The hotel industry is anticipating slight but definite growth in 2024, with a projected 2.5% increase in occupancy. This is taking place at the same time as trends like personalization powered by AI and health-centric services are expected to take center…

For those who love skincare, there cannot be enough treatments, elixirs, and gadgets to play with. Double cleanse? Pu-leeze. Bring on the 14-step routines. Countertops are laden with miniature skylines of exotic-looking bottles and high-tech cleansing…

Some poor souls have to drive to the gym to get their steam-shower fix. Others have to visit a day spa to enjoy a restorative steam session, and still others have to count down the days until their next hotel vacation. But if you’ve invested in an…

Working from home has a lot of advantages, especially at the end of the day. There’s no long, dreaded commute to contend with, for one. Yet, that commute serves a valuable purpose: It’s a clear demarcation between the workplace and home life. Without it,…

Working from home definitely has its perks—no commute, a more flexible schedule, and greater productivity. But without the clear transitions to and from work, the line between work life and rest-of-life can get blurred. Work-from-home employees may fall…

Remember when growing older translated to becoming Granny Clampett? Baby Boomers have sure flipped that stereotype. They’re active, image-conscious and more than willing to invest in their health and appearance.

Self-care is all about shoring up resources, both physical and mental, to stay resilient during difficult or stressful life events. Self-care helps us be strong and flexible, no matter what life is hurling in our direction. During prolonged periods of…

There are many reasons homeowners decide it’s time to remodel a bathroom. Some are accommodating the needs of a growing family. Others want to freshen dated décor—ugh, that brown 1970’s tile!—fix wear-and-tear, or want to upgrade from builder-grade…

For homeowners, a bathroom remodel is a big investment of time and money. They’re also emotionally attached, as they have been dreaming of upgrades, have collected ideas and clarified their budget. And now, it’s Go Time! They are hiring a designer.…

Economists and personal-finance gurus are always keen to remind us that there is a difference between wants and needs. Needs, of course, are things like food, shelter, and transportation. Wants, on the other hand, make our existence way more comfortable…

Writer Victor Hugo famously said, “People do not lack strength; they lack will.” With all due respect to the French literary giant, he’s wrong. Because modern research has shown, people don’t fail because they are weak or lack willpower. It’s because…