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12. KEEP IT SIMPLE Less is more; and that’s ever so true this summer season! Go light on the makeup with a tinted moisturiser, waterproof mascara, a small bit of blush and glossy lip care. Keep a translucent powder on hand. 13. SUMMER SPRITZ To fight the heat, keep a hydrating facial mist handy for a no-hassle way to instantly cool, calm and protect your skin. Mist your face to re-hydrate and freshen up your makeup, or hydrate your hair to soften any split ends. 14. TAKE PICTURES Beach selfies, group party pics, or panoramic views; capture your adventures with your camera or phone. It’s worth investigating a waterproof cover for either. When you get to your destination snap as many pictures as you like and then set your phone or camera aside and enjoy your time. 15. FIND A CLASS Instead of watching TV or lazing on the couch; get into a hobby. Find crafts classes, swimming classes, dancing classes, hula hoop classes or a chess club. Something you can enjoy all to yourself, or something the whole family can do together. 16. MAKE PLANS If you have the luxury of going away this season, you may not be away the entire time you take off work. It’s important to make plans with your friends and family during the holidays and take full advantage of your time off. 17. GET INTO GEOCACHING
18. FAMILY PHOTOSHOOT Gone are the old family portraits of forced smiles and dorky poses. Natural family photoshoots are the in thing. Organise a family shoot in a beautiful setting and have fun together. Take natural shots of your family laughing and enjoying their time.
19. BE A TOURIST Listening to a tourist visit it for the first time can make you fall in love with our own city all over again. How many of you have taken the cable car up Table Mountain, or gone bungee jumping at Jozi’s Orlando Towers, or checked out the amazing Umgeni River Bird Park in Durban? Go on, be a snap happy tourist in your own town this season and you’re guaranteed a story to tell!
20. HOME DIY Put those endless hours of browsing Pinterest to the test and make that beautiful book stand or wine rack you’ve been itching to try! You’ll get the satisfaction of having made something on your own and at half the price of the designer store.
21. PRACTICE GRATITUDE An attitude of gratitude can go a long way in keeping that smile on your face all the way through summer! Be mindful of the joyous moments and keep focus on those. You might even find an abundance of happiness you didn’t know you had.
DAILY ESSENTIAL Down to Earth Revive Moisturiser Moisturiser is an all-important basic beauty care item but getting the right one is sometimes tricky. Sometimes they feel too greasy and other times too thin. The Revive Moisturiser from Down to Earth has the perfect consistency and feel on your skin. Shea, Avocado and Coconut oil moisturizes, Aloe soothes and calms, and Vitamin E combats ageing. Evening Primrose and Wheat Germ oil are regenerating and African Potato extract is healing and balancing. Expect a hint of lavender and geranium scent when you spread it on your face.
Thailand February 14
14 nights
The Highlands Bangkok; beautiful temples, wonderful food, and the Emerald Buddha. Travel north to the Golden Triangle, hill towns, hot springs, and elephant riding. We end in the beautiful city of Chiang Mai.
INDIA APRIL 4
19 nights
The sacred and the exotic Udaipur, one of India’s loveliest cities; Haridwar, the Festival of Light on the Ganges; floating houseboats of Kashmir; through the Himalayas to McClouganj, home of the Dalai Lama; and the Taj Mahal. Optional cooking class in Delhi. Optional white water rafting on the Ganges.
Walking Tour of
Tuscany MAY 24
9 nights
We begin in Sienna with 3-7 miles of easy to moderate walking each day. We listen to Gregorian Chanting at Abby Sant`Amtimo. San Gimignano, Via Francigena, Montalcino, Pienza. Visiting olive farms, cheese farms and vineyards. Wine tastings, cooking class included. Most meals including wine. Optional side trips in Italy
Iran SEPTEMBER Jewel of Persia
Join the world’s largest treasure hunt. It’s a pastime in which a container holding secret little treasures is hidden at a particular location for GPS users to find by looking up coordinates posted on the Internet. There are tons of geocaches near you, just waiting for you to find them.
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