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…
Close your eyes and bring back the feelings you experienced when you booked your first trip abroad. You were likely excited, anticipatory, and a bit nervous, but in no time, you were enchanted. If Placencia Belize just made your wish list, expect an equally fabulous trip—especially if you follow these tips. Dig up your passport- You have met renewal deadlines, right? You won’t need a…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…