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Made Man

Part One: Cosa Nostra

A/N: Here we go folks! The official kick off of this one starts six months before the events of the intro, and immediately follows the end of the movie...with one major change, of course (as my quest to rescue all of Ben’s characters from their untimely film and screen deaths continues)

Warnings: language, depictions and descriptions of death and violence

Word Count: 3,718

6 months before:

The steel gray storm clouds fell into the bus’ rear view, with all of Beantown melting away behind him. Good fuckin’ riddance, Nick thought to himself, vowing never to return to Boston. As the bus left the city limits, his eyes fell upon a tourism billboard looming above Route 28. Faded, scrolling lettering on the badly peeling sign read “Boston: It’s All Here”. There were images of schooners and brigantines, cobbled streets, trees exploding in scarlet and gold foliage. The bottom of the billboard was lined with logos from the Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins and Celtics. The south side of the city was completely absent from the advertisement. No chain link fences, no yards with hungry pitbulls, or bars with blinking, buzzing neons. No indication whatsoever that Boston, Massachussetes was anything but a picture perfect postcard. It’s all here, he read the words one last time. No, nothin’s here. Ain’t nothin’ here for me anymore. Forehead pressed against the cool glass of the window pane and a toothpick clamped firmly between his teeth, he gripped the black bag in his lap and let out a long breath. Nick Tortano had a lot to think about, a lot to consider; a lot to plan, a lot to work on, and a fuck of a lot to forget.

He shifted in the hard seat of the old Greyhound, one long leg extended under the row in front of him, the other bent, knee swaying with the motion of the bus. Flashes of what he hoped to forget tore through his mind.

The way his father looked at him as he drew his last breath, eyes the size of chestnuts, hand reaching towards his son’s face but falling short- the way he screamed his throat bloody in the street as the life slipped from the man’s body.

That sudden drop in his gut just before the soft whizzing sound of two bullets cutting through the air, muffled by the silencer on the end of Jerry’s gun. Jerry who he thought he could trust, who he had to leave in a pool of blood on Ali’s bedroom floor.

The stillness of her chest, the two bright red blossoming blood stains spreading across her white shirt, lips slightly parted and limp fingers dangling from the mattress. The way she took all the air in the room with her as he knelt by her side feeling the warmth leave those fingers.

That corrosive regret that ate away at his heart and set his veins on fire- regret over not killing George in that warehouse, over letting him call the shots with Tony. Nick had gotten him, eventually, but the regret… the what if...what if he’d done him in then...could he have saved her? The fact that this was what he’d been made to feel, to think about...to do to his friend...his best fucking friend…

The lost look on Vito’s face, how he looked even younger than he was as Nick shoved a bag of cash into his arms and made him promise to leave town; to get out of Boston and not to look for him, not to try to contact him.

“But you’re my brother, Nicky,” he’d tried to argue, all obstinance and uncertainty and fear.

The way he’d had to harden his eyes and deepen his voice. “Yeah, well I can’t be your fuckin’ brother right now, Vito. Now do what the fuck I’m tellin’ ya and get the fuck outta town. And keep your fuckin’ phone on you.” How he’d walked away then, turning his back on the one person in the world that he had left. His father had stopped believing in him months ago. George had proven himself a toxic presence in Nick’s life. Ali had been innocent, and he’d miss what they could have become, what they were on their way to becoming; he’d forever feel the guilt of dragging her into his disaster. But walking away from Vito was the biggest loss he’d felt.

Nick’s nostrils flared as his top lip twitched. Sal. The one part of all of this that he didn’t mind remembering, was finishing it once and for all. Emptying his lead into that old bastard, standing over him and watching him become nothing but trash for the clean up crew that had been sent for Nick; watching as thick and slow, Sal’s blood mixed with motor oil and rainwater and dripped down into the sewer. The end you deserved, you piece of shit.

“Niccolo, I tried to tell ya. You cannot have it all,” Sal had said, hands in his pockets, right one gripping the .38 that Nick knew Sal always carried. Nick kept his gun trained on Sal’s chest as he continued. “You shoulda been happy, kid. Shoulda realized you had all you needed right here. This thing of ours, Nick, remember?” He pulled his left hand out of his pocket and waved it around vaguely. “You were the one hadta hold onto your family, to your friends...to that girl a yours.” He paused dramatically, clicking his tongue and feigning a sympathetic frown that made Nick’s eyes flash in the dark alleyway. “Shame, Nick. You threw away a great career with the mob for what? Whatcha got now Nicky? Nothin’. Nothin’ here for ya anymore, kid. You’re nothin’.”

