Kiwi Salt Scrub

Ingredients

1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt, Fine

1 Teaspoon Parsley Powder

1/2 Teaspoon Dried Kiwi Fruit Seeds

1 Tablespoon Organic Virgin Coconut Cream Oil

1 Tablespoon Kiwi Seed Oil

2 Tablespoons High Oleic Sunflower Oil1/

8 Teaspoon Grapefruit Seed Extract1/

8 Teaspoon Kiwi Fragrance Oil (optional)

Instructions

Gently warm the Organic Virgin Coconut Cream Oil until fully melted. Add 1 tablespoon of the melted oil to a small mixing bowl followed by the High Oleic Sunflower and Kiwi Seed Oils. Next, mix in 1/8 teaspoon of Grapefruit Seed Extract. Mix the oils together than add 1/2 cup of Fine Dead Sea Salt, 1/2 teaspoon of Kiwi Fruit Seeds, and 1 teaspoon of Parsley Powder. Stir the mixture well, making sure to disperse the Parlsey Powder completely. The scrub will have a nice subtle coconut aroma thanks to the Organic Virgin Coconut Oil. If you prefer a more potent aroma, add 1/8 teaspoon of Kiwi Fragrance Oil.

LUXURY HOTEL FUNDU LAGOON

FUNDU LAGOON
Wambaa, Mkoani - 3945 PEMBA ISLAND -
Tanzania

Accessible only by boat, Fundu Lagoon is a remote resort nestled on the nearly unspoilt, tropical isle of Pemba, in Tanzania. Immersed in beautiful tropical settings, this resort’s natural design integrates perfectly into the gorgeous scenery that surrounds it. Stylish and totally relaxed, Fundu Lagoon proposes a unique way to experience a leisurely holiday off the East African coastline in an isolated and tranquil ambiance.

Wooden walkways and sandy paths lead up to the sixteen makuti thatched roofed tented rooms. Each suite bears a natural décor, which incorporates traditional African colours and elements, creating uniquely relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. The resort itself boasts modern facilities which are certain to make your stay a fun and enjoyable experience. Among these, you will find an open-sided restaurant and three bars, as well as a television and game room. You’ll be entranced by the beautiful infinity pool overlooking the Indian Ocean with poolside spa treatments and beauty treatments. “Dive 7/10” is a fully equipped diving centre, with trips to nearby Misali Island for snorkelling.

Just north of Zanzibar, you’ll find exotic Pemba Island. The little known tropical paradise is an ideal place to disconnect from every day stress and routines and practice an array of outdoor activities, such as boating and snorkelling. A stay at Fundu Lagoon gives you access to spectacular virgin beaches and the turquoise waters of the West Indian Ocean. Credit Cards and travellers cheques are accepted with the following additional surcharges on the amount payable: Credit cards 7.5% - Travellers cheques 5%

FASHION : Call of the Wild !

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CUBAN CUISINE

The Cuban cuisine had the same genesis that culture: it has been integrated by contributions of Spain and other regions. The poor table was conformed, partly, by the Canaries. They left the chickpeas that the islanders ate with corn, and Mojo, a very important dressing for most of Cuban plates where the viands are included.

From Africa came the forced habit of the slaves of eating corn flour, tender or dry, and in tamale. Even the Chinese brought, more than 150 years ago, their culinary ideas. That is why we also have the fried rice, plate combined with multiple meats and vegetables.

In favour of the Cuban culinary art is necessary to admit the creativity of the cookers. A traveller of the XIX century, the North American Luisa Mathilde Woodruff, wrote that she saw in Cuba already known plates, and she found out, when she tasted them, that those plates were different in a way. Due to that capacity the Cuban cuisine stands out in the revenues that the country receives from tourism.

A spirit of renovation and variety is perceived in the Cuban recipes. The ability to combine traditional plates with new tastes has propitiated the invention of new plates.

BLACK BEANS RICE CUBAN STYLE

1 1/2 c. black beans4 slices bacon1/2 clove garlic, crushed1 onion, chopped1 tsp. chili powderSaltCayenne pepper2 c. boiled rice

Wash beans; cover with 5 cups water and soak overnight. Drain water off beans. Cover beans with fresh water and boil gently until tender, drain. Add bacon, garlic and onion. Season with chili powder, salt and cayenne to taste.

Add enough water to cover beans and simmer slowly until it makes thick sauce. Pour over cooked warm rice.

FRENCH LATINO WHISPER

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Paris

La Peña (3 Passage de la Petite Boucherie; visit lapena.fr). Hidden in a street right off Boulevard St. Germain, La Peña is still the club for after-hours salsa dancing. The club stays open until 6 a.m. on the weekends.

The first all-reggaeton parties at Théoz Bar (26 Rue de la Parcheminerie), a cosy club located in the Latin Quarter, started two summers ago. Since then, DJ Daniel el Boricua, who was born in Paris to Puerto Rican and Chilean parents, and DJ Nelson, a Colombia native who's lived in France for most of his life, have spun a mix of reggaeton and salsa dura (from the '60s and '70s) every weekend.

The Parisians love Brazilian music too. The trendy hot spot Favela Chic (18 Rue du Fbg. du Temple; visit favelachic.com), a bar and restaurant where Parisian hipsters and Brazilian expats devour feijoada and mango caipirinhas on the long picnic tables. Around 1 a.m., a batucada showed up for an improptu jam session.

The Paris Danse En Seines group (visit tango-argentin .net/paris-danses-en-seine.php) offer salsa and tango on the Seine river at the Quai Saint Bernard; the salsa runs on Wednesdays through Saturdays from 7:30 p.m. to midnight, and tango runs every day from 7:30 p.m. to midnight (free classes of each are offered for the first hour).

Lyon

For the past three years in June, the city has hosted the Y Salsa Festival (y-salsa.com), featuring the world's best. You can enjoy white or red sangria at Café Sevilla (7 Rue Ste. Catherine), at left, a bar and restaurant where the walls are full of Spanish team soccer flags. For salsa and reggaeton, visit the Casa Latina dance club (2 Place des Terreaux; visit casalatina .monsite.wanadoo.fr).

Bordeaux

These last 10 years offered to the Bordeaux clubbers a special place to relax & enjoy the Spirit of the Son Cubano. La Calle 8 located at the heart of the old Town, 24 r Piliers de Tutelle, is opened all week long. This Café Cubano is a reference for that city thanks to the Latino Spirit that belongs to its history. Enjoy a Mulata Cocktail at the Bar and let the different DJ’s offering you a great night. So Gorgeous.


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