Is your life in balance? Are you finding ways to achieve an intentional, equitable distribution of time and energy, so you don’t burn out? These are important questions to ask if living a long, healthy life tops your agenda. Achieving balance is also about vanquishing stress, and experiencing greater resilience. You may not be surprised to learn that balance improves a vacation as you diversify…
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…
It’s vacation planning time and you’ve set one goal for your 2026 Caribbean getaway: “Seeing everything”! But here’s the problem: travel agents, publications, and Internet sites all have different ideas of what “everything” is, so while one may insist that an adventure should top your list, another may say that it’s not worth your time. A better approach to “seeing everything” is to rely on…
You don’t have to call yourself a “foodie” to enjoy yummy cuisines when traveling the world, writes psychologist Dr. Nicola Cann for the UK’s Travel Psychologist newsletter. Extolling the benefits of local dining, she explains that “certain dishes and flavours bring back evocative memories of a particular destination,” because they “are so innately linked to that place’s culture, geography, heritage and customs.” Do you prioritize…
A recent increase in the number of singles booking getaways has been notable, writes Forbes magazine contributor Irene S. Levine. “The stereotype of the solo traveler as a backpacker on a shoestring budget is outdated,” she says. “Increasingly, travelers of all ages, regardless of economic or social status, are opting to travel alone.” Solo travel has become a passion for some—even those who log impressive…
Blogger Joanna Nowak considers herself to be “an ethical and responsible” nomad who wouldn’t dream of taking a conventional vacation to a spot that isn’t classified as an off-the-beaten-track destination. She’s rather young to have adopted this style of travel as her mantra, but she quickly learned to step out of her comfort zone to immerse herself in local cultures. Where does the ethical part…
Your mother said it. So did your teachers. Even work colleagues may be advising you to slow down and “smell the roses,” but not every one of us knows how to put the brakes on, say experts concerned that moving at the speed of light is neither good for society nor for our health. Consider the irony. Technology’s job is to save us time and…
Located in Southern Belize, the peninsula of Placencia has some of the country’s most beautiful and spectacular beaches and these together with a vast array of inexpensive and comfortable accommodations make it an ideal vacation destination. Placencia Village is also a perfect base to explore many of the top attractions in southern Belize. Below we have compiled the best tours you must do while vacationing in Placencia:
If you rely on publications like Forbes or financial resources like American Express to help you make your travel plans, you’ve probably encountered surprising recommendations of late. Many travel experts have been posting news about the altered emotional needs of today’s traveler. Forbes’ Alex Ledsom articulated the most succinct indicator of this trend when he noted that “feelings, not destinations” are driving bookings for folks…
Did you know that “Disconnecting from social media and ditching smartphones is becoming a top priority for vacationers,” according to the May issue of the Axios newsletter? This trend is affirmed by other experts who find that “1 in 4 adults power down devices or avoid answering communications altogether” while on holiday. Taking this action is considered one of the most relaxing moves you can…