Can one Belize resort serve as all things to all people? That depends upon the resort you’re referring to and whether it’s designed to give everyone the exact experience they crave. This is especially true if you are still searching for a summer destination that offers so many benefits, you’ll find it impossible to pick another place! Do you favor locally owned properties because they…
If you were fortunate enough to have your parents introduce you to Shel Silverstein’s classic book Where the Sidewalk Ends, you know that this literary genius’s poems and tales are the stuff of which dreams are made for both kids and adults. But his is not the only sidewalk that enjoys international fame. You probably recognize these: The iconic Abbey Road and Carnaby Street in…
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…
If you’re of the opinion that any time is a great time to go fishing, you may not care which type of fishing is available to you. But for some, only one type will do: Flats fishing. Considered the single most popular angling style by experts, flats fishing appeals to pros and amateurs who love the idea of dealing with a relatively shallow amount of…
Do you have problems falling asleep or staying asleep? You’ve got plenty of company. Insomnia has become so pervasive—especially in North America—that the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) was established in 1975 specifically to address advances in sleep care and sleep health. Theories, products, and therapies are expanding and available through hospitals, sleep experts, and sound machines, but to be honest, one of the most…
Do you have a bucket list? We ask because bucket lists are trendy and surprisingly beneficial, say researchers who insist that they have the power to give everyone’s life purpose and intention. Whether yours is an ordinary list of goals or you’ve conceived a roadmap that guides your biggest decisions, bucket lists can help you use time wisely and overcome monotony by teaching you to…
For travelers who think that visiting France, Germany, Italy, or Japan is too burdensome because it’s impossible to get around without having undertaken a few language lessons or acquiring a helpful translation app, you’ll be happy to know that you won’t have to do either because English is Belize’s primary language. A reminder of British colonization that lasted from 1783 to 1981, English is spoken…
Does the mention of rewards loyalty programs offered by businesses you frequent incentivize you to do even more business with them? You’re in good company. Loyalty programs are so ingrained in travelers’ psyches that we are wired to respond, say professionals at Switchfly, a company specializing in travel technology. We love bonuses and perks—especially if they’re meant to help us do things we would have…
Fortune magazine reports that after “a record-breaking summer for travel, Americans are still dead set on getting away.” What does this mean for fall travelers? The urge to embrace adventures remains high on the list of folks who are even willing “to bankroll their restlessness.” Christie Hudson, head of public relations at Expedia, told Fortune reporters that a significant share of survey respondents plan to…
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…