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Top 5 Most Romantic Retreats for Valentine’s Day
Romance Awaits… Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and these five destinations are easily the most romantic retreats in the world. Whether it’s an adult’s only resort or simply the most secluded resort money can buy, these romantic rendezvous’ are second to none. I’ve scoured the earth searching for the perfect place to take my wife […]
Romance Awaits…
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and these five destinations are easily the most romantic retreats in the world. Whether it’s an adult’s only resort or simply the most secluded resort money can buy, these romantic rendezvous’ are second to none. I’ve scoured the earth searching for the perfect place to take my wife on Valentine’s Day and any of these would take her breathe away for sure.
Calabash Cove Resort and Spa – St. Lucia
Located close to the equator and in some of the clearest waters, Calabash is a lovers’ destination for sure. The Adults only resort is located in a secluded bay but close enough to the hustle and bustle of Rodney Bay. The boutique style resort has 9 Balinese style villas or a main hotel style building to choose from. Highlights include the incredible Windsong Restaurant, specializing in fresh seafood and innovative dishes. The resorts privacy creates the romantic mood, perfect for honeymoons or a lover’s tryst.
The resort’s private beach is the perfect setting for a storybook romance and the infinity pool truly gives off the feeling of floating in the ocean.
Keemala – Phuket, Thailand
Classified as a holistic healing resort, Keemala offers tranquility at the highest levels. This resort has some of the most dramatic architecture I’ve ever witnessed and is accurately unique. With guestrooms shaped like birdcages, hobbit holes and seedpods, the architects borrowed from local ancestral homes. Guests can sleep among the trees in the birdcages or connected to the earth in the hobbit holes. A strong connection to mother earth makes this resort unique and special. If you need more of a party vibe for your romantic adventure, the bustling town of Patong is a short car ride away.
Private pools, yoga activities and spiritual healing highlight this romantic resort.
Denis Private Island, Seychelles
Why go to a resort to unwind when you can go to your own private island to actually get away. Denis Private Island is a 375-acre oasis in the middle of the Indian Ocean, surrounded by white sand beaches and pristine solidarity. You can stroll down a deserted beach, snorkel in a sea-turtle sanctuary or sport-fish on the edge of the continental drift.
A resort to actually unplug, there is no cell service, internet or cable television.
The resort claims to offer desert island life with modern amenities and lavishly crafted cuisine. If that doesn’t sound like a romantic getaway then I don’t know what is. Located almost directly on the equator, the year round weather in the Seychelles is divine and immaculate.
Jumeirah Dhevanafushi – Maldives
The Maldives are simply the most exclusive islands on this planet, period. Jumeirah Dhevanafushi boasts the largest overwater villas in the region and the luxury is unsurpassed. The Maldives are a collection of islands located in the Indian Ocean and are universally renowned as the playground to the elite. Jumeirah has won countless awards for their continued level of excellence and extravagance. Quests are treated like royalty here and the amenities are second to none. Stretched across two islands, the resort boasts crystal clear waters and a protective coral reef, perfect for snorkeling.
Blue Waters Antigua – Antigua
Blue Waters Antigua is one of the Caribbean’s’ leading resorts and my pick for most romantic. Touted as an all-inclusive honeymoon resort, this romantic destination is perfect for lovebirds. Perfect year round weather and a sprawling 17-acre lush garden setting makes this resort one of a kind. Offering all levels of affordability, this resort isn’t only for the rich and famous, it’s for the lovers. A variety of room types from private villas nestled on the hillside to standard hotel style rooms make this resort unique.
The spa is world class and should not be skipped, especially the couples massages which are the specialty.
Your romantic getaway awaits, all you have to do is book it.
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A UK Bar Pretends To Be A Church To Get Around Pandemic Rules
The pandemic has made it difficult for some businesses to run, which is why this bar is getting creative by registering as a church to their customers
With everyone being in lockdown and not being able to go out, not a lot people have been able to offer up prayers to the 400 rabbit gods, and with 2020 being the hot mess that it is, a tequila joint in Nottingham, England is planning to change that and keep their business afloat, as well.
England just got out of its second nation-wide lockdown as of December 2, and now implements a system where they have tiered restrictions. Nottingham currently sits on the highest risk, the tier 3 category, which states that businesses targeted towards hospitality will stay closed with the exception of delivery or takeout.
Church of 400 Rabbits is an Aztec-themed bar that has an extensive choice of tequila and an application to become a worship center that is currently waiting for approval from Nottingham’s registrar general.
This bar decided to mix spirits with spirituality in hopes that it can implement a loophole in the COVID-19 rules of England, which says that if you’re a church or a place of worship, groups from the same bubble or household can enter your business.
After posting their application that will certify their bar to operate as a place of worship, Church of 400 Rabbits is now looking for devotees through their website.
People who are interested in becoming a Bunny Believer can do this for free, and with a small fee of $13, (£10), you can be ordained as a Reverend, with a t-shirt that you use as your official robes.
James Aspell, owner of Church of 400 Rabbits isn’t too hopeful that Nottingham will consider the application, but says that it’s an attempt to show how ridiculous the tier system is and how some of the rules are contradictory.
He says that it’s difficult because the government insists on these strict rules but that there is little to no financial support. Aspell believes that even if they moved down to a tier 2, they wouldn’t be able to open without dishing out substantial meals, and adding that it’s another Scotch Egg debacle.
For those of you that don’t know what a Scotch egg is, it’s a hard-boiled egg that is wrapped with sausage meat and breadcrumbs. After a lot of debate, it has been considered a substantial meal by Michael Gove, who came under fire when he described it as an appetizer.
