Journalist Francesca Street probably got more than the usual number of hits when her article ran on the CNN website beneath this title: “How to Plan a Group Vacation Without Everyone Hating Each Other”! If you’ve felt similarly fearful each time you consider taking the lead on a group trip to the Caribbean, Street suggests following her advice, all of which is based on her…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…