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TRANQUILITY'S TIPS FOR SLOWING DOWN... 1 A Spa Day... How could you come to an island paradise like ours and not experience a spa? Our favorite is Spa Tropique, run by Meryl Cooper, born and raised in NYC, so she understands the need for slowing down! Best of all, you don't need to move - they will come to you. A TripAdvisor certificate of excellence winner for 3 years in a row, they have a range of options and packages. You'll be in good hands! 2 Just BE Yoga... 3 Meet Laura Mensen of justBE, a yoga and wellness movement here on the islands. Prior to that Laura was the Spa Director at the Gansevoort Resort. She is all about promoting a more simple life, of just being. As she puts it, "it's about being a good person in life". Having seen her father overcome illness through diet, Laura converted to a raw food diet. Watch her video by clicking on the image to the left. An Eco-Tour... Our islands are beautiful. Clear blue seas, walls of colorful coral, mangroves teeming with wildlife, history, and so much more. If you can find the time whilst here, get out with Big Blue Unlimited who have some fabulous eco-tours. You won't find a more knowledgeable company, with such sensitivity to our natural habitat. Kick back, relax and ease into a journey through our wonderful islands. Or how about something more lively... Sandbar... Maskanoo Street Festival... Caribbean House Evolution... Squarely for the night owls who want to enjoy drinking, dancing and general all around fun. When everyone else is rolling up their carpets (restaurants close between 10-11 pm), Sandbar is rolling theirs out. And the monthly live band, as well as some of the top DJ’s from around the world who visit, will ensure that you have an amazing…hic…time! Organized by the Cultural & Arts Commission, this annual festival takes place in between Christmas and New Year. It celebrates the islands' cultural heritage. The word Junkanoo (from the Bahamas) combines with Masquerade to create Maskanoo. This is a street parade with handmade masks and costumes. You'll find local food, great music, and more. And it's free! Each year, on the final weekend of July, a three day party takes place! Started just a few years ago with a small charter of 42 people, this event now attracts hundreds. The goal is towards a larger dance party that mixes local and international DJ's in a space where people can be themselves in a fun atmosphere. This is most definitely a livelier side of Provo!