As he finished delivering his monologue, he attempted to shoot through his right pocket, raising his still concealed revolver as he spoke. But Nick was quicker, and as soon as he saw Sal’s arm move, he squeezed the trigger and sneered as Sal stumbled backwards, open mouth gaping like a goddamn fish. He advanced on his former boss, firing two more shots before the man crumpled to the pavement and Nick’s boots were on either side of Sal’s body. He was already dead, but that didn’t stop Nick from pulling the trigger over and over until it clicked uselessly beneath his pointer finger.

The anger and adrenaline, the loss and suffering, the feeling of vengeance were all still pulsing venomously through every inch of his body a full eight hours later as he sat on the bus leaving Boston and his business there behind. He knew he had to get out of the city as quickly as he could, get somewhere far enough were the guys Sal worked for couldn’t find him- he wasn’t the top of the food chain, afterall. Sal had just been some Capo. He had a boss, and his boss had a boss, and Nick knew that they wouldn’t take kindly to some street soldier taking out an entire branch of their outfit, their Thing. Fuck your thing. I fuckin’ destroyed your thing. Cosa Nostra. What a crock of shit.

A crock of shit that he so willingly committed himself to, despite all of the people that he trusted the most telling him that he was making a mistake. His father, George, Jerry, Ali… but he hadn’t listened to any of them, and it had cost him all of them. For what? For a burning piece of paper clamped between his palms, scorching lies and false vows into his skin while he spoke words in Italian that he couldn’t begin to translate on his own. For a few days worth of walking around the city and feeling like a hot shot, like a real genuine made man; a real genuine lie. For money he could send to Vito, to pay for his college education- what money now, Nick? You got nothin’. Nothin’ for your brother, nothin’ for yourself ‘cept a bounty on your damn head. He might not have anything left, but he wasn’t ready to just sit and wait for some goon to come take him out either. He might not have anything to give Vito, but he was going to make sure that once this was finished for good, once the heat was off of him, that he’d find him and they’d at least have each other again. Build my own damn thing. My own damn family.

He’d concocted a plan, though he wasn’t sure how solid it was, having had only a few hours and a heart and mind crystalized with icy grief to work with, but it was all he had so it would have to do. He’d heard Sal and Jerry and a few others chattering about how the Boston family was struggling; about how its grip on the East Coast was slipping daily as outfits a few states south gained strength and cornered markets previously held by Boston. Illegal arms dealing, drug smuggling, hired killers… even black market technology deals with China, something previously handled exclusively by the Boston mob, was starting to fall to the New York/ New Jersey crews. The last time Sal sent some guys down to Jersey to negotiate and try to get back some ground they’d lost, only one of them came back, prompting Sal to throw a heavy quartz paperweight through the window of his office, curses flying from his mouth for Steve Bonafiglio, his counterpart down there. Even then, before shit had gone bad, Nick knew enough to pay attention to anyone or anything that made his boss’ blood pressure rise like that, so the name Steve Bonafiglio and his cover up cafe The Dockside were etched into his memory, saved for later use.

Later was now, and as the hours ticked by and the pavement passed beneath the rolling rubber tires, he repeated the name of the establishment over and over. The Dockside, Atlantic Highlands. The Dockside, Atlantic Highlands. Simon Lake Drive, next to the bait shop. The Dockside, Atlantic Highlands. The bus he was on would take him into New York- a city that it was in his DNA to despise- where he’d catch the Seastreak Ferry to cross over into the Garden State. Steve’s place was right at the end of the dock where the Ferry tied off, just past the bows and sails of the charter boats and sailboats and skiffs that populated the small harbor. Convenient location, just outside the city, a restaurant so no one would blink at large trucks making large drop offs of large containers, equipped with large ovens and large freezers, and perched right on the edge of the largest body of water and easiest disposal service there was: the Atlantic Ocean. Steve Bonafiglio sounded like a smart man. Much smarter than Sal, which is why he was alive and well and not rotting in some landfill off the coast of Massachusetts, and why Nick was hoping that he’d take him up on what he was about to offer.

