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Roam ForActivity 2020 Edition

February; the month of love (and pancakes!). We have chosen three destinations to bring joy to your heart and soul, as well as the significant other in your life. This month we have three locations as suggestions for romantic weekends away and Mini Moons. Be prepared to get spoilt.

Finn Lough Resort - Fermanagh There are very few things in this world that are more romantic then curling up under a blanket with your favourite human and looking up at the star filled sky. Yet at the Finn Lough Resort in Fermanagh they have managed to top that with their bubble domes. Now you can lay under the covers in a luxury bed and sleep under a blanket of stars. Each secluded dome has a cosy living room space so you could sit and drink tea and watch nature in all its glory, and with little or no light pollution you can use the telescope provided to take a closer look at the stars and constellations. They also have wooden floors, a private shower room and breakfast is included. The Finn Lough Resort has plenty to offer, which includes woodland strolls you can take hand in hand, and they also boost other wonderful accommodation such as their Lakeside Lodges complete with hot tubs, cottages and catered suits. They even have an incredible spa hidden in the woods for the adults. This is a perfect, affordable and at home bit of luxury to be enjoyed by any and every couple.

Brimstone Hotel - Lake District If there was ever a perfect romantic break that was a hop, skip and a jump away then the Brimstone Hotel is it. Situated in the breathtaking Lake District, if the mountain air and the babbling brooks don’t create the perfect romantic break then this hotel will. With only 16 suites, a maximum of 32 guests, you will feel secluded and well taken care of. Each suite is large and luxurious with an emperor size bed, a private terrace, mood lighting, wood burning stove and an extra special bathing experience. With a team of dedicated hosts to take care of your every need including serving you and yours breakfast in bed, building your in room fire, to bring you room service and cocktails, it would be easy for you not to step outside and just to enjoy being waited on hand and foot throughout your stay. Their exclusive spa has an array of delights that include a 90 minute treatment time per person, side by side treatment beds, a double shower and spa bath just for two. You will also use the My Spa Heaven cabin which offers steam and sauna rooms just for two. The prices is fairly reasonable considering what you get and this (like the love of your life) is a once in a lifetime experience.

Further a Field - Budapest Love is about two people coming together and sharing a life, perhaps this is why Budapest is a perfect lovers destination. The river Danube is nestled between the cultural Buda that sits upon the hill and the cosmopolitian Pest below. This is a city of scenic landmarks and rooftop bars, and like you and your loved one, has the perfect pairing, especially with its history, culture, arts and hip eateries. To full grasp the extensive and stunning landscape that is Budapest we recommend doing a guided tour by bus or even by boat. The natural and historic thermal baths add a whole new dimension to the normal spa experience. The waters come from a natural hot spring and are said to be healing to mind, body and soul. You can couple this with spa treatments for two such as a massage. There is a huge amount of choice when it comes to eating out and it is worth exploring many of the culinary delights that this city has to offer. No trip is complete without a visit to the ruin bars that have literally been built in the ruins of the city. This is a whole new experience and has another world feel and atmosphere to it. You can also enjoy the panoramic rooftop views while sipping on cocktails.

This month we’ve brought you a trio of wonders when it comes to apps on the market. There’s something for your body, your mind and even your suitcase! So join us again this month as we further embrace the technical achievements and apps that help our daily lives. Sing it loud and sing it proud “Come on, get up, get ‘appy. Put on a smiling face.”

MOVESUM Over the last few years there has been a flurry of pedometers on the market from FitBits to Apple Watches. All of which are an excellent way to monitor your calories and amount of exercise in steps. But what if you were to measure your exercise in chocolate bars, crisps orwine?! Well this is what Movesum focuses on. It takes the steps you have completed and calculates into calories, but then it calculates them into food terms and gives you a choice of things you could potentially eat. For example, 384 calories is equal to 495 blueberries, 2 beers or half a hamburger. This app really makes you think about not only what you put out in exercise, but also what you put in with food.

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GEIST (MEMORADO) As a “holistic approach to unlock the full potential of your mind” the Geist app certainly seems to deliver on it. Broken down into four parts, there is the brain training test, the games, the mediation and the sleep section. In the free version you have access to few games (Robot Factory is great fun), some of the meditation sections, and the daily brain training test which consists of a few games that test and improve your skills of logic, memory and concentration. As a whole this app is well designed, even down to the music used throughout, and it might be worth trying out the paid version if you enjoy the free version.

BagBnB Hotel check out is at 10am, your flight isn’t until 7pm and your left lugging your suitcase and bags with you for the day. What a waste to your last day of your trip. Well no longer as BagBnB does exactly as you imagine. For a nominal fee you can have a safe and secure place to store your bags. The app will tell you how many BagBnB’s are located near you, the opening hours and the price. Simple select the one you want to use then book your bag in for a holiday while you enjoy the last day of yours. At BelleVIVE we’re keen to hear about apps you use so that we can try them, test them and write about them. Let us know what apps you would like us to write about and get a little mention in our magazine.

If you have an app that you love, or one you’re launching, get in touch and we’ll do our best to get it featured in our ‘Get Appy’ section.

This month we want to celebrate all the people out there doing what it takes to see their dreams coming to fruition. We hope their stories, their drive and their ability to never give up will inspire you. From celebrities, to entrepreneurs, to working mums and dads, we are focusing on those people that want everything in life and will do what it takes to get there. This is The Pod Complex. PODCAST ONE SECOND LIFE EPISODES AVAILABLE: 109 DETAILS: Join our host, Who What Wear co-founder Hillary Kerr, as she chronicles the career changes that can come at any age in our podcast, Second Life. WHY THIS PODCAST? TThe gaps between the female and male workforce, from the jobs, to the pay, to the accolades, has been pushed to the forefront in the last few years. Yet, more women are coming forward and talking about the work they do and what they have done to achieve it in the hope of breaking the mould. In Second Life, Hillary Kerr talks with some of the world’s most well known and successful women about their careers, their work journeys, what they have learnt along the way and how they set aside their fears and doubts in order to succeed. Each podcast highlights a different woman’s journey to this point in their life. In doing so, Kerr and her guests reinforce that you don’t have to be male to be successful in the world. Available on your usual podcast platform.

PODCAST TWO GET UP AND DAD EPISODES AVAILABLE: 7 DETAILS: Welcome to Get Up and Dad, where checking out amazing parents and how they are balancing everything! WHY THIS PODCAST? With a successful multimedia company to boot, Ryan Loney started one of the greatest and most rewarding challenges of all; fatherhood. Since 2017, and the inception of Get Up and Dad, he has been documenting his family life through social media platforms to show us, almost effortlessly, how to have a beautiful work-life balance. In 2019, he took it a step further and launched his podcast. During his 30 minute shows he talks to other dads and mums (Get Up and Mum), about how they achieve that work, life and dream balance. There are currently seven podcasts and each one of them is incredibly insightful, honest and has an inspiring view of how to achieve your dreams and be a parent. With this in mind, it’s easy to see why the Get Up and Dad brand continues to grow each day. @getupanddad Available on your usual podcast platform including Spotify.

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