If you’re like most North Americans, your focus on shopping—in anticipation of year-end holidays—is likely occupying a big chunk of your time these days. Buying gifts can be a challenge, say professionals studying gift-giving behaviors, and if you’re looking to impress, you’ll want to know about an emerging trend: Giving the gift of travel. Check your 2023 calendar. If you’ve already marked loved ones’ birthdays,…
We want you to know that we hear your wish for a winter vacation in the Caribbean loud and clear. It’s a great way to usher in 2023. We’ve also heard you dashing your own enthusiasm because your boss expects you to show up for work. Have you considered making your first New Year’s Resolution a winter escape to the sun because you’re pretty sure…
According to folks at Lifeway Research, YouGov tracking polls asking Americans which holiday is their favorite are noticing a major change of late. “Thanksgiving has overtaken Christmas as the most beloved holiday in the United States,” according to a national study reflecting the opinions of myriad age groups at the end of last year. Further, there’s been an uptick in popularity polls when respondents were…
According to wellness experts at the Mayo Clinic, pure relaxation benefits your mind and body so many ways, you may not need an excuse to pursue it more often! The moment you begin relaxing, these benefits flow your way: Your heart rate slows Blood pressure drops Your breathing rate settles down Improved digestion begins Blood sugar levels return to normal Hormone-induced stress attacks stop You’ll…
Even travelers who find winter weather untenable love visiting Canada. The people are cosmopolitan. And French cuisine at Quebec restaurants is so fabulous, diners say all they need do to imagine Paris is to close their eyes and savor every bite of whatever is on their plate. But Canadians don’t necessarily all love trudging through an arctic winter without a break and if you’re one…
If you’ve ever traveled around Florida, you realized that no two cities are alike. Miami Beach’s glitz is nothing like Orlando where the Disney complex sets the area’s tone. Towns situated in the panhandle offer southern charm usually found in Alabama. This phenomenon is not unique to the U.S. Find astonishing diversity on peninsulas in Malaysia, Iceland, and Italy, but who wants to spend endless…
Analysts at Expedia Group Media Solutions surveyed the world’s youngest generation to see how this demographic influences family travel. They found that a new niche has been added to the list of Baby Boomers, Gen Xs, Millennials, and Gen Zs: Gen Alpha, covering anyone born between 1995 and 2010. By 2025, Two billion kids will comprise the Alpha generation and every one of them is…
When a nation’s footprint is less than 9,000 square miles, expectations surrounding the number of adventures one can enjoy during a visit are best kept low. After all, Vermont is approximately the same size as Belize and once you check out historic sites remaining from the nation’s settlement, hiking trails and ski resorts, attractions available to tourists are somewhat limited. Within approximately the same area,…
Do you consider yourself an adventure seeker? Perhaps you’re unsure because your willingness to take risks doesn’t always match the daring you see in folks with whom you associate. No judgments here! Psychologists say that there are many types of adventurers and even if you’ve no interest in skydiving, you may still have an adventurous soul. If you’d like to see what qualities adventure seekers…
If you’ve ever discussed travel proclivities with others, it probably took less than 10 minutes to see how diverse expectations are, even among people you know well. Some grew up taking family holidays and they stick to those traditions. Others are all about finding new places, people, and experiences. In fact, everyone develops a travel style that is unique. By answering these questions, you can…