The Monday Poece - Fodele Beach and Water Resort

This week's Monday Piece is on Fodele Beach and Water resort!

Hope is approaching. Around the world lockdown measures are slowly being relaxed and dreams of summer have started to attach themselves to buoyant minds. But with the prospect of a holiday still trapped in the imagination, and with the heat filtering into daily life, you may want to soak up the sun and get as close as possible to an idyllic destination while staying at home. Many are escaping through the internet, taking virtual tours of museums and landmarks and natural wonders.

If you’re looking for an online excursion to a beautiful family retreat, Fodele Beach & Water Park Resort has several YouTube videos which will transport you to its cliffside location on the glittering Cretan coast. The ‘Aerial Teaser’ will introduce you to Fodele’s clear waters and captivating complex - feel completely relaxed at the thought of being whisked away with your family to this paradisal landscape, resting on a sun lounger, golden sand between your toes, cocktail in hand, and memories of lockdown behind you.

Let us give you a glimpse of the exciting adventures you’ll soon be able to enjoy at the hotel once travelling is permitted again. As you’ll see in the ‘Pool Fun’ video, Fodele has an exhilarating waterpark: in fact, one of the largest waterparks in Greece. Packed with several swimming pools and nine heart-racing yet child-friendly waterslides, ranging from a body slide, which both a parent and child can ride together, to freefall slides to winding rafting slides, which you and your family can race down together in swimming rings, to the psychedelic black hole slide, which makes you feel like you’re flying through space and brushing the majesty of distant stars.

In addition to Fodele’s energetic dreamscape presented by the waterpark video, you can digitally witness both the sporting amenities and the night scene at Fodele to round-off a whole day of leisure at the hotel. As you’ll see, an exceptional range of sports facilities await you and your family at Fodele, including basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, an archery range, as well as beach football pitches, a mini-golf course, and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. While you’ll also get a taste of Fodele’s unique animation, acrobatic and live Cretan music shows that brighten every night with glittering entertainment.

However, your virtual trip does not end there. The ‘Chef by the Sea’ video shows off just how fresh the food is at Fodele. The fish served at Fodele goes on your plate the very same day it comes off the fishing boat. It will make you salivate for this quality of seafood product that is only available on a coastline like the one Fodele calls home. And, better still, at Fodele you’ll be able to enjoy your fresh fish on a spectacular outdoor terrace overlooking the majestic Cretan sea, imbibing the atmosphere while losing yourself in the flavours on your plate.

Before long you will be able to journey to Fodele’s sublime cliffside and indulge in these magical experiences in person. But, in the meantime, watch these videos to see just how wondrous a family holiday awaits you at Fodele and how a blend of relaxation, adventure and delicious fresh food will be the perfect way to treat your family after the lockdown is lifted.
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The Monday Piece - Post Lockdown Toulouse Trip

This week's Monday Piece is post lockdown Toulouse trip! Nicknamed ‘the pink city’ for its jumble of coral roofs and shopfronts, Toulouse provides a romantic backdrop for couples on a getaway to reignite their relationship. With the local accent consistently voted the sexiest accent in France, it gives Paris a run for its money for being the city of love. What better place to plan a visit with restaurants now reopen with extended terraces and shops set to welcome visitors again from 8th June, in time for France to begin talks to lift border restrictions from June 15th.

Brimming with numerous gourmet, yet affordable restaurants and offering a whole host of cultural attractions, Toulouse offers an endless list of fun, dynamic dates options. Couples in search for some relaxed quality time together will also enjoy strolling hand in hand along the medieval streets in the old neighbourhood towards the romantic views of the river Garonne while watching the sunset. The Taste of Toulouse tour offers guided tours of the impressive Victor Hugo covered market in the heart of the city and teaches English-speaking tourists about the local products on offer. Couples can tuck into baked goods, pastries, charcuterie, cheeses and sweet treats on their way around while Jessica the guide teaches them about the food and top tips on how to buy it. They won’t have to worry about sharing! Couples can enjoy a relaxing cycle through the city and along the Canal du Midi’s towpaths with VélÔ Toulouse, a self-service bike scheme. Enjoy a romantic dinner at Une Table à Deux, opened in 2018 and located in the Des Carmes district, the delicate cuisines are made fresh from local products and are served in a charming setting decorated with wooden furniture and brick walls.

Where to stay: Toulouse’s quirky cinema hotel

Reopening week of 8th June, you will find the hotel tucked behind the facade of an old movie palace on Boulevard Lazare Carnot you'll find Mama Shelter Toulouse. After a day of walking and exploring, couples can sit back and cosy up with a glass of red while watching a romantic movie in the 46-seat cinema, the CineMama :).

