Writer Jamie Alexander received lots of attention when choosing the headline “Learn to Lucid Dream and Travel the World While you Sleep” for the article she published on a popular online newsletter. “Traveling around the world is expensive, so it’s not something we can afford to do all the time. Lucid dreaming doesn’t cost you anything and you can do it every night.” How does…
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…
You don’t have to be born under the astrological signs of Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces to find the utmost pleasure in water sports. Not only can a plunge into a cool pool on a hot day to feel as though you’ve just landed in paradise, but with each aquatic experience, your health gets a boost, writes water sport expert Chilson James. “Water sports have become…
Why do warm breezes feel so good on your skin? The sensation has nothing to do with the skin’s reaction, say researchers writing for SciTechDaily who reported on a University of Michigan (UM) study that mapped “the complete pathway” between skin and brain.” It seems your brain gets all the credit for your pleasure, even though skin is “The body’s largest organ,” explains Bo Duan,…
Ever dissect the experience of falling in love? If your answer is yes, you know that there are numerous factors that contribute to the magical experience of falling hard, including those described by Dr. Berit Brogaard, an expert in human relationships whose work was chosen for publication by Psychology Today’s website. What contributes to the experience of meeting “the one”? Among natural reactions are: Realizing…
If images of camping amid gorgeous landscapes send a thrill down your spine – and if you swear anything cooked outdoors on a grill tastes better than dishes prepared on a stove – perhaps it’s time you took your passion for the great outdoors to a new location where fulfilling your bucket list is a breeze. How about a Belize outdoors adventure? This list gets…
Spas have been around since Rome was an empire rather than an Italian city, and these retreats remain one of the most glorious ways to re-gain a sense of wellness without having to wait long periods of time to feel the relief these treatments deliver. In addition to restoring equilibrium and instilling feelings of peace and relaxation, spa treatments impact the mind and body in…
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…
What do these four words have to do with your desire for a romantic getaway: reboot, repair, rekindle and revive? They’re the “secret” outcomes all couples crave, even when they tell others they need to escape the pressures of kids, bosses, unreasonable deadlines, and pressures that make us feel we’re aging faster than we’re having birthdays! Must you admit aloud that you believe that relationships…
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…