Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Barnes scores by 5 1/2 lengths in the San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita Park and he and Barnes vied for favoritism right up to the post time Barnes went off as the even-money favorite When the gate opened, multiple graded stakes-placed McKinzie Street  flew to the front He stepped through swift fractions of :22.65 for a quarter-mile and :45.10 for a half-mile racing head and head with the pacesetter for jockey Juan Hernandez Though the quick fractions would eventually tell on McKinzie Street, Barnes was just getting into gear. Baffert's other runner, Romanesque  but McKinzie Street and Barnes pulled away Barnes passed McKinzie Street deep in the turn and began what would become a total domination Sign up for BloodHorse Daily "He's really good—I love him," said Hernandez I like him because around the quarter pole he got off the bridle and was kind of looking around a little bit I was really surprised how he finished today." This was Barnes' second start, his first coming at 5 1/2 furlongs Nov. 27 at Churchill Downs and I knew 5 1/2 was going to be tough," said Baffert "But he moved way up mentally after that The second out is the most important for these horses Amr Zedan's Zedan Racing Stables owns Barnes buying him for $3.2 million in 2023 at Fasig-Tipton's The Saratoga Sale via bloodstock agent Donato Lanni It was the second-highest price of the sale "I'm happy for Amr because he really had to stretch to get this horse," Baffert said 'Why did he cost so much?' He looked like that as a yearling who won the 2015 Triple Crown and Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) and was named Horse of the Year that season American Pharoah was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2021 Barnes' third dam is millionaire Dream Supreme who is scheduled to stand the 2025 season for $250,000 at Spendthrift Farm near Lexington Los Angeles private members club San Vicente debuts next door to the Jane Hotel in the West Village If you buy something from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy The ultra-exclusive San Vicente opened on Friday in the West Village at 115 Jane Street at West Street, next door to what was formerly legendary party spot of the early aughts, the Jane Hotel (at 113 Jane Street) The debut marks a New York peak members club moment San Vincente arrives by way of Los Angeles and it's where Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been said to hide out This one, just like other Manhattan clubs — including Jean-Georges’s Chez Margaux; London import the Twenty Two; ZZ’s from Carbone; Tao’s Crane Club open since 2021 — keeps out the general public The Jane’s hotel customers do not have access to the club and vice versa the “directrice of global membership” and a former assistant to Anna Wintour and Tina Brown steers membership that’s decided by a committee Unlike ZZ’s which reaches $20,000 to $30,000 for their club’s initiation the initiation fees at San Vicente range from $3,000 to $15,000 while annual dues ring in between $1,800 and $4,200 Chef Nicholas Ugliarolo runs the San Vicente kitchen, which funnels food to the ground floor restaurant and the roof restaurant — though food is served throughout the building, in the drawing room, the billiards room, and the disco, too. Ugliarolo was the former culinary director of Jean-Georges management and chef de cuisine at ABC Kitchen as well as Jean-Georges in Philadelphia Klein apparently spent years picking the correct chef he supposedly tells his employees: “This is like Harvard: You need to be the best to work here.” fried zucchini chips with halloumi and tzatziki and stracciatella with bread and jam ($24) A fish of the day is a showcase of the mains — salmon Other mains include a $35 burger with Russian dressing served with fries or a salad along with nostalgic dishes like spicy rigatoni ($29) There’s also a sushi section, overseen by Kitkat, formerly of LA’s Katsuya who has worked under Jun Ichikawa and Shoji Takahashi Look for items like spicy tuna or rainbow rolls ($19 and sashimi including otoro and bluefin ($28 Running the bar program is Aaron Thorpe, former wine director at Raoul’s in Soho, and opening beverage director for Le Coucou, Veronika, and the Clocktower for Stephen Starr before the pandemic. He most recently was at Roman and Williams Guild at La Mercerie coming from NYC restaurants on boats such as Grand Banks She’d also been a VP of operations for UrbanSpace building the bar program for Urban Hawker; and had stints working for Stephen Starr It’s not certain that New Yorkers will accept San Vicente without a bit of side-eye Klein was overheard by Eater saying that everything needs to be “absolutely perfect,” in particular as “it’s not an easy town to be successful.” Klein is apparently a stickler for details: As Ford noted to the Times “You feel Jeff’s presence in every way.” In the Times piece Klein is likened to the late Joe Allen — of the namesake New York Theater District restaurant — in terms of his command of the room and how he’s helped the careers Countries & Areas Bureaus & Offices About Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program REWARD FOR INFORMATION: GIOVANNY SAN VICENTE, A/K/A “Giovanni” The U.S. Department of State is offering three rewards totaling up to $12,000,000 for information leading to the arrests and/or convictions of three leaders of Tren de Aragua transnational criminal organization, including up to $3,000,000 for Giovanny San Vicente, a/k/a “Giovanny.” The reward offers are in support of the FBI’s joint effort with the Colombian National Police (CNP) to target leaders of Tren de Aragua. 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Volume 8 - 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.672850 Identifying vulnerable marine habitats is fundamental to promote evidence-based management and a sustainable use of our oceans Although progress in the mapping of marine benthic habitats has been made complex ecosystems such as submarine canyons remain largely unexplored hampering evidence-based management from taking place in these ubiquitous features worldwide Data from a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) survey in the upper São Vicente Submarine Canyon in southwestern Portugal from 2011 was analysed to carry out a comprehensive assessment of megabenthic habitats particularly those of conservation concern occuring between 90 and 560 m Underwater videos from three exploratory dives were analyzed through multivariate and visual assessments and the identified habitats were assessed against a set of criteria derived from current definitions of priority habitats Thirteen potential priority habitats were characterized out of which four distinct “coral gardens” and one “deep-sea sponge aggregation” are aligned with OSPAR definitions of priority habitats and one corresponds to the habitat of a strictly protected sea urchin listed in the Habitats Directive Three circalittoral sponge aggregations were also suggested based on the abundance of indicator species The specific composition and diversity of priority habitats as described here has not yet been described in any other canyon in the NE Atlantic region Depth was revealed to be particularly important for the distribution of habitats The approach presented in this study contributes to improve the understanding about submarine canyons which is paramount to implement knowledge-based protection measures it can be used to support future mapping efforts of deep-sea environments such as submarine canyons suggesting these ecosystems are also important for top predators Priority habitats which have so far been reported to occur in submarine canyons include coral gardens Lophelia pertusa reefs and sea-pen and burrowing megafauna communities; the first three being listed as threatened/declining in OSPAR region IV (Agreement 2008-6) This highlights the need for habitat descriptions to support evidence-based management in the region quantitative studies are necessary for monitoring the status and impacts of anthropogenic activity regardless of the protective measures taken The benthic assemblages of the São Vicente Canyon (SVC) off southwestern Portugal remained unexplored until an exploratory ROV survey took place in 2011, conducted by OCEANA in collaboration with CCMAR/MeshAtlantic (OCEANA, 2011) The present study aims to (1) identify all the megabenthic assemblages observed during the survey in 2011 that are listed as priority habitats by international conventions or that potentially merit protection due to their suggested valuable ecosystem functions; (2) give a complete quantitative and qualitative characterization of these priority habitats; (3) explore the environmental variables influencing the distribution of priority habitats in the São Vicente Canyon The location of the study area at the head of the São Vicente Submarine Canyon in the southwest of Portugal The large map shows the location of the three transects located around the head of the canyon (SVC1 The map in the right corner shows the location on the Iberian Atlantic coast Bathymetry lines are drawn for every 200 m; data was obtained from EMODnet Bathymetry and was used to convert linear species densities to densities per m2 in this study Sections with loss of bottom-view due to ROV maneuvres were considered off-bottom events and were excluded from the analysis and the total lengths of the transects Navigation data was recorded with an Ultra Short BaseLine (USBL) system (Linkquest TN1510AH with an accuracy of up to 0.25°) and was post-processed and smoothed with a moving average For the study of the benthic assemblages, and to have comparable units, transects were divided into 10 m long samples (after annotations were completed), following Bullimore et al. (2013) Samples in which a change of substratum type was recorded that contained off-bottom events or that were < 10 m Only megabenthic invertebrate species were considered in the community analysis Each sample was therefore characterized by substratum type the megabenthic invertebrate fauna and the corresponding coordinates Samples with more than one relief or depth class received merged classifications (e.g. With the aim of assigning the resulting assemblages to “priority habitats,” as defined by the literature agreements and guidelines provided by the OSPAR assemblages were evaluated based on their characteristics and grouped when representing similar priority habitats To identify qualifying assemblages and to scale up to the “habitats” level assemblages were assessed against the following set of criteria (i–v): (i) At least one of the dominant and characteristic species of the assemblage must be recognized as a habitat-forming, vulnerable or protected species, and should preferably fit within any of the taxonomic groups listed as characteristic of priority habitats by OSPAR, FAO (Vulnerable Marine Ecosystem [VME] indicator species) or the EU Habitats Directive (OSPAR Agreement 2008-7; Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), 2016; Council Directive 92/43/EEC) These species (hereafter “priority/indicator species”) must also have a high Sim/SD ratio (ii) If an assemblage consists of samples with a single species occurrence and these samples do not appear consecutively it is not considered a meaningful assemblage in this study Assemblages that met the first two criteria were considered assemblages of potential conservation concern and were considered in the further inspection (following criteria) (iii) Occurrences or assemblages that clearly present dense prominent megafauna despite failing the first criterion or that are only represented by a single sample but their conservation concern is to be evaluated individually (iv) Assemblages that present similar habitat-forming indicator species and very similar traits are to be grouped into priority habitat