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Black America Web
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
The CT Barber Expo Lived Up To 'Mecca Of Men's Grooming' Hype
Source: aqua / CassiusLife The CT Barber Expo touts itself as the 'mecca of men's grooming showcases' and they certainly made a solid case for that level of confidence. Running from Saturday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19, 2025 at the Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, the event included a Barber Grammys the first night, followed by a couple of days of educational seminars in the mornings and the expo proper during the rest of the day. Source: aqua / CassiusLife The showfloor in the Mohegan Sun's Earth Ballroom was filled with brands familiar to those in the barber and grooming industry (or those who keep themselves looking sharp); like Wahl, Andis, Cocco and BaBylissPRO. As attendees walked the showfloor, they were met with vendors hawking their wares (from 'units' to clippers to barber capes to streetwear) as well as plenty of demonstrations from barbers sharing techniques and insights to their success. The latest tools of the trade (clippers, sheers, chairs, etc.) were available for sale while the latest essential for grooming (weak beards were few and far between) also caught plenty of floor space. As both professionals, amateurs and the curious took in the atmosphere, the vibes were all positive and celebratory. After about an hour, it also meant people loaded down with bags full of the aforementioned tools snapped up from vendors offering them up at sale prices. To the rear was the stage, where the spirited Barber Battle competition went down and we caught a glimpse of expo regular Fat Joe holding court on Sunday. Even Noreaga was in town and got cleaned up. Founded by Jay Raposo aka 'Majors,' the CT Barber Expo reportedly kicked off in 2011 in a nightclub and has only been growing since, developing into a can't miss trade show for the barber industry. It's worth a visit to learn, politic and take in the good vibes—just like a cherished barbershop, but on a much bigger scale. The CT Barber Expo Lived Up To 'Mecca Of Men's Grooming' Hype was originally published on 1. Source:CassiusLife CT Barber Expo Source:CassiusLife CT Barber Expo ct barber expo Source:CassiusLife CT Barber Expo ct barber expo Source:CassiusLife CT Barber Expo ct barber expo Source:CassiusLife CT Barber Expo ct barber expo Source:CassiusLife CT Barber Expo ct barber expo Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
OKANA's outdoor waterpark is now open to the public: Things to do, how to buy a day pass
It's been three months since Oklahoma City's newest attraction opened its doors, and another portion is ready to debut to the public. The outdoor portion of the OKANA Resort and Indoor Waterpark, known as OKANA Beach, is opening to day-pass visitors Saturday, May 24. The outdoor waterpark has been open to resort guests since May 17. 'The community response has been incredible since we opened our doors,' said Ken Leone, managing director of OKANA. 'We're seeing families drive in from across the region because there truly isn't anything like OKANA in Oklahoma or the surrounding states … The enthusiasm from locals has been particularly rewarding, as they're seeing their hometown become a premier tourist destination." From a white sand beach to water slides, an adults-only tanning pool to an inflatable obstacle course, there's something for everyone at OKANA Beach. Here's everything you need to know about how to visit and what to expect. OKANA Beach, the outdoor waterpark featured at OKANA, opens to day-pass holders on Saturday, May 24. The Memorial Day Weekend Bash will be complete with a live DJ, mermaids, giant fan dancers, stilt walkers, face painters, balloon artists, jugglers, hula hoop performers and a drone show to end the night. It will also kick off Saturdays at the Lagoon, a series of events every Saturday from June to August featuring rotating themes, live music, interactive games and curated culinary offerings. The waterpark will remain open through Labor Day. There are a range of ways to keep the entire family occupied at this outdoor waterpark, including a white sand beach, 36 private cabanas and more: The Drop-off: Two water slides twist and turn before dropping off into a deep water pool. Bounce Bay: Jump, climb and splash through this overwater obstacle course. Summit Splash: Get the thrill of a cliff dive by plunging from a platform into the water below. The Lagoon: Enter the fourth-largest pool in the nation from the white sand beach. Zip & Dip: Glide across a zipline before jumping into the water. Cabana Cove: A shallow, adults-only tanning pool exclusively for those 21 and over. Hungry and thirsty from all the fun? Refuel at the Waterbyrd restaurant and grab drinks form Okasis, the resort's swim-up bar. Waterpark tickets are included for all resort guests, but anyone can purchase a day or evening pass to explore the indoor and/or outdoor waterparks at OKANA. Here are the rates: OKANA outdoor day pass: $49.99 for access to the outdoor waterpark from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. OKANA indoor/outdoor day pass: $69.99 for access to both the outdoor and indoor waterparks. Outdoor access from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., indoor access from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. OKANA indoor/outdoor evening pass: $54.99 for access to the outdoor waterpark from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the indoor waterpark from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OKANA Beach outdoor waterpark now open to the public: How to visit
