Not for nothing has May been designated Skin Cancer Awareness Month. The days are getting longer and warmer, luring (and keeping) you outdoors in ever less protective clothing. Meanwhile, as the Earth’s seasonal tilt toward the sun increases, so does the intensity of those rays. So even if you’re mindful of SPF year-round, stepping it […]
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The minute my plane descended into Salt Lake City and I caught a glimpse of the majestic mountains and the stunning city below, a feeling of calm washed over me. As I walked through the airport, something else occurred to me: Everyone was so bedecked in Patagonia and North Face they looked like they had
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As the city prepares for the glitz and glamour of the Met Gala on May 5th, a quieter kind of transformation is taking place just a few blocks away at The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The newly opened Surrey Spa is offering a restorative ritual designed not just for those walking the
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You’ll be hard-pressed to find spots in midtown Manhattan where time seems to slow down, especially along Fifth Avenue where the shopping frenzy and the city’s hustle-bustle both seem relentless. There is, however, a rare find along this avenue, where the energy quietly simmers. The Peninsula New York is one such place, a retreat that feels both
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If you’re anything like me, there’s nothing better than a comforting cup of tea to close out the day. For Earth Month, why not consider turning that soothing ritual into a small act of sustainability? With just a few simple shifts, your daily brew can be both mindful and planet-friendly. Here are a few easy
We love this time of year. It’s not only the start of spring but right now is the perfect time to think about what we can do to protect the environment. On this year’s Earth Day more than ever, there are lots of things we can do to promote sustainability. One easy way to do
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Mushrooms may have always been Sonia Gaillis-Delepine’s destiny. Her great-great-grandfather cultivated them in France over 150 years ago. Today, she has translated that legacy into something entirely new: Verdoie, a duo of a mushroom-based moisturizer and supplement designed to revive skin from all angles. As someone who struggled with chronic skin issues, Gaillis-Delepine wanted to tap
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L’AUBERGE DE SEDONA, ARIZONA You don’t have to seek out the five elements of nature at L’Auberge de Sedona. They embrace you from the moment you drive down the long entry road to this five-star resort. Warming fire pits. Soothing waterfalls. Golden-hued rocks. Clean, crisp air. And the darkest night skies filled with stars. Every
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thE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, ECUADOR Located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, The Galapagos Islands are a once-in-a-lifetime bucket list trip that allows visitors to nurture their bond with nature. The Galapagos Islands are a once-in-a-lifetime bucket list trip that allows visitors to nurture their bond with nature. Located 600 miles off the coast of
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Rosewood Mayakoba, mexico At this eco-luxury resort, the lagoons, mangroves, jungle, and Caribbean coast shape every moment of your extremely-pampered stay. Sailing by boat to my dwelling makes for a pretty dramatic entrance, and simultaneously imparts the message that nature will, for sure, play the starring role in my experience at this luxurious retreat on
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