Nick was about to turn rat, ready to break the rule that every errand boy and cashbox girl, every street soldier and capo and underboss, all the bag boys and gophers, the clean up guys, the scouts and drivers all knew and lived by: never talk. When you work for or with or in and around the mafia, it’s best that you don’t know nothin’ about nothin’. The less you know, the less you might let slip, and the less you’d be a dead man for if the wrong person caught wind of that slip. Well the wrong people were the people Nick was about to slip on. He was ready to offer Steve names and addresses of the remaining big players up in Boston. He was ready to do what no man had ever done, and certainly no Bostoner had ever dreamed possible. He was ready to help another family take down the Boston Mob, one pitiful old fuck at a time. He just hoped that Steve wouldn’t hold his willingness to turn against him, hoped he’d be willing to hear him out and realize that Nick was looking for two things: revenge, for all the things he felt that the family had taken from him, but also freedom- freedom from being under someone’s boot heel at all times, from having to check every corner for the barrel of a gun, from not being able to hold close the few that he cared about...from not being able to care about anyone for fear that that care would dig them a six foot hole or pour them a pair of concrete sneakers. Steve was either going to welcome him and his offer with open arms, asking him for a few months of service in taking down Boston before he’d be sent off under his protection to start living the life he’d had to put on hold, or he’d be capped right there on the tiled floor of the Dockside’s kitchen, industrial cleaning supplies used to wipe away all traces of him as fish feasted on bits of his body at the bottom of the cold, pewter water. His other option was to wait for the two remaining branches of the Boston mob to find him and kill him and let the same thing happen in a different town. At least with Steve he had a 50/50 shot...maybe even 60/40...of living long enough to see his brother again.

Leaning over the railing on the ferry, half-smoked cigarette dangling loosely from his lips and his black bag wedged firmly between his feet, he watched the choppy water slap against the side of the boat. The cold November air whipped across the surface and bit at the skin of his cheeks and nose, at the exposed area of his neck, the black lines of his rosary tattoo sharp against wind whipped pink flesh. But it had stopped raining, and it was nowhere near as cold as he was used to back home, the temperature barely registering at all through his black jacket and thick black sweater. The ferry docked at the end of a long wooden gangway that stuck out into the water, and he let commuters and tourists stream out and off of the boat before he slung the bag on one shoulder and disembarked. Here goes nothin’.

The sounds that greeted him as he made his way toward the blue and white building ahead were deceptively cheerful: fishermen shouting to one another while they maneuvered their large vessels into small slips, seagulls crying out as they soared above the harbor, looking for fallen french fries or other delicacies that they could snack on, laughter from the kids toting balloons from their adventures in the Central Park Zoo or the Statue of Liberty, snippets of conversations as business men and women hurried home and told their families that they’d be there in twenty minutes, and that they should start heating up the pasta from last night. Accents slightly different from his own hitting his ear to remind him that he was an outsider and that here in Jersey, people pronounced their “Rs”.

The wooden planks gave way to a large paved area full of picnic tables and benches, and he guessed that in the summer time they overflowed with people eating lunch from one of the few visible bars and cafes, or teenagers on dates with wandering hands that would be frowned upon at home, or artists sketching the sunset as the boats sailed in and out. But now, the gray sky full of white clouds, and a dullness to the color of everything that always fell upon the world in Autumn and Winter made the area seem sleepy. He walked up to the striped awning of The Dockside, passing stacked plastic chairs and tables that were bundled together and tied up against the building on the patio, and pulled open the side door of the establishment, crossing the threshold and sealing his fate one way or another.

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It was just another Tuesday afternoon, dragging on slowly through the quiet hours between breakfast and happy hour, and you leaned against the bar staring out at the boats, daydreaming about summer and sunshine and all the tip money you’d make when the weather was warm and people came out of hibernation. The countertops had been wiped so many times you could see your face in them. You’d stocked the beer coolers and filled the ice bins, stirred the hot wells full of soup- the constant, Pasta Fagioli, and Tuesday’s soup of the day, Split Pea and Ham- and dusted off all of the racks of glassware. There was nothing else to do until the hit-or-miss rush did or didn’t happen in roughly an hour, so you gazed out at the gently rocking boats and dreamed of where you’d go if one of them were yours.