types facilitating interpretation and policy application (e.g. (v) As OSPAR defines that the minimum extent of priority habitats should be of at least 25 m2 a habitat (defined in iv) has to occur at least once in two consecutive [10 m] samples under video inspection (covering an estimated area of 35 m2) to qualify for the priority habitat designation Habitats that were below this threshold but passed the other criteria For the identification of “coral gardens” (OSPAR Agreement 2008-7), the threshold value of 0.1 individuals per m2 applied by Bullimore et al. (2013) A characterization including species composition, densities and depth distribution was given for each of the habitat-forming assemblages, and brief qualitative descriptions of the communities and their environmental conditions were given at the broader habitat level. QGIS (QGIS Development Team, 2019) was used to map the distribution of the habitats and the recorded environmental variables along with the transects Summary of the three remotely operated vehicle (ROV) recorded transects in São Vicente Canyon depth class and bottom type (substratum) categories in the surveyed area of the São Vicente Canyon Most of the dismissed assemblages were excluded based on failing the second criterion as they were represented by very sparse and singular occurrences of species and did not correspond to relevant assemblages at the scale of this study Cluster analysis of the species data with the inclusion of the SIMPROF routine The 25 assemblages of potential conservation concern resulting from the first two criteria are indicated with labels and a color code corresponding to the habitat to which they were assigned Excluded assemblages are labeled “x” and were rejected based on failing criteria (i) and (ii) (dashed lines) or not resulting in significant assemblages according to SIMPROF (solid lines) Assemblages characterized and dominated by sponges in the São Vicente Submarine Canyon Assemblages characterized and dominated by corals in the São Vicente Submarine Canyon Assemblages classified as mixed communities and other habitats of potential conservation concern in the São Vicente Submarine Canyon Representative images of the 13 habitats found in the São Vicente Submarine Canyon identified as containing features of potential conservation interest From left to right and top to bottom: (A) Small yellow sponge aggregation; (B) Laminar sponge aggregation; (C) Asconema setubalense aggregation; (D) Artemisina transiens aggregation; (E) Geodia megastrella patches; (F) Black coral garden; (G) Mixed anthozoan and encrusting sponge communities; (H) Gorgonian gardens; (I) Cup coral field; (J) Sea pen field; (K) Mixed gorgonian and sponge gardens; (L) Crinoid beds; (M) Centrostephanus longispinus habitat Images obtained from the surveys conducted by OCEANA in collaboration with CCMAR/MeshAtlantic Since samples were clustered based on species composition relief and depth) of samples within an assemblage could vary their typical associated environmental variables At least three of the coral characterized habitats matched the OSPAR definition of “coral gardens” (black coral garden mixed anthozoan and encrusting sponge community and gorgonian gardens); four if also counting the “mixed gorgonian and sponge gardens.” The four “coral gardens” occurred on circalittoral rock of varying relief and together they occupied 17.6% of the total surveyed area The “black coral gardens” occurred on rocky bottoms of moderate to high reliefs and were dominated by the black coral Antipathella subpinnata, which formed dense and particularly large three-dimensional structures resembling forests, often obscuring the abundant encrusting fauna living on the rocky substratum below (Figure 4F) The “gorgonian gardens” were characterized by smaller gorgonians, identified as Bebryce mollis and Eunicella sp., and were most often recorded on flat to low relief rocky substratum covered by sediment veneer. Bebryce mollis often formed relatively dense aggregations within these habitats, while Eunicella sp. occurred more sparsely (Figure 4H) The “mixed gorgonian and sponge gardens” were characterized and dominated by a combination of gorgonian and yellow erect sponge species, and were found mostly on low to moderate relief rocky substratum. The abundance of large, branched gorgonians identified as Paramuricea sp. varied within the habitat, and some areas presented more scattered colonies of lesser branched gorgonians and were co-dominated by echinoderms (Figure 4K) The “sea pen field” was characterized by scattered and sparse occurrences of the sea pen Protoptilum carpenterii, and occurred solely on flat muddy substrata, most frequently between 430–560 m (with one exception at 200 m depth). The habitat is on the list of OSPAR priority habitats but failed the minimum extent criterion in this study, due to the very sparse occurrences (Figure 4J) Five distinct sponge dominated habitats were identified where one met the definition of the OSPAR priority habitat “deep-sea sponge aggregations” (Asconema setubalense aggregation) another deep-sea aggregation failed the minimum extension criterion (Geodia megastrella patches) and three habitats corresponded to circalittoral sponge aggregations and met all the criteria (small yellow sponge aggregation laminar sponge aggregation and Artemisina transiens aggregation; <200 m depth not considered deep-sea sponge aggregations) the five sponge habitats covered 27.6% of the total surveyed area The Asconema setubalense aggregation was characterized and dominated by the conspicuous and structure-forming hexactinellid sponge Asconema setubalense. It typically occurred on rocky substrata of some relief, ranging from low to high. The substratum was often covered by sediment veneer, and the habitat frequently hosted various species of crustaceans, echinoderms and fish (Figure 4C) Although the second candidate for this priority habitat designation, the “Geodia megastrella patches,” failed on the minimum extent criterion, sightings of this priority species were relatively common in the deep-sea of the SVC. The habitat was mostly recorded on slightly exposed bathyal rocky outcrops, but also in muddy substrata, and often in association with other species such as ophiuroids and crustaceans (Figure 4E) aggregations of the oyster Neopycnodonte cochlear also occurred within this habitat The “laminar sponge aggregation” typically occurred near the aforementioned habitat, although it was dominated by regular occurrences of the laminar sponge Phakellia robusta, as well as some other relatively large, structure-forming unidentified sponge species, rather than the small-sized yellow sponges characteristic of the previous habitat (Figure 4B) The Artemisina transiens aggregation was uniformly characterized by a single conspicuous sponge species, identified as Artemisina transiens, and clearly delimited to one specific area. The monotypic habitat occurred on flat rocky substrata covered with sediment veneer and presented high densities in its core area (5.4 ind. per m2), with only a few contributions of other taxa such as Phakellia robusta and anthozoans (Table 2) The inclusion of this habitat was based on the third criterion (a single sample of a priority habitat) Assemblages dominated by this species were found on rocky substrata of all classes of relief and on top of an abandoned fishing net Included in the figures below are the distribution maps of the habitats along the three transects (Figure 5) and a representation of their vertical depth distribution (Figure 6) Habitat distribution maps of the 13 potential priority habitats representing the 25 assemblages (IDs in parenthesis) within each study transect (SVC1 Habitats are mapped with different colors as specified in the legend Ridgeline plot of the vertical distribution of assemblages grouped by habitat in the upper S Vicente submarine canyon (Jittered points represent occurrences) Habitats with two or less data points are represented only by points (occurrences) The DistLM marginal tests revealed that substratum type depth and relief were all significant factors that influence the species composition of habitats (p < 0.001) marginal tests revealed that depth explained the greatest part of the variance while relief and substratum explained 7.3 and 6.8% the three environmental variables explained only 25.5% of the variation in the species data (adjusted-R2 = 0.237) depth continued explaining the greatest part of the variance (13.2%) Substratum added only 4.9% to the explained variation once depth and relief had been fitted in the model This underlines the importance of managing bottom-tending practices in areas where vulnerable species occur mostly supported by the findings in this study In shallower muddy substrata of the SVC (100–120 m) Spinimuricea atlantica was also observed on several occasions Altogether, similar coral habitats to those reported here, have previously been described in other areas in the Atlantic-Mediterranean region, revealing the influence from Mediterranean outflow waters (Baringer and Price, 1997) the specific composition and diversity of coral habitats characterized here has not yet been described in any other canyon in the NE Atlantic region no match in literature could be found for the mixed habitats that were detected characterized by a combination of yellow erect sponges and gorgonians such as Paramuricea sp. suggesting that the canyon may also host unique assemblages possibly due to a mix of biogeographic influences and complex hydrodynamics The patchy habitat characterized and dominated by the deep-sea sponge Geodia megastrella did not qualify as a priority habitat due to the minimum extent criterion established by OSPAR. Yet, the habitats shaped by G. megastrella in the SVC often seemed to host other megabenthic species, and several species in the Geodia genus are listed as representative VME taxa of both soft- and hard-bottom sponge aggregations (ICES, 2019) although the presence of the dominant yellow erect and stipitate sponges was not mentioned there The communities reported in those regions are more similar to the laminar sponge aggregations observed in the SVC it could also be classified as a “deep-sea sponge aggregation.” Our findings could possibly indicate an extension of its bathymetric range in the SVC endorsing their potential conservation interest in the SVC 12 habitats characterized by a wide range of priority species and ecosystem engineers have been identified and described in this study of the São Vicente Canyon all of which are highly sensitive to the impacts of bottom-fishing activities and some are also threatened by changes in sedimentation regimes which can follow trawling on the canyon flanks Although an assessment of the fishing effort in the area is currently not available the study area is located in a highly productive and intensively fished region Comparisons with other canyons in the Atlantic-Mediterranean region suggest that a noteworthy diversity of potential priority habitats The 12 potential priority habitats characterized and dominated by corals and sponges accounted for 54.1% of the surveyed area (3,865 m2) They occurred on a variety of substratum types suggesting that their overall distribution area in the canyon may moreover be of substantial size A widespread habitat dominated by crinoids was also identified in the deeper sections of the canyon Several international agreements and instruments are calling for the protection of the recorded priority habitats (e.g. The establishment of a SVC Marine Protected Area that accounts for the high diversity and patchy distribution of priority habitats should promptly be discussed and the effects of sediment resuspension considered in the design this study provides support in understanding the drivers determining habitat distribution in submarine canyons which is paramount to improve the mapping