No more spas in the Maldives!
The Government has closed all spas in the Maldives! Islamic fundamentalists think that the spas are equal to brothels. Unless you like to stay all day in the water and on the beach...don’t go there! You might not be used to go to spas at home, but when you are in the Maldives you go for two reasons; 1st being the amazing spas and top of the range treatments and 2nd because there’s not much else to do. It’s a catastrophe for the resorts that rely on the big revenue percentage that the spas bring in.
Photos for Hotel Imperiale
5 star Hotel Imperiale in Taormina asked me to help them take photos of their terrace. They wanted to show the terrace as a place for romantic dinners, relaxing evenings at the bar with live music, as well as for wedding and birthday banquets. It was a bit tricky as the season was already over and the terrace didn’t look her most inviting. We were also struggling with bad weather and little time and resources to organize models, props and clothes….but I think we pulled it off in the end. Big thanks goes to Claudio di Mari www.claudiodimari.com a young and promising Sicilian designer that’s already made a name in Milan and other major cities and Parisi www.paristtaormina.it high fashion stores for men, women, children, jeans and accessories since 1950…who have been so kind as to supply the clothes for the “bride and the groom”
Hotel Metropole, Taormina Sicily
Here are some of the photos that I recently took for 5star Hotel Metroploe in Taormina, Sicily. You will soon be able to see them on their website and in their brochure as well. I still have a few more photos to finish and will upload them here as well once that is done....and with some more hotel info. In the meantime, enjoy the photos and start planning your trip to Sicily :) I do recomend a visit if you are in Sicily...even just for a meal or a drink. I am writing a post for the photo enthusiasts as well, about how I went about some of the shoots...you will find it under "Lessons" in a couple of days. I am writing a post for the photo enthusiasts as well, about how I went about some of the shoots...you will find it under "Lessons" in a couple of days.
The Mauritian Cultural Gem
Beneath the surface of Mauritius tropical beauty: with the sharp mountain line, rolling hills, white sandy beaches, rare plants and fragrant flowers, the rich marine life, fresh cascades and the warm turquoise blue ocean. Behind the famous five-star resorts, the high-class golf clubs and the world-class deep-sea fishing, there is a treasure that often remains undiscovered by visitors; the Mauritian culture…. or more correctly cultures.
Seychelles, Maldives or Mauritius?
What are the differences and how do you choose where to go? All three countries are located in the Indian Ocean and are famous for their white coral sand beaches, clear turquoise blue waters, excellent diving and deep sea fishing, as much as for their top class hotels and spas.
Sri Lanka; The Fishermen of Talalla
Imagine a place where time holds it’s breath and the hustle and bustle of modern civilisation seems eons away: A quiet place, peaceful and tranquil far away from stress, noise, traffic, news and information bombardment. Imagine a tropical paradise: clear turquoise blue waters, an almost deserted golden beach lined with swaying coconut palms and huge banyan trees. Giant sea turtles lay their eggs at night and the king fisher skilfully catches crabs during the day.
Welcome to Speedo land
Every shape size and age squeezes themselves in to tiny Speedos, often with little pockets, built in belts and in see-through materials. Sometimes completely worn-out and pulled up to the waist, other times low on the hips and just wide enough to fit a horizontally placed penis. Great care is taken to ensure it is well placed and comfortable and this is done on the beach, in public with the hands down the pants…grabbing, tucking, moving, lifting and readjusting the package. Once satisfied with the result, one of the show-off poses is being struck:
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