Ralph had been in earlier, dropping off a few envelopes for you to hold in the register for someone who would pick them up later. Ralph was always flirting, always hoping that someday you’d fall for one of his lines, and you were as sure as he was hopeful that it would never happen. He was nice enough, had taught you a lot when you’d first come under the wing of Steve’s little cover up operation. He’d taught you things like how to spot an undercover cop, and how to know if someone was carrying a weapon, what certain tattoos meant and keywords that you should be aware of. You were thankful for all of those lessons, knowing that while your job description of bartender wasn’t in and of itself dangerous, your secret duties as cashbox girl weren’t completely on the up and up and therefore came with considerable danger. Ralph was thick and always sweaty. His jet black hair always had the appearance of being soaked through- whether from a lack of shower or an excess of product you weren’t sure, but it either way it was a repellant that you just knew that you’d never get passed- that and several other of his features: his “my shit don’t stink” attitude, the way he trashed anyone even half a step below him on the boss’ ladder, the way he looked at you like he was hoping he’d gained x-ray vision since last he’d seen you. Ralph was fine enough to deal with for work. But that’s where your dealings with him began and ended. You were glad that he wasn’t sticking around, glad to be by yourself with the boats and your daydreams.

Until the door swung open something straight out of one of those dreams walked through the door and strode right up to the bar counter that you were leaning on. Oh, shit. Long legs encased in dark denim, black coat over what you could tell were decently muscled arms, glossy hair that shined all on its own and not because it was dripping with grease or gel. Eyes so dark they rivaled the night sky, but with a softness reflected there that told you that he was more than his attractive exterior. Well, I wanted something to occupy my time. Got something.

He set his bag down and climbed up onto one of the circular seats, keeping his eyes on you as you greeted him, setting a small square napkin down in front of him. “Hey, welcome to The Dockside,” you gestured with one hand at your surroundings before telling him your name and letting your hand fall to your chest as if to indicate that your name belonged to you and not to anyone else in the room...even though there was no one else in the room. “What can I get ya to drink?”

“Hey, thanks, I’m not really thirsty, just came here to see Steve. He around?” His accent was undeniably from Boston, though you could tell that he was making an effort to speak slower, trying not to drop his “Rs”.

You grabbed a glass and filled it with ice despite his non-order. “Yeah, Steve’s around. But he only makes time for customers. So what can I get ya?” You tilted your head to the side and caught the makings of a smile lifting one side of his mouth, beard twitching slightly.

“Uh...whiskey sour I guess...please, I mean,” he answered, squeezing and flexing one hand in a fist.

“Sure thing,” you quickly filled the glass with well whiskey and topped it with the lime green colored sour mix you’d whipped up that morning- nothing but sugar and heartburn, and you wondered how much of that description your patron shared with his drink of choice. He looks dangerous. Like he knows things and like he’s easy to know. Gotta be careful with this one. You dropped an orange wheel and a bright red maraschino cherry into his short glass before setting it on the napkin in front of him. “Eight bucks,” you announced.

“Eight? Yikes.” his eyebrows flew up and made his face look younger than you originally would have pegged him for. You nodded, arms crossed. “Hope its the best whisky sour I ever had, then” he smirked as he forked over a ten and a five and told you to keep the change.

“Well, if it’s not, order a call liquor next time. Only so much covering up that sour mix and garnishes can do to shitty alcohol.” You shrugged and offered a smile as he took a swig of his drink, letting an ice cube drop between his teeth, crunching it before setting his glass back down on the napkin.

“Nah, best I ever had, right here,” he lied sarcastically. Gotta be very careful with this one.

“So you’re lookin’ for Steve, huh?” you asked, pouring yourself a glass of water. He nodded, running his fingers up and down the outside of his glass, wiping at the condensation that was pooling on the napkin. “Never seen you around before. You either caused trouble, or you’re lookin’ for it.” You squinted at him. “Not sure which one yet. But sit tight, I’ll let him know you’re here.” You started heading towards the glorified broom closet that Steve called an office, then spun back. “Who should I say is lookin’ for him, by the way?”

“Nick. Nick Tortano. Tell him...tell him I used to be one a Sal’s guys up North...he’ll know what that means.”

You nodded, heart rate picking up. One of Sal’s guys up North. That could only mean one thing- the Boston Mob was here in Jersey. There goes that boring Tuesday.