of this kind of environments through predictive habitat modeling The original contributions presented in the study are included in the article/Supplementary Material further inquiries can be directed to the corresponding author/s and I-MN identified the species in the video I-MN analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript with BHC All authors reviewed the manuscript and agreed with its content This study received funding from the MeshAtlantic project (UE INTERREG AA 2.2 2009-1/110) and from FCT—Foundation for Science and Technology through the strategic project to CCMAR—UIDB/04326/2020 BHC was supported by national funds through FCT—Foundation for Science and Technology in the scope of Norma Transitória DL57/2016/CP1361/CT0038 FO was supported by project HABMAR (grant no MAR-01.04.02-FEAMP-0018) and co-financed by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) of the Operational Program MAR 2020 for Portugal (Portugal 2020) nr: 2020.05583.BD from the FCT—Foundation for Science and Technology The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest The reviewer FT declared a past co-authorship with one of the authors BHC to the handling editor All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher We would like to acknowledge the OCEANA NGO for inviting CCMAR to join its scientific expeditions in the eastern Atlantic We would like to thank Helmut Zibrowius for the all the support in the identification of 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(race) out is the most important for all these horses.” He was purchased for $3.2 million as a 2-year-old by owner Amr Zedan “He had to really stretch to get this horse,” Baffert said Bullard was another half-length back in third and paid $2.10 to show Making his second career start and first in a stakes race Barnes dueled on the lead with McKinzie Street in the opening half-mile Barnes spurted away midway through the second turn and ran strongly through the stretch to close out the win “He was aggressive down the backside but he’s still learning how to run I was really surprised how he finished today.” Baffert said Barnes reminded him of his 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah Barnes is named after Baffert’s longtime assistant “They surprised me and I was honored,” Barnes said I had a little bit of a knot in my stomach São Vicente City Council will move forward with the renovation works on its seafront in the middle of this month This is due to the ‘green light’ from the Court of Auditors The redevelopment includes the area between the bridge and the Via Expresso with a protective wall for the restaurant area a shared mobility pavement and the perpendicular road that goes to the town centre will have parking The creation of a children’s playground and two paddle tennis courts is also planned according to statements made by José António Garcês The City Council has indicated that it will do everything it can to minimise the restrictions on traffic caused by these works the works will begin in the ‘low season’ so that they can be completed before the summer the Regional Government gave the ‘green light’ for the work to move forward namely through the signing of a program contract to co-finance this project particularly because the Environmental Impact Study showed that the benefits of the work outweigh the negative impacts it drew attention to the risks of coastal flooding falling rocks and vibrations that the work could cause to the platform to be built From Diário Notícias Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email The newly reduced evacuation zone in Santa Monica Residents evacuated from the area between Montana and San Vicente were allowed to return home on Friday but those living north of San Vicente are still under an evacuation order 10 there is a mandatory evacuation ORDER for all areas of the city north of San Vicente Boulevard There is an evacuation warning for all areas of the city north of Montana Avenue to San Vicente Boulevard A warning for areas of the city between Wilshire and Montana has been lifted entirely For residents who were previously under evacuation order (between Montana and San Vicente) this area is now entirely under an evacuation warning Residents may voluntarily return to this area but remain prepared with gathered essentials and be ready to leave the area if conditions worsen The Los Angeles County Curfew order remains in place in all evacuation warning zones in Santa Monica SMPD will be enforcing the County curfew order from 6 p.m No enforcement action will be taken against residents trying to repopulate the evacuated areas Residents are asked to work with officers and members of the National Guard by carrying current identification and minimizing trips in and out of the evacuation warning areas SMPD said it needs to continue its heightened stance addressing opportunistic criminal behavior If you see anything suspicious or disturbing contact 911 (life-threatening emergencies) or 310-458-8491 Officials said that while conditions are favorable for this change to evacuation zones the fires across the region are dynamic and can change quickly Residents are encouraged to sign up for SM Alerts for important safety information and follow the city on Facebook, X or Instagram for regular updates Call 911 to report down power lines or immediate threats to life or property.  also applies to a small amount of LADWP customers north of San Vincente Boulevard on Woodacres Road This area was previously under mandatory evacuation orders and is now under a voluntary evacuation warning Water quality elsewhere in the city is not impacted.  “We ask residents for their patience with returning home,” Mayor Lana Negrete said “Please be kind to first responders and staff at entry points We understand that there is immense stress in having to leave under such conditions and we thank everyone for their cooperation as we continue to assess conditions and begin recovery efforts.”   will be at maximum staffing in evacuation areas to assist residents returning home and actively monitor all evacuation zones to deter criminal behavior.   The California National Guard began deployment today and officers are stationed at traffic control points around Santa Monica to assist with repopulation efforts and ensure the safety of the surrounding community Entry and exit from Santa Monica to the evacuation zones in Pacific Palisades and Los Angeles is strictly prohibited.  evacuated areas may have potential debris and downed trees from high winds on the roads Exercise caution when entering these areas.  Restoration of missed service and debris cleanup in deployed and will be systematically addressed throughout the city Regularly scheduled services such as street sweeping park access and other services will begin as early as tomorrow Find the latest updates on Santa Monica evacuation orders, services and resources at Santamonica.gov.  Santa Monicans forced out of their homes by the Palisades Fire were able to return on Monday after the last evacuation order in the city was lifted traffic into the city backed up as residents flocked back to the Northern portion of the city that has been evacuated since the fire broke out last week they are still under an evacuation warning Evacuation orders require residents to leave and violations of the zone are punishable by law Residents under an evacuation warning should be prepared to leave in an emergency but are allowed to remain in their homes While the area north of San Vicente has been under an order since the start of the fire the area between Montana and San Vicente went from a warning to an order and then back to a warning before having that warning lifted Monday morning Residents who do return to their homes north of San Vicente are still under a boil water order North of San Vicente Boulevard: Evacuation Warning  All areas north of San Vicente Boulevard are under an Evacuation Warning. Residents may voluntarily return to this area but should remain prepared with gathered essentials and be ready to leave the area if conditions worsen This area was previously under Evacuation Order.  North of Montana Avenue to San Vicente Boulevard: Evacuation Lifted  The evacuation zone has been lifted for this area There are no active fire threats to this area. This area was previously under Evacuation Warning.  Santa Monica officials have stressed that while residents can return to their Santa Monica homes all entry points into the city of Los Angeles from Santa Monica and Pacific Coast Highway remain closed The public is not allowed to enter Los Angeles evacuation zones "Thank you to all Santa Monica residents who were impacted by the evacuations for your patience and understanding as we worked in coordination with public safety and Palisades Fire incident leaders to protect the community amid a dynamic emergency situation," said the city in announcing the change "We are grateful that Santa Monica did not experience any damage to homes and that our community is safe The São Vicente Agricultural and Craft Market was temporarily transferred to the town park This website has been translated using an AI program you will have many long evenings ahead of you This 'city' is considered the cultural Hotspot of Cape Verde spirits and a vibe that will make you feel right at home Don't expect crowded tourist bars or polished happy hours good music and the relaxed Cape Verdean planning (read: everything starts an hour later than planned as standard) La Pergola is one of those places that everyone recommends - and for good reason The location combines indoors and outdoors with a concrete space that is partly covered Start your evening here with a grogue sour – the local pride – and relax before the night really starts bluesy music style with sultry guitar sounds a singer with a voice full of feeling and lyrics that touch you – even if you don't speak the language – right in the heart In short: difficult not to get in the right mood here Bombu Minino is old school – and that's exactly why it's so great but you can count on discovering new names that will immediately pop into your playlist The atmosphere feels like a messy living room where friends play your favorite records and time seems to stand still Super friendly and speak good English – a welcome change If you are looking for a place where music is not only heard but also performed gevoeld then you should definitely visit Jazzy Bird Bar Pub One of the oldest bars in Mindelo and a household name in the Cape Verdean music scene Many big names – local and international – have stood on the stage here On Wednesdays and Fridays the energy really flows through the space: locals gather Fancy a place where you can look out over the bay Sunset is the rooftop bar where locals and travelers come together for good beats delicious food and that golden glow of the setting sun Behind the bar they shake fresh cocktails – and they are really finger-licking good There is a DJ regularly and the atmosphere is always laidback Heads up: on Saturdays you can easily end up between balloons and children's cake Sunset is a popular spot for birthday parties on the weekends But let's be honest: even then the view is great The interior is industrial – lots of metal artistic details – and the crowd is a mix of locals and travelers who know how to build a good evening You stick around for strong cocktails and conversations that only get better as the evening progresses A little tip: leave your Dutch punctuality at home you might as well not be there until 22:30 and around midnight the Mindelenses are dancing in the street or in the bar That's how it goes here - and that's what makes it so good Construction is slated to begin at year's end for a medical office tower at the intersection of Wilshire and San Vicente Boulevard in Beverly Grove, the Beverly Press reports The project from Stockdale Capital Partners, which would replace a Big 5 store at 656 S. San Vicente Boulevard calls for the construction of a new mid-rise structure featuring approximately 145,000 square feet of medical offices and life sciences space above a 418-car garage It would be the first new building of its type in the surrounding area in decades The Beverly Press reports that closure of the Big 5 store is expected in mid-August with grading work for the new tower to begin in December 2024 Heavy construction is anticipated to commence in the first quarter of 2025 with the building scheduled to be ready for tenants in 2027 A leasing website for the property indicates that the building would rise 15 stories in height and stand to an architectural apex of nearly 213 feet "The site includes living gardens on the ground floor and upper floors as well as a façade of glass and metal panels," states the website." The medical office tower would begin work as Cedars-Sinai pursues its own expansion on San Vicente:  a new patient tower which would be added to the hospital's northeast corner fronting Beverly Boulevard The 656 San Vicente Site also sits across Sweetzer Avenue from a property previously slated for redevelopment with a 20-story, 77-unit apartment tower Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Threads / Instagram Cindy Crawford and Laura Dern Have Expressed Enthusiasm About the New Venue A new luxury private club has opened its doors in Santa Monica offering an exclusive seaside retreat for Los Angeles’ elite.  