The PPBoyz of Beverly Hills Transport to a Galaxy Far, Far Away. . . St. Tenerife, Spain

PPBoyz From Beverly Hills  

The PPBoyz (as we are called) have been living a fast and fabulous life in Beverly Hills, and since we can’t take you in our suitcase with us, we want to take this time to give you a glimpse of our latest trip!

We had a chance to stop off on the Island of St Tenerife, the largest of the seven main Canary Islands Chain, just off the coast of Africa. Our time there was even more special because we had our friends with us, from Barcelona, Salud and her daughter, Montse (who was named after the infamous Montserrat Monastery – one of the new seven Wonders of the World).

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The day started off with us meeting with our local tour guide, Carlos so we could venture out to all the famous sights and explore each and every hotspot the island has to offer. Thankfully, he had mapped out quite an adventure for us, beginning with a trek deep into a remote part of the highest ground of the island where the vantage point gave us a bird’s eye view of all surrounding islands and on this crisp clear day you could see past them to the shores of Africa. The views were breathtaking and the peacefulness and tranquility we experienced high above had energized us to a great start!

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After we spent some time at the highest point of the island, we ventured down to the lowest and one of the most famous movie backdrops known to man. The original Planet of the Apes, starring Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowell; Star Wars Revenge of the Sith, and the remake of Clash of The Titans were all filmed at the base of Mountain El Teide, which is 3,718 meters (12,198 ft) summit is the highest point in Spain and the highest point above sea level in the islands of the Atlantic. At 7,500 m (24,600 ft) from its base on the ocean floor, it is the third highest volcano in the world.

 

Pol’ and I spent a few hours exploring the caves and caverns at the base of the mountain and walking in the same path where these iconic films were made. It was interesting to see just how different each of these exotic locales were all within the same general area. The walls of the caverns where Star Wars and Planet of the Apes was filmed had become our movie set for the day. One can’t help but notice, how when the sunlight hits the exterior walls of the caverns a glistening beam of light seems to transport you into a new time in a different galaxy far, far away. We felt as if we were visitors to another to planet.

Pol Atteu and Patrik Simpson 

Following this we hiked down to the lowest level of the mountain where we immersed ourselves in the remnants of previous volcanic eruptions, which had engulfed the area with soft gravel, black sand, and volcanic ash. The highlight of this experience was when wrote our names (Pol & Patrik) in the sand and kissed each other in front it, making it the perfect photo op. After this we realized this was the exact same place that the Clash of the Titans film made and we truly had left our mark on this infamous movie location.

Our final stop on the island was the beach, as we made our way down to Playa del Socorro, widely regarded as the best beach on Tenerife for the surfing crowd, due to its strong swell, which means that swimmers should necessarily take care. It sits just outside of the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The beach itself is a long stretch of natural volcanic sand, offering beautiful natural scenery and a friendly atmosphere, is so private it can only be reached by private car or taxi, as no public transport comes there. The crystal clear waters made it the ideal spot to end our time on the island. Another highlight of our adventures was when Patrik jumped into the ocean and swam with the fishes, of course Pol’ was a little worried as this area is known for its swarm of white sharks, that often times have come inland and attacked swimmers and surfers, which seem to frequent this beach because of its ability to formulate the perfect wave.

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It was one of those rare occasions that we were able to explore and find some unique hideaways that otherwise are so remote that we would not have had the opportunity to experience. Our recommendation to anyone that should travel to the beautiful island of St. Tenerife is to contact Carlos Martinez and ask him to take you on The “PPBoyz Special Adventure” and he will be sure to take you to places unseen and unexpected and make your visit one you will never forget! Contact Carlos at 0034-666938274 or email: carletys@hotmail.com.

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The Key To Modern Travel ~ The Moxy

My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful evening at The Moxy in Tempe Arizona. A great anniversary staycation. The first night we were at the hotel we enjoyed an evening of exceptional Italian food, drinks, company, and beautiful fashion. This night was ours to savor and enjoy. This boutique hotel brings a location for the modern travel that is relaxed, peaceful, and fun.