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World’s top 10 sustainable places to stay revealed

Travel is not just about seeing the wonders of the earth but understanding our impact upon it. With increasing frequency, people are looking to make the shift from “tourist” to “conscious traveler” by finding ways to maximize positive impacts on the locations they visit. Making thoughtful choices about how, when, and where you go on a vacation can make a significant difference. So, this Earth Day, travel experts analyzed over eight million traveler reviews from last year to find the key hot spots for eco-travelers.

Delving deep into sentiment, the global data showed the 10 best places to stay around the world, as reviewed by Expedia travelers. From boutiques with beehives and resorts with rainwater recycling, to grand urban retreats with solar cell power, many of these amazing places show that luxury and sustainability are not mutually exclusive. Additionally, the experts highlighted the top countries with the best reviewed eco-conscious accommodations, with the USA topping the charts.

Top 10 eco-friendly stays

1.Sandos Caracol Eco Resort, Mexico 2.Nomad Hotel Roissy CDG, Paris, France 3.Siloso Beach Resort, Sentosa, Singapore 4.Habitat Suites, Austin, Texas 5.Pakasai Resort, Krabi, Thailand 6.PARKROYAL on Pickering, Singapore 7.The Green House, Bournemouth, UK 8.Listel Hotel, Vancouver, Canada 9.Hotel Verde, Cape Town, South Africa 10.Sherwood Queenstown, Queenstown, New Zealand

Top 10 sustainable countries around the world

1.USA 2.Mexico 3.Canada 4.Australia 5.UK 6.Costa Rica 7.Thailand 8.New Zealand 9.France 10.Italy

Sustainable travel is the perfect opportunity to show Mother Earth and fellow inhabitants how much you care.

1. Sandos Caracol Eco Resort – Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Situated between dense jungle and the blue of the Mexican Caribbean coast, this Rainforest Alliance-certified destination is among the highest-rated by travellers for the multitude of positive impacts it offers.

•Extensive policies governing waste management, resource consumption and natural conservation

•Opportunities for guests to engage in ecologically sustainable practices: eco-tours, cruelty-free animal interactions and beach meditation

•A commitment to the community, reflected in celebrations of local indigenous culture, on-site markets that support local artisans, and local partnerships to improve area schools

2. Nomad Hotel Roissy CDG – Paris, France

Located five minutes by car from Charles de Gaulle airport, the Nomad Hotel Roissy CDG boasts Scandinavian-inspired design, tech-enabled customisable room layouts and a mission to “to reduce the ecological impact of these buildings to a minimum, at every stage of life, from design to operation”—making it the perfect accommodation for digital nomads with green leanings.

•Rigorous standards for creation/loss of heat and a low total annual energy consumption, supported by green (living) exterior cladding, solar panels, air handling units

•Proactive efforts to neutralize water impact through use of rainwater collectors

•Use of sustainable materials, including PEFC wood, carpets made from recycled fishing nets, recycled stone and glass shower units

3. Siloso Beach Resort, Sentosa – Singapore

Just off Singapore’s south coast lies Sentosa Island, a haven whose southwest coast is the home to the Siloso Beach Resort. Steps from the sandy beaches of the South China Sea, this award-winning eco-resort has taken special care to integrate the surrounding habitat into its design by prioritizing open spaces and preserving established natural features like mature trees and flowing springs. The result? A uniquely organic take on a luxurious beach resort experience.

•200 original trees preserved (and 450 planted) on-site; landscape pool fed by underground waters and built according to natural terrain formation

•72% of the resort is open-air—and activities including cycle tours, hikes and other eco-adventures

•Operations keep ecological impacts top-of-mind, emphasizing locally-sourced foods, limited use of plastics, and reduced energy consumption

4. Habitat Suites – Austin, TX, USA

Habitat Suites, a sustainable gem in the heart of Texas’ most progressive city, boasts a 30-year track record of forward-thinking environmental stewardship. Habitat Suites has been a charter member of the Green Hotels Association since 1991—and won an Austin Green Business Leader Gold Award in 2018.

•Widespread use of alternative energy, including solar panels, solar thermal and electric vehicle charging •On-premises organic fruit and herb gardens; clean, local and organic food options

•Use of plant-based, zero harsh chemical detergents for cleaning; bio-safe guest shampoos and detergents; hypoallergenic suites that include live potted plants and windows that open for access to fresh air

5. Pakasai Resort – Krabi, Thailand

Spa treatments, boxing and cooking classes plus plenty of space for lounging by the pool—the Pakasai Resort delivers on everything you’d expect from a tropical Thai resort, then sweetens the deal with an impressive list of sustainability efforts. “Krabi’s Greenest Resort” was the first in the area to win an ASEAN Green Hotel Award (2014).

