Ten Tips to look good on the go. | Quick and easy | Collaboration – Makeup on the Go

10 simple Makeup Travel Tips

Tips:
1. Always have to lipsticks, two different shades.
2. A foundation and concealer combo is always a great must have.
3. Brushes, foundation, powder, blush and a blending eye shadow brush.
4. A quad eye-shadow palette.
5. Blush, small single size.
6. Powder; optional as the two in one combination of the concealer foundation can be used without it.
7. Mascara
8. Eyeliner pencils; black and brown
9. Travel size face primer.
10. Lastly, don't be afraid to use your hands. They worked well long before all these other tools were invented.

Below is a link to a Collaboration video with Cindy and I,  using just my bare hands to complete a natural on the Go Travel look.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZfuloEZsaQ#action=share

Ten Tips to look good on the go. | Quick and easy | Collaboration #2 – Makeup on the Go

Akelia and Jalisa Collaboration

Akeila blog is based on raising boys and for our Collaboration I opted to provide information on everything she needed to know about great vacations spot seeing that it was her first family vacation. She is planning to go to Margarita. She will be staying at the Sunsol La Isla Caribe Hotel ..

I’ve created a full itinerary for her trip. It was easy enough for me to help her plan her trip because Margarita is one of the Islands I have visited before. For most families, vacation comes but once a year if it even comes that often. For that reason, Akeila wants her family vacation to go smoothly, be fun and most importantly be memorable for all the right reasons. She doesn’t want to look back at their family vacation and remember all of the things that went wrong she wants to remember all of the things that went right. So that’s where my experience in travelling comes in. 

For me it was very simple to plan her trip, because this something I love doing.

Jalisa Travel Itinerary

Flight / Rail / Rental / Hotel / Event

Prepared For:  _Akilia Placid and family	Event or Purpose_Vacation
Departing:   __23/12/15	Returning: __28/12/5

Notes:

Leg 1

Depart From:    _Piarco   To: __Margarita     Flight # BW301 /

Airline or Carrier:  Caribbean Airlines                       

Check-in Time:   ____7.00______      Depart Time:  _10:00_____       Arrival Time: 11.30________  

Transfer  Y/N  _______

Vehicle Rental: 

Rental Company:   _________    Class or Model: __________  Reservation #: _____________

Pick-up Date:  _______ Time: _______  Drop-off Date:  ________  Time:  ________  

Begin

ning Mileage:  ____________   Ending Mileage:  ___________  Fuel Expense $$:_______

Hotel / Accommodations:

Hotel Name:   _Sunsol La Isla Caribe____________    Hotel Address:  _______________  Phone#: _______________

Reservation Number:  ______12______

Check-in Date:  __23/12/15______     # of Nights: _5____   Check out Date:  28/12/15__  Time:  _3pm_____

Ten Tips to look good on the go. | Quick and easy | Collaboration – Makeup on the Go

Cindy and Jalisa Collaboration

5 tips for Makeup on the Go

For my On the Go look. Cindy I did a 5minute makeup session, using 5 of her essentials and how to tips.

Five Products that I used to complete my on the Go look were

·        Blackopal Foundation

·        Blackopal compact powder

·        Brush

·        Maybelline  Mascara

·        La Girl Lipstick

Using the information and tips Cindy gave me I was able to complete this natural look in the space of five minutes.

During this session I learned from Cindy that with a few tips and tricks using on my hands, you don’t have to be a professional to have fabulous looking makeup. It has taken me years to learn my face shape, what colors flatter me, how much to apply, and how to apply it so that it looks beautiful and natural. You don’t have to spend hours doing it, either. Once you have the know-how, you’ll see just how much makeup can accentuate your best features and hide those that aren’t as favorable.

How is Margarita Island

This was my second to visit.

