The Radar: Private Dining Around the World, 100 Cool Things to Do in Arizona, Ice Floating in Lapland
ByElaura Rifkin
March 12, 2012
- Ever wanted to have dinner with you sweetheart alone on a pier, overlooking the ocean, at sunset? Well you can. For a price. It might be a little outside your budget, but it’s always nice to dream. [ABC]
- As if Arizona wasn’t cool enough. Here’s a list of 100 fun things to do in the Grand Canyon State. [LA Times]
- Finns are known for their tradition of jumping into a frozen lake immediately after taking a sauna. Somehow this icy pastime seems to a little more serene. [Velvet Escape]
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