traveler and tourist Issue 6 junE-july 2020
the outdoor issue
editor’s note Welcome to the June-July edition of Traveler and Tourist magazine! Stepping outdoors may be on the agenda for some as the weather gets warmer and days get longer. With socially responsible distancing in place and all necessary safety and health concerns addressed, many open outdoor spaces, where available, are accessible by the masses and are welcoming visitors. National and state parks are beginning to open to the public and beaches, rivers, lakes are seeing some more action with water activities starting up once more. Wherever you choose to spend time outdoors with Mother Nature these next few months, we hope you will consider all required and necessary caution while planning your getaways. We have some fabulous outdoorsy options covered for you in this edition and hope you enjoy. As always, the monthly giveaway of a bag full of travel related goodies is up for grabs. To enter, simply sign up to receive the magazine alert directly to your email inbox. If you’ve already subscribed, then you are already entered to win the monthly goody bag…that simple! Additional giveaways are hosted online so follow all the social media channels linked below here to stay abreast of our adventures and other alerts. For now, please enjoy the outdoor edition of Traveler and Tourist. Stay well. Be safe. Ruksana Hussain
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editor’s pick Editor and Publisher: Ruksana Hussain Creative Director: Parker Shatkin Cover photo: Las Vegas, Nevada Photo by Ruksana Hussain
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IN THIS ISSUE
on our radar travel spotlight responsible travel health on the go Coastal north carolina special focus travel trends Dazzling dubai at your service plan A vacation
Coastal North Carolina, pg 12
restaurant review roadtrippers liquid inspiration Las vegas, nevada sustainable travel design district
Las Vegas, pg 38
culinary delights shelf esteem
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Traveler and Tourist magazine is published online in California, USA and distributed digitally to subscribers worldwide. No portion of this magazine can be reproduced in any form without prior written consent from publisher. All information gathered within is considered to be reliable,but accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed. ISSN 2576-5175.
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on our radar Top picks for your travels from our gifting guide
De-Stress with Chil Wellness CBD oil derived from hemp oil can now be taken across different state borders and you can even take them on flights. The De-Stress Balm helps you achieve a sense of serenity and relaxation so you can travel with ease this summer and fall. It’s formulated with 500mg of fullspectrum hemp CBD, Ylang Ylang, fresh citrus and other essential oils to help you relax and calm your mood. They also have the De-Stress Essential Oil Roller with 300mg of full-spectrum hemp CBD and a soothing citrus oil extract. The best part is, they’re both easy and convenient to take with you on the go.
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Extract Labs CBD Muscle Cream Full spectrum, CBD-rich body care products made with a combination of simple, all-natural ingredients, and gently whipped together to preserve the properties of the creams, instead of traditional heating methods. CBD Muscle Cream comes in a 2.95oz (84g) tin with 1500mg full spectrum CBD. Extracted and formulated in Boulder, Colorado from American Hemp, it features menthol for a cooling effect and arnica, a homeopathic anti-inflammatory.
MyCHELLE Dermaceutials Repair and protect your skin from UV rays and sun damage by using this reef-friendly, mineral based SPF sun care enriched with antioxidant fortified ingredients. This line is also a sun care brand named with the prestigious Clean Label Project(R) Certification - MyCHELLE is at the forefront of scientific innovation, environmental advocacy, and an ethical and sustainable approach to wellness and beauty.
NOSHINKU hand sanitizer A new breed of hand sanitizer that marries hygiene and skin care, moisturizing and soothing hands even as it kills germs. This elegant formula features premium ingredients (including bergamot for a gender-neutral scent), defying the notion that hand sanitizer has to be harsh, smell medicinal, and dry out hands to get the job done. It combines the functionality of hand sanitizer with the experience and quality of any luxury beauty product.
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CasusGrill: Instant Biodegradable Grill Made of lava rocks, bamboo, Quick Oxylite™ bamboo charcoal, and FSC cardboard, the grill is easily disposed - allow charcoal to extinguish before disposal and use water to cool down if needed. Grill can be disposed of in a bonfire or trash/compost. The Quick Oxylite™ bamboo charcoal does not require lighter fluid. Constructed of 100% natural materials, the bamboo, charcoal, and cardboard are biodegradable. The grill also uses less charcoal and emits 50% less CO2 than commercial single-use grills.
Kumana Avocado Hot Sauce This avocado in a bottle potion is an avocado based hot sauce that’s crafted from veggies and fruits such as avocados, fresh onion, bell pepper, cilantro, garlic and just a splash of vinegar…fresh and light, it offers pizazz on everything. Inspired by a Venezuelan staple, it is offered in three delish flavors: Be Original: Truest to the Venezuelan avocado sauce that inspired the Kumana line; Be Mango: Blends in mango puree which adds a hint of sweetness. Think of mango salsa; and Be Hot: Takes a splash of mango and finishes it off with just the right amount of habanero heat.
Simple Mills’ Veggie Pita Crackers A clean, dippable, crunchy-like-a-pita-chip cracker featuring veggies as the #1 ingredient to help you boost your veggie intake! Simple Mills’ new wholefood Veggie Pita Crackers are anchored by a unique sweet potato/parsnip/celery root blend that delivers the nutrients of one-third of a serving of sweet potato in just nine crackers. Available in Himalayan Salt, Mediterranean Herb & Roasted Red Pepper flavors.
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Quickys Body Wipes Perfect for road trips, post-gym, camping trips, Quickys have got you covered with their cooling, refreshing and textured wipes to quickly remove sweat, smell and dirt in just a swipe. These individually packaged towelettes feature natural aloe and cucumber extracts. Use the deep cleansing, exfoliating textured side first and follow with a swipe of the smooth side for the ultimate cleanse. The extra-large wipes are portable and TSA-friendly.
Vous Vitamin Practicing handwashing, wearing a mask, and cleaning high-touch areas are all important steps to take when we start to travel again. With immune health and safety on everyone’s mind, you may be wondering what you do to prep your immune system before taking that first post-COVID trip. With Vitamin D and C proven to help boost the immune system, it’s a good idea to start a supplement regimen in preparation for travel. However, just like many other things in life, vitamin needs are not a one-size-fits-all. That’s why an endocrinologist and an internist teamed up to create a medically-sound personalized multivitamin – one pill taken twice daily. Vous Vitamin are high-quality natural vitamins and supplements that are meat and dairy-free, gluten-free, non-GMO and GMP-certified. Simply take a brief survey analyzing your health and lifestyle needs, and the doctors match you to a customized blend.
