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….
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…
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…
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…
You’re not imagining things if, every time you turn around, you hear about a new girlfriend-focused outing from the women in your life. Girls’ night out. Theater performances. Women-only events at the local pub. Given so much attention to female gatherings, men can feel short changed when it comes to group get-togethers—unless the occasion happens to be a bachelor party. If you feel left out,…