F: Is for Functions under the sea.

Once upon a time in a former life I lived on a schooner in Manhattan. That experience made me love living on the water. To some, it seemed like I was roughing it. The truth was except for the people I adored it and could of lived like that forever. Today on CNN there were places that made me long for that time. Though more chic these places offer the beauty and rawness that comes from one of our greatest resources our oceans. So follow me for places we long to be.

The world’s first underwater spa, is located near Morocco but there are two sister spas, the Fortress in Sri Lanka and the Desert Palm in Dubai. Using the healing powers of lime. Glass floors and views of surrounding sea life, with underwater rooms offering massage and other specialized treatments. Per Aquum Resort & Spas name means 'Health via water' creating balance.
A place where one can travel to and let the thoughts of yesterday be washed away making room for fresh inspiration and energy to manifest your dreams. To learn more log onto www.peraquum.com


This next place is the coolest destination ever. Jules’ Undersea Lodge in Key Largo, Florida. To enter the Lodge, one must actually scuba dive 21 feet beneath the surface of the sea. Jules’ really is underwater. You enter through an opening in the bottom of the habitat. It's like discovering a secret underwater clubhouse. Hot showers, a well stocked kitchen, books, music, video movies and cozy beds await. Don't scuba dive, don't despair, a three hour class. “To live beneath the sea was once just the dream of science fiction writers…Now it is a reality. Here is a new step for mankind, the advent of undersea living, the taming of the last frontier on Earth…Inner Space”. to learn more log onto www.jul.com






In Västerås, Sweden Utter Inn an art project by Mikael Genberg offers underwater accommodations. The facility is entered through a typical Swedish red house located on the surface of the water. Fulfill your desire to have your own little house on your own (tiny) private island. Sleep soundly while surrounded by fish almost 10 feet below the surface of Lake Mälaren. The guests of Otter Inn are taken out in an inflatable boat, they get instructions and are then left alone, unless they selected the deluxe version with supper.

On Rangali Island, Maldives which is neat Sri Lanka is the one of the world’s all glass aquarium dining experiences. The Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, set more than 16 feet below the surface, has a 360-degree view of the Indian Ocean’s marine life and nearby reefs, with seating for only 14. To get there you descend down a spiral staircase.

Last on this list is the Red Sea Star Underwater Restaurant in Eilat, Israel. A magical atmosphere of beauty and peace, while observing through giant windows the colorful underwater coral garden and an endless shifting panorama of marine life.
The restaurant of the Red Sea Star has seating for 105 guests. It also serves as a “green” project, with associated marine experts working to preserve the surrounding coral reef. Next to almost every table in the restaurant there are two personal windows through which to observe the underwater surroundings. Ultimately, it all adds up to a wonderful exotic feast of the sense, and is in no doubt, one of the most romantic places in the world and this is a dreamy F.A.C.T.