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World’s First Energy-Positive Hotel Unveils Plans for Wellness Travel The world’s first ‘energy-positive’ hotel, Svart, Norway, has unveiled its ground-breaking spa and wellness offering located within the Arctic circle and due to open in early 2022, set to pioneer a new age of responsible ‘wellness-adventure’ travel. The Svart Spa and Wellness Clinic will provide a personalized, outcome-focused wellness plan, taking individuals on a journey to target the mind, body and skin.
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Programs will be individually tailored to support, strengthen and optimize the outdoor pursuits of the adventurer. Treatments and therapies will range from massages and facials using locally sourced, sustainable ingredients and indigenous Nordic elements, to sound-healing, reflexology, cryotherapy and transformative health and nutrition coaching incorporating cutting-edge wearable technology.
junE/july 2020 The indoor-outdoor wellness hub will comprise of treatment rooms with outdoor bathing facilities, a relaxation lounge, swimming pool, fully equipped yoga and sound-healing studio, steam rooms and state-of-the-art gym. A variety of holistic treatments will be on offer, from the traditionally Norwegian – encompassing native Nordic methods – to the medically and technologically cutting-edge. All Svart therapies will use 100% locally grown natural products, herbs and marine ingredients. Upon arrival, guests will have a one-toone consultation with the expert spa team and resident health concierge to discuss and select a unique program of services, therapies and supplements. The treatment plan will be individually tailored to support and enhance the outdoor activities guests wish to pursue during
their stay. Each bespoke program will formulate a three-part conditioning series. Svart aims to offer a new means of conscious escapism for travelers who value and seek sustainable travel, which incorporates health awareness, mindfulness and wellness. From the cutting-edge spa and adventurous activities offering – which will target physical and mental wellbeing – to the nutritional-focused dining offering, wellness will flow through every element of the hotel. A balanced and considered blend of human interaction and sensory attention, within an immersive and comforting atmosphere, will aid in wellbeing. With non-invasive technology available such as wearable devices, access to useful data to better understand and enhance goal-orientated efforts is made possible. Guests of Svart will enjoy exhilarating active experiences year-round, from ice climbing on the glacier to practicing yoga in the midnight sun. Home to some of the rarest flora and fauna species in the world, wildlife-spotting, diving, fishing and foraging will all be on offer. A collaboration between property firm MIRIS and leading Norwegian companies, Svart will be the world’s first ‘energy-positive’ hotel, meaning it will produce more energy than it uses. It aims to be fully off-grid, carbon neutral and zero waste within the first five years of operation. To add to its stellar eco-credentials, the project will be funded by Green Bond, a sustainable investment fund recently launched by MIRIS. Green Bond provides an opportunity for investors to build wealth responsibly, investing in the future of travel, property and technology while safeguarding the planet for generations to come.
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Safe Ways to Recreate Outside This Summer
Recreate Responsibly Coalition Urges Everyone to Do Their Part to Help Build an Inclusive Outdoors As states and local communities continue to manage the COVID-19 pandemic, guidelines about what activities are safest and where people should visit continue to evolve. Many are seeking opportunities for outdoor recreation, including visits to the nation’s public lands, waterways and public spaces like parks and trails . With the summer season in full swing, the Recreate Responsibly Coalition released tips for successfully and safely recreating outdoors. The coalition first came together two months ago as a group of two dozen organizations based in Washington State. Since then, the group has grown into a diverse, nationwide community of over 500 businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, outdoor media and influencers. The coalition’s common ground is a shared love of the outdoors, a desire to help everyone experience the benefits of nature, and a belief that by sharing best practices, people can get outside safely and help keep parks, trails and public lands open. The overall #RecreateResponsibly message remains simple: We all have a role to play in keeping people, places and communities safe as we enjoy the outdoors this summer and beyond. Importantly, the last month also has served as a vital reminder that everyone can contribute to making society and the outdoors more inclusive and equitable, for all to feel welcomed. The coalition is calling on outdoors enthusiasts to do their part to help build a safe and welcoming outdoors for all identities and abilities.
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Five Wellness Apps for Stressful Times Right now, we know that the current events and news cycle can be overwhelming, draining and emotional so here are five wellness apps to try to reduce stress and have better mental health. With social distancing norms in place and most of us working remotely, it is vital to take care of one’s mental health, especially when the regulations and long-lasting effects of it are still unknown. Here are a few apps to help improve overall wellbeing during this time: 1. MindFree: combines the best of mindful meditation and guided self-hypnosis to help users manage anxieties and overcome mental battles, such as quitting smoking or stopping cravings, and even train them to stop touching their face.
2. Talkspace: allows users to connect conveniently with a licensed therapist from the palm of your hand to experience the most convenient, affordable way to improve your mental health. 3. Headspace: teaches users the basics of mindfulness and helps people sleep better with its library of soundtracks that help induce sleep. 4. Calm: features a long list of calming exercises, breathing techniques, and more, to help you relax. 5. ThinkUp: lets users record their own positive affirmations in their own voice for the highest impact. So go ahead and experience the benefits of these programs for yourself.
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Revel in Coastal North Carolina: Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington
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An uncommon vacation destination on the east coast but a worthy one nonetheless is the city of Wilmington. Wrightsville Beach is one of the best beaches in the state of North Carolina.
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STAY While there are hotels aplenty to make your stay comfortable, part of the charm in a city steeped in history is to also spend some time in a bed and breakfast and enjoy that aspect of southern hospitality. At Greystone Inn, you can enjoy just that in spades, right from the spacious rooms and traditional dĂŠcor to community breakfasts and evening happy hours. Walking to most activities in the downtown area is convenient from here. If you must stay by the water though then The Holiday Inn Resort is right on the beach. Ocean views from your room and direct access to the beach make this a great choice for your time in this city.
