by heather | fun finds
I would call this post a bucket list, but that would be a stretch. Even if I could vacation in one of these amazing spots, I would be a happy camper! Let’s daydream together…
Cocoa Island
This small 23-room hotel is located on its own private island in the Maldives. The suites, which resemble local fishing boats, rest on pine poles set into the ocean floor. Steps lead from each suite right into the water. You take a speedboat to get to the island from the airport. That sounds fun too!
Delaire Graff Estate
The Delaire Graff Estate is settled in the vineyards of Stellenbosch in South Africa. This 5-Star lodge is an art, hospitality and wine destination located in the mountains outside of Cape Town. The views look incredible!
MAIA
Is this place for real? A secluded tropical haven of blue water, white sand, and carefree living located in the Seychelles Islands off the coast of Africa. One of their taglines reads “Gracious. Spacious. Secluded. Sublime.” Ummm, yes please.
Hotel Kakslauttanen, Igloo Villiage
Here you can watch the phenomenal Northern Lights illuminate Finland’s winter sky. Each igloo is equipped with thermal glass, which keeps the view clear even in sub-zero temperatures. And inside, you’re treated to every amenity, including your own hot sauna. Out of doors, there are husky and reindeer safaris and even a Santa Village – elves and all.
Poseiden
This underwater five-star luxury hotel in Fiji, set to open in late 2012, has been marketed as the “world’s first sea floor resort”. It might be a little creepy at night, but well worth the once in a lifetime experience. You can even use button controls to feed the fish out of your window. And for just $30,000 for the week you can reserve your spot now! Yeah, right.
Hamanasi Hotel
This would be an awesome adventure vacation. From scuba diving and snorkeling Belize’s Great Barrier Reef to climbing Mayan pyramids, hiking through rainforests in search of hidden caves, to spotting elusive birds and wildlife. You can even dive with the largest fish in the sea – the whale shark. And the best part, you can stay in a tree house!
Should I go on? This has been really fun research. What are your dream vacation spots?
by Mandi | fun finds
I love gag gifts, prank calls and everything funny! As we have mentioned this week – it is important to take time to find humor and add elements of fun to your life every day, every chance you get! Below are a few things I think can help you out!
I am sure by now you have seen the mustache props that everyone is using in photos. Here are some that I found on Etsy! They help make those standard photos pretty fantastic!
If you have been to any family gathering you are sure to have had a few deviled eggs. Recently I was browsing Pinterest for a recipe and came across a new take on the potluck standard – Introducing the Deviled Egg Chick. I think I will make these for my next gathering, they would be a lot more fun on a plate!
In the south we love our back yard cookouts and tailgates and most girls can be found with a koosie, or two, in her purse… just incase! Well, I think I may have found the new must have koosie. It is called “The Beast Insulated Drink Holder”. Don’t you just love that name? I can just imagine seeing someone walk up with “The Beast” holding their drink of choice!
by steph_egan | fun finds
All it took to solidfy your best friend status was a bracelet or two, and a puzzle piece necklace. Those were the days.
Unless you had too many best friends, and then you had a major childhood dilemma on your hands! Who to share the other half of your necklace with?!? If that was the case, you’d stick a piece of scotch tape to your jeans and whip up a string bracelet in no time. No pieces to fit together = no hurt feelings = BFF.
And of course there were slap bracelets… until they were banned from most schools. (What exactly was so deadly about them again?!)
And here we are today.. no longer in elementary or middle school and no longer wearing that all important BE FRI around your neck. I’m SURE you still have a best friend, or ten, in your life… so instead of killing them with a slap bracelet, you can now show your love for them with something more age-appropriate and stylish!
Now go call your best friend and reminisce about the good times… just because you can!
(sources L – R: toysofthe80’s.tumblr; laurenconrad.com; honestlywtf.com; thestylecure.com; fashionmagazine.com; asos.com)