Toronto Star
22-05-2025
- Toronto Star
I found jewel-blue waters, blush-pink beaches and crystalline caves on a treasure island — less than a three-hour flight from Toronto
I'm first struck by the profusion of colour. Homes are painted in shades of cantaloupe and lemon yellows as bright as a Bermudian kiskadee's chest feathers, and voluminously draped in pink oleander. Bermuda cedar trees, which look like giant mascara brushes, stand poised next to hedges aflame with red hibiscus. Meanwhile, everything is surrounded by an ever-glittering cerulean sea. Bermuda is only about 1.5 kilometres wide, so you're never far from an endless and impossible blueness. When my husband, son and I check into the historic Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa — where 85 coral-pink cottages are set on a lush 23-acre peninsula in the quiet northwest — I spot a coffee-table book, 'Treasure! A Diver's Life,' by Teddy Tucker, the Bermudian marine explorer. Tucker recalls his magical childhood by (and mostly in) the sea, nursed on tall tales of piracy and hurricanes and ocean storms, of ships and Spanish galleons, wrecked on Bermuda's perilous coral reefs, with their cargoes of gold and emeralds and ambergris.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Go glamping this summer at these top East Tennessee campsites ranked in the 10BEST
Nothing says "summer" quite like late-night chats around a campfire, overflowing oozy s'mores and nights spent under the stars. You could go camping in your own tent, or you could go "glamping," where you can enjoy nature AND air conditioning. There are plenty of glamping sites around Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for travelers or locals looking to connect with nature, but some stand out above the rest. If you're a nature lover - or looking for a glamping retreat - here are the best spots to pitch your tent or park the camper in East Tennessee, according to the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. Little Arrow Outdoor Resort has been a longtime honoree of the USA TODAY Readers' Choice Awards. The campground won "Best Glamping" in 2020 and is once again recognized in that category in 2025. The Townsend camping spot also ranked No. 6 in the "Best RV Campground" category this time. Little Arrow Outdoor Resort is tucked away in Townsend, Tennessee, the quieter alternative to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. You'll still have epic views of the Great Smoky Mountains and near access to America's most-visited national park. At Little Arrow, you can choose to stay at an RV site, cabin, tiny home or "glamping" tent. All guests enjoy access to a coffee lounge, swimming pool, splash pad, dog park, playground, laundry facilities, basketball court and, of course, a community fire pit. Safari West (Santa Rosa, California) Beaver Island Retreat (Beaver Island, Michigan) Little Arrow Outdoor Resort (Townsend, Tennessee) The Destination (Dadeville, Alabama) Sky Ridge Yurts (Bryson City, North Carolina) Savannah Sunset Resort & Spa (Jackson, New Jersey) Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo (River Ranch, Florida) Naturluxe & Stars (Watkins Glen, New York) Paws Up Montana (Greenough, Montana) Glamp Michigan (Benzonia, Michigan) Normandy Farms (Foxboro, Massachusetts) Jellystone Park Pelahatchie - Yogi on the Lake (Pelahatchie, Mississippi) Inn Town Campground (Nevada City, California) Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run (Mill Run, Pennsylvania) Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country (New Braunfels, Texas) Little Arrow Outdoor Resort (Townsend, Tennessee) Dark Sky RV Campground (Kanab, Utah) Spacious Skies Campgrounds - Minute Man (Littleton, Massachusetts) Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground (Buellton, California) Gulf State Park Campground (Orange Beach, Alabama) Want to be wastin' away in Margaritaville? Try the Camp Margaritaville RV Resort & Lodge in Pigeon Forge. This outdoor resort won No. 9 in the Best Luxury RV Resort category for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains and its plethora of amenities. Every RV site includes Wi-Fi, cable TV, a picnic table and a fire ring. Guests also have access to the hot tub, pool and an entertainment center on the property. Camp Margaritaville RV Resort & Cabana Cabins (Auburndale, Florida) Firefly Resort (Fredericksburg, Texas) Resort at Canopy Oaks (Lake Wales, Florida) Mountain Falls Luxury Motorcoach Resort (Lake Toxaway, North Carolina) Motorcoach Country Club (Indio, California) Las Vegas Motorcoach Resort (Las Vegas, Nevada) Bluewater Key RV Resort (Key West, Florida) Great Escapes RV Resorts North Texas (Perrin, Texas) Camp Margaritaville RV Resort & Lodge - Pigeon Forge (Pigeon Forge, Tennessee) Naples Motorcoach Resort (Naples, Florida) Camp LeConte Luxury Outdoor Resort is a family-owned campsite that took the No. 6. spot in the Best Vintage Trailer Hotel category. This unique campground sits at the foot of Mount LeConte and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You can choose to stay in a luxury tree house, a European safari tent or a 1960s