Fun Masti And Fashion

 I wasn’t sure what to expect when I arrived at the Kirkenes airport in Norway. My knowledge of the area pretty much consisted of the Northern Lights (which unfortunately I have yet to see), and the 24-hour sun/darkness it experiences in the different seasons. However the history in the Finmark county, and the landscape have blown me away.

There was one point I actually became too overwhelmed to take a photo. I was on the way to Hamingberg, the most northern point of the country, where rocky mountains met the clearest blue ocean I’ve ever seen. Finmark has these amazing mountains and beautiful beaches, even if it is too cold to swim.  All of these landscapes are only enhanced by the surrounding fishing villages with the traditional colourful houses with grass on the roofs.

Finmark is a completely underrated and untouristy destination, one that you have to see for yourself.

Fifteen minutes and a world away from Nassau's teeming Bay Street, cruise passengers can retreat to a resort experience like no other. The Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island a huge complex along a three-mile ribbon of powdery shoreline includes a multi-towered hotel, giant casino, top-notch stores, restaurants, tennis courts and putting green, as well as lagoons and spectacular marine exhibits.

Known as much for its decadence as for the celebrities who stay there (Oprah, Michael Jordan and Michael Jackson, to name a few), the Atlantis is accessible and affordable to cruisers who want to check it out for a day. It provides a good alternative to simply wandering around town, especially since some of Nassau's downtown attractions, like the famous Straw Market, were destroyed in September, 2001, by a disastrous fire along Bay Street.

Atlantis has a special arrangement with Disney and Royal Caribbean: Their shore excursion packages (prices vary) include a 30-minute harbor tour, a one-hour hotel tour, and access to the Atlantis's beach, casino, restaurants, shops, aquariums and sporting facilities. Guests are given towels and chairs on the beach, but do not have access to the pools or changing rooms. Water sports like parasailing, jet-skiing and snorkeling are available on the beach at an extra cost.

  Blow Up Hall 5050 — Poland
The Blow Up Hall 5050 is another European hotel which sets a futuristic tone. Located in Poznan, Poland, the hotel does not only boast beautifully designed rooms but also makes use of 21st-century technology. Guests are handed an iPhone when they check in to open their rooms’ doors.

  Kolarbyn Eco Lodge — Sweden
Back to basics. And no better place than Sweden. Kolarbyn Eco Lodge tries to minimize the environmental impact by becoming part of nature. Beautiful cabins and huts are equipped with simple but comfortable furniture and appliances.


  Thorngrove Manor — Australia
From futuristic to natural to royal. Thorngrove Manor is a beautiful property in Adelaide Hills, Australia. Its beautiful decor and impressive facade attract guests from all over the world.