debuted last month with a $40 million price tag and a slew of amenities designed to attract Hollywood’s power players The club occupies the top floor and rooftop of a building on Ocean Avenue providing panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean Members can enjoy an indoor-outdoor restaurant known for the San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood has once again crafted a space that combines privacy Membership initiation fees range from $3,200 to $15,000 depending on age with annual dues running up to $4,200.  NYT reports that high-profile figures such as Cindy Crawford and Laura Dern have expressed enthusiasm about the new venue this is a big deal,” Crawford told the Times evokes a mid-20th century Italian Riviera aesthetic and a “tent room” draped in Pierre Frey fabric Klein’s goal was to create a sophisticated yet relaxed ambiance reminiscent of Old Hollywood on vacation While algal blooms and domoic acid outbreaks have occurred this particular bloom has reportedly impacted more animals than in recent.. well-priced lots in desirable locations are finding buyers .. 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Made with ❤️ by ENKI Tech About a hundred migrants deported by the United States to Panama, mostly Asians, were placed this Wednesday in a shelter in the inhospitable Darién jungle where they must wait until being repatriated 299 migrants were in a hotel in the Panamanian capital unable to leave despite the government’s claim that they were not deprived of liberty was recaptured in Costa Rica and returned to Panama 97 [deported migrants] have been transferred to the San Vicente shelter” in Darién province the Ministry of Security said in a statement The center is located near the jungle town of Metetí The transfer by buses was carried out during Tuesday night to Wednesday but was only confirmed hours later by the Panamanian government this shelter was used by migrants entering Panama from Colombia after crossing the dangerous jungle in their march toward the United States in search of a better life of the 299 expelled in recent days by Washington “who have agreed to voluntary return” to their countries 41 airline tickets have been purchased: 9 for Turkey Among the 299 migrants sent to Panama between last Wednesday and Saturday In the windows of their rooms at the Decapolis some migrants hung handwritten signs in English saying: “Please help us,” “We are not safe in our country.” The hotel is guarded by police and Chinese citizen Zheng Lijuan escaped from there but was recaptured the National Migration Service said in a statement She “was located in Costa Rican territory and returned to Panama,” the Ministry of Security specified Migration indicated that Zheng will continue “with her journey proceeding with the corresponding procedures for repatriation to her country of origin.” Panamanian Security Minister Frank Ábrego appeared before the press on Tuesday following a report by The New York Times which had access to testimonies from some migrants via text messages and according to which they were stripped of their passports and most of their phones several deportees indicated that in the hotel “at least one person tried to commit suicide,” of which Ábrego said he learned about through the newspaper The minister indicated that the repatriation of migrants or their relocation to other countries will be handled by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) During a recent Latin American tour by U.S Panama and Guatemala agreed to serve as a “bridge” for migrants of other nationalities deported by Washington The Panamanian government agreed to collaborate with the deportation policy amid pressures from threats by President Donald Trump that he will “recover” the Panama Canal if it doesn’t reduce its Chinese “influence.” only deported migrants have arrived in Panama as part of Trump’s new policy 200 will arrive in Costa Rica this Thursday I was expecting to see some photos like this and the waves were even larger today on the north coast there really is no thought into this at all The new requalification work on the Sao Vicente sea front Thanks to Ex: Marta Sofia from LIVRE for the photos good to see progress along the Sao Vicente shorefront I’m sure it will look amazing when all in complete It would be a good idea for them to build a breakwater pier (either out of groynes or piles) to break the force of the waves reaching the shore With the amount of aggregate being removed from the seabed along the south coast Ribeira Brava to Calheta it’s going to need a much bigger investment keeping nature at bay The beaches are being eroded as the sea floor re-levels itself after extraction & no wave softening beach as a result So obvious but is any body watching…………I doubt it this looks to be a new version of Lugar do Baixo …… They have been talking about this for years The rehabilitation of the São Vicente seafront is “on the verge of receiving a favorable approval” from the TdC the work that will rehabilitate the entire seafront of São Vicente considering it to be an “important” undertaking that will reconfigure and improve the attractiveness of the municipality “It is a project that has community support and is currently at the Court of Auditors (TdC) on the verge of receiving a favourable approval and then the work will start as quickly as possible” said the President of the Regional Government on the sidelines of a visit to the works at the Boaventura field bars and a set of craft shops are located will be rehabilitated It will be framed by a seafront for people to stroll and enjoy the high-quality terraces and I think it will be very important to further improve the attractiveness of the municipality” The head of the regional executive also assured journalists that the center of the municipality will have the controversial bus dock From Jornal Madeira Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Don't worry, I also hate spam. MENUFROM THE MAGAZINEHow Gabé Doppelt Went From Fashion Glossies to L.A.’s Ultimate GatekeeperNow You were a high-profile magazine editor for several decades, working at titles like Vogue and Mademoiselle, not to mention W. Seven years ago, you surprised everyone by ditching publishing to take a job as ­maître d’–in-training at Tower Bar, in Los ­Angeles, replacing the veteran ­Dimitri Dimitrov. I was freelancing and running out of money! The timing was perfect, because Jeff Klein had just bought the San Vicente Bungalows and was thinking about what to do with Tower Bar. Did you get snarky comments from your former colleagues when they first saw you at the hostess podium? Recently, Jeff promoted you to global membership director at San Vicente Bungalows in L.A. And this fall, you’re moving to New York to oversee the opening of the new Manhattan outpost. Will this job turn you into the world’s snootiest gatekeeper? Someone I respect tremendously said to me, “Don’t be afraid to be a cunt—you have to be!” But I try not to be too cunty. My job is to curate the membership mix to make sure that it’s diverse, including across age groups and industries. There must be a fair amount of thought and compassion that goes into the decision-making process. Do you and Jeff always agree on who should be allowed in? Not always! We also have a membership committee, and we trust them and don’t like to overrule them. The meetings are loud and raucous and opinionated, but ultimately we reach a consensus. The club is known for being extremely strict about secrecy: Members can’t take photos at the club or post about it on social media. I’ve heard that a few members have gotten themselves suspended. What were their misdeeds? Breaking the no-photos rule is the most common offense. There just has to be a selfie-free zone somewhere in the world. But people often sneak pictures and post them—and somehow Jeff always finds them, even if the account is private. Also, when a member is rude to staff, that’s gross and says a lot about that person. Insecure? Micro-penis? When a member gets kicked out, are you the one who bounces them? Yes, and I enjoy it tremendously. The first time I suspended someone, I was terrified, but then it only took about two or three more, and now I get such joy out of it. In a normal restaurant, you don’t always have the power to get rid of someone. It does keep people in line. Which types of members are the biggest divas? You have many of the top movie stars, studio heads, tech moguls, and fashion designers. Strangely, it’s the average people who act the most entitled. I’ve found that, at the club, the big stars just want to be treated like real people. They want to blend in because they draw so much attention everywhere else. How will the membership mix in New York be different from L.A.? It will be heavily fashion, with a big presence from the art world, and, personally, I want as many writers as possible. As with our first club in L.A., we’re letting in only a couple hundred to start. We’re being incredibly selective. All new members have to be nominated by existing members. Some people are applying for L.A. memberships so that they can get into New York through the back door. What kinds of desperate measures do people resort to while trying to make their applications stand out? Oh, appalling things. Some people will include a picture of themselves on their Peloton in their private jet. But money is not going to buy your way in. Just showing that you go to fancy restaurants in Europe all summer and have six houses and collect private clubs for a hobby, that’s not appealing to us. Which members or guests can still make you starstruck? You joke about the challenges of being a 64-year-old in a job that requires late nights and long hours walking around in heels. But in what ways are your age and wisdom an advantage? The more rings around the trunk, the better equipped you are to handle basically anything. My skin is thick now. If I were younger, I think I’d be offended much more easily, but now everything just rolls off my back. I handle it like the elderly person that I am. Hair and Makeup by Sara Denman for Charlotte Tilbury at Celestine Agency; Photo Assistant: Mike López; Retouching: Danny Peña; Fashion Assistant: Kat Cook. Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Two passers-by injured by debris of plane that hit bus I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A bus burst into flames and two people were killed when a small plane crashed on a busy road in Sao Paulo Six people were injured by the debris after the eight-seater plane crashed on Marques de Sao Vicente Avenue in Brazil’s largest city Witnesses recalled seeing the plane exploding in a fireball as it hit the back of the bus, just yards from a queue of cars at a crossroads. “I just saw everything flying and the fireball The plane was ripping up palm trees and signs,” Genival Dantas Arraes said Dramatic footage showed the blaze on the bus and a large plume of black smoke rising over Sao Paulo as emergency crews rushed to the scene Sao Paulo governor Tarcisio de Freitas said the two people killed were pilot Gustavo Medeiros and the plane’s owner, Marcio Carpena. A passing motorcyclist was among the injured after he was hit by debris from the plane A woman who was inside the bus was taken to hospital for her injuries The condition of the two wounded people was unknown The four other injured people had only minor injuries The control tower lost contact with the plane minutes later One witness reported seeing it hit a tree before petrol began gushing out of it hit the sign and started dumping kerosene,” engineer João Lucas da Silva Amaral said Personal trainer Adriano Rolim told Globo: “The pilot tried to land on Marques de São Vicente but the plane hit the back of the bus and ended up exploding The Brazilian Air Force said it would investigate the accident as quickly as possible Brazil has had a number of deadly aircraft crashes in recent years, including one last August in Vinhedo, near Sao Paulo, that was particularly shocking. 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Teams from the military police, civil police and scientific-technical police are also supporting the incident.” Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies govt and politics"},{"score":0.828408,"label":"/law The aircraft came down on the busy Marques de Sao Vicente Avenue A passenger on the bus and a motorcyclist hit by debris were taken to hospital while those who died were aboard the plane fire department spokesperson Captain Maycon Cristo said Smoke could be seen rising over Brazil's largest city in the aftermath of the incident ShareSaveDrone footage shows scale of deadly Peru landslideTwo people are killed after a glacial lagoon overflowed in the Ancash region triggering a landslide. Watch: Olympic legend leaves parents in her dust at school sports dayThe third-fastest woman in history, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, took part in sports day at her son's school in Jamaica. 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Water is the world’s most precious resource All living things from the smallest insect to the largest animal require water to live It is literally the source of all life.  That is why a new study in Frontiers in Environmental Science assessing the potential for fog harvesting in one of the world’s most arid places is so exciting but ingenious technology could produce nearly a gallon of water a day per square meter Not Enough Rainfall The study was conducted in one of the driest places in the world. The BBC, reported that the Atacama Desert in Chile gets less than 0.19 inches of rainfall a year. On the edge of this arid desert sits the poor city of Alto Hospicio Many of the city’s residents do not have access to clean water networks and survive off of water delivered by trucks.  In fact, according to Vice only 1.6 percent of the about 10,000 residents of Alto Hospicio have access to the local water system the  researchers believe that the fog that regularly rolls through the city could be a source of water that has yet to be utilized.  All You Need is a  Piece of Mesh and Some FogAs the BBC pointed out, fog harvesting is not a new technology It has been used on a small scale in South and Central America is the first study to calculate how much water fog harvesting can bring to an area like Alto Hospicio if implemented on a larger scale.  All that is needed is some fine mesh hung between two poles water droplets form and then that water is then harvested into pipes and tanks.  According to the study, 17,000 square meters of mesh could provide 300,000 liters of water a month, which is the amount of water that is delivered by truck to Alto Hospicio. The fog water could also be used to irrigate hydroponic agriculture which could produce from 33 to 44 pounds of food a month And a mere 110 square meters of mesh could help the city’s green spaces grow and thrive for the places where these conditions occur fog-harvesting could truly be a game-changer And though it seems like something that would be very complex it is actually a very simple technology to implement all that is needed is some mesh and some ingenious thinking YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:New Gel Creates Water From Desert AirNew Startup Creates Water from the Desert Air7 New Technologies That Create Clean Water for a Thirsty World Thank you for signing up.Expect to hear from us very soon The Fisherman's Trail runs to the wild It was built to encourage off-season travel.. and editor of the Much Better Adventures Magazine 2022 Travel Media Awards Finalist: 'Young Travel Writer of the Year' 'Sustainability Feature of the Year' More posts by Stuart Kenny This is the very edge of the European continent. Beyond those surfers lies only water, the Azores and America It’s easy to lose yourself in that thought the cliffs plateau and then gently undulate This is where an older Portugal still exists in dusty towns rich in historical practises and local artisanship a long-distance network of walking and cycling routes which runs through the regions of Alentejo and Algarve in the southwest There are three main hiking options under the umbrella of Rota Vicentina allowing you to stay in one location and embark on day hikes “If you want to see rural aspects of Portugal like cork tree production The third option is the best known route of the Rota Vicentina “Fishermen still use access points in the cliffs to reach the beaches and the sea,” says Luis “The concept in the beginning was that if you can link all of these you can walk along the coast for 14 days or more and if you decide you want to go to a beach for a dip You can find a place that is just for you.” Coelho is the co-founder of Portugal A2Z Walking & Biking, and the co-creator of Much Better Adventure’s new six-night hike on the Rota Vicentina exploring the Algarve’s hidden coves and sleepy villages along the way “If you want to go to the most common places in Portugal where people go for an Instagram picture but don't care about the communities - we don't do it We look for the guy or woman who produces cheese and bread in their courtyard We're always looking for these local experiences.” The trails are managed by the Rota Vicentina Association who were set up to encourage tourism beyond the summer months and to spread the wealth that comes with it to inland villages many of which are being slowly depopulated due to a lack of opportunities causing people to leave for Porto or Lisbon “The aim is to help the region in the southwest of Portugal which is mostly a natural park,” Luis says was to fight against regular summer tourism if you came in July and August everything was crowded all of the accommodation would be empty; except for the occasional foreigner or Portuguese tourist hiking between 15-25km (9-15 miles) each day and during the walk you have places where you can stop for a cafe or a beer “It’s all about getting people off the beaten path and trying to sustain people We go to small cafes that are popular in summer but in winter have no income small places in Portugal where people still live without the internet The Fisherman’s Trail rarely leaves the coast but Luis advocates for staying inland at night to support the communities looking to flourish in rural areas “Don't keep all of the tourism in Portugal on the coast,” he says because you want to support the communities I ask Coelho to describe some of the highlights along the Fisherman’s Trail “When you hike from Arrifana to Carrapateira most of the time you will be near the coast,” he says and a lot of cork trees and umbrella pine trees which produce the pine nuts that you use in pesto You can still see shepherds and their cows So what you have is this mixture of coastal views and small valleys with dunes as you arrive into Carrapateira.” That night, you can stay at a regenerative tourism project called Pedralva a man called Antonio [Ferreira] decided to buy some houses in-land Some of them have four rooms and they are named after local beaches.” The internet is weak and the phone coverage is poor “Fresh fish is extremely common and you’ll see people out fishing the southwestern tip of Europe lies within walking distance beyond “It’s common to see some peregrine falcons on this walk and this is where you can see storks nesting in the cliffs,” says Coelho Vincent is one of the continent’s most storied spots There are temples dedicated to Heracles and Romans once believed the sun sank into the ocean here and the current name is actually linked to a martyred fourth-century deacon whose body - the legend goes - was discovered by citizens of Portugal’s first monarch which is a great place for people who love rocks,” says Luis “You have rocks from 300 million years ago to 20,000 years.” which was once home to Prince Henry the Navigator's 15th-century School of Navigation "There are small bars with live music; fancy restaurants and small From Sagres to Salema is one of the most challenging sections of the trip near where small boats run daily tours to see the caves from where it’s a simple exit for those departing to Faro Airport The Rota Vicentina is a showcase of this storied region Inspired? Check out our small group tours in Portugal now, in particular our adventure on the Rota Vicentina one of the greatest living legends of music the headliner at the Festas de São Vicente After the English singer’s arrival in Madeira was announced in July this year there were several reactions on social media doubting whether she would actually perform at the festival or whether it would be another tribute or a lookalike on stage with DIÁRIO carrying out a ‘Fact Check’ to ‘help’ confirm Bonnie’s presence The truth is that this will certainly be a nostalgic night for many with no shortage of great hits such as ‘Total eclipse of the heart’ ‘Holding out for a hero’ and ‘It’s a Heartache’ among many others that have marked generations To those outside the UK the distinction is perhaps not always clear but Bonnie is definitely Welsh not English Bonnie Tyler is a Welsh girl and well loved singer from Wales not England she is definitely not English Three cars were hit today by falling rocks in São Vicente but despite the scare the drivers were not injured One of the vehicles suffered significant material damage as well as the Public Security Police who took charge of the incident From Diário Notícias By that photo I’d say the car hit the rock. Not the rock hit the car. Car was either parked or the airbags are defective since they didn’t deploy. Two people have died after a plane crashed into a bus in Sao Paulo The incident occurred at around 7.20am local time on the Avenida Marques de Sao Vicente in Barra Funda The small King Air F90 was attempting an emergency landing when it smashed into the ground The plane crashed just five minutes after taking off from Campo de Marte RT Brazil reports that two bodies were found inside the plane "while a motorcyclist and the bus driver were injured The fire department told local media that the 732 bus from the Santa Brigida bus company had no passengers on board at the time of the crash They added that there were no victims on the ground Devastating images show the plane smashed into several pieces in a ball of flames on the road as firefighters fought to put out the flames Brazillian