in a couple weeks. (wooooo).
Anyway, click on the link below the images to be redirected to the most amazing places on earth (in virtual internet explorer form of course).
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http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/02/27/travel/2011227-COVER-14.html
Annecy: a Town in the French alps just outside of Courchevel, a ski town in the mountains.
A Dior store inside the Cheval Blanc Hotel
A view of the French Alps.
http://www.luxecityguides.com/luxetasy/?p=4037
http://www.islands.com/gallery/10-secret-caribbean-islands
http://travelchatter.dailymail.co.uk/2011/02/floating-in-a-sea-of-gold-in-the-worlds-most-blinging-pool.html
Here are some snap shots that I took while walking around Rome. We came across the designer strip, and I was amazed at the beautiful window displays, gorgeous people, and of course the breath taking merchandise. We walked in to a couple, but my favourite was Louis Vuitton, which had LED screen stairs. They flashed bright colours, intertwined with the famous LV signature. The store was flawless and enchanted. If it was up to me, I would have never left.
who said you wouldn't be cozy in an igloo?
The Swiss definitely didn't.
Welcome to Whitepod, individual cabins on the slopes of Switzerland that resemble igloos, complete with your own wooden fireplace and animal fur rug. And the Swiss are so proud of their little invention, you can see they have even trademarked the seats with the Swiss white cross.
Yes, you will get your annual dose of nature on this trip. And yes, you will get your annual dose of snow on this trip. However, when can you actually say that you have lived in an igloo? Unless you are a Canadian of course (haha...).
The prices are great, and so is the scenery. Just imagine yourself, opening up your igloo curtains to a perfect view of the mountain side.
The White Pod