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play Begin at the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History which preserves and shares the 100-year history of Wrightsville Beach. If you are feeling outdoorsy then the Wrightsville Beach Kayak is the spot for you to rent a kayak and explore the water; they deliver the kayak where you want it and will pick it up for you when you’re done. If you prefer to stay on land then The Loop, a 2.45-mile fitness trail that circles the island is your best bet. It’s popular with walkers, runners, bikers, moms with strollers, and easily accessible. Take a film tour in Wilmington at EUE/Screen Gems Studios for an insider’s look at the largest studio complex east of California. Walk the 10-stage working lot, access sound stages and go behind the scenes of shows you’ve seen on TV. A trip to the Coastal Education Center offers visitors of all ages a coastal learning experience at the state’s only nonprofit organization that focuses exclusively on protecting and restoring the coast through education, advocacy and habitat preservation and restoration. To enjoy time on the water, try a Scenic Nature Tour/Cruise via Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours where you can hear the captain narrate the history of Wrightsville during the one-hour boat ride. Also learn about the history and ecology of Masonboro Island, the longest undisturbed barrier island ecosystem in southern North Carolina, accessible only by boat.
Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours are available here and you traverse all of downtown listening to your guide’s stories of all the streets and homes and businesses here. Enjoy Wilmington Water Tours – a one-hour narrated cruise of Cape Fear River. Lunch at Basics Restaurant in The Cotton Exchange, specializing in Southern cuisine, and then walk to the riverfront and explore downtown Wilmington’s Riverwalk, shops and restaurants.
For some quality time with nature, visit Airlie Gardens for a one-hour guided tour. Airlie Gardens encompasses 67 acres of beautiful Gilded Age gardens and lakes, as well as the region’s first permanent butterfly house. Watch out for hidden sculptures and installations.
Visit one or more of Wilmington’s historic homes: Latimer House (Victorian era) or Bellamy Mansion (antebellum mansion and restored slave quarters). A guided tour here provides an inkling of what life might have been like back in that era.
Get a free brewery tour and tasting at Front Street Brewery, a restaurant and microbrewery with delicious food and locally handcrafted beer served in the comfortably casual ambiance of a beautiful historic building.
Also the Hollywood Location Walk to explore the sets and real locations of several popular movies and TV shows filmed in Wilmington is a fun activity. Additionally, self-guided history tours of downtown Wilmington using a narrated app are available via www.wilmingtonhistorytours.com Other points of interest include Battleship North Carolina, a WWII battleship memorial, and Cape Fear Museum of History & Science.
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Consider Oceanic Restaurant – the only non-hotel restaurant at Wrightsville Beach situated on the beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with breathtaking outdoor seating and fresh seafood. Or head to Dockside Restaurant and Bar located on the water’s edge, known for its laid-back, rustic atmosphere. At South Beach Grill overlooking the scenic Banks Channel, dine on everything from burgers to dishes highlighting the bounty of fresh Carolina coastal seafood. Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill serves up tasty tacos and other Mexican favorites and The Trolly Stop offers an abundance of awesome twists on the classic hot dog. At Bluewater Grill, located on the Intracoastal Waterway, enjoy fresh seafood with a Caribbean flair accompanied by live music on the patio select days. For breakfast, stop by Café Del Mar which features coffee from local roasteries and fresh baked muffins, bagels, breakfast burritos and biscuits. Other options include Causeway Café – a local spot loved by many long-term customers – and Oceans which is located on the main level of the Holiday Inn Resort with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean with plenty of outdoor seating available. Plan for dinner at Caprice Bistro, for some French fare but follow it up with a Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington; it is considered among the most haunted cities in the world with 275-year-old alleyways and many tales of poor lost souls that still linger in Port City.
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Digital music Festival weekend: Tomorrowland Around the World On Saturday July 25 and Sunday July 26, Tomorrowland is organizing Tomorrowland Around the World, the digital festival: a spectacular entertainment experience open to people of all ages and places, unfazed by borders or boundaries – a world premiere and a major step in the future of digital music festivals. Bringing together more than 60 of the world’s most prominent artists in dance music with spectacular special effects and astonishing 3D-technology, Tomorrowland offers a stellar line-up for the two-day festival weekend, including unique performances by the likes of Armin van Buuren, Charlotte de Witte, David Guetta, Steve Aoki, TiÍsto, and many more.
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On top of releasing its full line-up, Tomorrowland is giving a first exclusive sneak preview into the dazzling new Tomorrowland location it has been crafting over the past few months. The full line-up per stage can be found on tomorrowland.com
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special focus Catering to all genres, with an eclectic line-up from trance to hardstyle to house to dubstep and future bass, Tomorrowland Around the World will offer a packed schedule and is using the world’s best technology in 3D design, video production, gaming and special effects to bring together eight different stages. This includes the iconic Mainstage that gives a first introduction into the magical world of ‘The Reflection of Love – Chapter 1’, plenty of signature Tomorrowland stages such as Atmosphere, Core and Freedom Stage, joined by three new stages, which have been specially created and designed by the creative team and 3D artists behind Tomorrowland.
Festival visitors will be able to navigate easily through a magical and newly created Tomorrowland location with a PC, laptop, smartphone or tablet – you don’t need special VR goggles – and explore the entire festival site in an interactive way together with friends. Besides the performances there will be all kinds of interactive experiences to choose from, including inspirational webinars, games and workshops related to lifestyle, food, fashion and the Tomorrowland Foundation. Together with the performances, Tomorrowland Around the World will be a full day/weekend experience with a ‘time-zone-friendly’ option for visitors from Asia and North or South America. Dress up in your best festival outfit, put up tents in your backyard to create your own DreamVille, set up a big screen, decorate your balcony – this weekend is all about uniting through the power of music in a responsible and safe way.
