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,…
The world has changed dramatically since Rona Jaffe authored her book The Best of Everything in 1958. This tale about three young women reflected that era’s social scene where the main characters worked only long enough to meet Mr. Right. Today, women have more things on their minds as they build careers, but one thing hasn’t changed since the book made The New York Times…
Are you committed to getting the best deals when you shop? Are BOGO ads (buy one; get one free) enough to get you trolling the Internet for bargains—especially when you’re in need of a getaway? If you’re nodding your head yes, why would you consider going overseas if only one type of experience is available to you? If you need a destination offering both adventure…
The human body and spirit tend to be very resilient, but when weather gets too cold, physical, and emotional effects can beset even the healthiest of us, says blogger Emer O’Connell writing for the UK Health Security Agency. Add to this winter the onslaught of flu, RSV, and other opportunistic, fast spreading ailments and it’s no wonder you can’t stop thinking about a restorative trip…
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…