officials have yet to make a statement however experts from JetAV said: "The King Air F90 can accomodate up to eight passengers although it is more commonly configured for six passengers "The King Air F90 is powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney PT6A-135 turboprop engines flat-rated to 750shp each Inspection interval on the engines is 3,600 hours." The plane was reportedly heading to the city of Porto Alegre before the crash witness João Lucas da Silva Amaral said he saw the plane hit a tree Another witness described a fireball forming after impact saying: "I was going to take the access to Avenida Sumaré and was going to take the return when suddenly the plane came down the avenue and I just saw everything flying and the fireball The plane was ripping up palm trees and signs The Police and the Brazilian Air Force have launched an investigation into the crash According to a witness the plane hit a tree The Secretary of Public Security of Sao Paulo revealed several teams had been deployed in response to the fire He said: "Our teams are working on the crash of a twin-engine plane on Av Civil Police and Technical-Scientific Police are also supporting the incident." Mindelo is the place to be on the Cape Verdean island São Vicente where you need to be if but just places where you can sit down for fresh fish what are you going to fill your belly with The Neapolitan owner doesn't do things halfway: a thin base top-quality mozzarella and that unmistakable wood-fired oven taste we have to announce that the place is being sold and the owner is moving back to Naples you can still enjoy your last chance for real Neapolitan pizza on São Vicente Just remember that this is not the most pleasant area to walk around which is best arranged in advance before you go to Bella Napoli Fancy an evening of more extensive dining with a great view Here you sit on a terrace with a panoramic view over Mindelo while drinking a cocktail and enjoying delicious food this is in a neighborhood where you better not walk around alone at night but that is more of a guideline than a guarantee – not everything is available daily Don't expect a set table or an extensive wine list Then you've come to the right place You Sabor good the pizza at Bella Napoli may be a little bit better but otherwise you can score delicious pastas You are literally sitting on the water with front-row seats for the most beautiful sunsets the sun slowly sinking into the ocean—you get the idea but surprisingly it's the burgers that are the real stars of the menu Some locals swear that this is where you eat the best burger in Mindelo—and of course you want to taste it The Floating Bar is – as the name suggests – a bar on the water While you are floating in the harbour of Mindelo with a drink in your hand you see boats passing by and you hear sailors drunken captains and travellers exchanging stories about their journeys to faraway places During the day you want to hang out here in the sun with a cold beer and in the evening it feels like a meeting place where everyone is welcome Then after your meal you can just roll onto the beach Laginha You can sit here under a parasol with your flip-flops half on at a table on the wooden deck or just at the bar On the menu: from finger food to full meals – think fresh fish tourists and many Madeirans that are on holiday at this time to São Vicente The poster has just been released and the acts and djs are all there and promises to be an almost week long party I can well recommend Sao Vicente Guest House within short walking distance to all the action Stayed there a couple of times so know it well Best in Travel is here! Discover 2025’s destinations The 30 best countries, cities and regions to visit in 2025 Plan your trip with Elsewhere, by Lonely Planet See where a Lonely Planet Membership takes you Subscribe to our weekly newsletters to get the latest travel news, expert advice, and insider recommendations Explore the world with our detailed, insightful guidebooks Stay ahead of the curve with our guidebooks Uncover exciting new ways to explore iconic destinations Every month, we release new books into the wild Search Search Close search menu Explore Best in Travel 2024 Africa Close menu Countries Antarctica Antarctica Close menu Regions Asia Asia Close menu Countries Australia & the Pacific Australia & the Pacific Close menu Countries The Caribbean The Caribbean Close menu Countries Central America Central America Close menu Countries Europe Europe Close menu Countries Middle East Middle East Close menu Countries North America North America Close menu Countries South America South America Close menu Countries Choose which otherworldly and spectacular Cabo Verde island is right for you © Susana_Martins / Shutterstock Marc is just back from Cabo Verde where he researched and wrote the upcoming Pocket Cabo Verde (out October 2024) Here he breaks down which island is best for your favorite type of vacation A sprinkling of volcanic islands almost 600km (373 miles) off the coast of Senegal, Cabo Verde is an archipelago that has it all: sweeping beaches of golden sand; active climbable volcanoes; West Africa’s best hiking and a lively local music and arts scene This diversity means every island has its own unique charms and traveling between them can be an unpredictable affair We've got everything you need to know to choose the perfect Cabo Verde island for your vacation By far the most touristed island, Sal is also the Cabo Verde destination with the most services The epicentre of the tourist action is the town of Santa Maria with a world-class beach and more restaurants than most of the country’s islands put together When you’ve had enough of caipirinhas and sun lotion on the sands take a day excursion with one of a multitude of local guides to some intriguing spots Let baby lemon sharks nibble your toes in the shallows off the east coast float Dead Sea-style at the salt pans of Pedra de Lume and spot turtles on the west coast – all easily manageable in a day Planning tip: There’s no need to book tours and excursions in advance You can wait until you are on the ground to find the right guide for you Santiago is by far the most populated island in the archipelago and certainly has the liveliest feel This is helped along by the fact that the Cabo Verdean capital A short ride to the west of Praia lies Cabo Verde’s only UNESCO-listed site once a major Portuguese colonial city that played a large part in the West African trade of enslaved people Today you can clamber around the ruins of cathedrals and monasteries or have a bite to eat in Cabo Verde’s oldest street but Santiago has a network of marked trails that runs the entire length of the island as well as lots of associated infrastructure Those trails reach a crescendo at Tarrafal Santiago’s best beach resort with a truly Caribbean feel Planning tip: Many make the mistake of staying in Praia and taking trips north Base yourself in the northern beach resort of Tarrafal for a much more pleasant experience Though divided from Sal to the north by a mere 40km (25 miles) of ocean, Boa Vista couldn’t be more different this is the island in the archipelago for those looking to escape wander golden sands and dream of pirates and shipwrecks Sal Rei is the capital –a place with a lively expat scene and innovative new restaurants, such as Bowlavista With their cool bars and shimmering white sand the town’s beaches would be enough for most islands such as endless Santa Monica and the dunes of Varandinha Boa Vista has its own stretch of desert (the Viana) where the sand is piled up to 50m (164ft) high –a magical place to watch the stars at night and sandboard by day Planning tip: Boa Vista is best seen from the back of a 4X4 pickup and the good news is there are plenty of local operators in Sal Rei willing to take you out to ride those dunes Santo Antão is Cabo Verde’s Jekyll and Hyde island with two very different sides to it Promotional bumf shows hikers passing through lush vegetation but around two-thirds of the island is dry and barren The third you’ll be interested in is the north where you’ll find the Paúl Valley –arguably Cabo Verde’s top hike with several routes passing through terraced farmland rum-like concoction made in small distilleries along the valley from the sugar cane that thrives there the O Curral restaurant is a superb place to replenish calories Planning tip: The only reliable ferry service in the entire archipelago operates between Mindelo on São Vicente and Porto Novo on Santo Antão This makes these the only two islands you can safely plan to visit in one trip Planning tip: Mindelo is a place where it pays to go with the flow. There’s always something going on in town, from concerts to art shows, parties to street theater, so once you’ve unpacked, head out into the vibrant streets and let yourself be surprised. Out in the far west of the archipelago, Fogo and Brava are an Atlantic double act with an off-the-map feel. The biggest draw here is the crater of the active volcano that gave birth to the island millions of years ago. Incredibly there are villages below the summit, which often get in the way of determined lava flows (last time in 2014). The reason locals insist on living there is immediately clear – wine! Grapes love the volcanic soil in the caldera, and the local wine is special indeed. After sipping the local Chã das Caldeiras white, take a hike up the peak before boarding or sledging back down on the volcanic ash. That same volcanic soil also provides nutrients for coffee bushes, with plantations spread across the east of the island. Connoisseurs long since declared Fogo coffee one of the best beans in the world. Brava is the most remote of Cabo Verde’s ten islands and feels like a true escape from 21st-century tourism. The beach village of Fajã de Agua on the west coast is a particularly dreamy place. Planning tip: The timing of ferry services and absence of flights means you can’t make a day trip from Fogo to Brava, so you’ll need to book at least one night in a guesthouse on the tiny island. A video filmed in Madeira is circulating on social media and is leaving internet users astonished by the danger but also by the beauty of the images of a mountain cliff in São Vicente we can see the Juncos Stadium and the swimming pools in the background experts in the field reveal that the footage is shot in 360º which gives the illusion of walking along the edge of the cliff The beautiful images and the danger this man goes through as he walks along part of a mountain cliff in São Vicente are true he appears to be a tourist who is passionate about trail running and the mountains From Jornal Madeira The Jornal Madeira failed to realise this is Jackson Groves , a professional hiker and adventure seeker, who spent over a year in Madeira during the Covid pandemic. Jackson is now a resident on the island, living on the south west , and works with Madeira Tourism. The camera is indeed a 360° and makes the cliff look a lot narrower, but it is very high. This is the same area that the two French tourists would have fallen from earlier this year. A post shared by Jackson Groves (@jackson.groves) Despite he is a great accomplish hiker plus climber and explorer lets hope that he doesn’t give ideas to certain people try what he does putting their lives in danger and having accidents safe first Not seeing the Madeira Governmment doing this type of things at all 😂😁😅 The West African island of São Vicente which with the opening of the new Floating Music Hub now extend to the bay of Mindelo This project from architect and designer Kunlé Adeyemi consists of three separate but linked timber pavilions: a recording studio; a bar; and a multi­use performance space to spotlight African music It’s an idyllic venue to experience live performances of the Cape Verdean morna a genre made famous by the late Cesária Évora a legendary singer for whom