Hot Spot: Iceland

While Arcadia was closed for Summer vacation, I was lucky enough to squeeze in a trip Europe. I visited Iceland, which is unlike anyplace I have ever seen. I felt like I was on the moon. Iceland is volcanically and geologically active. It is located on both the Iceland Hotspot and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which runs right through it. Iceland is very "green", both in landscape and way of life. There is widespread availability of geothermal power, and the harnessing of many rivers and waterfalls for hydroelectricity.

Check out some pictures from my trip:

National Park

Big Geysir

Little Geysir

Blue Lagoon

 

Blue Lagoon

If you ever get a chance to visit Iceland, I highly suggest it!


~Caren

Happy Weekend! Sale

Surprise in store sale this weekend!  15% off all sale merchandise today and tomorrow.  That makes some of our favorite summer dresses and shoes almost 60% off!  Here's a few items we love with this weekend;s fabulous discount...

Kelly Lane Morphology Dress was $172, now $102

Feral Childe Crater Top in Mesh was $94, now $64

Sheena dress by OR was $388 now $245

Popomomo Travel Drawstring Shirt was $112 now $75

Popomomo Pockets skirt was $118, now $84

MINKPINK Enchanted Forest Dress was $94 now $64

Lauren Moffatt Tourist at the Tower Crochet Dress was $232 now $160

Rodebjer Manzamillo Wedges was $378 now $254

MINKPINK Careless Whisper Dress was $100 now $68

Margarita Saplala Betsy Dress was $278 now $169

Bryna Nicole Cordelia Hobo was $319 now $228

Margarita Saplala Paradise Dress was $236 now $133

Stewart + Brown Sahara Skirt was $132 now $89

DV by Dolce Vita Jennika Dress was $98 now $67

Stewart + Brown Bristol Dress was $148 now $101

Melissa Plastic Dreams Arara Sandal was $48 now 34

Vacation Getaways...

Summer is winding down, but the weather only seems to be getting warmer (odd, we know).  How about hitting up one of these destinations for a vacation?  They're known as the World's Weirdest Hotels, but they look like a nice depature from the humid heat in the city!

Can Sleep, Lake Skanderborg, Denmark

Each beer can has a sleeping loft, a skylight "lid" that actually opens, and a fully stocked mini bar

Elephant Safari Park Hotel Lodge, Bali

Prett much located in the middle of an elephant community, this hotel doesn't escort guests to thier rooms on golf carts.  Elephants trasnsport you and your luggage to your room.

Free Spirit Spheres, Vancouver Island, Canada

These pods are suspended 10 - 15 feet above the ground, and sway with the wind smoothly.  Don't worry about being too landlocked - they've got a place to dock your iPod!

images via accidentalmommies.com



Hotel Kakslauttanen, Finland

These semi-underground igloos are definetly colder than Bermuda, but have an the most beautiful nighttime view. 





Hotel Utter Inn, Sweden

For the water-enthusiast, try staying in this sumbmerged cabin.  Sleep underwater, and chill on the deck all day long!



Jumbo Stay, Stockholm

Environmental conscious is an understatment for this hotel.  Made from a retired Boeing 747 airplane, this hotel is perfect for those scared of heights.

La Villa Hamster, Nantes, France

A life-sized hamster cage, with a working hamster wheel!

Les Roulottes de la Serve, Provence, France

Live like a Gypsy for a week.  Share utilities with your neighbors and make new friends

Palacio de Sal, Bolivia

This Bolivian hotel is made entirely of salt from floor to ceiling (except the fluffy blankets and pillows)

Cheers,
Alex