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Touchless Travel Blueprint for the Post-pandemic World The next time you go to an airport, don’t expect to touch anything other than your own mobile phone. From arriving at the airport to collecting your luggage, the future of air travel in the COVID-19 world and beyond will be automated, touchless and more convenient than ever. SimpliFlying has released a report showing exactly what touchless travel will look like, detailing 29 areas of the passenger experience that are set to change. The report is powered by an innovator in touchless technologies, Elenium Automation. The aim of the report is to act as a blueprint for airlines and airports worldwide. Many of the solutions detailed are Live now, with others in the final stages of development. The different areas of travel going touchless include: PPE vending machines when you arrive. Examples of airports that already have these include Dubai and Las Vegas. Kiosks and terminals that measure your vital signs and connect you to a Doctor via video if needed. Developed by Elenium Automation, these terminals are being piloted by Abu Dhabi Airport right now. Touchless check-in and baggage drop. Biometric recognition eliminates the need to scan boarding passes. With the use of Elenium’s BagDNA, each bag is then uniquely recognized in three seconds without the need to use any form of bag tags.
Touchless airport security involves advanced body scanners, as well as bag scanners that don’t need you to remove items such as liquids and place them on trays. Touchless shopping where you order via apps, digital vending machines and virtual ‘shopping walls’. Passengers will be recognized via biometric data and can also have the shopping delivered direct to their hotels or homes. Contactless boarding, like ‘bingo boarding’ pilot at London’s Gatwick Airport, where you are individually called up when it is time to board, instead of crowds milling around the gate. No more seat-back pockets, with both safety cards and food menus being displayed on the seat-back screens and accessible digitally via your phone. This is a solution in development now by IFE company PXcom. Self-cleaning lavatories, such as those developed by Boeing in 2016, where ultraviolet lights disinfect 99.99% of germs. Finally, upon arrival passengers can expect to see touchless immigration and customs procedures, and baggage notifications, again to stop crowds congregating around individual baggage reclaim belts. Touchless travel is set to improve the passenger experience overall. Coinciding with the release of the Touchless Travel Report, the SimpliFlying Launchpad accelerator is accepting applications from innovative startups that are ready-to-deploy touchless technologies to help kickstart travel. Meanwhile, take a look at some of the highlights.
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Dubai: Beyond Desert Dunes
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international destination Known as a shopping haven globally, Dubai is one of the most visited cities in the world, thanks to its well-connected international airport as well as its tourism attractions. Travelers head here in droves every year from every corner of the world for a glimpse of what truly makes this Arab destination a magical place to visit. Malls here are tourist venues all their own – each is themed and includes several indoor attractions in addition to fascinating architecture and design along with name brands and food courts that have their own fan following. In fact, The Dubai Mall is said to be the world’s largest shopping mall. For more local products and purchases such as handicrafts and gifts, you’d want to head straight for some of the old markets or historic souks that are located on either side of the Dubai Creek, which is also where you can indulge in a leisurely abra or dhow ride on a traditional wooden boat. Try the ride by day and again by night for the best experience and even take in a dinner cruise if you can – Arab meals and music bring you the traditional hospitality experience. The Dubai Creek Park usually has a year-round schedule of special events that are also a big draw. You possibly also know of Dubai as the city of gold given the quality of the gold jewelry found here as well as the number of shops specializing in the dazzling metal. One step inside the grand Gold Souk is all you need to see – the quality of the workmanship on the jewelry sold here as well as the pricing is considered quite competitive. Gold purchases are encouraged but if you are looking for other souvenirs as a memory of your trip then the spice souk and incense souk as well as perfume souk are where you must head next. Getting around is fairly easy – while taxis can
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Candied dry fruit and other local snacks at the tradional markets.
be found most anywhere and rideshare services are available as well, do try the metro, tram or monorail if convenient to your plans. Local guides are easily found online, and tour companies offer daily history, culture, arts and food tours, some of which are also walking tours. Outdoor areas and activities in Dubai are common and especially frequented in the cooler winter months. Local parks and gardens serve as great picnic spots and rest areas for groups large and small. The Dubai Miracle Garden is a flower garden in Dubailand and the world’s largest flower garden. It is quite spectacular that an outdoor spectacle of this nature is well-maintained and accessible to the public given the arid landscape
junE/july 2020 and unforgiving summer temperatures. Thankfully, the garden is closed in peak summer but open to the public the rest of the year. Millions of flowers and several varieties come together in themed areas or as floral structures in the shape of peacocks and houses, among others, to wow visitors. Beaches are also a big part of the lifestyle here and some of the popular spots are JBR Beach and Al Mamzar. The modern architectural style found in Dubai fascinates most travelers. The combination of Arab and Islamic architecture with modern styles has been the basis for many marvels in construction. The Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, is located here and the observation deck with the outdoor space is a must-do on any travelers list. The cultural musical fountain show is not to be missed. Arab culture can be enjoyed right from
Arabic delights such as knafeh covered in pistachio and rosewater.
Bab El Shams resort marries tradional charm and modern luxury.
the music and arts and local fashion to cuisine and overall lifestyle. Mosques are found at every corner and some will also allow visitors with prior arrangements or on certain visitation days and hours. Other religious venues are also available here should you want to visit during your travels. Though anytime other than peak summer is good for a visit to Dubai, you might want to coordinate your dates of travel in the future to align with annual events like the Dubai Shopping Festival and the Dubai Summer Surprises when deals and steals aplenty are to be found whether with shopping and attractions or stays and dining. Other national holidays that are great times to visit to truly observe local traditions and culture are Eid or Ramadan and National Day. The dining scene covers the gamut from Arabic cuisine to international flavors, budget to lavish, comfort to adventurous. You can find shawarma
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Inside the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, exquisite interiors leave visitors gasping in admiration.