Church of 400 Rabbits isn’t the first business that tried to apply as a place of worship, as Atlantic Squash and Fitness Club also rebranded to Church of the Healthy Body to keep their gym open.
Aspell notes that the number of devotees for 400 Rabbits is multiplying rapidly, as rabbits would and has decided to donate all proceeds to a Nottingham homeless charity group.
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Disneyland Attractions That Have Been Lost In Time
Many Disneyland attractions have survived since it first opened in 1955, but others have come and gone.
Disneyland has brought joy to children and adults alike since it first opened in 1955. Many attractions have survived since the beginning, but others have come and gone. Here are some of the most memorable Disneyland attractions that have been lost but not forgotten.
MIDGET AUTOPIA
This attraction only existed in Disneyland from 1957-1966. It featured miniature cars that traveled along a permanent path. The driver could control the speed using gas and brake pedals, but the steering wheel was not functional. It eventually was removed to make room for “It’s A Small World,” but it lived on for another ten years in Marceline, Missouri, the birthplace of Walt Disney himself.
COUNTRY BEAR JAMBOREE
One of the more classic attractions on this list, The Country Bear Jamboree survived from 1972-2001. It featured animatronic bears (and a few other forest creatures) that would perform pre-recorded songs. It was eventually removed and was replaced by “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.”
ADVENTURES THRU INNER SPACE
An attraction ahead of its time, Adventures Thru Inner Space was a part of “Tomorrowland” and took guests on a magical tour through the atoms of a snowflake. It used an “omnimover” system that is still used in many rides to this day. It was eventually replaced by “Star Tours” in 1985.
FLYING SAUCERS
The Flying Saucers were a popular attraction within “Tomorrowland,” although they only existed from 1961-1966. Guests would sit on single-rider “saucers” that would move around in a fashion similar to how an air hockey puck moves. It also had a very exciting bumper cars element as riders could slam into each other.
MONSANTO HOUSE OF THE FUTURE
Another attraction involved in the early days of “Tomorrowland,” The Monsanto House of the Future served as a glimpse into what a future house might look like. Complete with futuristic appliances. It lasted in the park from 1957-1967 and was the joint brainchild of Monsanto, M.I.T., and Walt Disney Imagineering.
MINE TRAIN THROUGH NATURE’S WONDERLAND
The Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland was a ride enjoyed by Disneyland guests from 1960-1977. It served as a tour of the fictional town of Rainbow Ridge and featured multiple waterfalls over a thousand animatronic elements. It was eventually replaced by “Big Thunder Mountain.”
THE PEOPLE MOVER
The aptly named “People Mover” did just that – it moved people! Another element of “Tomorrowland,” it ran from 1967-1995. It was a roughly 16-minute ride and provided riders with a scenic tour of Tomorrowland as a whole. It later served as a tour of the “World of Tron,” an attraction built in partnership with the release of the hit movie.
CHICKEN OF THE SEA PIRATE SHIP AND RESTAURANT
This incredible attraction was a staple of Disneyland from 1955-1982. It featured an extensive, tuna-specific menu and was a joint venture with the tuna company, Chicken of the Sea. The company eventually removed their sponsorship and the beautiful pirate ship was turned into “Captain Hook’s Gallery” in 1969.
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An Alarming New Technique Used By Human Traffickers To Abduct Women
The world we live in is a scary place full of danger and you should always be on guard, especially when alone. Women should definitely be aware of their surroundings while in public. Unfortunately, there are predators everywhere and they are waiting for you to be caught off guard. You never know when danger […]
The world we live in is a scary place full of danger and you should always be on guard, especially when alone. Women should definitely be aware of their surroundings while in public.
Unfortunately, there are predators everywhere and they are waiting for you to be caught off guard.
You never know when danger will strike, just like it did for Savannah Nguyen’s mother of Appleton, Wisconsin. She was almost a victim of a ruthless crime syndicate that preys on women who are alone.
In today’s wild world, it’s important to be cautious of your surroundings and thankfully Savannah’s mom was and acted accordingly to avoid danger.
She was leaving the local mall and was parked in an empty section of the parking lot until an SUV with dark tinted windows pulled up next to her car. She thought that was weird since every other space in the entire parking lot was empty… she thought that was odd.
The mother of four felt immediately uneasy and wanted to get into her car quickly, but she struggled with her keys.
Once in her car, she noticed that there was something under her windshield wiper, but instead of getting out, she locked her doors, started up her car and sped away.
Something in her gut just told her to drive away, and thankfully she did. She could see whatever was under her wiper blade was flapping away in the wind, but she didn’t stop until she was safe in her own garage.
Her mother rushes into the house and tells her daughter all about what had happened and they investigated what was under her wiper blade.
When they looked under the blade, they found a small plastic bag with a ring inside and a note written on the bag. The note said the ring was a gift and was free.
When Savannah realized what was happening she freaked out, her mother was almost a victim of human trafficking. She had heard stories of women finding things under their wiper blade and when they got out to investigate, they were abducted.
Luckily, her mother felt uneasy when that SUV drove up next to her car and she got out of there before investigating.
Savannah wanted to get the word out so she shared her mother’s story on Facebook and the response was epic. The next key step is for you to share this story and get the word out that human trafficking is real and is closer to home than you could ever expect. Women and children are getting abducted all over America in big cities and small towns.
Be safe out there, be aware of your surroundings and if you feel something is off, get out of there and tell someone.
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