Do we think that two jobs are better than one?

Depends. In the case of the waitress/cab driver, not really. But where this particular jewelry designer is concerned? Definitely. Mike Crovetti may be the only orthopedic surgeon in the world to also make the jump to jewelry designer, and it seems his second job is paying off.

Crovetti was using metal reconstructive plates to mend bones when he noticed that the bendable material would also make a great ring. He began wearing it, and after several where-did-you-get-that requests, decided to take his fortuitous discovery more seriously. Hence, Skeletal Metal was born. Crovetti's line includes not only rings, but necklaces, earrings and bracelets in both masculine and feminine designs. And due to its unique creation process and individual significance (this metal might be holding your elbow, knee or ankle together) for the person wearing it, Skeletal Metal has become a popular choice among extreme athletes and sports enthusiasts alike.

Make no bones about it ... this jewelry is unique (to say the least).

" title="Moorea Beach Club"/>What's an opium bed? Well, it's not where the poppies grow, that's for sure; it's just one of the plush amenities at the exclusive Moorea Beach Club at Mandalay Bay. Eighty square feet of poolside pleasure comprise the pillowy retreats, which also offer a lock box for your treasured possessions, personalized service and a fresh fruit tray. If the staff won't hand-feed you grapes, there will surely be another guest nearby who will. That's just how they roll.

Moorea is home to European-style bathing, which means tops are optional, which means men pay a premium to get in and women skate by on the cheap -- but I'm told that the expense (for you men) is well worth it. Those flying solo can hunker down on a chaise lounge, groups of four can head for the daybeds or the aforementioned opium beds, and six to eight can splurge for a pavilion.

The latter buys you true only-in-Vegas luxury with flat-screen TVs, a king-size bed and CD player. What other pool clubs call a cabana, they call a pavilion.

Just one more reason to make the escape to Moorea today!

Not interest in relaxing? You might want to try one of Vegas' Infamous Pool Parties:

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For all you City Slickers looking to get away from it all, never underestimate the restorative powers of shouting High Ho, Silver! while galloping off into the sunset.

So, you ask ... what's the quickest way to get in touch with your inner Lone Ranger? It's a little frontier-style rejuvenation at Dunton Hot Springs, a fully restored ghost town in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. Think hand-hewn log cabins (and tepees) surrounding gurgling mineral ponds, an old-time saloon serving locally grown organic cuisine, lung torturing trails followed by a pampering massage.

If adventure is what you’re after (and hopefully you are), Dunton can steer you to horseback riding, heli-skiing, mountain biking, snow shoeing, hiking, camping, fly fishing, river rafting, kayaking, and more. Or maybe soaking for hours in their natural hot springs under an edgeless sky is more your speed.

No matter what your proclivity, Dunton looks like the kind of place you’ll go home raving about — in fact, after discovering this little gem, I am more than apt to make my way there ... and after my travels, if I'm in a sharing mood, when I return, I can book the whole town for forty-two of my closest friends.

Welcome to Longitude 131 — the glamourous camp (and I mean that). At Longitude 131, you’ll sleep in a tent all right, but this is no pop-up tent.

Luxurious, eco-sensitive and romantic, Longitude 131° offers immersion in the wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, complete with 5 star luxury and private views of the sun rising and setting over Uluru (Ayers Rock).

In the crisp, white linen of a king-sized bed you find the serene, silent sleep of the desert. Above the sweeping canopy of your palatial tent floats a greater canopy, endless and sparkling. Constellations brimming with Anangu, (local Aboriginal people), tales and stories -- In fact, they claim you'll dream the rich dreams found only in the heart of sacred, powerful places.

As one of only 30 guests (adults only), you awake to your own private view of the sun rising over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Reflecting countless colours, Uluru drenches you with its fabled light. The walls of your tent are a visual narrative, telling of the discoveries made by an early outback pioneer (alright ... I'm sold).

This award-winning luxury wilderness camp in Australia's Red Centre has achieved new heights in ecotourism the world over. Longitude 131° is a deluxe camping experience like no other and set atop an isolated sand dune close to the border of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

As far from anywhere else as you can be. As close as possible to serenity. It's rejuvenation for the body, stimulation for the mind and liberation for the spirit.

After all, being a happy camper doesn’t have to mean roughing it.

Via: [Notcot.org]

The idea of roughing it during a camping trip might sound appealing if it weren't for the bugs, wild animals, sudden storms, leaking tents, smelly sleeping bags and questionable food. For a number of people, their first camping experience often becomes their last, but there is now a camping option that seems to still be growing in popularity. Welcome to the world of glamorous camping, otherwise known as glamping. Organized glamping trips, like the ones at Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, feature all of the exposure to the great outdoors as traditional camping trips, but the amenities found at the campsite far exceed anything most campers have ever experienced.

It's pretty simple really: All you need are deluxe digs and plenty of warm, fluffy bedding. Toss in a tube of SPF, some hand-rolled truffles, an assortment of light reading and a chivalrous chap who'll pitch the tent and get that fire going, and there you have it!

Many glamping trips do involve the same types of excursions provided by traditional adventure groups, such as safaris, hiking, and river rafting -- so to your friends you can still pretend that you are a real wilderness adventurer -- but the true focus of glamping is often on the comfort of the guests.

The major difference: Unlike traditional camping, this is far from a budget vacation option. You'll have to readjust your expectations if you're going to start combining glamour and camping.

New York City hasn’t seen a polo match in decades — over 70 years — but that’s about to change as the Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic is set to take place this Saturday, May 31.

With a historically unique match scheduled, the Asprey’s house team will challenge Ralph Lauren’s Black Watch team on Governors Island. The RL team will include Nacho Figueras, the face of Polo Black who also happens to be the best player in the world. Alongside the field, Veuve Clicquot will host a champagne bar (where you'll most likely find me), and the sidelines are open to picnics.

The 172-acre New York landmark island is filled with beautiful parks that will play host to lunches in the park, bike rides and tours of the National Historic District, all in celebration of the island’s opening. The fourth Annual Family Festival will take place at the same time with a wide variety of activities and entertainment for children - there will be something for the whole family.

So pack your picnic baskets and Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses. This is bound to be a highlight of the summer social season and polo at it's best!

Saturday, May 31, 2008
Governors Island
Tickets: FREE
Ferry Ride: They're FREE too!

Via: [RareDaily.com]