and falafel or contemporary American and Indian cuisine. Coffee shops here will offer shisha/hookah sometimes and qahwa (black coffee) or karak chai (sweet milky tea) are the local hot beverages of choice. You will notice that dining at restaurants sometimes is replaced by the food courts, ready to eat sections and grab and go counters inside grocery stores and supermarkets. Any chance to enjoy Arab food though is an opportunity to taste local delicacies or regional variations to commonly found Arabic food. Our recommendations include Awani in The Beach JBR for Levant and Armenian cuisine, Al Hamidieh for Syrian, Lebanese and Turkish cuisine and Carnival by Tresind for post-
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modern Indian cuisine. The Bab al Shams Desert Resort’s weekend brunch is a grand spread of local and international preparations, and for regional Khaleeji treats and sweets dine at Logma and Sukkar respectively. For a quick day trip, head to Abu Dhabi to visit The Louvre and the Grand Mosque – both structures are design marvels inside and out. Both venues offer tours and can easily be covered in a day. Take a break for lunch or dinner at any of the restaurants in The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal before driving back to Dubai. For a day trip within the emirate itself, consider Love Lakes in Al Qudra, a heart-shaped, manmade lake in the
junE/july 2020 desert. Walking paths and picnic spots along the lake provide avenues to enjoy the water body or also drive around to other areas that serve as bird sanctuaries where you can see flamingo, ducks, swans and several other species. Attractions to add on your itinerary are The Dubai Fountain in Burj Khalifa Lake in downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab, Meydan Beach Club in Jumeirah, Dubai Opera, Dubai Global Village and Mall of the Emirates. The Dubai Frame in Zabeel Park is an easily recognizable landmark towering high and clearly visible from
afar. The timed entry to the venue begins with a presentation of the past history of the city and ends with a depiction of future progress. But what occurs in between is the highlight – a high speed elevator takes you to the top within seconds where you enter the center of the frame to see a bird’s eye view of the city all around. Part of the flooring at this top level is transparent, providing views all the way to the bottom – this is also called the magic carpet portion of this attraction. If you have time to spare, they do offer a small café at the top to enjoy light beverages and bites while enjoying the views. Dubai Garden Glow in another part of the same park is a show of light displays organized to various themes. The walk along the whole park can take a few hours. This also includes an ice park featuring larger than life ice carvings and a house of illusions that can pose tricky when it comes to photography. When it comes to museums, the Etihad Museum is a great start to understanding the history and formation of the emirate as well as social and political developments in the region while the Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort gives perspective on the heritage and lifestyle of the Arab peoples of the area. This year, Dubai was scheduled to host the World Expo 2020 but the global pandemic has resulted in a change of plans and the emirate will now host the event in 2021, which might be a good time to consider visiting as the city reopens to international tourism. (Images: Ruksana Hussain)
The Dubai Frame lights up for the evening.
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Patti + Ricky Offers First of its Kind disAbilities Marketplace All people have different talents, strengths, challenges and moments when a little extra help can go a long way. The new online marketplace Patti + Ricky was created by founder Alexandra Connell as a digital shopping destination dedicated to offering products from designers that cater to people of all abilities. This includes items for women, men and kids that fulfill certain needs without sacrificing style and personal expression. Connell’s parents both worked in the New York City fashion and accessory industry. Growing up in
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a house full of conversations about the next fashion trend or “it” color of the season led her to feel like she was born into retail and that it is in her blood. Her own disabilities, her close relationship with her cousin Ricky who was unable to walk or verbally communicate, and her mother’s battle with brain cancer fueled her determination to launch Patti + Ricky. Many of the designers whose products are featured on the site also have disabilities or a loved one with disabilities. Patti + Ricky strives to be the one-stop shop for people with disabilities
junE/july 2020 Life events can create new needs in people’s lives. Illness, accidents and the aging process can make activities that used to be as easy as breathing more challenging. Designer arm slings for men and women transform the results of surgery or an arm injury that would normally end in a boring standard-issue sling into an opportunity for personal expression. Denim and flannel slings are available for men with designs from lace to sequins, beading and laser cut-outs for women. A variety of options in easy-to-wear clothing are also available through Patti+ Ricky along with specialty items like eye patches, wheelchair gloves, walking sticks and spray supplements. Patti + Ricky is constantly evolving and debuting new products from hand-selected designers with “Patti + Ricky approval� in mind. The site now offers products from over 90 designers. (Images: Patti+Ricky)
including visible and non-visible disabilities as well as temporary and lifelong disabilities. The latest statistics available through the American Community Survey estimate that 12.6% of the US population has a disability. Carefully selected products that meet the Patti + Ricky standard of character and flair address the particular needs of many people. Some of these products include colorful wheelchair bags emblazoned with characters and designs for kids that can be attached to the spokes of a manual wheelchair or the arm of an electric one. Magnetic clothing, cochlear ear implant jewelry, braille printed jewelry and clothing patches, and wheelchair accessible rain capes are just a few of the other inclusive items stocked by Patti + Ricky.
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RV Experts share Tips for Your First RV Trip
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junE/july 2020 This summer is shaping up to be the perfect opportunity to take that family RV trip you’ve been talking about! (Don’t own an RV but always wanted to experience an RV adventure? Try renting one first to test it out before making the big investment.) Since many families are planning an RV trip for the first time this summer, Josh and Christina Dyches, experts at RVing with the family, shared their best tips for hitting the road with the family. They sold their house and moved into an RV with their four kids to begin a journey they document on their popular YouTube channel, Dyches Fam. While they describe the experience as pure craziness, they wouldn’t want to have it any other way. It’s not easy to wrangle a family of six in an RV but the Dyches Family has it down to a science. Here are five tips on how to make it all work: 1. Change your way of thinking! “Less is more, yes you can live without it. If you haven’t used something this month get rid of it and don’t allow yourself to make unnecessary purchases. We each downsized to only ten outfits, in fact each person has only one drawer to fit all their clothes in,” Christina Dyches explains. When packing for your RV trip remind yourself that many campgrounds have laundry facilities so you can pack even less clothing to have more room for your family to move around the RV. 2. Get smart with your organization. “I use command hooks to hang everything including hats, paperwork, fruit, paper plates, cleaning supplies, they’re so versatile and easily removable,” Christina details. “We store our extra coats and shoes in a suitcase, so they are out of the way and we fold our