The Moxy owned by Marriott is managed by 24/7  opened the first Moxy in Milan Italy. They currently have 7 opened through out the United States and Europe. The hotel concept is about an independent that wants to make the rules. 

When we arrived check in takes place at the bar. The lobby looks a lot different from the first night. There is no runway, but a look and feel of entering your home. The check in takes place at the bar. The staff is young and causally dressed. The room comes with a complimentry cocktail called "The Moxy." This is a light refreshing lime-aide with a little kick. 

The lobby is filled with travelers listening to records, playing pool, enjoying books, computer, 1980 video games, boardgames, and more. There is a nice pool that is heated for cooler winters. It is like being at home. A long table to sit and enjoy your meal with new friends. Commissioned art work fills the lobby. This selection took place through an online process. 

We enter a room with casual styling. The decor is from Ikea and a LoveSack  for relaxing. It is a decent sized room with an old fashioned phone with a number for bedtime stories. The bathroom is closed quarters, but a great shower with duel nozzles. You need extra towel or ironing they have an "ironing room" on each floor. Here you can get clean towels, linens, and iron a shirt. There was a very small patio and small is the key word. You can stand on the patio, but that is all it is super small. There was a great location to hang my hat and scarf. The hotel room is exceptionally clean. 

The decor was fun and spirited. All doors have "disturb" painted on them. The Do Not Disturb sign has a nice looking half dressed man laying on a bed. The wall decor is thematic with great sayings on some pictures. The floors are wood with throw rugs. Loved this idea. Living in Phoenix there is very little need for the warmth from carpeting. The one downside in the room was the pillows.

There is a long mirror perfect for getting ready for the evening. I did make the evening fun by dressing as a 1950 wife. Styling for the evening included: a dress purchased through Amazon. This was a first for me purchasing clothing online.

The dress was a knit black dress with a doll collar, hung just below the knee, and fit the theme for the evening very well, short black gloves with a pearl ring over the top, hair L'Oréal Techni Art Dual Styler, Jazzy eyeshadow, YBF lipstick, and Revlon powder. Completing the styling was my wedding vail and a set of pearls from my husband. 

The ride down the elevator to the lobby included the ride a moment for a selfie. The elevator is equipped with selfie props and a couple of backdrops. Attach your photos with #AtTheMoxy and they show up on Instagram. This made for a wonderful memory and some fun photos.

The hotel restaurant is a self service collection. You help yourself to a wide selection of beverages, snacks, and quick meals. The kick is you "do it yourself." There are many great local restaurants in the are to enjoy. We enjoyed sushi at  Kobe. This was our first date. We enjoyed a nice glass of wine. We sat in the bar area just like our first date.

The evening closed out at the bar enjoying "The Moxy"Bacardi Cherry Rum infused cocktail with our traditional anniversary cake from Variations Bakery. It is a white cake (best sponge cake, banana filling, and whipped cream icing). The staff very helpful and they enjoyed our cake with us. The bar has a floating ceiling that comes from a reclaimed Kentucky horse barn/fence. It was great enjoying the bar after hearing the story from the architect who designed the hotel at the opening night party.  

As we checked out of the hotel we left our names on the large chalkboard wall in the back of the lobby. Each section of the lobby is themed for the entertainment surrounding the area. There is a large working area with MAC computers. Towards the front of the lobby a large selection of records and a record player. The best of the lobby for me was the bikes you can take out for biking. This is a great location for bike riding with Tempe Town Lake and the college campus nearby. My husband was thrilled about the pool table in the lobby. 

The hotel that brings a new wave of travel experiences. It was a great accommodating hotel with a ton of independence to experience our adventures. This hotel has been called a hostel type with an upgrade. This hotel is not a hostel with an upgrade, but a nice affordable boutique providing an independence traveler a beautiful stay. 

We stopped on the way home at Harlow's Cafe for breakfast. This local restaurant is near the hotel. They offer a very straight forward traditional breakfast. The service was spot on, food that is tradition American Cafe menu. Conversations carried through the air with the smells of eggs, syrup, and coffee. 

The weekend was such a great time away. 

@4ChionLifestyle