I can HONESTLY tell you that there is more to the Island than the beaches. There are sooooo many things you can do over there, and I am gonna tell you about them briefly. There are the Castles, Castillo de Santa Rosa, Castillo de la Asuncion, Castillo de Pampatar, and many more,and Give me a break Margarita has WAY more to offer than beaches, There is the National Park, in La Asuncion, which has some AMAZING views of the island. There is a small entertaining park called Musipan which is next to playa El Yaque, and that beach is notorious for its windsurfing, and shallow waters. There is also the shopping center called Sambil, there is the Ave, 4 de Mayo, where if you can find the main breakfast/lounge area, called Panaderia 4 de Mayo, you can find some AWESOME coffee and warm bread. I recommend you try the Chicha, its a kind of rice milk, very good. You can go to Playa Concorde, and buy a round, 1 day trip to Coche Island, rent a 4 wheeler and go around the island. You can also walk around Porlamar, and do some window shopping, or also buy little souvenirs. You can go to Juan Griego, and find little kids that rap you the story of that town (VERY FUNNY). There is also Playa Parguito, you can go to the top of the hill (there is one on each direccion, and its easy to get to the top) and take some nice pictures of the ocean, or just go to one of the restaurants, and enjoy a plate of giant shrimp with a $.2.00us Polar beer.

As for nightlife, there are many clubs you can go to, There is Sr. Frogs which is near the Hilton Hotel, and there is La terraza which is in Los Robles. I really hope you can put this information to use, as you will enjoy the many things Margarita Island has to offer to you. Good Luck!!!! And Enjoy your trip. P.S. Do not take the buses, rent a car, or take a taxi

Not a 5 Star But Great Value- Punta Cana Ocean Blue & Sand resort

First of all, I knew this wasn't a five-star hotel, it had a great price that matched our budget . 

 Below my opinions:
Staff/Service: By far the best resource this hotel has, it was a delight to receive the excellent service of Yosaira Guerrero and Alcides Lora in the main buffet. Alcides has a great attitude and was always looking to make us feel welcome, Yosaira went beyond her duties providing an outstanding service, at the second day she already knew our preferences and what/when we wanted stuff. There were other great: Roberto T, and Lilliana (think she was in training), very hard workers with big smiles

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Food: Very good, great variety and quality, desserts are to die for, and there's a great balance between typical dominican food and international cuisine. The Japanese Restaurant (Sensai) was great, the tepanyaki show by Angelo was fabulous and the food tasted great. Ask for Miguelina Mauricio to accomodate you, great service and will do as much as she can to make it a great experience for you. 

Also Mike's coffee was a great stop for a Carajillo or a Frappucino.

Pools/Bars: Great, very clean, alcoholic beverages included, very centric and with enough pool chairs to relax, and chill.

Beach: Not for swimmers, not that tranquil... I stayed at the pool, great sun though.

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Entertainment: Average

Summary: Good value hotel, average rooms, but excellent service, pool and food.

Cheapest way for vacation in Punta Cana?

The cheapest way is to organize 10 friends and get a group rate. last minute travel also has the better prices. Caribbean Airline provides cheap rates to the DR.



Pack light / underweight as the humidity in the DR will add pounds to your baggage!

Cheap is always expensive ! It's always better to look with other transporters or tour operators and the most important look for other places! Punta Cana is made for tourist

who dont like to go out their hotels, because in PuntaCana/Bavaro their is not much to see or discover. The town is 43 miles away. Summer isn't usually cheap because that's when everyone wants to go. Low season is August - November since it's hurricane season and not that many people want to go to the Caribbean that time. I recommend going with at least a 4 star, you seriously will be GLAD. it's a vacation after all, your not just concerned about going there. Since it's all inclusive there is a big difference between the FOOD/Service/Bedding/bathrooms from a 3 star to a 4 star.

Which is better for a Vacation Dominican Republic or Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is a 1st world country.DR is a 3rd world country as a result Puerto Rico is going to be more expensive in terms of hotel and prices of food.