clothes using the Marie Kondo method so there’s no extra searching.” 3. When everyone goes stir crazy, get outside! Christina says, “We try to do something active every day, even on travel days. We’ll eat at parks with playgrounds or take a break at trampoline parks. If things start getting crazy, we all go outside and do jumping jacks.” Many campgrounds have great amenities to help you break out from the RV and enjoy where you’re at! 4. Join camping memberships such as Thousand Trails to do the most possible camping! Thousand Trails gives you unlimited nights of camping across the country so you can enjoy as many camping opportunities as you’d like. “They have playgrounds, pools, sports courts, and open areas to keep the kids happy on days when we just want to relax,” Christina adds. 5. Keep it clean. “Staying organized in a small space means when you’re done with it, put it away. You can’t leave things out, ever! When we wake up, everyone cleans up their bed, after school everyone puts their books away. Even if a couple things are left out, then there’s nowhere to eat or sleep. Once a week we clean every inch of the RV, do laundry, reorganize, and make any repairs necessary,” she adds. While school may not be in session during your road trip, it’s important to remember to keep everything organized to maximize your space. “Traveling with the family is so fun, the more the merrier. It’s like going on a new adventure everyday with your best friends,” Christina says, which makes all the craziness worth it. (Image: Aston Yao on Unsplash)
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Kazan Opens in Iconic Beverly Hills Restaurant Row noodles. The first noodle restaurant in the world that received a Michelin star was also a soba restaurant. There are many excellent ramen spots in West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, good soba is far tougher to come across though. As a self-taught chef, Ryu has spent more than half of his life in the United States, so he understands both Japanese and American culture. He came to the country when he was 14, with dreams of one day starting his own restaurant – that included a lot of research before even getting close to fulfilling his dream. He has always had a passion for Japanese food culture, especially for noodles. Kazan opened its doors to amazing success in late 2019, largely due to its chef and owner Ryu Isobe, the brainchild of Tatsu Ramen, who has now moved on to offer his own signature style of noodles. The focus is on homemade Japanese style soba noodles and everything is made fresh daily. Soba noodle has a history of around 1,300 years in Japan, while ramen only compares to 90 years. The current trend in Japan is different types of high-end handmade soba 34 www.travelerandtourist.com
However, soba isn’t just a simple dipping noodle, it has many different styles. The imagination is the main ingredient of the soba. “I have no boundaries as a chef,” Ryu explains. “I didn’t get any training from actual chefs, I just get the ingredients, taste it and imagination is the biggest ingredient of my food.” He purchased a state-of-the-art noodle machine and explored all kinds of flours, different ratios of the water and salt, and a variety of other ingredients. “That’s how I came up with my noodles, also I really wanted
junE/july 2020 to make this kind of mixed noodle, which no one is doing.” Ryu makes three types of noodles: the first one is very thin, the second is a mixed medium size, and the third is a very thick soba noodle. Ryu uses a customized blade to create the different thickness of his delectable noodles.
sweet miso dressing; Organic Salad, served with spring mix, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers and tossed in a homemade sesame dressing; Crispy Won tons; and finally delicious Shrimp Tempura served with a spicy mayo sauce.
Specials include Lamb Chops, freshly Kazan serves clear chicken broth, which sourced from New Zealand and grilled in a is cooked for seven hours, and vegan broth, spicy Japanese sauce. A-5 Wagyu Rib Eye, an which takes 24 hours to make. Chef utilizes imported Japanese Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, traditional Japanese and French techniques to is topped with chives, fresh ginger, and make his own perfect clear broth. homemade citrusy yuzu-soy sauce. It is prepared by cooking at a very high heat then For starters, you have a nice selection of adding in the combination of multiple oils. menu items - Lotus Root Chips and Edamame, which goes great with beer; Teriyaki Chicken While there are eight soba options to Leg, served with mixed greens; Shishito choose from, we highly recommend the Peppers, which are fried and drizzled in a following: the original Shina Soba thin noodle in a salt based, light broth with truffle seasoning, served with a whole teriyaki chicken leg, leafy greens, green onions and yuzu and the Lamb in Lava, a signature dish using a variety of original noodles, from thin to thick, and served with lamb chops, cilantro, and a lot of Japanese spices. Super spicy but well worth the challenge. The word “Kazan” means volcanic in Japanese. The many signature spicy dishes and magical flavors here will truly ignite your taste buds.
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Experience the Van Life with New RV Rental Company Blacksford For your next road trip or family vacation, this RV company might just be the right choice. Blacksford is a new recreational vehicle rental business offering fully stocked Mercedes-Benz Sprinter overland adventure vehicles from Winnebago with an allinclusive pricing model that includes unlimited miles, no generator fees, bedding, bath, and kitchen supplies, free Wi-Fi, a free annual pass to national parks, and 24-hour roadside assistance. The company also curates road trip experiences by connecting travelers with vetted campsites, guides, and other hand-picked attractions. In addition to daily and weekly rentals, Blacksford offers multi-month mini leases for those who want to truly experience van life. Currently available at airports in Las Vegas, Nevada and Bozeman, Montana, plans are in place to expand into a dozen or more airports over the next two years, including Denver International Airport in July 2020. Blacksford is the only RV rental business based exclusively out of airports, and its RVs can be booked via Outdoorsy, the #1 most trusted RV rental marketplace in the world. On offer are brand new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter overland adventure vehicles from Winnebago - the Revel and View. Choose your own adventure with one of the vehicles here or curate your experience with GuidePost by Blacksford. An all-inclusive experience so you don’t have to worry about all the bits of camping and adventuring they will even provision your vehicle prior to arrival.
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debonair drinks While we can’t travel abroad just yet, it doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate every day by enjoying a few of the most popular cocktails served at Kilkea Castle in Ireland. One of Head Bartender Andrew Ewing’s favorite drinks is a tasty cocktail inspired by the classic Negroni. In this version, a sweet, woody bourbon is used instead of gin, giving the drink a smooth and earthy flavor. Finished with an orange peel and a little bit of flame, this beverage is sure to impress.
junE/july 2020 Another of the master mixologist’s preferred cocktails is the Anglo-Norman. Inspired by the history of the 12th-century fortress, this delicious drink is slightly sweet and easy to drink. INGREDIENTS: .75oz Absolut Citron .75oz Cointreau .75oz St. Germaine .75oz Lime Juice .75oz Sugar Syrup PREPARATION: Chill a rocks glass. Shake all ingredients with ice and fine strain over ice into the glass. Top up with cranberry juice and garnish with a lime twist.
INGREDIENTS: 2 oz. Bourbon 3/4 oz. Campari 3/4 oz. Sweet Vermouth Orange Peel for garnish PREPARATION: Stir bourbon, Campari, and vermouth in an ice-filled shaker and then strain into a cocktail glass filled with fresh ice. Flame the orange peel atop the drink. Squeeze the peel side toward the cocktail to express the oils and light a match in between the peel and the drink and then drop the peel into the cocktail.
