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10 Great Beaches in the Dominican Republic

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The beaches in the Dominican Republic are dazzling, unspoilt jewels that radiate under the Caribbean sun. Boasting almost 800 glorious miles of beautiful coastline the country possesses some of the best beaches in the whole of the Caribbean. With so many beaches on one island it might be tough to plan a vacation around it. So to help you I have outlined below a list of ten of my favourite beaches in the Dominican Republic. 10. Playa Coson, Las Terrenas The magnificent Playa Coson beach in Bahia de Samana stretches for more than three glorious miles and accommodates a number of holiday villas as well as restaurants and one large resort. It is a place of awesome natural beauty characterised by crystal waters and a medium grain type of sand that is a rich golden tan colour. A great place to sunbath, the Playa Coson is also a good place to enjoy watersports such as snorkeling and diving. 9. Playa Grande Nestled between the Cabrera and Rio San Juan the Playa Grande is a real gem. Offering

Curly Hair Styles for Short and Medium to Long Hair

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Depending upon the length and type of hair, you can try out different sensual and cute styles on your hair that can be changed occasionally. Appearing in the same usual style may be boring to you and other who see you. Curling irons have eliminated this problem as you can now create different trendy curls on your hair as you desire to look unique and the best in different occasions. Whether you have short or long hair, you can experiment with different sexy and lovely hairstyles that will change your overall personality and style.  If you wish to reap the maximum benefit from your hair curler, you should be more careful in choosing the tools and methods for creating different styles that you have dreamt of. Even though the method for accomplishing the curls may be different for different hair lengths, a curling tool when used properly can easily help in acquiring the best beauty and shape out of your hair. When hunting through different types of hair iron, never forget to keep in mind

Islamic Wedding Dresses and Wedding Gowns

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Many Muslim brides tend to choose wedding dresses that are traditional, and white. Brides from subcontinent of Asian prefer shalwar-qameez that is scarlet, with henna decorated feet and hands in intricate and beautiful patterns. Shalwar-qameez Shalwar-qameez or Qamis/Kammez is a wedding dress that is traditionally worn in the Southern countries of Asia. It is popular in India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, were it is worn widely. Salwar Kammez is worn commonly by Muslim males and women. It is popular as a wedding dress in many Afghani and Pakistani women. A shalwar is pajama bottom-like, and loose trouser that is wide at the thighs and waist, and tapers down towards the bottom, where it is stitched narrowly at the very bottom edges. Pleats adorn it at the waist level, and are held in place through an elastic band, or drawstring, or more traditionally through woven cord, called 'Naada' or 'Naala'. There are different style takes among the ladies' shalwars,

The Hottest Summer Hairstyle Trends for 2011

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As a season marked by fashion revivals, it's no surprise that some of the hottest hair trends for the summer of 2011 happen to be updated versions of classic styles. Much of this is driven by celebrities who sometimes take inspiration from the fashion trends of yesteryear. As such, here are some of the most popular cuts and hair colors for the hottest months of the year. Long hair is always popular, but this year the way it is styled will take precedence over the way it is cut. For example, first appearing on various fashion runways this spring, the summer beehive is back in vogue, albeit a bit more relaxed than its predecessor. Jennifer Lopez was one of the first celebrities to sport the updated beehive this year. Another new trend for long hair this summer is the braided topknot. Combining two popular hair trends of the past three years, the braided topknot recently appeared on the Sass and Bide spring runway to compliment their summer tribal fashion line. While some styles comb

4 Top Places for South African Safari Holidays

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South Africa offers you many different opportunities for safari holidays. There are many reserves and national parks which allow you the chance to explore the famous African landscape and come into close contact (or as close as is safe) with wildlife in their natural surroundings. With so many from which to choose, it can be confusing and even overwhelming. If you have only a short time to visit, you might want to consider the following suggestions. Addo Elephant National Park Some say Addo boasts not the Big Five but the Big Seven. It has, in other words, the lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard, whale and great white shark. This makes Addo both a land and marine adventure playground for those on safari holidays. However, Addo is best known for boasting the largest population of elephants in the world. If you can't see an elephant here, you won't see one anywhere else in South Africa! Hluhuwe-Imfolozo Game Reserve Located in KwaZulu Natal, Hluhuwe-Imfolozo is almost unsp

Why Diamond Wedding Rings Are So Popular?

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Wedding rings are the hottest jewelry item and diamond wedding rings are the most popular variant of rings. A majority of wedding rings sold worldwide are diamond rings. There are several reasons behind global liking of diamond rings. Some most popular features of a diamond wedding ring are as follows: Exclusive Style Sense of Diamond Rings Diamond rings are a style symbol. They represent the best elements of fashion and provide sense of royalty to the person wearing it. Diamonds are known as women's best friend, so the craze of diamond jewelry among women is obvious. They love to flaunt their diamond rings all the time. Diamond Rings – Most Suitable Form of Wedding Rings Diamond is the purest form of Carbon and it is known as the most durable material on earth. Therefore, diamond is often symbolized as symbol of purity, and durability. This attribute makes it ideal as a wedding ring material. While exchanging diamond wedding rings during the wedding ceremony, it acts as a memento

Short Trendy Hairstyles for Men

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Short trendy hairstyles for men are really catching on! Here are some tips to sport some trendy hairstyles for men, which are easy on maintenance as well.  We all know that most men would prefer to avoid all the fuss and frills when it comes to dressing up and looking good. As far as hairstyles are concerned, although a large section of men would prefer to look stylish, they would still wish to avoid hairstyles that involve a lot of aftercare! Therefore, short trendy hairstyles for men are hugely catching on. Short trendy hairstyles for men can be sported at casual parties or even formal dos. One can also see a large influence of Hollywood as far as hair trends are concerned. Although current fashion trends also have men wearing their tresses long, there are still some who prefer to stick to short hairstyles simply due to their versatility factor. Here’s a look at some short trendy hairstyles for men. Short Trendy Hairstyles for Men: Short hairstyles for men give a look of sophisticati