If you follow travel industry trends over time, you know that some of the most popular innovations, according to Pressreader.com, include booking engines, travel apps, globalization, the rise of the digital nomad, and hybrid work trends triggered by COVID-19 that made work/vacation escapes common. Above and beyond all of these is the boutique resort phenomenon, a trend that continues to flourish. “The boutique hotel industry,…
One of the most talked about new trends is the 4-day work week that’s becoming commonplace in the U.S. Four-day work weeks are also creating a new vacation niche for people with shorter work weeks. This emerging trend has spurred Laru Beya Resort on Belize’s Placencia peninsula to promote a 4-day getaway that is equally beneficial because short, intermittent getaways accomplish so many goals: Go…
Did you know that there’s a website devoted to substantiating the number of beaches travelers can find throughout the world? This site—Beaches-Close-To-Me—is packed with data, so if you’re curious about your hometown, check this website out at. Vacation planners seeking data on the best overseas beaches could be surprised if they visit this site and search the Belize page. Folks calculating numbers for this resource…
Have you become braver as you’ve gotten older? You’re in good company. Life hands us challenges that help build character and prove that taking the occasional risk can be both liberating and joyous, say therapists who encourage mindful risk-taking. What benefits can you reap from stepping outside your comfort zone? You’ll take pride in doing something hard that boosts your confidence and self-esteem There’s a…
Has watching the 2026 Winter Olympics games occupied half of your waking time of late? It’s easy to see why—ratings for viewership were impressive, and much of the excitement revolved around the men’s and women’s U.S.A. hockey teams versus the Canadians. This North American rivalry goes back decades, but recent playoffs got more media and fan attention than usual. U.S.A. goalie Connor Hellebuyck wore what…
Even historians can get it wrong when they do research on the origins of Mother’s Day, pointing to Ann Reeves Jarvis, a 19th Century West Virginia woman who launched clubs that taught local women how to care for their children as the founder. But in fact, holidays honoring moms have been around since the days of ancient Greeks and Romans. These festivals paid homage to…
Have you ever said, “My idea of paradise is taking my kids overseas on a summer vacation”? Responses to this utterance could result in strange looks, but for some families, taking their kids to fascinating destinations is exactly the way they define paradise. You can emulate this yourself if you plan carefully, pick the right destination, and make your children part of your travel plans….
Must you be a certified thrill-seeker to expect a lot of action during your summer 2026 vacation? The answer is yes, but! Plenty of folks find thrills doing nothing more than occupying a poolside lounge chair while drinking a well-stirred cocktail and contemplating tropical serenity—until they realize that they’ve selected a resort with a bountiful All Inclusive Package that includes a tour as well. Where…
North Americans have been fans of competition throughout history. Dempsey v. Louis never made headlines after boxer Jack Dempsey admitted that he was too frightened to get into a ring with the champ. The Depp v. Heard divorce hogged every headline as the bickering reached a boiling point, and you would be hard pressed to name a political contest not billed as one between Democrats…
“If I only have four days off, I’m not spending two of those in the air,” said one travel study participant when asked the question: Exactly how long should a trip be for that stress to be “worth it”? Scientists at the Academy of Finland discovered that between three and six days away is ideal. Choose a destination that doesn’t come with an exhausting flight…