Both concoctions are served at the luxury hotel, resort and golf club which is located in County Kildare, Ireland and is just 45 minutes from Dublin International Airport. (Images: Kilkea Castle)
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Living it up in Las Vegas
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Known the world over for its long main strip of hotels, attractions, neon lights and larger than life signs, Las Vegas, Nevada welcomes millions of visitors annually from within the United States and across the globe for both leisure and business. Conferences are held in the city almost every week catering to one industry or the other and many a family and friends vacation ends with Vegas as the final choice. The options for hotels, dining and activities are many both on and off the strip, and businesses are opening again with ample precautions in place for health and safety of all guests and employees. 40 www.travelerandtourist.com
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Driving into Las Vegas and onto the strip is an awe-filled moment for many as the city has been highlighted in media many a time. If there is one activity you must do on the strip, that’s the nightly musical fountain show at Bellagio which leaves everyone mesmerized. It is true though that you can make no plans and still end up doing quite a lot when in Vegas. Great deals are available all year through and many permanent and visiting shows provide a variety of options for entertainment. Simply walking along the strip will have you discovering shops and restaurants you will want to try.
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Quintessential click at Red Rock Canyon
If you do decide to stay on the strip, then the monorail is a great option to travel end-to-end without ever hitting the traffic or crowds on the street. SAHARA Las Vegas is an all-encompassing resort and casino with 1,615 guest rooms and suites in three distinctive towers – including the AAA® Four Diamond Alexandria Tower, two rooftop pools and a collection of acclaimed restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. The inviting casino features approximately 600 of the latest slot and video poker machines, 50 classic table games, Infinity – a premium gaming lounge, and The Poker Room at SAHARA Las Vegas. An impressive selection of culinary and cocktail offerings include Bazaar Meat by José Andrés™, named “Best Restaurant in Nevada” by Business Insider; CASBAR Lounge; Bella Bistro; Uno Más; Northside Café & Chinese Kitchen; Beers And Bets; Prendi; The Tangier; Club 101; and more. Live performances and shows are a big part of the allure here and a warranted experience for a first-time visitor. Every show is a light and sound
extravaganza whether you opt for one of the permanent shows or a visiting performance. Any show by Cirque du Soleil or a performance by the Blue Man Group is a good choice but there are several others and some much smaller shows that still pack a punch. Magic shows, tribute shows, variety and musical entertainment can easily fill up a day’s agenda. For 360-degree views of the Las Vegas Strip, The STRAT Hotel, Casino and SkyPod has a complete remodel of the iconic tower’s indoor/ outdoor Observation Deck on the 108th and 109th floors, which includes 108 Drinks and
Treats galore at restaurants on and off the strip
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Remember to look up inside the hotels, ceilings are also designed to impress.
108 Eats by James Trees. Head straight to the SkyPod, now at more than 1,000 feet high. Enjoy gourmet bites, homemade ice cream and sandwiches, paninis, artisan cookies; popcorn; chips; sorbets, as also craft cocktails. The 108th floor also serves as the jumping off point for SkyJump, a controlled descent from 855 feet high; as well as a new box office for the thrill rides; and Exhilarate 108, a retail store for souvenirs and novelty items. Stairs lead to the outdoor observation deck on the 109th floor, which offers 360-degree views of the Strip, mounted binoculars, plus access to two of the The STRAT’s thrill rides: Insanity and X-Scream. 42 www.travelerandtourist.com
Big Shot is one level up, crowning the very top of the SkyPod at 1,149 feet tall. Continue the fun streak as you head to the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas for entertainment away from the strip. While you could walk along the shops and performances here, you do have the thrilling option of also flying down the entire length of the walkway on the Slotzilla Zipline – a 12-story high slotmachine style mid-air adventure. If you seek additional thrills, the Las Vegas Motor Speedway offers up multiple tracks for motor sports racing and the opportunity to race several exotic cars from a felt of Porsches, Ferraris
junE/july 2020 and more. Check the schedule of events online to time your visit with some fun events. And on the topic of motors and machines, use excavators and bulldozers to build mounds and trenches with Dig This Las Vegas, where you can operate heavy equipment in a safe space. For a day trip away from the city, head to Red Rock Canyon in the Mojave Desert for a scenic drive as well as hiking and trekking options. The welcome center provides information and routes as well as an indoor/outdoor exhibit explaining the terrain and the local flora and fauna. Other venues to add to your itinerary include The Neon Museum, The Mob Museum, Pinball Hall of Fame, National Atomic Testing Museum, and Downtown Container Park. Among the newly opened restaurant concepts this year is Wynn Las Vegas, welcoming a dynamic new restaurant concept, Elio, offering exquisite service and exceptional food in an energetic environment. The restaurant showcases recipes grounded in Mexico’s rich culinary traditions, infusing the finest regional and seasonal ingredients. Small plates and appetizers featuring a heavy emphasis on seafood and produce are paired with signature shareable entrees. The bar and lounge add to the celebration by showcasing Mexico’s best hand-selected agave-based spirits. And to end on a fulfilling note, head to a famed supper or buffet at one of the hotels on the strip. These all-inclusive deals are quite the steal! Some that are highly recommended include Bacchanal buffet at Caesars Palace, Garden buffet at South Point Hotel, the Buffets at Bellagio and Aria, Wicked Spoon buffet at The Cosmopolitan Hotel, and AYCE (All You Can Eat) buffet at The Palms. Blown glass floral decor creates a focal point at a hotel lobby. (Images: Ruksana Hussain)
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First Mobility Ecosystem with Autonomous Vehicles for City Needs Launched NEVS (National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB), a Swedish car manufacturer has announced its new mobility ecosystem: PONS - the first generation of autonomous vehicles with a connected user interface, which could become the mobility solution for smart and sustainable cities. The self-driving vehicle Sango is the centerpiece of the system. NEVS’ vision is to shape a sustainable future by offering a combined product portfolio of electrical vehicles and mobility solutions, for example car sharing. The headquarter is situated in Trollhättan where about 800, mainly engineers, work with developing mobility solutions. NEVS has developed PONS because cities all over the world, clogged by pollution and traffic, want to do whatever they can to reduce the use of cars. There are 1.3 billion cars in the world today, but they are used only 5% of the time. In parallel with the problem of pollution and traffic increasing,