Mindelo’s airport is named it is also one of Africa’s fastest growing economies thanks in part to its burgeoning tourism sector Among the lodging options in the pipeline: the beachfront Meliá Salamansa as well as 16 new rental lodges from Barefoot Luxury featuring Scandinavian design combined with locally sourced African handcrafted furniture Contact us at letters@time.com The world of membership clubs is one that functions—nay thrives—on the concept of maintaining mystery and intrigue While a new restaurant or bar that just opened in your city will likely encourage photography these exclusive clubs seek just the opposite That’s because of the members they attract—the famous Membership clubs might be seemingly popping up everywhere today, but they originated back in 18th-century Britain as sought-after spaces where aristocrats, politicians, and intellectuals gathered to discuss ideas, socialize, and conduct business. The first clubs, like White’s and Brooks’s in London were deeply tied to social class and usually centered around shared interests London is still a hub for these exclusive spaces (wait until you see No but stateside cities like New York and Los Angeles have also built up robust membership club offerings of their own As these clubs have continued to open in metropolitan hot spots all over the world they still provide their members with a bubble that’s as aspirational as it is inaccessible With waiting lists often stretching years and rigorous application processes they’re reserved for the select few who meet their criteria and likely know someone who is already a member but joining (most) of these clubs is not entirely unattainable as it seems Read on to learn about some of the most exclusive membership clubs and what makes them worth the humbling experience of applying 11. San Vicente BungalowsSan Vicente Bungalows San Vicente Bungalows is a discreet hideaway for Hollywood’s elite This club prioritizes privacy with a no-photo policy and strict confidentiality agreements allowing members to enjoy its lush garden settings making it a favorite for celebs and industry insiders Despite having just opened its doors in 2019 the club’s reach is quickly growing as well with two additional locations in the works for Santa Monica and New York City’s West Village neighborhood Application & PricingAnnual membership reportedly starts at $4,200 GAFor Savannah residents and those who frequently visit the charming Southern city Club Bardo and the namesake hotel it calls home are meant to function as an oasis—decorated in a cheery peach hue with plush furnishings and a long Members of the sophisticated and stylish club enjoy use of a private clubhouse Application & PricingAnyone can apply for membership at Club Bardo and applicants are chosen based on “what they can contribute to the scene.” If accepted plus $200 in monthly dues and a $200 minimum monthly resort spend 9. The Elwood Club at the Pendry Newport BeachThe Elwood Club at the Pendry Newport Beach CAOrange County’s Newport Beach is an elite locale to begin with so how elite can a membership club located inside one of the coastal city’s best hotels be The club occupies its own wing within the Pendry Newport Beach a clubhouse space stocked with televisions playing sports; fireside board games and a Topgolf Swing Suite; Viamara a swanky Italian restaurant; and The Cabaret a darkly colored lounge with live music and performances Application & PricingCatering to Southern California’s elite favoring local residents and influential figures with an invitation-only membership application plus an initiation fee that varies by applicant Multiple Locations WorldwideIf there’s one membership club you’ve probably heard of First established for the creative community in London in 1995 by restaurateur Nick Jones Soho House now owns over 40 locations globally and it wouldn’t be a stretch to say the company has redefined the modern membership club it's even a publicly traded company at this point (SHCO) the clubs offer stylishly appointed clubhouse spaces Each location seeks to act as a reflection of its local culture from the industrial chic of Soho House Berlin to the palatial Application & PricingSoho House requires applicants to work in creative industries and share its ethos (no suits allowed) and membership is capped at each location to maintain exclusivity with access to all houses available for an additional cost Those accepted under 27 years of age pay half price until they’re thirty Application includes an online form and requires referrals from current members 7. SilencioExclusive Clubs Silencio Designed by David Lynch Silencio was inspired by the sinister theater that appears in the director's 2001 film Mulholland Drive Silencio is both a cultural hub and a sanctuary for Paris’ creative elite Silencio functions as a member club with a private theatre Late at night it transforms into a wild night club with an ever-present line Silencio’s membership is curated to include top-tier creatives offering them an intimate space to exchange ideas and party a complimentary birthday dinner or club table and access to partner clubs such as NeueHouse A very red room-inspired location of Silencio was also opened recently near New York City’s Hells Kitchen neighborhood Application & PricingAnyone can apply for the membership and the application requires a recent photo Members pay approximately €1,200 annually with a half-off discount for those under 30 Applications are submitted through the club’s website NYNeueHouse is a sophisticated workspace-meets-social club designed for cultural vanguards known for expansive industrial clubhouse spaces and ample inspiring programming (we’re talking between seven to 10 events each night at the Madison Square location) thanks to a more relaxed communal attitude and well-attended programming Application & PricingNeueHouse caters to creative professionals with limited memberships to maintain a collaborative environment Membership fees range from $3,000 to $6,000 annually Applications can be submitted online with referrals Application & PricingMemberships are highly coveted and selective focusing on individuals who excel in one of 13 key industries such as art Annual fees start at $15,000 with an initiation fee that can range from $15,000 all the way to $100,000 Prospective members must secure an invitation from a current member MTA membership club unlike any on this list Yellowstone Club is the only private ski and golf community and unparalleled access to outdoor adventures The exclusivity is matched by breathtaking natural surroundings You can only apply for membership if you live in the private community as well as Jennifer Lopez and supermodel Gisele Bündchen Application & PricingThe first hurdle is owning property in the Yellowstone community and the second is the fact the club can only ever have 864 members at a time Membership includes a $300,000 initiation fee and annual dues of around $36,000 MonacoThis membership club was literally founded by royalty—Prince Rainier III who declared “the future of Monaco lies with the sea” during its inauguration in 1953 Its new clubhouse space was opened in 2014 and was designed to look like a giant yacht inside which members can take advantage of everything from a library and glamorous ballroom to a gym and rooftop pool Members also enjoy use of the private marina for their boats are able to participate in sailing lessons and social events like high society balls Application & PricingMembership is exclusive and reserved for yachting enthusiasts with a direct connection to Monaco’s maritime community Membership costs are undisclosed but require sponsorship by two existing members and approval by the club’s board NYFounded back in 1871 as a gentlemen’s club it doesn’t get much more exclusive than “The Knick,” with famed past members including the Rockefellers and both Teddy and Franklin D is the fact it stands as one of only two membership clubs in the city that still accepts only male members not only does the club not publish its application process online Much like Hogwarts or Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory you must wait for your golden ticket to arrive There is nary a photo of the inside of their clubhouse Application & PricingThis club remains one of Manhattan’s most private with membership limited to an elite circle UKRounding out our list is the Hurlingham Club—also known as the place where Kate Middleton Set on 42 acres of immaculately landscaped grounds bordering the River Thames it's no shocker that the club has been a royal favorite since it first opened in 1869 The club literally established the rules to the game of polo and has hosted tennis matches for the Olympics as well as the Grand Prix Ball and other high-society events Members can enjoy its stately Georgian Clubhouse take tennis lessons (Prince George reportedly does) Application & PricingMembership here is so highly coveted that prospective members must contend with a waitlist reportedly spanning 30 years Annual fees are thought to start at £1,300 By Austa Somvichian-Clausen is a journalist and hospitality entrepreneur who specializes in spirits and travel content hello from incl-single-feature-hand-coded.njk This page was posted in November 2017 as this program closed, and the contents of the page reflect that moment in time. For the most current information about this program, please refer to the Cabo Verde Compact II Star Report Land rights and water access bring confidence to residents and investors As a country strategically located at the crossroads of mid-Atlantic air and sea routes tourism is the lifeblood of Cabo Verde’s economy The travel and tourism industry of the West-African island nation contributes as much as 40 percent to Cabo Verde’s gross domestic product and employs more than one-third of all Cabo Verdeans The country's development strategy places a strong emphasis on using tourism to generate economic opportunities for its people but severe water scarcity and uncertainty around property rights and land ownership limited the country’s growth Signed in 2012, MCC’s $66 million Cabo Verde Compact has helped the government establish a strong foundation of policies and infrastructure for Cabo Verdeans to build a more prosperous future The residents of Cabo Verde benefited from MCC’s investments to help the water-scarce island nation reform its water sanitation and land management sectors to reduce poverty through economic growth Despite improvements in the water and sanitation sector over the last two decades Clean water and sanitation services were inaccessible and unaffordable for many households and businesses due to a combination of poorly maintained infrastructure and inefficient utilities and regulatory agencies Cabo Verde has relied on an energy-intensive process called desalination to produce clean water – made even more costly by the high price of imported fuel to power the national grid which have made clean water unaffordable for many Cabo Verdeans an inefficient water utility has made clean water and sanitation services inaccessible nine decentralized utilities were spread throughout the island of Santiago Cabo Verde’s biggest island and home of almost half of the country’s population These small utilities suffered from bureaucratic interference by municipal authorities Delivery of safe and reliable water and sanitation services was poor utilities on Santiago were consolidated into a single corporatized utility called Águas de Santiago (AdS) to achieve the economies of scale necessary to deliver safe water and sanitation services to the island’s people AdS is now a model for operational efficiency as Cabo Verde works to extend these improvements to other islands after the compact is completed Two innovative funds were created as part of MCC’s compact to expand access to water and sanitation on the island of São Vicente was designed to fund