My choice is Dominican Republic. DR is a great country to spend a vacation in.
You have beautiful beaches, delicious food, a wonderful culture, great music, friendly people, and you might land yourself in a Hollywood film lol  ("Jurassic Park", "Love Wrecked", "The Godfather: Part II", "Havana", "Apocalypse", "In The Times Of The Butterflies", "Caribbean Beat", and "Dance With Me" just to name a few). Christopher Columbus is buried in Dominican Republic, and there is no problem with you visiting him at his temple. You can also learn Spanish and learn how to dance Bachata and/or Merengue. Oh, and you can't forget about the great resorts.

How to pack a Professional Travel first aid kit

I have been traveling for almost five years now A well-stocked kit is vital, but there is absolutely no need to go overboard. You don’t need to heft a pack around that the average paramedic would be proud of, and you certainly don’t need to carry around the entire stock cupboard of your local pharmacy.

A first aid kit is an essential piece of equipment on any gap year or backpacking adventure, but most travelers aren’t sure exactly what they need to take with them. So here is an guide on how to pack a first aid kit and what to include in it.
The best first aid kits are simple but varied and will have a variety of dressings and equipment to deal with the absolute basics. More importantly, they can be used with little or no training. So what items should you include? Here are my picks for the essentials

• Plasters (Bandages)

The most common form of minor injury is a cut or a graze, so it is always a good idea to carry a handful of plasters in a variety of sizes.

• Gauze

Gauze is the medical jack-of-all-trades. I never carry a first aid kit without a supply of gauze in it, and I can’t tell you how many times it has come in useful over the years

• Antiseptic wipes

For some reason this tends to be the one thing most people overlook when thinking of first aid, but antiseptic wipes are an absolute essential in any good pack

• Pain relief medication

A small pack of basic paracetamol (acetaminophen if you are American) or any of the associated brand names is usually sufficient, but ibuprofen or other similar medications are fine too. It doesn’t have to be fancy — basically whatever you normally take for pain relief when you have a headache or minor pain.

• Tweezers

Tweezers are another item that often come standard in most first aid kits and can be useful for pulling out splinters, getting out little bits of stone or dirt when cleaning a wound, or any number of other practical uses.

5 simple tips to help you avoid getting sick when you travel

Getting sick is a part of everyday life, and being on the road doesn’t exempt you from that fact, especially when travel itself exposes you to a whole new range of bugs, parasites, and environments. The fact of the matter is the longer you are traveling, the more likely you are to pick up a bug or two.


The key to minimizing the chances of this, however, is to actively combat the risk factors of becoming sick in the first place. The last thing you want to do is to expose yourself to any more risk than you have to. Prevention is far better than any cure.

1. Wash your hands


I know this sounds basic, but it is surprising how many people forget it.Hand hygiene is essential to stop the spread of infection and can dramatically reduce your chances of diarrhea, vomiting, food poisoning, gastroenteritis, flu, norovirus, MRSA, or even hepatitis A.

2. Drink bottle water




When you can’t be sure of the purity of the local water or you are traveling in areas where sanitation is not that great, then it should go without saying that you should avoid the local tap water. Even if locals drink it without any problems, your stomach may not have the right bacteria to protect you from becoming ill, avoid local water — even ice in your drinks — in countries that don’t purify their tap water

3.Be careful of food contamination

Food Contamination is one of the biggest causes of traveler’s diarrhea and gastrointestinal problems on any travel adventure. If you are not careful with your food on your travels, you could potentially be exposing yourself to diarrhea.

You may want to avoid — or be very careful of — the following:
Salads that may have been prepared in local untreated water
Raw fruit and vegetables that you haven’t peeled or skinned yourself (if you have, they are generally fine)
Food that has been left out and exposed for a period of time
Food that is shared, such as in buffets undercooked, raw, or reheated food, especially meat, fish, or rice.

4. Protect yourself against the sun
Sunburn can seriously ruin a good travel experience! I got very badly sunburned years ago in Margarita after snorkeling for too long and forgetting to reapply sun cream. It is not an experience I want to repeat!