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The Monday Piece - Lipstick for Your Zodiac

This week's Monday Piece is on lipstick for your zodiac! Lipstick is a wonderful thing. Sure, the rigmarole of applying and reapplying can be a slog. The dread of a smear or clump might haunt you. In fact, finding the right shade is a laborious chore in itself. BUT, all that aside, lipstick has the power to instantly make your day better.
To ease the process, and have a little fun, OnBuy.com has matched a lipstick shade to the personality traits of each zodiac sign. Afterall, once lockdown ends and we are thrust back into civilisation, we want to look our best right?

Sign: Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Lipstick Shade: Red
Could it be anything else? Bold and ambitious rams love to be number one, which is why Red lipstick is a great fit. A classic that will never fade from fashion, red lipstick represents the passionate Aries personality perfectly. Ruby Woo by MAC is the perfect example. The bright cherry looks good on anyone, thanks to its blue undertones.

Sign: Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Lipstick Shade: Taupe
Bulls enjoy serene, rustic environments – so why not choose a Taupe lipstick to match? Neutral, but with a warm and earthy tint, something like Very Victoria by Charlotte Tilbury (a “suede taupe nude”) will work wonders. Plus, this Tilbury stick contains ingredients to protect, soften and hydrate, perfect for the soothing nature of a Taurus.

Sign: Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Lipstick Shade: Glossy Peach
Gemini is a busy sign that some say needs a clone of itself in order to get everything done. To mirror the duel nature of Gemini – go Glossy Peach! NARS Cosmetics Lip Gloss in Outrage (“light peach”) is fitting. An ethereal shade, with just the right amount of shine.

Sign: Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Lipstick Shade: Powder Pink
Those under the Cancer sign are sensitive and effortlessly pick up on energy. To compliment this, stick to a Powder Pink palette. Something like MAC’s Powder Kiss Lipstick in Sexy, But Sweet is neutral but with a pop of colour. This will make sure Cancerians blend in with their environment but don’t go unnoticed.

Sign: Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Lipstick Shade: Gold
This shade isn’t for the fearful. Luckily, Leo is a fearless fire sign known to bask in the spotlight – and what better way to shine than with glittering Gold lips? Pat McGrath’s BlitzTrance Lipstick in Blitz Gold will prove a Leo’s pout is the life of the party.

Sign: Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Lipstick Shade: Rosewood
The dark orange-brown-red hues of Rosewood perfectly suit the “Goddess of Wheat” earth sign. A product like the Clove Matte Lip Kit by Kylie Cosmetics will pop when paired with a Virgo pout.

Sign: Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Lipstick Shade: Soft Coral
A sweet and harmonious Libra needs a Soft Coral sheen. A look complete with Coral Intuitive, a Rouge Volupte Shine by Yves Saint Laurent, will soothe the complexion and have admirers melting at first glance.

Sign: Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Lipstick Shade: Deep Purple
Scorpios need a shade that’s “dark and twisty” (to quote Christina Yang in Grey’s Anatomy) because they are intensely passionate. Think a vampy, edgy Deep Purple like Purple Temptation by Lancôme. A formidable asset to any Scorpio’s makeup bag.

Sign: Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Lipstick Shade: Plum
Similarly, those under the Sagittarius sign are suited to Plum shades – but for an altogether different reason. Known for chasing after geographical, intellectual, and spiritual adventures, Sagittariuses will benefit from a lipstick like Bohemian Plum by Terry Terrybly. Afterall, purple is a prime colour of the Archer, known to enlighten and embolden the spirit.

Sign: Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Lipstick Shade: Matte Brown
Caps are well-balanced individuals, skilled at navigating both the material and emotional realms, that lean toward classic looks. An earthy Matte Brown found in products like Oblivion (Mega Matte) by Urban Decay will blend well with this sign.

Sign: Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Lipstick Shade: Pale Blue
OK, Pale Blue might not be for everyone – but for an Aquarius, an unconventional iridescent hue suits perfectly. This humanitarian sign is, after all, thought to be representative of a mystical healer who bestows water, or life, upon the land. A cosmic spirit like Aquarius should try Grand Illusion Glossy Liquid Lipcolour by MAC, in Lunar Module.

Sign: Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Lipstick Shade: Bubblegum Pink
Pisces is a water sign that reflects constant division between fantasy and reality. To be frank, they need a lipstick shade as sensational as they are! Bubblegum Pink is perfect. Choose Be Legendary Lipstick by Smashbox in Bubblegum Pink for a daring pop of colour :). Will you try the zodiac lip trend?
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