Books for you to Read
Heft: A Novel – Author Liz Moore
Paris versus New York: A Tally of Two Cities – Author Vahram Muratyan
Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity - Author Katherine Boo
Small, Gritty, and Green: The Promise of America’s Smaller Industrial Cities in a Low-Carbon World (Urban and Industrial Environments) – Author Catherine Tumber
Read MoreDining Music Playlist
Diego Torres – Donde Van - Pop Latino
AfroCubism – A La Luna Yo Me Voy - World
Wayne Wallace – Philadelphia Mambo - Jazz
Blur - Music is my Radar – Rock
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Penguin Prison - Golden Train – Dance
Matias Aguayo – Koro Koro – Electronic
Little Dragon – Swimming – Pop
French Govrnment - Gulf Stream - Dance
Read MoreExperience the Land of Enchantment
Santa Fe, New Mexico Creative Tourism
“Experience the Land of Enchantment in a truly hands-on manner while getting to know the city’s art, culture, history, heritage and people. Santa Fe Creative Tourism and The Inn and Spa at Loretto have partnered to present our DIY Santa Fe – 2012 Spring Break Package, featuring fabulous workshops, classes and experiences taught by local community members in vibrant artists’ studios and other settings. From painting and glassworks, writing and journaling, to photography and crafts, experiencing Santa Fe through this exclusive DIY Santa Fe opportunity will create a vacation to remember!”
Read MoreTravel Music to Download
Maccabees - Toothpaste Kisses – Alternative
Panoptica – Pluma - Latino Electronic
Jill Scott – Spring Summer Feeling – R&b/soul
Gary Clark Jr. – When My Train Pulls In - Solo Acoustic
Read MoreBooks for you to Read
Self Portraits: Man Ray
The Worlds of Hunt Slonem: Dominique Nahas
The Maid: A Novel of Joan of Arc: Kimberly Cutter
Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman: Yvon Chouinard
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Music to Listen to While Relaxing
Loscil – Ema – Electronic
Emilian Torrini – Big Jumps - Alternative
Grace Woodroofe – Nocturnal - Pop
Aloe Blacc - Whole World - Hip-Hop
Read MoreEngaging Books to Read
Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen: Christopher McDougall
Elizabeth and Hazel: Two Women of Little Rock: David Margolick
The Little Bride: Anna Solomon
Read More“Around the World the Frangipani (plumeria) is called”
- The Aztec word is Cocaloxochite.
- Tipanier in Tahiti.
- Dok jampa or Dok champa in Laos
- Pomelia and Frangipane in Italy
- Couleuvre, or Snake Tree in St.Barths Bois
- Kemboja kuning in Malaysia
- Pansal Mal in Sri Lanka
- Jepun in Bali, Indonesia
- Flor de Mayo in Yucatan, Puebla, El Salvador
- Flor de la Cruz in Guatemala
- Pumeli or Melia in Hawaii
- Amapola in Venezuela
- Kang Nai Xin in China
- Phool in India
- Hoa Su (Southern ), Hoa Dai (Northern) and Hoa Su Ma (ghost Plumeria) in Vietnam
- Kalachuchi in the Philippines
- Flor de Cebo in the Canary Islands
- Sacuanjoche in Nicaragua (the name is derived from the word “xacuan” from a native language called náhuatl and means “precious yellow feather or flower”.
- Common names are Temple Tree or Pagoda Tree in India and the Far East, Graveyard Tree in the Caribbean Islands, Temple Flower in Sri Lanka, and May flower (for the time of flowering) in Nicaragua.