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the development of technology for self-driving vehicles is being pushed forward by niche software companies aiming to create more sustainable and traffic-optimized cities while the car industry has yet to come up with vehicles - hardware - adapted to the new conditions and opportunities that a self-driving world creates. This is probably because a world with less traffic means fewer cars. NEVS believes there is no reason to own an autonomous vehicle because it can pick the passengers up from wherever they are and take them wherever they want to go in the city, at a fair price. At the same time, they don’t have to worry about parking, refueling, service or running costs. “We started by looking at why urban citizens have such strong desire to use their own cars rather than public transport, even if it means sitting in traffic jams for hours each day. The reason is privacy - in your own car you feel safe, secure, relaxed and free,” says Anna Haupt, VP Mobility Solutions at NEVS With that as a starting point, NEVS began to develop a completely new vehicle: Sango, which is ready to be integrated with any of the self-driving software systems available. For the launch in Sweden, NEVS has partnered with AutoX, a leading L4 autonomous driving technology company based in Silicon Valley and Shenzhen. The AutoX AI Driver will be driving the Sango. AutoX was chosen for its unique software-hardware integrated approach, safety and scalability, and ability to navigate in dense urban environments. “We realized that, to be able to really benefit from autonomous technology, we had to design a vehicle that would not only be an enabler for shared vehicles, but also for shared rides. How do you
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combine privacy with sharing? That was one of the main challenges to overcome,” says Anna Haupt One solution is Sango’s flexible interior which meets differing travel needs with three settings - private, social and family. Depending on which setting is selected, up to six people can travel in the vehicle. Sango has six movable seats in three rows and is fitted with privacy walls that can be raised and lowered. When raised, the vehicle is divided into four smaller areas for private journeys for up to four people. In social setting, the dividing walls are lowered to allow four people to travel together facing each other. In family setting, up to six people, seated in three rows, can travel comfortable together. As well as the Sango vehicle, the PONS mobility system also comprises a user interface in the form
of an app and a fleet management system which monitors and optimizes the fleet of vehicles when it is operating throughout the city. “Getting from A to B with self-driving electric vehicles is not as far off as perhaps the car industry is implying. The era of one person per car and the era of owning a car, are soon things of the past. A new era is coming, where cars are optimized for city mobility and better quality of life for the individual,” says Anna Haupt. The next step for NEVS is a pilot in Stockholm where a fleet of around ten autonomous vehicles, known as robotaxis, will be used by the public. The first built version of Sango is currently being testdriven at the NEVS’ site in Trollhättan together with functional tests of the PONS mobility ecosystem. (Images: NEVS)
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Virgin Limited Edition’s Son Bunyola Estate Reopens in Mallorca Virgin Limited Edition, the award-winning collection of luxury hotels and retreats, is reopening the first of its properties following the temporary closure across all of its collection as a result of COVID-19. The much-loved Son Bunyola Estate, located in the beautiful UNESCO world heritage site of the Tramuntana mountains in Mallorca, will be the first property to open across the collection and offers the ideal escape in this current climate, with the option of three individual secluded villas set across a stunning 700-acre private estate.
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Virgin Limited Edition’s award-winning collection of unique retreats are chosen for their beautiful locations and magnificent surroundings; each offers a sense of fun, style, luxury and exceptional personal service. The group includes coveted locations such as Necker Island in the Caribbean’s British Virgin Islands, Ulusaba Private Game Reserve in South Africa, Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco, The Lodge in Verbier, Mahali Mzuri, a tented safari camp in Kenya, Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyard in South Africa.
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As Spain eases out of quarantine, Son Bunyola is the first positive movement for the portfolio as it reopens its doors with a robust set of new measures going above and beyond local government guidelines, to ensure the comfort and wellbeing of guests. Son Bunyola is
located away from the crowds and between the scenic towns of Banyabalfur and Valldemossa with breathtaking scenery and three luxury villas: four-bedroomed Son Balagueret and Sa Terra Rotja, and five-bedroomed Sa Punta de S’Aguila. There is plenty to discover in the mountainous region and one can enjoy the world-class hiking and cycling trails, a relaxing boat trip along the coastline or simply stay put enjoying the comfort of the villas and soak up the Spanish sunshine. The villas can be rented on a self-catering or allinclusive basis making them the perfect choice for groups and families to enjoy in a secluded and beautiful setting this summer. Available to rent individually or take all three villas exclusively, Son Bunyola offers the benefit of having both the seclusion and security of a holiday with minimal risk of exposure – without compromising on the typical luxuries and experience expected. Relax in the knowledge that there are new safety and hygiene measures in place and medically trained staff are on hand, should the unlikely need arise. All staff are tested daily to ensure guests can have complete peace of mind. (Images: Virgin Limited Edition)
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junE/july 2020 There’s a reason the Caprese Salad is a classic. Its genius lies in the simplicity of combining fresh seasonal tomatoes and basil leaves from the garden with fresh mozzarella cheese and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics offers fresh spins on the idea, inspired by their variety of award-winning Fresh Mozzarella sizes and shapes. Don’t be surprised if these salad suggestions become classics, too.
Sliced Peach Caprese Salad: Use Mozzarella Medallions garnished with mint and basil. Drizzle with just a bit of dressing made with fruit-flavored vinegar, honey and extra virgin olive oil. Grape Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives and Marinated Fresh Mozzarella-Ciliegine: Dress the salad with a drizzle of the Crave Brothers signature marinade and a simple garnish of a few snips of fresh Mediterranean herbs for this great combination. Pitted Fresh Cherries and Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine: Enhance with an optional drizzle of fruitinfused balsamic vinegar or a splash of extra virgin olive oil flavored with a drop of almond or vanilla extract. Garnish with thyme leaves. Large Strawberries and Fresh Mozzarella Ovolines: Dotted with balsamic glaze, a bit of freshly ground black pepper if desired, and freshly chopped mint leaves. Slice or chop the Fresh Mozzarella Ovolines and strawberries into pieces that are roughly the same size.
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