The element that sets Camps Bay apart from other beachfront areas in Cape Town is definitely the trendy beachfront restaurants, cafes and nightclubs that are found along the palm tree lined Camps Bay strip, running parallel to Camps Bay's main beach and reminiscent of Miami and other trendy coastal destinations.The exquisite Camps Bay villa accommodation to be found in this area is the cream of the Cape Town accommodation crop and...more
The Conde Nast magazine portfolio is one of the most prestigious collections of household names, including, Vogue, Vanity Fair, and GQ. Its travel magazine, the Conde Nast Traveller, rates some of the most luxurious and esteemed holiday destinations and accommodations in the world, the results of which culminate in the annual awards events such as the Readers' Travel Awards. This year, Turkey came out on top as the overall...more
Halloween props can readily be acquired these days. For people that have some time on their hands, there is the option of making the props at home. It can be quite a fun activity, and you can create some unique props, if you do have the time to create props yourself. However, not all of us do have the time to create our own props. Luckily we have a big array to choose from in stores.How much Halloween decor you use depends again on how much you wish to spend in time or money. You may wish to acquire tombstones, skeletons or skulls to breathe some occult life into your front garden to scare the guests when they come. In fact tombstones are a have anyway as a prop. They represent the dead - or the undead as is the case on Halloween. Something somewhere nearby is waiting to get you! And a few skeletons that may suddenly become animated on this frightening night, also gives off a chilly vibe. After all, it may still be possessed by a tortured or evil soul that is allowed to roam this realm on this special night.To make them really stand out and be visible by everyone, you can get the tombstones and skeletons in glow in the night versions. Perfect to set the mood for your guests as they...more
Perhaps you have a big family event coming up, and you have agreed to be the host or hostess. It might be a wedding, or some type of party. You can have an easy time of it if you utilize all of the services that come with country club receptions. Wedding receptions, with all the myriad of details that require your attention, are made...more
All services are under an enormous amount of pressure to perform these days, especially since the credit crunch hit and the general public started to tighten their belts because not only do they face competition globally thanks to the World Wide Web, but people are less and less willing to part with their hard-earned and precious cash...more
The practice of ‘Trick or Treat' dates back a long time, but one cannot come to a definite conclusion whether it had anything to do with what we associate trick or treating with today. It is surprising though that trick or treating is not necessarily associated to celebrating Halloween, as in many countries such as Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands, Germany, Finland and Austria; while in many regions of the United States such as Iowa, Ohio and Massachusetts trick or treating is not referred to as an occasion celebrated to mark Halloween. The 31st of October of each year marks the day when Halloween is celebrated, but some the countries mentioned above do not practice trick or treating on that day. These countries have their own story to tell to mark the origin of Halloween.Many say that trick or treating began with people going to houses to pray for the dead family members and get back something to eat in return. This was done to mark All Saints Day. This practice dates back to pagan times, but again, it cannot be determined that it originated the practice of trick or treating on Halloween in general. According to urban beliefs, the very idea of trick or treating...more
The Goop queen has gone country: Gwyneth Paltrow, the starlet who has recently been keeping only to her blog and the Iron Man franchise, might be back in a big way. The trailer for her new film "Country Strong" was just released, and...more
Equestrian events are some of the most elegant and beautiful events that you can watch. As a spectator, you can experience the joy of watching man and beast ride together as one, communicating through an unspoken bond that takes many...more
Snoring can turn life into a nightmare of insomnia if you or your partner snores at night. If you are looking snoring aide tips and ways to get some quiet at night, take a look at these useful tips to help you sleep well at night. From nixing...more
Travel lets us reinvent ourselves again and again. We simply open our eyes and hearts and modification happens. When you travel with your eyes and your mind open, you recognize that you're not the same individual you were when you left...more
Have you ever told a joke and it's just bombed? When a comedian tells a joke and no one laughs it's called "dying" because the silence is deafening and the sick feeling at the pit of your stomach is enough to make you wish you were dead.It's happened...more
Whenever you plan a holiday in Las Vegas, you have to add one of Papillon Helicopter's trips to the Grand Canyon. Annually, more than 600,000 people choose Papillon, making it the favorite operator of trips to Grand Canyon West and the South Rim from...more