5.Get vaccinated

Not all vaccinations are required for every individual for every trip, and a lot depends on what vaccinations you have already, what country or region you are visiting, and individual factors, such as your personal medical history, how long you will be traveling, and what you will be doing

What to do when visting Columbia Cartagena

Top Five things to do 

1.Go to the Old town 

When I went there, I stayed till midnight just riding around admiring the city, usually there are horse carriages that take you in for the typical tour,the beauty there is unexplainable, and there are really nice restaurants there that look like they were taken out of a fairy tale.






2. Jet Ski on the Beach





3 Tour Castillo San Felipe de Barajas

Castillio San Felipe de Barajas is an iconic part of the Cartagena city scape. The fortress was built by the Spanish during the colonial era, construction beginning in 1536. It is built up on a hill, securing a strategic location to defend both sea and land attacks. The fortress gives a great foray into the history of Cartagena, and is worth visiting one of the first days you arrive!







4.  Try some street food
Cartagena has a plethora of tantalizing tastes for you. The most common item is the arepa, a corn cake covered in cheese. Then there's the delicious fresh juices, a favorite being coco-limonada. At night, Jeremy and I found the sweetest little empanada spot








5. Sample Colombia's #1 coffee, San Alberto

If you are a coffee lover, you can't miss Cafe San Alberto! San Alberto coffee, started in 1972 in Colombia, has won multiple international awards. Known as some of the best coffee in the world, this sweet cafe offers legit pour over coffee that will have you coming back each day

Where to stay in Cartagena? Why choose Hotel Decameron

"Great hotel, great price, plenty of food and drinks!”

I spent a total of 5 days here and this being my first trip to Columbia I couldn't have imagined it to be better. The check in was a bit slow, mainly because we spoke only English little spanish and they were waiting for a translator but otherwise the staff was friendly, informative with their gestures and made us feel welcome all of the time. My room was located on the 20th floor and the view was amazing, was super clean with all amenities. 

The hotel has 5 restaurants, a large pool, all inclusive of food and drinks !
The hotel is located in the heart of bocagrande Cartagena, super safe area completely surrounded by restaurants, shop, malls. The old city is 20 minutes walking and the beach is just in front of the main entrance.
The quality of the the service is one of the best I've ever felt. The people is super nice always trying to make you feel comfortable.The night atmosphere around the bar was probably my favorite part of Decameron Cartagena, although you'd be better off drinking in the Historic District.

Here's a tip for you. Visit the jewelry store at the hotel and swing a deal with Soraya, she is a great help and most pieces can be custom made in a few days. She speaks English very well and is always willing to help out even outside of her duties at the store.

Another tip. Beware of the vendors on the beach, they can be very persistent. The hotel does not let them on the compound but they are plentiful just outside at every entrance and exit. These beach vendors can be a real pain but just be firm.

Overall I enjoyed the hotel, staff and city.

Which is the best city in Columbia to vacation Medillin,Cali or Cartagena.

Definitely the city of Cartagena.

 

Many of my friends ask me why did choose Columbia to vacation, well its pretty simple.

Let me ask a question , will it be safe for you go to south side Chicago, bronx , NYC or the barrio in LA? well the answer is it depends where you go and with who, normally those are bad areas for those places , but you still can go there. So let me tell you about Colombia Cartagena island, same in any country there are a great and unwanted areas to visit and not visit.It is definately safe, Colombia was once a country controlled by drug lords such as Pablo Escobar and Rodriguez Gacha in the 80s, but in the last 10 years when Uribe was elected President crime rates have dropped up to 85 percent in most cities, to the point where some cities here have better crime statistics than cities like Houston, Chicago and New York. Cartagena is the most touristic of the three and has beautiful sights such as the Old Town, Museums Historical Churches, etc , it is definitely a city you must see when coming to this country to vacation.

The Benefits of Travelling

The single greatest benefit of my travels is that I’ve learned so much about the world. And the more you learn, the more you learn that your home country could be better. It is no wonder that I love to travel. It is very common, nowadays, for people to just get away on a vacation trip any time. Some even consider traveling as part of their routine lifestyle.Traveling abroad can change your life for the better because there are many cultures and lifestyles to experience. Other cultures show you a new perspective on life. Once you begin experiencing the beauty of the world it never looks the same to you. Experiencing something new is always the best way to live and traveling internationally and Regionally can provide that. It spices up your life by letting you try things that you wouldn't normally try and see things you wouldn't other wise see.

