Kenya's Top 5 Best Diani Beach Hotels....

As may have mentioned in my other blogs Diani beach is my all time favorite beach in Kenya!Not only is the beach very clean and beautiful, this beach hosts some of Kenya's best Hotels,Resorts and Spas!!

#5.Flamboyant - is a luxury family owned beachfront house. Set in lush tropical gardens overlooking the white sandy beaches and clear warm waters of the Indian Ocean.So it ideally perfect for a couple or a family who are not into spending much yet want some "homely" time.

#4.Sands at Nomad - These guys pride themselves in being the 1st Boutique hotel in Diani.They have a fantastic treatment center named Forest breeze,that offer amazing massages.What is striking about Sands at Nomad is that their decor is unique;they have doors that protrude outside the wall as opposed to the normal doors inverted in the walls!They also have amazing fruit cocktails!!i love,love,love the cocktails!!

#3. Afrochic Boutique Retreat - Set in a beautifully landscaped garden between the crystal waters of the pool and the white sand of the adjacent beach, this hotel boasts a two level gazebo ideal for candlelight dining as well as facilities for garden/beach breakfast service or barbecue dining.

 #2. Leopard Beach Hotel & Spa - This resort not only is it gorgeous but the service is beyond fantastic!!They are clean,have great fruit cocktails and wait till you see their spa!!!OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Leopard Beach gives you that paradise  feeling that we all want to feel when you go on holiday.For everyone reading this blog, i honestly request that if you are planning on going for a holiday,let this place be your number 1 destination.For sure, it will not disappoint.

#1.Diani Reef Beach Hotel & Spa - Where do i begin with Diani Reef,not only do they have great food,fabulous rooms,amazing service etc they have an awesome entertainment group.This guys can dance almost as good as Michael Jackson! They always have this animations done with towels then they place them on your bed with rose petals spread on the bed.It sooooo romantic!What i love most about them is that they have this "Diani reef tune" which plays softly in the room,of course its automated but you can shut it off if you want to...but i can assure you will not!In all the Spa's i have visited in my travel life, i have never seen an eccentric sap as Diani Reef's, so i do not doubt why they are rated as Number 1!!!

Have a great week!

Top 10 cities for shopaholics..are you one of them?

 The best way to enjoy a holiday is not only to pick a destination that you will have fun, relax, adventure and learn new stuff but also pick a place you can shop,shop,shop!!!

So here is the top 10 list of places you would enjoy a holiday but most of all..."shop until you drop!"

1. Bangkok - High quality silk, jewelry, and traditional crafts basically everything, really, from sizeable bling to tailor-made suits all at a fraction of stateside prices draw millions to this Thai capital and it never stops!

2. Buenos Aires - Apparently this Latin America city does not only have the best shopping cites, but also hosts the worlds most beautiful people!ARE THEY TRYING TO SAY I AM UGLY!! Their shopping is centered in Microcentro (downtown) along the streets of Calle Florida and Calle Lavalle, both of which teem with chain stores and boutique shops (those with more pesos to spend head to the upscale neighborhood of Recoleta, where Armani, Cartier, and their ilk maintain addresses).This place is also known as a leather sanctuary!

3. Copenhagen - I know you all hear this name and think of environmental issues however modern talent of Scandinavian designers has made the Danish capital famous,whether looking for a new wardrobe or simply a house make over!

4. Hong Kong - You must be thinking i am talking about electronic gadgets?!Well, thats not only what they have to offer..!Visitors will find street markets, designer boutiques and mega malls laden with everything from jade to silk plus edge technology, of course.

5. London - From trendy boutiques of Covent Garden, or become a princess by visiting Sloane Street, or a prince and pick up a bespoke suit on Saville Row or tailored shirt on Jermyn Street, visiting the stalls of Camden Market, shops of Oxford Street, where Selfridges and Topshop maintain addresses, and Portobello Market, a haven for antiques and hand-me-down treasures. While on the trip enjoy food treats at Fortnum and Mason, a veritable gourmand’s delight of beautifully presented high teas, biscuits, cheeses!At the sound of London....i feel myself becoming more of a lady..lady!You know...!

