September is the month...

September is the month to...come back from your summer vacation & start thinking about going again. This time on a little getaway in November, when everyone else is hunkering-down for the winter, as it gets cold up north.

Getaway to the newest Island Outpost Resort, the Kamalame on Andros. Experience warm water one more time before Christmas!

"More than the Hula"

Start island hopping. That's the way to really enjoy the Aloha Festivals held all over the Hawaiian islands this month.

From September into October, the festivals include floral parades, food feasts & contests, dancing, film, beach events, concerts & even some paniolos (Hawaiian cowboys) strutting their stuff.

It's more than learning the hula. It's your opportunity to enjoy the true essence of these beautiful Pacific islands (and learn the differences among them), as Hawaiians celebrate their past & present through festivities on all the islands.

"Venice Bottled"

We're taken in by anything that reflects Venice. maybe you are too. Enter the new fragrance by Adrienne Vittadini, called "Venezia". Available at Sephora, Venezia describes Venice's spirit written in script on the bottle. As for the fragrance, its basically a floral blend. It may be a little too sweet for some. And for fans of Laura Biagiotti's discontinued "Venezia", ( which you can still get a Fragrance Wholesale) it does't compare.

At least we can report the new "Venezia" is not in the least reminiscent of Venetian canals in the summer, right?

"Scary or Funny Man?"

You'll be hearing more about Nicola Cristaldi, mayor of the Sicilian town of Calatafimi. If his plans for the Roman Catholic Mount Rushmore of Italy pan-out.

The mayor's religious take on Rushmore, means Mother Teresa, Pope John Paul II & others will become much bigger than life. In fact, they'll be visable from space! Effigies will be made of resin & actually glued onto a montainside near Segesta, close by two of the best preserved classical monuments in the world.

Called his "mystical park" Cristaldi hopes to cash-in on religious tourism, while encouraging the development of hotels in the area.

Not officially turned-down yet. This is what you'd call "scary & funny" at the same time. As long as it doesn't get past the drawing board that is!

"Bali Bucks"

The new mailorder catalogue of home furnishings, West Elm may have that island accent piece you've been looking for...even if the catalogue doesn't have an island theme. Think warm chocolate browns, palm green & white. A modern take on Bali.

Check out their woven coffee tables & chairs. A piece or two is enough, so your decorating won't look like a catalogue ensemble.

You won't get exotic wenge wood ( fabulous, but expensive ) because the items represented here are from Williams-Sonoma, who also do Pottery Barn. What you will get is little Bali Hai for little bucks!

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