Maanvi Singh has spent a lot of time answering the question of whether money can buy happiness. Our parents say no. Advertisers and marketers say yes. And as the year comes to an end, you may be knee deep in the throes of trying to figure out how you can make the people on your gift list happy via gifts they wouldn’t buy for themselves….
It takes very patient parents to include their youngsters on overseas vacations, but since kids tend to behave best when they’re totally engaged in experiences that delight their curiosity, rewards are plentiful. Further, it’s no secret that kids and candy have had a long-standing relationship, so offer your background on candy-making to pique their interest about the Belize family vacation you’ve been discussing. According to…
Before it became a catch phrase, the concept of hidden gems tended to refer to Aunt Millie’s diamond, emerald, and ruby jewelry pieces kept secure in a safe deposit box. Over time, travel authorities, realtors, and marketers seeking to make the concept more alluring began to refer to unique properties that, for one reason or another, were not as well-known as places getting more publicity…
In the not-too-distant past, all U.S. entertainment magazine editors had to do to pump up readership was to feature actress Elizabeth Taylor on the cover. The public was obsessed with her seven marriages during an era in which two marriages bordered on scandalous behavior. Attitudes have changed at warp speed since then. In 2015, a Washington Post headline declared: “Millions of Americans have been married three…
Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) was dubbed the “Bible of fashion” for a reason. Founded in 1910, WWD was known for “focusing on the human side of fashion,” so when retailers came up with the idea of declaring the day after Thanksgiving “Black Friday” to establish a holiday gift-buying launch, WWD was one of the first publications to promote the idea in the 1970s. The idea…
Did you know that just planning a getaway can make you a happier person? From the moment you pick your destination, you’ll go into “vacation anticipation” mode, a state of mind studied by researchers who insist that the benefits of a vacation begin the moment you start the process. “In a sense, we start to ‘consume’ a trip as soon as we start thinking about…
You’re not alone if the appeal of the great outdoors is powerful during the winter months when getting out and about can be a challenge. There’s a way to escape the worst of it and have your fill of outdoor fun: Head to Belize where experiencing Mother Nature’s world can do more for your spirit than a roaring fire and piles of quilts. Belize temperatures…
One of the reasons folks love visiting Florida has to do with the diversity of coasts, access to islands, and sunny weather, but these days, a Sunshine State vacation could set you back a bundle. Further, Florida stretches across 450 miles from north to south, so it could take you forever to see the top sites. Why not vacation on Belize’s Placencia Peninsula instead? This…
…especially if the destination you choose is Belize, the only Central American nation where English is the primary language. Members of your family are likely starved for in-person get-togethers with the people they love and if you’ve appointed yourself (or been drafted!) as the coordinator of this getaway, make the job as easy as possible by picking a resort offering family members a perfect stay….
If you’re like most of us, you agree with the statement written by Rebecca Holman for Grazia, the UK online publication, that “parenting is so much harder now than it was for our parents.” Though today’s moms and dads can count on myriad resources to help with kids—playgrounds, classes, day care centers and nannies—the world has become more complicated, the reason psychologist Penelope Leach updated…