My First Authentic Hammam

By Dulcy Gregory What exactly is a hammam you ask?  Think part serenity… part surprise… and brand new skin! I learned just exactly what a hammam is on a recent trip to Istanbul, to research hotels for the Global Spa Summit.  After breakfast one morning it was decided that a trip to a local, authentic [...]

Stay in the Dark, At Least At Bedtime

by Lisa Mercurio, Bedtime Network I recently caught a savvy news clip on the new Boeing 787 and couldn’t help but think, “wow…this is so cool.” In case you haven’t heard; the Boeing 787 is a new jet with the added pet name, “Dreamliner”. For once, it seems that there is more to brag about [...]

De-Clutter To De-Stress

by Tracy McCubbin Most of us live very busy and very stressful lives…too many emails to return, too many friends to stay in touch with, too much on our to-do list, too many decisions to make and NEVER enough time. We’re all walking around wondering, How am I going to get it all done? Our [...]

Toxic Friends: Spot the Warning Signs

By Dr. Darcy Smith Sterling You had this night planned for over a month. It’s a girls’ night out and you’re beyond excited to see your BFF who you see less and less frequently. After the initial hugs, air kisses and small talk you find yourself on the receiving end of questions that leave you [...]

How to Feng Shui: Bring Nature Home To You

By Debra Duneier Some of the happiest moments of our lives are spent outdoors. We all have recollections of these experiences—a blazing sunset, the scent of the ocean air, animal life encountered on a stroll through the woods, the view of a pastel sunrise from a mountaintop, a golden harvest moon or the fleeting glimpse [...]