DAY THIRTEEN | The Gratitude Project | Travel

Today I am grateful for travel...

 For the opportunity to see all of the beautiful sights in our world,

to meet new people and to experience other cultures.

 

 

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Gratineed Pineapple

I first found the recipe for the delicious tropical dessert on Pinterest and have since posted it on the Facebook page.  We had a huge response to it with plenty of paradise lovers keen to recreate this beautiful recipe at home, so I thought I would share it with you guys too.  Enjoy! x

 

Ingredients:
½ cup shredded sweetened coconut
½ cup crushed gingersnap cookies
½ cup chopped macadamia nuts
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 large pineapple, leaves intact, halved lengthwise

Method:
1. Stir together coconut, gingersnap cookies and macadamia nuts. Set aside.
2. Whisk together sweetened condensed milk and dark rum. Set aside.
3. With a sharp knife slice the pineapple in half with leaves intact. Cut the core from each pineapple half and discard. With a small sharp knife carefully cut the remaining pineapple out of the shell. Cut into 1-inch cubes. Arrange pineapple halves skin side down on a rimmed baking sheet. Fill with pineapple cubes. Drizzle with half of the sweetened condensed milk mixture. Sprinkle heavily with coconut mixture. Drizzle with the remaining milk mixture.
4. Bake at 160 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
5. Serve warm with a knife, fork and a refreshing tropical cocktail!

(www.wiveswithknives.net)

Outdoor Cushions

Got a spare minute? Escape to Paradise with the new range of Outdoor Cushions.

 

Check them out in this brand new clip and also

see for yourself how effective our new water resistant technology is!

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The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, Florida

 

The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, beloved by discerning sun-seekers for two decades, has everything you'd expect to find at a modern tropical resort - and more. Having recently undergone a $100-million transformation, this palatial hotel brings added luxury to the usual laid-back beach environment.

Occupying several acres of exclusive Florida beachfront property and with unfettered views of the Atlantic, the Ritz-Carlton offers unrelenting relaxation throughout. Sprawling courtyard pools, a 42,000 sq. ft. Eau Spa, a spacious conference center, tennis courts, golf courses, and numerous water-based activities - including dedicated facilities for couples, kids, and teens - ensure that the needs of every traveler are catered to.

Casual and fine dining are both on offer, with no less than five restaurants, lounges, and terraces to choose from. No matter where you eat or stay - from pool-side cabana to Presidential Suite - your visit is sure to be indulgent.

 

Source: Kiwi Collection

Park Hyatt Maldives, Hadahaa

Park Hyatt Maldives, Hadahaa, on a tropical island in the North Huvadhoo Atoll, is a luxury retreat of modern design delight amidst the vast ocean and island glory that is the Maldives. With its renowned tropical vegetation, infinite views of white sand beaches against an endless azure sea, and some of the world's finest diving reefs at your feet, the Maldives is a true visual masterpiece and as magnificent a destination as one will ever find.

The Park Villas of Park Hyatt Maldives, Hadahaa take this natural beauty to a whole new level of luxury. The resort's design is as pristine and unspoilt as its island environ; an architectural delight that floats congruously and protectively within its natural surroundings.

Source: Kiwi Collection

The Oberoi, Mauritius, Africa

 

 

At a certain point, every tropical destination follows a certain formula. Beach, check. Palm trees, check. Sparkling ocean, check. Mauritius, on the other hand, is impossible to duplicate.

Mauritius is one of those rare, indescribable places so beautiful it shames all attempts at aesthetic achievement. The good people at The Oberoi, Mauritius nonetheless give it a try, and have done pretty good! Accommodations here are appropriately built for comfort and romance, without sacrificing the full range of accoutrements expected from the Oberoi brand.

Source: Kiwi Collection

Dried Pineapple Flowers

I absolutely L.O.V.E these gorgeous tropical dried pineapple flowers that look amazing on little cupcakes!  What is your favourite way to decorate cupcakes?

Source: http://pinterest.com/pin/109282728427924145/

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, India

A jewel set on the placid rim of Lake Pichola in Udaipur city, the Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur offers opulent comfort born of 16th-century Indian aristocracy. Ideal for jet-setters looking for status and style.

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur is an icon of Indian luxury, one that quickly comes to mind when thinking of the city of Udaiphur in Rajasthan. Defying the limits of land, it sits on rather than near the man-made Lake Pichola.

Every suite is uniquely crafted and named, from the antique swing and stained-glass panels of the Khush Mahal to the golden chandeliers and gilt mouldings of the Chandra Prakash. Every room features stunning views of the lake.

For those who want to have fun outdoors, horseback riding and wildness trekking is available nearby, and for those who want to relax, the hotel offers Jiva Spa treatments and quiet Heritage Champagne Walks along the grounds.

Sounds like absolute bliss! x

Image Source: Kiwi Collection

Beach House, Mission Beach, Queensland

If you are ever in Far North Queensland there is one gorgeous shop that you MUST visit!  The lovely girls at Beach House have just opened their brand new store and it is filled with all sorts of tropical goodies and beautiful beach decor. 

They are located at Shop 3, 47 Porters Promenade, Mission Beach, Queensland or you can shop online via their Facebook page - www.facebook.com/OurBeachHouse.