Mental health experts don’t always agree on diagnoses, treatments, and approaches to helping clients, but they’re on the same page when it comes to vacations. Acknowledging the fact that society is made up of people who wear productivity like a badge of honor, taking vacations can be an afterthought. Truth is, one of the best gifts we can give ourselves is a clean break, and…
Blessed with over 180 miles (300 km) of coastline and beaches, Belize is renowned for its coastal beauty. However, when it comes to the best beaches, the spotlight turns to the Placencia Peninsula in southeastern Belize. Locals affectionately refer to the 16 miles of pristine coastline on the peninsula as ‘barefoot perfect,’ a fitting description for these unparalleled shores. The Maya Beach area in the…
Writer Devorah Lev-Tov likely had fun writing the article for Travel + Leisure magazine detailing a trip she took abroad with her adult siblings. Her sub-head? “No noogies”! Noogies are playful gestures of affection, made popular on the popular TV show Saturday Night Live. Perhaps you stay in touch with those who received your noogies and the idea of a vacation with them now that…
Close your eyes and bring back the feelings you experienced when you booked your first trip abroad. You were likely excited, anticipatory, and a bit nervous, but in no time, you were enchanted. If Placencia Belize just made your wish list, expect an equally fabulous trip—especially if you follow these tips. Dig up your passport- You have met renewal deadlines, right? You won’t need a…
Do you require zero encouragement to plan a spontaneous getaway? If you’re nodding your head yes, we’ve got the excuses you need to drop whatever irrelevant plans you’ve made for the month of January to justify an escape to Belize. As the Western Hemisphere’s hottest destination, it takes no time at all to find oneself under the warm Caribbean sun, and among the perks you…
If you’ve ever traveled around Florida, you realized that no two cities are alike. Miami Beach’s glitz is nothing like Orlando where the Disney complex sets the area’s tone. Towns situated in the panhandle offer southern charm usually found in Alabama. This phenomenon is not unique to the U.S. Find astonishing diversity on peninsulas in Malaysia, Iceland, and Italy, but who wants to spend endless…
If you keep tabs on travel trends you know that sustainable travel has become a major driver of getaways because people are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint, says travel writer Caroline Bologna. “Green travel should really be thought of more holistically as ‘responsible travel,’ taking into account not just the environment but also the local community, the economy, and travel culture,” added…
We don’t have to tell you that when it comes to fabulous events, few people are as creative as Martha Stewart. Her reputation for event planning is legendary, so if you’re longing for a seaside wedding, count on Martha’s and other professionals’ advice to make your day perfect. These 10 steps are a great game plan for the wedding that suits your vision. Follow them…
Ever wondered whether it’s in mankind’s nature to explore? Scientists at The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) say that curiosity has driven intrepid adventurers into the unknown for as long as man has existed. Perhaps you’ve never thought of yourself as an explorer, but there’s a better than average chance that an adventurer lurks within you. Will 2025 be the year you meet your…
If you love words, you know that the word dive has so many meanings, you would be hard-pressed to put them all into a single sentence. Dive can indicate rapid movements—like diving into a taxi, dessert, or a hobby—or it could indicate that stocks and bonds you’re counting on for retirement have taken a dive! The word dive also refers to a bar that’s sleazy,…