6.Los Angeles - Depending on what age or look you want to appear you can easily find your outfits at Melrose Avenue(Paris Hilton) or Redeo drive (Catherine Zeta-Jones).You needn’t spend a fortune to get dressed in Los Angeles, as downtown’s Santee Alley is loaded with affordable knockoffs of brand-name merchandise.

7.Marrakesh- Bargaining over goods is a way of life not only for Moroccans but for everyone these days! Here you will get to shop in souks which provide worthwhile experience, especially when you walk away with a piece of clothing, jewelry, pottery, or carpet at your chosen price!

8.New York- From high-priced designer fashions to discount chic, electronics to rare books, New York City has it all!

9.Paris -Love city as i love to call it has more than enough to offer from high fashion designer to the unknown designer, you will get it all here!Perfume, jewelery, items made from pure leather or just a piece of cloth, you wouldn't go wrong while shopping in Paris!

10.St.Barths- French-owned St. Barthélemy, affectionately known as St. Barths pronounced as St. Barts  has earned a reputation as playground for the jet-set, but also as the capital of the Caribbean shopping scene, thanks to its duty-free status and 200-plus boutiques. It’s not all high-fashion on this celebrated isle,Local women do peddle traditional island handiwork hand-woven palm hats, baskets, bags, and more from their verandas, ensuring you’ll go home with something truly Caribbean after all!

Courtesy of http://www.msnbc.msn.com/

Cities About To Sink...so they say!

Often said but probably not enough is that the earth is changing and some day some parts of the world may become the next Atlantis.This is not a myth or a story, it is nothing short of plain reality.

#7. Bangkok, Thailand - According to Thai scientist Dr. Ajong Chumsai na Ayudhya, sinking of  Bangkok can best be explained by global warming. Deforestation and kept emitting greenhouse gases are part of the reasons as to why with less than a decade to spare, time might be running out for a trip to Thailand’s most popular tourist getaway.

#6.New York City, USA - I have never seen the Statue of Liberty or been dazzled by the lights of Times Square, i think now's the time.Just like Bangkok, America's densely populated city is bound to suffer effects of global warming. Science Daily reports that the sea levels in the New York City area are expected to rise about twice as quickly as sea levels around the world, meaning that Gotham will take the plunge well before the rest of the United States.

#5.Huston Texas, USA -  An interesting fact, America’s fourth-largest city was built on a foundation of sand. Literally.This city has become a major energy hub and the taking-off point for U.S. space exploration.Oil extraction from the city's foundation is also a cause to the city taking a plunge.

#4.Shanghai, China - Located on China's coast, this sprawling city was built on swamplands surrounding the mouth of the Yangze River.Over the years Shanghai has experienced great development and expansion to cater for the ever increasing population, especially form the 20th century onwards.According to PBS, Shanghai sank roughly eight feet between 1921 and 1965, which equals about two inches per year. The city still continues to drop at a rate of about half an inch per year.

#3.New Orleans, Louisiana USA - It wasn't until after Hurricane Katrina that experts really took note of New Orleans' downhill situation. In 2006, National Geographic reported that the city sank about a quarter of an inch per year in the years leading up to Hurricane Katrina, while the levees designed to protect the city from the Gulf sank at four or five times that rate, exacerbating the long-term effects of the storm. According to a report issued in 2009 by the National Academy of Engineering and the National Research Council, "Levees and floodwalls surrounding New Orleans … cannot provide absolute protection against overtopping or failure in extreme events. … If relocation is not feasible, an alternative would be to elevate the first floor of buildings to at least the 100-year flood level."

#2. Venice, Italy -  Preserving Venice has been a priority of the Italian Government for about 30 years. Several billion euros have been dedicated to a flood defense system, the MOSE Project, which is expected to be completed in 2011 or 2012. However, some experts claim that the only way to save the city is to move it altogether.So if you plan on ever seeing this place, the time is now!!!!

#1.Mexico City, Mexico - Resting on a fickle lake bed in the Valley of Mexico, Mexico City has been facing the possibility of going under for centuries.according to geologists, there are parts of this massive metropolis that are sinking by as much as eight inches per year. Because of a lack of sufficient drainage, the city was heavily prone to flooding from groundwater flowing down from the surrounding mountains, leading to the construction of a vast underground drainage system.However, there are several  projects that sre ongoing to try and stop the city from drowning.

 Courtesy of http://travel.yahoo.com