•Resource conservation efforts include rainwater capture and greywater recycling, energy efficient lighting, biogas production and reduction of plastic use

•Careful attention given to reducing carbon emissions through waste minimization program and collaboration with the local community and local organizations

•Guests are encouraged to make their stay even greener by joining the #GreeningPakasai campaign, which incentivizes visitors to make low-carbon choices around food, transportation, linen services and local activities

6. PARKROYAL on Pickering – Singapore

With 15,000 square metres of greenery and a cutting-edge design, the PARKROYAL is equally impressive in what it does and doesn’t do. This LEED-certified masterpiece saves 32.5 Olympic-sized swimming pools’ worth of water annually and could power an estimated 680 households with the energy saved by its conservation efforts.

•Highly regulated resource consumption through employment of light, motion, and rain sensors

•Solar cells and rainwater collection mean zero-energy maintenance of the 15,000 m2 sky gardens

•Thoughtful construction processes reduced concrete (and associated waste and energy expenditure) use by more than 80%

7. The Green House – Bournemouth, UK

Equally suitable for weddings, self-care weekends and romantic getaways, every detail of this eco-hotel has been designed to help guests feel great while doing good. That ethos touches every facet of The Green House, from the building’s renewable energy production and Forest Stewardship certified, UK-crafted furnishings to the on-site restaurant’s adherence to local sourcing and high animal welfare standards—the company car even runs on bio-fuel from the kitchen’s old cooking oil!

•The use of earth-friendly cleaning products and efforts toward energy conservation

•Staff are trained in the ethos of sustainability and are encouraged to find new ways to improve the Green House’s efforts

•Environmental efforts extend to the exterior grounds, including bird and bat boxes (to provide a safe place for breeding) and rooftop beehives that produce honey

8. The Listel Hotel Vancouver – Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Listel Hotel dedicates itself to both environmental responsibility and the arts. The hotel provides a location to elevate local and international artists—including a gallery dedicated to First Nations artists from the Northwest Coast—while participating in the city of Vancouver’s “Corporate Climate Leader” program, setting an example for sustainable tourism efforts across the globe.

•Responsible food practices including membership in Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise sustainable seafood program and a commitment to offering local and sustainable food and wine

•Conservation efforts including 20 solar panels, a state-of-the-art heat capture program (reducing the hotel’s natural gas use by 30%) and water reduction and air quality programs

•Adherence to a 100% Zero Waste policy since August 2011

9. Hotel Verde – Cape Town, South Africa

“Sustainable by design, stylish by nature” is the modest motto of Cape Town’s Hotel Verde. The first hotel in Africa to offer 100% carbon-neutral accommodation and conferencing, the Cape Town Verde has earned an extensive list of international accolades (LEED Platinum certification and a 6-star rating from the Green Building Council of South Africa) for its extensive adherence to sustainable practices.

•Restoration of the surrounding wetlands now supports indigenous water-wise vegetation and a healthy population of Cape honeybees—as well as an ecotrail, outdoor gym, and eco-pool for visitor use, plus on-site edible food gardens and aquaponics

•Energy efficiencies include photovoltaic panels on the roof and north-facing facades, wind turbines, energy-generating gym equipment and geothermal heat

•Commitment to social responsibility through sustainable procurement practices, waste management and community involvement

10. Sherwood Queenstown – Queenstown, New Zealand

Sustainability and connection with nature are behind every detail you’ll encounter at the Sherwood Queenstown, a boutique hotel perched on three acres of alpine hillside overlooking Lake Wakatipu. The Sherwood operates based on the belief that “a simple respect for nature lies at the heart of any sustainable practice”. The hotel’s orchards and kitchen garden supply its award-winning restaurant; most rooms offer sweeping mountain or lake views, and all are outfitted with South Island wool blankets and locally-sourced beverages. Mornings start with optional yoga sessions, followed by hiking, mountain biking, skiing or snowboarding.

