VENICE CARNIVAL

                 A JOURNEY TO THE PAST

Living the most famous carnival of the world,for me,it was an experience of a life time..

I visited Venice many times,but I was also there at the carnival of 2007..

The city was over crowded and sometimes we could hardy moove,especially when we were crossing the bridges  and in some parts of the city..

The atmosphere was fantastic,adorable,almost magical...

Exhibits were erected in St. Mark's square with a stage facing the basilica..

Confetti and streamers were thrown freely and live bands were playing music!!

(I wonder who picked all that confetti..)

People were dancing,singing and they seemed to take part in every event , wearing masks or walking all around the city,beeing in the spirit of the celebration!!

Locals in stunning colorful costumes were very happy and polite and they posed with us to take  some photos...We found lots of them around St. Mark's square,Doges'Palace and the area around Riva degli Schiavni...

All participants wore masks of fine work of art.

The Venetians put too much effort into their magnificent masks that 's why there was a great number of shops which were selling genuine masks of the 17th century!!!

I am so happy to have lived and experienced one of the grandest and most sincere celebrations in planet !!

Be a mask or an observer or a photo-hunter!!!!!!

                         Be a part of Venice!!

 EFI KONSTANTINIDOU

                  (Travel & lifestyle blogger)

KOH SAMUI

                   THE PARADISE ISLAND

Koh Samui is a cosmopolitan island which attracts a lot of visitors and travellers from all over the world..
Abundant tourist resources,sandy beaches,coral reefs and coconut trees are present on the exotic island!!
I stayed at a wonderful luxury resort on the peaceful shore of Chaweng..

Amari Palm Reef was a traditional hotel in a tropical setting,very clean and modern.

Apart from enjoying a dip in one of the two pools,the resort features a fantastic wellnes centre..

I pampered myself with treatments at Breeze Spa in the double private pavillion and I enjoyed an amazing experience together with my husband ....we left the world behind as we felt rejuvenated and refreshed!!

Chaweng beach is one of the best and biggest on the island and boasts marvellous powder-white soft sand and crystal clear turquise waters !!

There are many beach vendors trying to sell rafts,sarongs etc.(I bought 6 sarrongs in different colors..)

We also had a great massage and manicure-pedicure at the beach..

After dark the beach is being transformed into a huge party with candlelit tables,fresh seafood and exotic cocktails and firework shows ....

So romantic atmosphere!!

 For me KOH SAMUI means:

                   sun,sea,the sand and me!!!!

EFI KONSTANTINIDOU

(Travel & lifestyleblogger)

VALENTINE'S IDEAS

                      LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Valentine's day is coming!!
If you are out of V-ideas,don't worry..
I'm here to help you start planning!!
I've made a selection of ideas,regardless of where you are in your relationship,to make him/her feel special on the year's loveliest day!!

-They say love comes from the heart but passes through the stomach ....
So treat him to his favorite restaurant and live a romantic evening full of images and smells!!

-Pamper with him in a Wellness Therapeutic Lounge and enjoy a 'couple massage' treatment for inner peace and great relaxation together..

-Buy or order the best Valentine's handmade 'Make it' gifts and show how much you love and care!!

(Handmade Make it, tel:2313079679)

-Surprise her by booking 3-4 days getaway, just  the two of you!!

Getting out of the daily routine you'll renew your relationship....(For the married couples)

-Send her flowers in a box!!

                  She will trully love you...

-Romantic beyond compare,is the idea of lighting  the house with candles to create a magical atmosphere just for him!!

-Have a long night together in a hot bath full of rose petals and two glasses of champagne and let your senses be ignited!!

Whatever you decide to do I wish you:

            HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

               EFI KONSTANTINIDOU
             (Travel and lifestyle blogger)

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