Leisure traveling has many benefits such as:

• Traveling gives us the opportunity to disconnect from our regular life. 
• Vacation lets us recharge our “batteries” by disconnecting us from our regular life. 
• New experiences increase your resourcefulness. 
• When traveling with friends or family it creates memories for a lifetime. 
• Traveling not only provides us fun and adventure, it also provides us marvelous insights and enlightens our minds.

Why choose Sonesto Mayo Beach Resort for your vacation stay.

Maho Beach

For my St Marteen trip I stayed at the Sonesto Beach resort, its one of the top notch chains of hotels there is on the island. It is located on the Dutch side of the island. Location is great and literally right next to the Princess Juliana airport. Great for watching arriving planes. Upon check in to the resort you are greeted with a cool towel with the scent of eucalyptus, champagne for the adults and juice for the kids. Food was not bad at all especially the chicken quesadillas . Room was very clean and neat. There you can enjoy the view of planes taking off and landing. Trust me its an experience out of this world out of this world to be face to face with larger than life jets. Sonesto is also just across from the hottest club on the island Q Club. The closet beach to the hotel would be Maho beach it is beautiful, but let me warn you although the sea mite seem clam it is a part of mother nature. There are strong currents that you should be aware of at all time. We had a very good time, good food and very friendly people. The pool bar is where where i spent most of my time. 

The Bartender Edward was the best, always had a smile on his face and made sure he had on hand what we were drinking. Watching the planes fly in was truly a once in a life time experience.

Travel Tip 101 Getting Organised

A smooth and stress- free vacation begins before the trip. Use these ideas to streamline your vacation travel planning and preparation. As a frequent traveler and having rubbed shoulders with hard - core living off the suitcase I've come to lists a few travel tips.  

• Pack Light Pack Right

Pack light things clothing (cottons),roll things instead of folding as there will be less creases when you arrive to unpack. Airlines are starting to charge for everything now and if you have 2 bags whenever possible and try to keep it all within one bag. 

•  Protect Your Documentation

Its a good idea to make copies of all your passports and travel documents. You can save them to a USB compatible storage device such as a camera, memory stick, or store them in the I phone of tablet. wherever you put yours make sure it isn't the same place as your passport. One of the things that make this so important is the brisk market for stolen travel documents. This is not a day in which you can easily explain how your identification became involved in the commitment of some fraud in a country far away from home

• Share the Plan 

Register with the Embassy of the country visited. Tell your family and and friends where you are heading. This will provide a way for you to be  contacted should there be an emergency (you of your family)

Looking for that great Exciting Reasonably Priced Vacation Spot

Club Orient Nude Beach 

St Marteen is known for its beautiful beaches, clear calm water and great climate and Duty Free Shopping, however you do need to know and decide on what you're willing to be exposed to because be aware that some St Marteen beaches do have nudity. More so on Dutch side ("St Marteen") of the island. "St Martin" is French side of the island) Its a small island, but if you're going for a few days you wont be bored. Being in the Caribbean where alcohol is cheaper than water there are certainly places to drink. I highly recommend Bliss and Kush both on the Dutch side. Other things to do, take a small "ferry" from the Dutch mainland to Anguilla Island (has good snorkeling, but if that's  not your thing it is good to just lay out), shop for jewelry and knock offs in Philisburg, go to the market in Marigot (capital of the French side). The nightlife there is great. They have a good amount of nightclubs including strip-clubs some that are mostly tourists and of course the ones that the local frequent. Haven't been to the clubs on the French side just the Dutch which i hear are better anyway. If you're into gambling there are plenty of casinos 

Anguilla Island

Hello everyone. Here you will find a Collection of photos taken by me from some Caribbean and even more distant South American countries.

St Marteen Sonesto Mayo Resort