Bikini Travel. Bikini Life. Because life is a journey and one should explore much and go light...

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Quote of the Day

“I soon realized that no journey

carries one far unless,

as it extends into the world around us,

it goes an equal distance into the world within.”

I am on my way to Puerto Vallarta Mexico for my annual vacation there with my mom. On my journey, I met someone on the plane who asked me why I like Puerto Vallarta. It made me stop and think. I have always loved Mexico. I am simply happy there. My destinations of choice have changed over the years but I return for so many reasons. One, its so close to California. I hop on a plane and in 2 hours am in paradise. (Of course I also live in paradise.) The weather is always gorgeous. You can pack little more than a bikini, wrap and sundress (all colorful of course!) Puerto Vallarta is mystical city that harbors tradition in its streets, in its people -- a city that expresses the colors of its culture and beauty at every turn. If there is one word I would use to describe Mexico it would be color. Mexico is so vividly rich in color. From the walls of building to the breath-taking colors of the environment to the bountiful colors of the food at each delectable meal to the colorful pottery and mass of souvenirs to the music just makes you want to move. Puerto Vallarta is all about color. But the most colorful thing about Puerto Vallarta and Mexico is the people. The people are kind and so incredibly grateful to have you there and happy that you love their home. They make their home your home!

Monday, April 9, 2012

Rolled, Packed & Ready to Go!

Puerto Vallarta Here I come! When packing always roll your clothes. you can fit more in!

Beautiful sarong my friend Bonnie sent me for my trip!

Sand-Off the Bikini

If you're going on a bikini vacation and love the beach there's a great new tool that will actually de-sand your bod and your feet. Sand-Off is all-natural, has no scent and no water is require. I love it even after a walk on the beach before putting my sandals back on. It's a terry cloth that really works even taking sand off of sticky sun tan oiled skin. For $8 bucks you get about 30 uses. Great to keep in your bag!

Bikini Travel Must

When going on any beach/resort/bikini vacation there are a few must haves! The first is a great bag that fold flat into your suitcase and can go from the beach to dinner. I love straw!

One must also take a good hat to shade the sun. A collapsible hat is best. There is a great fold up packable fabric hat that folds up and travels great and it can be found in an array of colors. I tend to go neutral because it matches everything.

I love straw hats -- and they come in many colors as well. These can be folded but don't regain their shape as well. I pack these by stuffing clothing in the hat then packing around it in my suitcase.

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Easter Sunset

Tai dancing to life in the Easter sunset in Malibu...

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Saints for Sinners

These colorful saint necklaces by Saints for Sinners are so colorful and fun! They are perfect jewelry to accessorize a bikini!

It's All About the Background

Whether taking a picture to remember a great vacation or simply snapping shots of loved ones for fun -- it's all about the background -- and lighting. Go for the scenery, make sure nothing is coming out of your subjects head like a tree and make sure the lighting is on your subjects face. It can make the difference between a good and great photo.