•A focus on materiality selection that integrates the building with the landscape, while employing upcycled fixtures, fittings and furnishings

•Conscious choices about energy generation—the Sherwood is one of the largest private solar installs in New Zealand and currently generates enough electricity to return surplus to the grid

•Selection of food, wine, beer, spirits, and other consumable products that are local, natural, healthy, ethical, seasonal and sustainable in their production and use

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Fishing Charters Gold Coast Deals | Boat Charter Services Gold Coast

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Enjoy the advantages of Best Deep Sea Fishing Charters Gold Coast

There are numerous ways you can go fishing. You can leave your vehicle by the reef, stroll to the seashore, and sink your line into the water. Or then again, you can wander a little distance into the ocean and fish from that point. Yet, an ideal sort of fishing is seaward fishing. Be that as it may, not many individuals go seaward fishing since they don't have the way to wander out into the ocean consistently. This is where the idea of Best Deep Sea Fishing Charters Gold Coast becomes possibly the most important factor. Fishing charters are helpful for goal-oriented anglers who need to go into the dark blue ocean consistently to get some fish yet can't.

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Engineering Iconic Landmark for the Gold Coast Tourism Rental Cars at Coolangatta Airport Provides Best Budget Hire and Cheap Holiday Deals

Behind-the-Scenes Engineering Keeps Gold Coast Tourism Flourishing, says Local Businessman

The Gold Coast Sand Bypass system was recently celebrated, as part of the annual Gold Coast Open House program, for its contribution to the growth of tourism and marine industries in the city.

The Gold Coast Sand Bypass system, managed by Gold Coast Waterways Authority is much more than just an iconic landmark or popular angling spot – it’s a feat of engineering that deserves recognition, says Gold Coast Family Car Rentals CEO, Darryl Essington-Wilson.

Opened in 1986, the sand bypass system was one of the biggest infrastructure projects of the 1980’s and played an important role in the development of Gold Coast Tourism. An ambitious and expensive project for its time, the bypass system was an innovation that really helped to spark a tourism boom in the region. “This behind-the-scenes feat of engineering really has been pivotal to the development of the Gold Coast. The investment in the seaway development has really paid off, as its contributed in no small way to the development of all the water-based industries in the region, such as whale watching and fishing charters,” says Essington-Wilson.

Located on the Southport Spit, the bypass system operates by pumping sand through a pipe below the seaway, via pumps buried two metres beneath the sand. The sand is dumped onto South Stradbroke island, keeping the channel open at the mouth of the Nerang River and the seaway safe and clear for craft. The pumps collect 500 000 cubic metres of sand every year. The sand bypass system is earmarked for a $3.35 million upgrade in 2019, when works will begin to replace the jetty’s concrete deck.

“The Southport Bar was incredibly dangerous for craft until the Seaway was opened in 1986. The Seaway now allows safe passage for both recreational and commercial vessels between the Broadwater and the ocean. It is also a popular spot for many tourists and I highly recommend a visit. This is another prime example of the commitment local council has to improving our surrounds. Gold Coast Family Car Rentals has been in business here since 2001 and we’ve seen phenomenal growth in the tourism industry,” said Wilson.

Whilst this important boost to the quality of life of residents and visitors is largely invisible, locals and visitors alike get to see the annual pre-summer dredging of Tallebudgera Creek estuary, where the dredged sand is transferred to nearby Burleigh Beach and the Currumbin Creek lagoon. The dredged sand is then transferred to Southern Palm Beach. The dredge is a familiar site during August, September and October each year.

The Gold Coast continues to draw millions of visitors every year who come to enjoy the spectacular beaches, the rainforests and waterfalls of the lush hinterland and the many other attractions and events that are on offer.

Gold Coast Family Car Rentals is a family owned business that has been operating in the city for 17 years and also has a branch in Northern Beaches, Sydney. CEO Darryl Essington-Wilson believes that the tourism and hospitality industry could continue to grow and benefit if operated with integrity and a service mind-set. “We subscribe to a private monitoring service that measures 27 different levels of consumer fairness, in terms of rental terms and conditions, clarity, transparency and service levels. We are two of only three rental offices in all of Australia awarded Gold Medal status by complying with all 27 standards of consumer fairness. And we’re pretty proud of that.” Says Wilson.

If you’re considering a Gold Coast Holiday, visit Darryl’s website Cheap Car Hire Gold Coast and Gold Coast Airport Car Rental to get an online quote or book online or call + 61 7 5508 3333 for further information.