utility and capital investments on a competitive and transparent basis to allow utilities to continue expanding network coverage using the fund after the compact’s completion MCC helped the Government of Cabo Verde set up a long-term revolving fund Second, in partnership with The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation, MCC implemented a social access fund to improve access to water and sanitation particularly for poor and women-led households the fund has already provided more than 3,000 new connections to the water network and more than 2,000 new sanitation facilities and connections to the public sanitation network used to buy water at far away kiosks that were expensive He and his family now have clean water coming directly into their home thanks to a low-cost household water connection provided through the social access fund I can pay for my kids’ school fees,” he said “Water is more important than gold in Cabo Verde.” Sheila Araújo used to travel long distances to expensive water kiosks The social access fund brought water to her São Vicente home that she can now use for drinking land rights were unclear and inefficient land processes often resulted in delayed or cancelled investments The significant amount of time and money citizens and investors had to spend clarifying land boundaries and registering land rights contributed to an unattractive investment climate hurting the nation’s long-term economic growth Through the compact’s Land Management for Investment Project MCC has helped Cabo Verdeans secure legal rights to their land and clarify property boundaries citizens and businesses are now more likely to invest in their land and use their land as collateral to start a business “I’m looking to build a resort once the land titling is complete,” said Arlindo Cardoso “I’m also looking for investment partners and the titling process gives me the ability to negotiate with confidence as partners want clear ownership rights to invest.” MCC also piloted an effort to survey 100 percent of land parcels on the island of Sal The pilot activity led to the passage of a legal amendment in August 2016 that streamlined the land survey and registration process MCC is now funding the surveying and recording of more than 34,000 land parcels on the islands of Boa Vista Land surveys—a first step in the process of clarifying land rights—enable homeowners business owners and the Government of Cabo Verde to define their land boundaries An owner's land rights can be linked to spatial mapping information to establish a reliable and comprehensive land—an official record of land rights and boundaries A reliable system of land records and information can provide potential land investors and property buyers with confidence in their investments and stimulate land market activity and land investment “Land is important because Cabo Verde relies on tourism,” said Miguel Rosa “An investor wants to have legal security and be able to transfer property quickly which is exactly what the titling project did clarification of their rights and boundaries took years to complete As we speak we already have potential investors awaiting the clarification of land rights and they are preparing to return to the Island to negotiate They feel that they are going to invest in a secure place and a place where they can get returns on their investments.” Maio had 100 percent of its land parcels mapped totaling almost 10,000 parcel holders who now have their rights and boundaries clarified This work was carried out by Cabo Verde’s Instituto Nacional de Gestão do Território (INGT) a newly created state-entity to ensure the professionalism and completion of the work INGT ensures all property registration transactions are done on computers running modern land administration software which is reducing transaction time and costs and making information more conclusive for homeowners and investors the Government has also committed funding to allow INGT to extend land reforms to five more islands This will build on MCC’s work to bring all of Cabo Verde into the new land management system More than 600,000 people will benefit from MCC’s investments in Cabo Verde over the next 20 years By improving not just land rights and access to clean water but also the capacity of the Government of Cabo Verde to deliver the country is better-positioned to continue its progress toward reducing poverty and driving growth these efforts will unlock the tourism industry’s full potential jobs and new opportunities that help people across Cabo Verde lift themselves out of poverty A new flight route is about to make it easier than ever to reach these remarkable islands Sarfraz Manzoor finds out why Cape Verde is the new must-visit destination Lifestyle | Travel Sign up for the best picks from our travel I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice Cape Verde is about to be on everybody’s bucket list this summer. Located 350 miles off the coast of Senegal in West Africa, this necklace of islands remains a relatively hidden gem for British tourists, despite offering guaranteed winter sun without jet-lag — it’s only one hour behind UK time 125,000 British holidaymakers visited the islands last year but the vast majority of this rugged country remains undiscovered: most visitors go to the most established beach islands of Sal and Boavista where all-inclusive resorts reign supreme and the temptation to go exploring can often be trumped by a cocktail because there is so much more to do in Cape Verde than sunbathing by the pool Each island has its own distinct personality offering the discerning tourist the chance to indulge in everything from hiking to history While the turquoise waters of the ocean lap mere metres away And it’s about to get much easier to visit. EasyJet is set to launch a new direct route from Gatwick to Sal meaning now is the time to explore all that Cape Verde has to offer to nature in Santo Antao and relaxation in Sal Here’s how to make the most of a week there This is the cultural heart of Cape Verde and home to the city of Mindelo – the birthplace of Cape Verde’s most famous musical export and home to a beautiful sweeping bay whose azure waters practically beg to be swum in Once there, make a beeline for The Casamarel (casamarelhotel.com): a tastefully restored 1910 house that has 10 rooms an on-site restaurant that features many traditional Cape Verdean dishes which comes fried and served with cane honey as is the rooftop pool with its sweeping views of Mindelo the Ouril is also a good bet: this is a much larger hotel with two pools and a gym that overlooks the beachfront Start the morning at The Casamarel with breakfast (make sure to ask for the baobab juice) before heading to Pastelaria Morabeza which is hands-down the best pastry shop in town Cape Verde was a Portuguese colony for centuries and the islands’ culture and you can taste that influence in the mouth-watering pastel de natas on sale here where you can learn more about the ‘barefoot diva’ who put Cape Verde’s morna music on the global map Morna is a traditional Cape Verdean musical style that originated from songs sung by enslaved Africans brought to the islands by Portuguese settlers The museum displays many of Evora’s old costumes a selection of her awards and even the ashtray that Evora used New body to be created to tackle airspace inefficiency EasyJet pilot suspended after plane ‘seconds from hitting mountain’ Get cracking: Find the best UK holiday rentals for Easter Enter the AXA Startup Angel competition to win £25,000 Evora died in 2011 but her face is everywhere on the islands She is there on a giant mural behind Mindelo library badges and magnets sold in the outdoor market near the harbour a cosy-cute cafe whose wooden furniture complements its grey-and-white painted walls nicely and meat or fish that is the national dish of the islands Sao Vicente is also the only island in Cape Verde where you can swim and snorkel with green turtles where you can go out in a fisherman’s boat to see dozens of turtles so close up that you need to swerve to avoid touching them (which is important etiquette to help preserve the ocean’s biodiversity) a lively floating bar and restaurant located on the edge of the marina with beautiful views of the harbour Enjoy the sunset with a mojito made from grogue — a rum based drink derived from sugar cane that is hugely popular on the islands take an early ferry for the scenic hour-long trip to Santo Antao This is the greenest and most hilly island in Cape Verde and perfect for lovers of nature and hiking Start the day with a guided walk from Cova de Paul to Paul Valley The walk can take around four or five hours and covers 12km as you walk up from the base of a crater and then down to the green fertile Paul Valley Make sure to taste some of the sugar cane and to wear shoes with a decent grip This walk is quite vertiginous so if you are looking for something less strenuous you can opt to walk from the picturesque fishing village of Cruzinha to Ponta do Sol via a dramatic coastal path The highlight of the walk is the village of Fontainhas a pastel painted wonder that was recently voted as among the prettiest villages in the world The owner is a local musician and with acoustic guitars in the cafe guests have the chance to grab a guitar and do some impromptu jamming In terms of accommodation, Mami Wata Eco Village (mamiwata-ecovillage.com) has to be it The hotel’s 14 sea view rooms and three villas all have spectacular views of the Atlantic and all the rooms are named after the builders who helped create them almost all the food served in the restaurant is made from locally-grown produce surrounded as it is by papaya trees and shocking pink bougainvillea So take the ferry back to Sao Vicente and a car to the airport before catching a 50-minute flight to Sal Sal is the perfect destination for those wanting to do nothing but sunbathe and swim In terms of accommodation, try and get a room at Dunas de Sal (hoteldunasdesal.com), a low-rise hotel with 68 rooms, a decent buffet restaurant and a large swimming pool. It is only a four-minute walk from Santa Maria beach — and while it is possible to spend one’s entire time on the beach or by the pool there are two must-dos on Sal that it would be criminal not to try Hire some beach shoes (3 Euros a pair) and wade into the water with your guide By the time you are up to your thighs in the water you will see dozens of baby lemon sharks circling around your feet and even swimming between your legs Adult sharks can reach up to three metres and if you are lucky you may glimpse their fins above the water in the near distance The other must-see are the salt pans of Pedra De Lume — which are located at the base of an extinct volcano at the lowest point anywhere in Cape Verde The town of Pedra de Lume was once an established salt producer the main draw is tourism: the water here is the second saltiest in the world after the Dead Sea so wade in and bob around safe in the knowledge that it’s impossible to sink one of the most popular and beautiful in Cape Verde Soul Kitchen isn’t bad either: the walls and roof of this highly-regarded restaurant are made from palm leaves and diners can have their bare feet in the sand as they enjoy tagliatelle with eggplant caponata cream and peppers it might be with plans to turn around and come straight back at the earliest opportunity with seven other islands in Cape Verde still unvisited there is still so much more to see and enjoy of these remarkable islands Sarfraz Manzoor travelled to Cape Verde with Archipelago Choice an independent company specialising in bespoke island-hopping holidays Prices for a week-long package start at around £2300 per person and you can find more information at capeverdechoice.com Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary  Royals watch historic Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints