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Get Off The Grid with Black Tomato

Sick of the same old scene? Black Tomato have been very busy scouring the furthest corners of the world for unique travel experiences that lift you out of the monotony of everyday life.

It’s not very often these days that you can truly say you’re off the grid. Whether it’s a luxury desert break, a tropical island or the most beautiful beaches in the world- for autumn holiday ideas with a difference, here’s Black Tomato’s definitive top 10 most unusual destinations to escape to for a relaxing holiday where you can finally hear yourself think.

1.The Atacama Desert, Chile

Solitude seekers head to northern Chile into the arms of the wild winds of the Atacama Desert.  This rain starved plateau stretches 1000km, touching both the Andes and the Pacific. Reach breathless new heights as you climb its arid platform to marvel one of nature’s most powerful climatic extremes.

2.Diving between tectonic plates, Iceland

Remember those childhood geography lessons on continental drift?  At the tip of the Reykjanes peninsula in southwest Iceland, tectonic plates are shifting and grinding in an endless clash of gargantuan subterranean forces.  Abandon the noise of the city and find peace and quiet as you plunge into the deep glacial waters between the plates.

3.Tari Valley, Papua New Guinea

The isolated Huli people of the Tari Valley know a lot about living in harmony with natural beauty.  The vibrant valley they call home is punctuated with dramatic waterfalls and dense tropical forest bursting with a kaleidoscope of flora and fauna.  Wake up to the chatter of Lorikeets and Eclectus, or watch the ebb and flow of local life from your boat on the Karawari River.

4.The Kingdom of Bhutan

Welcome to the unexplored backcountry of the Kingdom. Bhutan is a trove of beautiful hidden details, look closer at vertiginous valley walls and you’ll find ancient settlements built into the rock face. With the terrain dropping a massive 3km as you cross the region,Bhutan offers a meteorological journey- transporting you from Alpine cool to sub-tropical temperatures.

5.The Gobi Desert, Mongolia

Sick of the queues and the crowds? With a tag line of “isolation guaranteed”, the wilderness of the Gobi Desert in southernMongolia truly does what it says on the tin.  The desert hosts some of the world’s clearest skies. Lay your head down on a pillow and spot the constellations from your camp under the stars.

6.The Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Nick-named The Land God Made in Anger, Namibia’s deserted coastline is the closest thing to an abyss you’re ever likely to experience.  What this unusual landscape lacks in life it more than makes up for in rare beauty: watch the suns rays light up gemstone beaches and crawl through its tumbling sand dunes and shimmering salt pans.  Admire the strange elegance of the animal and human skeletons scattered across this stark landscape and be the last man standing as you find yourself isolated with only ghost crabs for company.

7.Pansy Island, Mozambique

Pansy Island is a teeny-tiny paradise that emerges fromMozambique’s emerald waters at low tide.  Its delicate name echoes the ethereal nature of this island: with nothing more than a sprinkling of white sand, crystal clear waters and pansy shells – this is quintessential desert island bliss.

8.Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Teetering on the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, across the Gulf of Nicoya, this remote retreat truly deserves the title of off the beaten track.  A visit to one of these sparkling beaches is not a question of parking the car and unloading the deck chairs – Pass through steamy dense jungle and be the first to make footprints on secluded immaculate white beaches.

9.Damascus, Syria

From bazaars to blind alleys, minarets to mosques there is hardly a city in the world that has packed so much Arabian charm and buzzing energy into such a small space. Lose yourself in the maze-like alleys of the Old City: peer through mysterious Narnian doorways revealing picturesque fountains and ornately decorated houses, this is the city that time forgot.

10.Devil’s Island, French Guiana

For a genuine ‘escape’ head to the tropical wilds of Devils Island. Earning its place in history as a notorious French penal colony in the 19th century, Isles du Diable was once the world’s most challenging prison to escape; fall of the grid and throw away the key in this atmospheric corner of South America.

Here’s to being out of the loop…

For more of Black Tomato’s unusual holidays ideas visit  http://www.blacktomato.co.uk/unusual-holidays/

To book visit www.blacktomato.co.uk or call Black Tomato on 020 7426 9888.

 

 

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Black Da Buddha Vaporizer DBV $164.14 Da Buddha is a standard vaporizer that employs ground glass technology for a truly hands free experience. The 1/5″ solid aluminum housing goes through an extended manufacturing process; cutting, drilling, filling, sanding, sand blasting, and finally anodizing for added strength and durability. The top of the line ceramic heating element is one of the best on the market. This heater emits no toxins…

Dining Table with Turned Legs in Black Sand-Through $725.4 Dining Table with Turned Legs in Black Sand-Through

Black Sand Through 18-Inch Stool, Set of Two $114 Black Sand Through 18-Inch Stool, Set of Two

Kitchen Island with Granite Cutting Surface in Black Sand-Through Finish $1890 Kitchen Island with Granite Cutting Surface in Black Sand-Through Finish

502-441 Honey Brown and Antique Black with Sand Through Terra Cotta Gathering $292 A delightful place to sit relax and have a meal Transitional elements come together in this counter height dining table featuring square tapered legs The top is Honey Brown finish on Mindy wood with Antique Black with sand through terra cotta finish …

Set of 2 24&quotH Counter Height Stools with Turned Legs in Black Sand-Through Finish $294.75 “Set of 2 24″”H Counter Height Stools with Turned Legs in Black Sand-Through Finish”

Antique Black with Sand Through Terra Cotta Counter Stool $67 This counter stool is made from solid tropical hard wood and is finished in "Antique Black" with sand through terra cotta, to easily match today?s kitchens. The seat features a wide scoop for added comfort. Some assembly required.

Antique Black with Sand Through Terra Cotta Bar Stool $70 This bar stool is made from solid tropical hard wood, and is finished in "Antique Black" with sand through terra cotta, easily matches today?s kitchens and bars. The seat features a wide scoop for added comfort. Some assembly required.

Powell Antiqued Black w/Sand-Through Terra-Cotta Console Table $316 From the foyer to the bedroom. The classic details and transitional lines of this versatile console table look good anywhere. An antiqued black finish with terra-cotta sand-through marks creates a subtle distressed appearance. Gently curved drawers and inset panels on the sides enhance the finely crafted look. Square tapered legs are perfectly proportioned to lead your eye to the demi-lune shelf below. From Powell.

Antique Black With Sand Through Terra Cotta Demilune Console Table $300 From the entry to the bedroom, the classic bowed front and transitional lines of our “Antique Black” with sand through terra cotta finished console feels warm and welcoming. Two gently curved drawers feature raised moulding and wood knobs. Inset paneled sides echo the drawers detail to enhance the finely crafted look. Square tapered legs are perfectly proportioned to lead your eye to the demilune shelf below. Crafted of MDF and solid wood. Leg and shelf assembly.

Antique Black with Sand Through Terra Cotta Demilune Console Table $316 From the entrance room to the bedroom, the classic bowed front and transitional lines of our Antique Black finished console feel warm and welcoming. This unique antique finish includes physical distressing inspired by original antiques such as rasp marks and indentions as well as sand through wear marks. Two gently curved drawers feature raised moulding and wood knobs for a look of sophistication. Inset paneled sides echo the drawers’ detail to enhance the finely crafted look and add elegance to your décor. Square tapered legs are perfectly proportioned to lead your eye to the demilune shelf below, perfect for storing decorations and collectibles.

Antique Black With Sand Through Terra Cotta Counter Stool, 24 Seat Height $67 This counter stool is made from solid tropical hard wood and is finished in “Antique Black” with sand through terra cotta, to easily match todays kitchens. The seat features a wide scoop for added comfort.

502-430 Antique Black with Sand Through Terra Cotta Counter Stool 24 Seat $67 This counter stool is made from solid tropical hard wood and is finished in Antique Black with sand through terra cotta to easily match todayrsquos kitchens The seat features a wide scoop for added comfort Some assembly required

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Classic Breadbag, Black/Sand $33 Classic Breadbag, Black/Sand

Red Blood, Black Sand $12.99 In 1944, the U.S. Marines were building the 5th Marine Division—also known as “The Spearhead”—in preparation for the invasion of the small, Japanese-held island of Iwo Jima…. When Charlie Tatum entered Camp Pendleton to begin Marine boot camp, he was just a smart-aleck teenager eager to serve his country. Little did he know that he would be training under the watchful eyes of a living legend of the Corps—Congressional Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone, who had almost-single-handedly fought off a Japanese force of three-thousand on Guadalcanal, and survived. It was from Basilone and other "Old Breed" sergeants that Tatum would learn how to fight like a Marine and act like a man, as he went through the hell of boot camp to the raucous port of Pearl Harbor with its gambling, gals, and tattoos, to the island of death itself, where he hit the black sand of Iwo Jima with thirty thousand other Marines in the climactic battle of the Pacific Theater. It was on that godforsaken strip of land that Tatum and Basilone would meet again under a hellish rain of bullets and bombs—and where Tatum would make his own mark, carrying ammo for the machine gun carried by Basilone. Together they would lead the breakout off the beach, driving through and destroying a swath of enemy soldiers in the first man-to-man combat on Iwo Jima. Red Blood, Black Sand is the story of Chuck’s two weeks in hell, where he would watch his hero, Basilone, fall, where the enemy stalked the night, where snipers haunted the day, and where Chuck would see his friends whittled away in an eardrum-shattering, earth-shaking, meat grinder of a battle. Before the end, Chuck would find himself, like Basilone, standing alone, blind with rage, firing a machine gun from the hip, in a personal battle to kill a relentless foe he had come to hate. This is the island, the heroes, and the tragedy of Iwo Jima, through the eyes of the battle’s greatest living storyteller, Chuck Tatum.

Powell Antiqued Black w/Sand-Through Terra-Cotta Counter Stool $67 Crafted from solid tropical wood, this black antique-finished counter stool is easy to incorporate into most decors. A wide, scooped seat creates a comfortable resting spot. From Powell.

"Antique Black" with Sand Through Terra Cotta Demilune Console Table $316 From the entry to the bedroom, the classic bowed front and transitional lines of our “Antique Black” with sand through terra cotta finished console feels warm and welcoming. Two gently curved drawers feature raised moulding and wood knobs. Inset paneled sides echo the drawers? detail to enhance the finely crafted look. Square tapered legs are perfectly proportioned to lead your eye to the demilune shelf below. Crafted of MDF and solid wood. Leg and shelf assembly. Features: • 38″ x 14-1/2″ x 32″ tall Please Note: This item cannot be returned without a Return Authorization Number, please contact customer service . The manufacturer replaces missing, defective or damaged parts; returns are subject to a 15% restocking fee.

Black with Sand Through Terra Cotta Counter Stool, 24" Seat Height $67 This counter stool is made from solid tropical hard wood and is finished in “Antique Black” with sand through terra cotta, to easily match today?s kitchens. The seat features a wide scoop for added comfort. Some assembly required. Features: • 17-1/2″ x 14-1/4″ x 24″ tall, Seat Height: 24″ Please Note: This item cannot be returned without a Return Authorization Number, please contact customer service . The manufacturer replaces missing, defective or damaged parts; returns are subject to a 15% restocking fee.

Powell 502515 Antique Black with Sand Through Terra Cotta Demilune Console Table $410.8 From the entry to the bedroom the classic bowed front and transitional lines of our Antique Black with sand through terra cotta finished console feels warm and welcoming. Two gently curved drawers feature raised moulding and wood knobs. Inset paneled sides echo the drawers detail to enhance the finely crafted look. Square tapered legs are perfectly proportioned to lead your eye to the demilune shelf below. Crafted of MDF and solid wood. Leg and shelf assembly.38 x 141/2 x 32 tall It may take an additional 12 weeks for this item to arrive.

Antique Black with Sand Through Terra Cotta Vanity, Mirror & Stool $468 You can’t help but feel pretty sitting in front of this transitional styled vanity with hinged tri-fold mirror for a side-to-side view. Crafted in MDF and solid wood, the generously sized top is large enough for writing. Five working curved drawers with raised frame rest on graceful square tapered legs. The rectangular bench has square tapered legs and is thickly upholstered in beige fabric, 63% cotton and 37% polyester. Vanity has leg and mirror assembly. Bench has leg assembly.

502-290 Antique Black with Sand Through Terra Cotta Vanity Mirror and $517 You canrsquot help buy feel pretty sitting in front of this transitional styled vanity with hinged tri-fold mirror for a side-to-side view Crafted in MDF and solid wood the generously sized top is large enough for writing Five working curved drawers …

Black Sand $82.85 Black sand is sand that is black in color. One type of black sand is a heavy, glossy, partly magnetic mixture of usually fine sands, found as part of a placer deposit. Another type of black sand, found on beaches near a volcano, consists of tiny fragments of lava. While some beaches are predominantly made of black sand, even other colour beaches can often have deposits of black sand, particularly after storms. Larger waves can sort out sand grains leaving deposits of heavy minerals visible on the surface of erosion scarps Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 108 Publication Date: 2010/04/27 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.25 inches

Luau Men’s Sand Bar Shirt Shirt, Black, $120 Luau Men’s Sand Bar Shirt Shirt, Black, . Q: What do you get when you place a Strawberry Daiquiri, Pina Colada and Margarita on a sandy beach? A: The Sand Bar You will stand out from the crowd wearing this Luau tastefully embroidered Sand Bar shirt made of the finest Silk Herringbone Weave embroidery. 100% Silk herringbone weave Short sleeves Spread collar Button-through matched front pocket Matched front placket Square hem with vents Luau-inscribed mother-of-pearl buttons Two rear pleats for a more comfortable fit

Powell 502430 Antique Black with Sand Through Terra Cotta Counter Stool 24 Seat Height $79.17 Founded in 1968 Powell has been a leading importer of design driven high quality products for nearly 40 years. The Companys success is a result of its serviceoriented culture broad product offerings and an industry wide reputation for reliability integrity and honesty. This counter stool is made from solid tropical hard wood and is finished in amp;quot;Antique Blackamp;quot; with sand through terra cotta to easily match todays kitchens. The seat features a wide scoop for added comfort. Some assembly required.Dimensions: 171/2amp;quot; x 141/4amp;quot; x 24amp;quot; tall Seat Height: 24amp;quot; It may take an additional 12 weeks for this item to arrive.

Powell 502431 Antique Black with Sand Through Terra Cotta Bar Stool 29 Seat Height $81.9 Founded in 1968 Powell has been a leading importer of design driven high quality products for nearly 40 years. The Companys success is a result of its serviceoriented culture broad product offerings and an industry wide reputation for reliability integrity and honesty. This bar stool is made from solid tropical hard wood and is finished in amp;quot;Antique Blackamp;quot; with sand through terra cotta easily matches todays kitchens and bars. The seat features a wide scoop for added comfort. Some assembly required.Dimensions: 171/2amp;quot; x 141/4amp;quot; x 29amp;quot; tall Seat Height: 29amp;quot; It may take an additional 12 weeks for this item to arrive.

ZOO MIDNIGHT BLACK SAND 1/2LB $1.96 ZOO MIDNIGHT BLACK SAND 1/2LB

ZOO REPTI SAND BLACK 10LB $10.4 ZOO REPTI SAND BLACK 10LB

The Devils Pool by George Sand, Sand [Paperback] $20.62 I HAD just been looking long and sadly at Holbeins plowman, and was walking through the fields, musing on rustic life and the destiny of the husbandman. It is certainly tragic for him to spend his days and his strength delving in the jealous earth, that so reluctantly yields up her rich treasures when a morsel of coarse black bread, at the end of the days work, is the sole reward and profit to be reaped from such arduous toil. The wealth of the soil, the harvests, the fruits, the splendid cattle that grow sleek and fat in the luxuriant grass, are the property of the few, and but instruments of the drudgery and slavery of the many. The man of leisure seldom loves, for their own sake, the fields and meadows, the landscape, or the noble animals which are to be converted into gold for his use. He comes to the country for his health or for change of air, but goes back to town to spend the fruit of his vassals labor. Author: George Sand, Sand Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 148 Publication Date: 2007/12/01 Language: English Dimensions: 8.50 x 5.50 x 0.34 inches

Fingers Through the Sand $22.9 No Synopsis Available

Silica Sand in Black $70.95 Silica sand is fine grain and finished in charcoal black. Other colors available separately. Extra smooth, fine grain Enough for 10 sand urn tops Perfect for use with Ex-Cell Sand Imprinters Available in different colors 9.5 in. L x 9 in. W x 6 in. H (23 lbs.) High quality Black silica sand is perfect for use with Ex-Cell Sand Imprinters. Get the best impressions from your sand imprinter with our fine grain sand.

Luau Men’s Sand Bar Shirt Shirt, Black, 2xl $120 Luau Men’s Sand Bar Shirt Shirt, Black, 2xl . Q: What do you get when you place a Strawberry Daiquiri, Pina Colada and Margarita on a sandy beach? A: The Sand Bar You will stand out from the crowd wearing this Luau tastefully embroidered Sand Bar shirt made of the finest Silk Herringbone Weave embroidery. 100% Silk herringbone weave Short sleeves Spread collar Button-through matched front pocket Matched front placket Square hem with vents Luau-inscribed mother-of-pearl buttons Two rear pleats for a more comfortable fit

Luau Men’s Sand Bar Shirt Shirt, Black, Xl $120 Luau Men’s Sand Bar Shirt Shirt, Black, Xl . Q: What do you get when you place a Strawberry Daiquiri, Pina Colada and Margarita on a sandy beach? A: The Sand Bar You will stand out from the crowd wearing this Luau tastefully embroidered Sand Bar shirt made of the finest Silk Herringbone Weave embroidery. 100% Silk herringbone weave Short sleeves Spread collar Button-through matched front pocket Matched front placket Square hem with vents Luau-inscribed mother-of-pearl buttons Two rear pleats for a more comfortable fit

Cabaret Sand Black Three-Light Billiard with Metal Shades $389 -Sand black metal shades.

Art Sand Black Each $1.99 This Black Craft Sand allows you to create beautiful works of art. This Craft Art Black Sand is sold in 22 ounce jars and makes a great project for kids of all ages. The unique part about Craft Sand is that no matter how much you try, you will never create the same art twice!

Sand $10 Sand

Sand Through Terra Cotta Demilune Console Table $316 From the entry to the bedroom, the classic bowed front and transitional lines of our "Antique Black" with sand through terra cotta finished console feels warm and welcoming. Two gently curved drawers feature raised moulding and wood knobs. Inset paneled sides echo the drawers? detail to enhance the finely crafted look. Square tapered legs are perfectly proportioned to lead your eye to the demilune shelf below. Crafted of MDF and solid wood. Leg and shelf assembly.

Better Living Through Chemistry Hoodie $24.99 Better Living Through Chemistry, You will be able to picture yourself walking anywhere in this Black Hooded 50/50 Sweatshirt. Designed for warmth and durability the 7.5 ounce, 50/50 blend fleece fabric with double-ply hood provides protection from a blinding snow storm at the North Pole or from blowing sand in the Mojave Desert. This hooded sweat is versitility plus. The convenient pouch pocket keeps hands warm or holds a water bottle. The matching drawstring and metal grommets on the hood make sure it stays where it belongs. The set-in sleeves, ribbed cuffs and banded bottom all keep this shirt together in a way that makes durability its middle name.

Bugaboo Cameleon In Sand Base With Canvas Fabric In Black $979 Bugaboo Cameleon In Sand Base With Canvas Fabric In Black

Exo Terra Black Desert Sand Terrarium Substrate $13.49 Exo Terra Black Desert Sand Terrarium Substrate

.World wide aquarium terrarium sand 5lb black $13.61 .World wide aquarium terrarium sand 5lb black

Exo-Terra Desert Sand Black 10 lbs. $10.89 Exo-Terra Desert Sand Black 10 lbs.

Players Sand Black Billiard Cue Stand $176 Players Sand Black Billiard Cue Stand

Sand Black One-Light Pendant with White Glass $117 Sand Black One-Light Pendant with White Glass

Matte Black and Sand Three-Light Billiard Light $326 Matte Black and Sand Three-Light Billiard Light