retro camper. Guests also can park their own RV or camper, or pitch a tent on site. Starlite Vintage Resort (Cañon City, Colorado) The Vintages Trailer Resort (Dayton, Oregon) SkyStream Resort at SkyPark Camp + RV Resort (Skyforest, California) Lake Bastrop North Shore Park (Bastrop, Texas) Ardovino's Desert Crossing (Sunland Park, New Mexico) Camp LeConte Luxury Outdoor Resort (Gatlinburg, Tennessee) Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground (Buellton, California) The Shady Dell Vintage Trailer Court (Bisbee, Arizona) Hart's Camp (Pacific City, Oregon) JuneBug Retro Resort (Weaverville, North Carolina) The USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards highlight the best in travel, food and drink, and lifestyle, and are voted on by the public. A panel of industry experts nominate their favorite interests and attractions across a wide range of categories every week, and then 10BEST editors vet these nominations and select a final set of nominees to be presented for a public vote. This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Go glamping at these top spots in Great Smoky Mountains this summer
New York Post
09-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Florida palace with every amenity imaginable on property once owned by Billy Joel lists for nearly $85M
In Manalapan, Florida, one couple is striking the high note on a property that once belonged to the Piano Man himself. A waterfront estate built on land formerly owned by Billy Joel is coming to market with an $84.88 million price tag, the latest in a string of eye-popping listings in this exclusive enclave just south of Palm Beach, according to the Wall Street Journal. The roughly 23,000-square-foot residence, situated on about 2 acres, was developed by Frank A. Mennella, a retired automotive warranty executive, and his wife, Dolores, who purchased the empty parcel from Joel in 2018 for $7.5 million. 16 A lavish waterfront estate in Manalapan, Florida — once part of Billy Joel's property portfolio — is hitting the market for $84.88 million. Getty Images 16 The home was developed by retired car-warranty executive Frank A. Mennella and his wife, Dolores. Legendary Productions/Luxury Resort Portfolio 16 The main home spans approximately 23,000 square feet. Legendary Productions/Luxury Resort Portfolio Though they lived in the home for several years, the Mennellas tell The Journal they always saw the project as an investment. The couple has a track record of flipping trophy properties in Manalapan, having sold a nearby estate last year for about $48 million, according to public records. 16 The listing joins a series of eye-popping asks in the area, following Larry Ellison's $173 million purchase and a $285 million spec home now on the market. Legendary Productions/Luxury Resort Portfolio 16 The kitchen. Legendary Productions/Luxury Resort Portfolio 16 The formal dining space. Legendary Productions/Luxury Resort Portfolio 16 The couple bought the land from Joel in 2018 for $7.5 million. Legendary Productions/Luxury Resort Portfolio Their latest effort blurs the line between private residence and five-star resort. Designed with the scale and amenities of a luxury hotel, the three-story home includes five bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, multiple bars, a spa wing with massage and steam rooms, a bowling alley, a movie theater, a 1,000-bottle wine cellar and even a craft room. One of the property's most distinctive features is a private tunnel under State Road A1A, connecting the main house to a beachfront cabana spanning roughly 1,200 square feet. 16 They built the home to resemble a luxury hotel, and are now selling it fully furnished, including much of the artwork. Legendary Productions/Luxury Resort Portfolio 16 The design itself is glam. Legendary Productions/Luxury Resort Portfolio 16 The movie theater. Legendary Productions/Luxury Resort Portfolio 16 One of five bedrooms. Legendary Productions/Luxury Resort Portfolio 16 One of 13 bathrooms. Legendary Productions/Luxury Resort Portfolio Like other estates in Manalapan, the property enjoys frontage on both the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean — a dual-coastline setup that's become one of the area's defining, and most valuable, traits. Listing agents Philip Lyle Smith and Carla Ferreira-Smith of Luxury Resort Portfolio said the home is being sold fully furnished, including much of its art collection. Manalapan, home to fewer than 500 residents, has seen a surge in ultra-luxury demand since the onset of the pandemic. 16 A billiards and entertainment room. Legendary Productions/Luxury Resort Portfolio 16 The manicured outdoors. Legendary Productions/Luxury Resort Portfolio 16 An outdoor lounge area with a built-in fire pit. Legendary Productions/Luxury Resort Portfolio 16 The estate is one of several in Manalapan with frontage on both the Intracoastal and the Atlantic, a town where home prices have more than doubled since the pandemic. Legendary Productions/Luxury Resort Portfolio Property values have more than doubled in some cases, buoyed by record-breaking deals like Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison's $173 million purchase of a historic estate in 2022 and a $285 million ask on a new spec mansion currently in the works. As for the Mennellas? They're already thinking about their next move, telling the Journal they like to move every five years.