Music – Dining, Traveling, or Relaxing
Cassandra Wilson – Blue Skies - Dinner – Jazz
Paolo Nutini – Chamber Music - Relax - Pop
Adanowsky - J’aime Tes Genoux – Travel – Latin Rock
Taken By Trees – Watch the Waves - Relax/Travel – Alternative
Read MoreEnclosed Bicycling
The Tripod Bike
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Book Gift Ideas
Thinking Fast and Slow: Author Daniel Kahneman
The Orchard: A Memoir: Author Theresa Weir
Hungry Girl Supermarket Survival: Aisle by Aisle: Author Lisa Lillien
Read MoreWorkout Music
Tabi Bonney - Jet Setter - Hip Hop/Rap
Diamond Ring - Pre-Owned Heart - Alternative
SBTRKT - Right Thing to Do - Electronic
The Ting Tings - Fruit Machine - Alternative
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New Mexico Getaway – Nature, History, & Culture
Sky City Cultural Center
“Discover the traditional Native American culture and living history of Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico. The Sky City Cultural Center is the gateway to our Pueblo and Museum exhibits. Take a guided tour of the ancient pueblo village atop a 367-foot sandstone bluff, shop at the Gaits’i Gift Shop for beautiful Native American jewelry and Acoma pottery, have lunch in the Y’aak’a Café, or join us for feast day celebrations and other annual public events.” http://sccc.acomaskycity.org/
Chaco Canyon
“From AD 850 to 1250, Chaco was a hub of ceremony, trade, and administration for the prehistoric Four Corners area–unlike anything before or since. Chaco is remarkable for its multi-storied public buildings, ceremonial buildings, and distinctive architecture. These structures required considerable planning, designing, organizing of labor, and engineering to construct. The Chacoan people combined many elements: pre-planned architectural designs, astronomical alignments, geometry, landscaping, and engineering to create an ancient urban center of spectacular public architecture–one that still awes and inspires us a thousand years later.“ http://www.nps.gov/chcu/home.htm
Gila Cliff Dwelling National Monument
“Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument offers a glimpse into the homes and lives of the Mogollon people who lived in this area over 700 years ago” . http://www.nps.gov/gicl/historyculture/index.htm
San Antonio Hot Springs Santa Fe National Forest
“The Village of Jemez Springs is one of New Mexico’s most enchanted destinations! Nestled between stunning red rock mesas (remnants of ancient lava flows over a million years old) the Village is named for its famous mineral hot springs. Fissures in the earth allow water near the surface to contact rock below that is heated by the magma underneath. “ http://www.jemezsprings.org/
National Wildlife Refuge
24th Annual Festival of the Cranes Nov. 18-20, 2011
“In the City of Socorro, New Mexico and the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge celebrates the return of the cranes with this popular and acclaimed Festival! Over 100 lectures, workshops, tours, hikes and hands-on activities are planned, ranging from the popular Sandhill Crane Behavior to special photography tours to socializing with locals on the Plaza. 2011 promises to be one of the greatest years yet, and we look forward to seeing you there! “ http://www.friendsofthebosque.org/crane/index.html
Read MoreReads – Travel, Journeys & Creative Ventures
The Eye Has to Travel: Author Lisa Immordino and Diana Vreeland
Searching for Beauty: The Life of Millicent Rogers: Author Cherie Burns
By the Way . . . A Guide to New Mexico’s 25 Scenic Byways: Author Laurie Evans, Lesley S King, and Marti Niman
Sojourns of the Soul: One Woman’s Journey Around the World and into Her Truth: Dana Micucci
Music while Dining
Other Lives - End of the Year - Genre: Alternative
Ivana Gavric – In the Mists III. Andantino - Genre: Classical
Fela Kuti - It’s No Possible - Genre: World
Chicco – Sixolele Baba - Genre: Dance
Read MoreA Few Books for you to Read
101 Tips for Women Travelers: Author Harriet Lewis
Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength: Author Roy F. Baumeister, John Tierney
A Luxury Resort & Spa, Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico
The Inn of the Five Graces
“In the most historic district of Santa Fe with its “Pueblo” charm, this beautiful and mysterious property features luxurious décor enhanced by East Indian and Tibetan antiques, oriental carpets, and nomadic textiles. Handcrafted pieces as well as spectacular tile mosaics blend with the legendary architecture of this region marked by an intertwined Native American and Spanish heritage. It’s a melting pot of cultures and colors that invites you to embark on a sensory voyage. Enjoy world-class opera, outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, and golf, or discover the works of world-renowned painters and sculptors in this enchanting city.”
Read MoreMusic while Relaxing and Traveling
MotoPony – Wake up – Genre: Pop
Tunisia - Celeste – Genre: World
St. Vincent - The Party – Genre: Singer/Songwriter
The Rapture – Live in the Sunshine - Genre: Indie
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