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Wrangell's History Thrives in the Southeast Alaska Rainforest

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Wrangell's History Thrives in the Southeast Alaska Rainforest

Wrangell is only 90 miles north of Ketchikan but feels a world away, and in some ways, it is. Accessible via boat or aircraft, Wrangell is a unique example of small-town life, and once you arrive here, you’re likely to realize this is the Alaska you had been hoping for. Located near the top of beautiful Clarence Strait, and at the mouth of the shallow Stikine River, Wrangell is also one of the most diverse towns you’ll find in the entire state, thanks to a number of historical events and interesting individuals.

Situated on Wrangell Island, sandwiched between the mainland and Etolin Island, Wrangell has seen a surprising number of residents and visitors over the last hundred or so years. Explorers, fur hunters, and on-the-way gold seekers found the town to be quite to their liking from a navigational perspective and in the value of wildlife like sea otters, that could be killed for their fur. While Russian fur traders were the first non-Natives to claim Wrangell for the preservation of their interests by building a fort in 1833, George Vancouver was actually the first white man to set foot upon Wrangell’s soil during a quick survey visit in 1793. It must have been superficial, however, because Vancouver missed finding the Stikine river that leads into what is now Canada and the Coast Mountain range.

When the Russians built Fort Redoubt St. Dionysus, as Wrangell was first called, the local Tlingit indians relocated to the center of the new town on a small plot of land today called Shakes Island (named after then-Chief Shakes V).

Here, the Tlingit helped manage fur trading with their own shrewd abilities and helped lead the fur industry toward a resurgance in value.

Shortly after the fort was completed, the famous Hudson’s Bay Company showed up wanting a piece of the action, intending to build their own post on the Stikine River.

When the Hudson Bay ship arrived in the community, Russian commanders refused them entry, saying the British had no right to the land. The Tlingit people joined the fray, claiming their right to the furs (and thus the ongoing trade influence), so the Hudson Bay sailors returned to Vancouver (the city) to ponder their options.

Eventually, the British, Russians, and Tlingits reached a land-lease agreement in 1840, costing payment of 2,000 otter skins for payment to the Russians, and delivery of food for Russian colonies on the west coast. But the British saw the potential of Wrangell’s resources and took the deal.

But when Alaska was purchased from Russia in the famous “Seward’s Folly” bargain in 1867, one more flag was due to fly from the post of Wrangell, so named for Baron von Wrangel of the Russian-American Company who originally founded the area. Once the Americans had established a military presence in the town, a flag of the United States of America flew high and proud, making a total of four to be hoisted up the flagpole over the previous 40 years.

Perhaps the most colorful individual to explore the land around Wrangell was naturalist John Muir, whose writings manage stir a sense of adventure in travelers, even today.

Muir came to Wrangell Island the first time in 1879, and wasn’t too impressed by the wet forests and boggy shorelines. Nonetheless, he stuck around and made his way up and down the wilderness of the island and adjoining waterways. The Stikine made an impression on him, Muir calling the Big Stikine Glacier a “broad, white flood,” unlike anything he’d ever seen before.

Impressed enough to visit? Wrangell’s visitor bureau can provide a full itinerary for Alaska visitors, whether interests lie in wildlife, fishing, or Tlingit culture.

Travelers seeking a bit of solitude and scenery will enjoy staying at the Grand View Bed and Breakfast, located a mile from downtown and the boat harbor. With a full kitchen, three separate sleeping quarters, a living room, and sweeping views of the sound beyond, Grand View lives up to its name.

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Most visitors come to Wrangell to see the Stikine River, and see it you will with the help of Alaska Waters charter company, utilizing jet boats with shallow drafts to enable them to navigate the sandy delta. Take a ride to the glaciers, watch sea lions, or visit AnAn Wildlife Observatory to see brown and black bears feeding on salmon.

Tlingit history can be understood through an Alaska Waters cultural tour, where a trip to the ancient Chief Shakes House immerses one in dancing, drumming, and stories that date back generations.

Don’t forget to take a hike up Mount Dewey, especially in July, when ripe blueberries flank the trailsides and sometimes prevent an actual arrival at the summit. It’s worth the effort to go, however, as the top yields great views of Wrangell, surrounding mountains, and the occasional Alaska Marine Highway ferry passing by.

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