Experience 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 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.
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 MoreVideo of New Mexico Music
New Mexico Music Commission, preserving and promoting the unique musical heritage of New Mexico.
http://www.newmexicomusic.org/
Read MoreA 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 MoreDay Trip – San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve
Discover beauty and wonder in one of San Diego’s largest coastal wetlands.
 Photo by Daniel Di Pinto “The coastal wetlands and backcountry of San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. This extraordinary county and state regional park protects nearly 1,000 acres of habitat that hosts more than 700 species of plants and animals.”
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Successful Skill Building Workshop
“Solana Center for Environmental Innovation is a non-profit organization serving San Diego County and beyond. Our mission at SCEI is to create a better environment through innovation, leadership, education and participation.” http://www.solanacenter.org/
Successful Skill Building Composting Workshop the Solana Center put together at Whole Foods Encinitas, California.
Read MoreHotel Desert Destination
The Desert in Luxury
“Discover an imaginative desert destination, where timeless architecture and an inviting spa juxtapose with iconic palms and modern design” : http://www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1911
Read MoreEncinitas California Book Festival
Encinitas, CA Library
Authors, panels, book sales, signings, and more: http://sdcl.org/book-festival-2011.html
Read local San Diego: http://sandiego.readlocal.org/
Encinitas, California Library
Book Festival at the most amazing Library, beautifully designed, magnificent view; especially at sunset.
Read MoreSoCal Weekend Get-Away
Catalina Island
What to do in Catalina: http://www.catalinachamber.com/island/activities
Jazz Festival in October: http://www.jazztrax.com/
Catalina Island Eco-Marathon: http://www.catalinaecomarathon.com/
Read Morepicky Girls Weekend Fun!
Friday Evening
The Aggrolites
Music At the Belly Up in Solana Beach, California:
http://www.bellyup.com/artists/detail/the-aggrolites
Saturday
California Surfing
Private Surf Lessons at Surf Diva in La Jolla, California:
Hot Air Ballon
Skies the Limit Hot Air Ballon Ride Adventures:
http://www.sandiegoballoonrides.com/del-mar-balloon-ride.html
Moonlight Walk on the Del Mar, California Beach:
http://www.sandiego.org/article_set/Visitors/5/35
Sunday
Natalie on a Bike Ride - Watching Triathletes
Sunday morning bike ride in Rancho Sante Fe, California, Scenic:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Rancho-Santa-Fe-Loop306138
San Diego Polo
San Diego Polo every Sunday from June – October 2011:
Creative Sunday Evening
Poetry Readings in Encinitas California at the La Paloma Theater :
http://www.lapalomatheatre.com/
Read MoreTry Beginner Ballet as a Workout
Westside School of Ballet Santa Monica
Westside School of Ballet offers beginner ballet, you can purchase coupon book or pay for a single class.
It’s Hard work, but Worth it!
http://www.westsideballet.com/school/adult.html
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One of a Kind To Do in LA – Watts Towers Arts Center
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watts_Towers
Read MoreMusic at the Santa Monica Pier
Pier Santa Monica California
Free Concerts on the Pier
Twilight Dance Series July 7th – September 8th, 2011
Australia Rocks the Pier with Andy Clockwise
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Griffith Observatory Los Angeles, California
Hiking below Griffith Observatory
Inspiring the Future,
One Imagination at a Time.
Read MoreCulver City Summer Music Festival Series
Reggae with Ghanaian star Rocky Dawuni and his 11-piece band
http://www.culvercity.org/Culture/ConcertsEvents/musicfestival
Read MoreFeatured Artist
Artist Mayumi Oda
Known to many as the “Matisse of Japan,” Mayumi Oda has done extensive work with female goddess imagery.
Website Click Here
The artist owns this beautiful Ginger Hill Farm in South Kona, Hawaii for workshops in permaculture, art, cooking, local Hawaiian culture, yoga, meditation and self-healing. All workshops are taught by internationally-known artist and activist Mayumi Oda, author of I Opened the Gate Laughing, on her land accompanied by her Ginger Hill Farm staff. Website Click Here
Read MorePedestrian Bridge in Covilha Portugal
Pedestrian bridge over Ribeira da Carpinteira, Covilha, Portugal
all photos by fernando guerra – FG+SG
Kayaking/Backcountry Tours
Captivating Image
Interesting name for a Tour Company in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands: Swashbucklin Tours: http://www.swashbucklintours.com/
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