Sweater weather does not have to mean the end of outdoor workouts. As temperatures cool across New York City, free fitness programs continue to give New Yorkers a chance to exercise in some of the city’s most popular public spaces without a gym membership or four walls. From yoga in Bryant Park to hula hooping…
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As consumers increasingly look for simpler, plant-based approaches to their beauty routines, Saafi Ah Organics is bringing the centuries-old tradition of Somali skincare into the modern beauty conversation with its Qasil-based products. At the heart of the brand is Qasil, a botanical ingredient made from the leaves of the Gob tree. Used traditionally in Somali…
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Luxury Orlando property ette hotel is taking its guest experience beyond the walls of the hotel with a new partnership with Lincoln, bringing complimentary luxury transportation to guests staying at the boutique property. Located minutes from Walt Disney World Resort, ette hotel has introduced two Lincoln vehicles as part of the new collaboration: the Lincoln…
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Salt & Stone is expanding its presence in the online beauty and personal-care market with a growing lineup of body products that combine performance-focused formulas with skin-loving ingredients and fine-fragrance-inspired scents. The modern body-care brand is currently highlighting its bestselling deodorant on Amazon, where shoppers can find the product in four signature scent combinations: Santal…
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Travelers planning extended stays in Thailand this winter will need to rethink their itineraries after the country cut its visa-free stay from 60 days to 30 days for eligible visitors. The revised rules took effect September 15, following their publication in Thailand’s Royal Gazette on August 31. The new 30-day visa-exemption program covers citizens of…
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From a filmmaker who refused to conform to conventional ideas about cinema to a mother who breaks every rule to find her missing son, and a psychotherapist challenging traditional ideas about masculinity, these three books explore what happens when people question the roles and expectations placed upon them. Laurence Kardish’s “Shirley Clarke: The Passionate Life…
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Water may be essential to life, but OLIVE TREE PEOPLE is making the case that it doesn’t necessarily belong at the center of your skincare routine. The German-founded waterless beauty company has opened its first U.S. flagship at 1335 Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, California, creating an immersive retail experience built around its signature “From…
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Pornography addiction is often discussed as a problem affecting men, but a new video series is drawing attention to women who struggle with pornography use and may feel isolated by shame and secrecy. Out of the Shadows, a free three-part video series from the Fortis Institute, aims to give women a faith-based framework for understanding…
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Hilton is expanding its hospitality technology platform with new artificial intelligence tools designed to make the travel-planning process more conversational, from the initial hotel search through booking and the guest’s stay. The company is connecting Hilton.com, the Hilton Honors App and emerging AI-powered search and assistant platforms, giving travelers more ways to discover properties, compare…
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A piece of Nashville history is getting a new chapter with the opening of The Maddox Hotel and The Hitchcock speakeasy, a boutique hospitality destination housed inside one of downtown Nashville’s historic buildings. Originally constructed in 1893, the property sits on Church Street across from Church Street Park, surrounded by restaurants, boutiques and other downtown…
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