Lifestyle
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Island aphrodisiacsTraditional foods for love, like oysters and chocolate, may make you warm and fuzzy. But to really turn the heart up, you might want to explore special potions from the cupids of the Caribbean. Sparkling savingsOn these beautiful islands there is always an occasion to toast a sublime sunset or breathtaking view. Tight budget? Don't spare the sparkle. Our friends in Spain and California offer delicious wines made in the “Methode Champenoise." Sea breezes in St. JohnSheree and Scott York offer a sumblime sunset cruise aboard their catamaran calypso. You can unwind with drinks and hors d’oeuvres, and let the day slip away.The genuinely friendly captain and crew enhance nature’s blessings.
Consider meatless mealsA United Nations report called the meat industry “one of the top contributors to the world's serious environmental problems." If every person just skipped eating meat one meal a week, it would be the same as taking a half million cars off the roads in the U.S. Scare yourself stress-lessOk, so you’ve heard it all before: Stress kills. Don't dwell on the check lost in the mail, the noisy neighbor, and even job loss. Otherwise you might have a serious illness to worry about. |
VideoGigayachtsCheck out some of the world's greatest megayachts.See more about megayachts inliving large and sailing and regattas. Feature StoriesSocial networking pays big dividendsConnecting with others on line can increase exposure and potential revenue. Click for more. virginvoices.com this weekcheck out some of this week's news from our topical and island destination channels Click for more. Slow down fastMost of us know that diet, exercise and relaxation make us feel and look more vibrant. But just once in a while isn't enough. We need to plan to relax every day. Click for more. Don't blame technologyHow can laptop and blackberry driven life styles be turned into a harmonious marriage between technology and our health? Surprisingly, the technology component of our lifestyle can help balance our lives. Click for more. Island breakfast means more than eggsMackerel and bananas, roast breadfruit with salt fish, fried dumplings, fritters, dumb bread with home made jam, washed down with chocolate, bush and mint tea were popular West Indian breakfast items. Click for more. Healthy for you and the planetIf every American skipped one meal of meat each week the reduction of carbon dioxide would be akin to taking more than a half-million cars off U.S. roads. A 2006 United Nations report called the meat industry “one of the top contributors to the serious environmental problems.” Click for more. Be wary of greenwashingIn the book, Ecological Intelligence, author Daniel Goleman writes about “green washing.” It describes “ the selective display of one or two virtuous attributes of a product, meant to impart ecological friendliness.” Click for more. St. Lucia's favorite sportI’m not a spa junkie - not enough time or money. Yet I’ve had my share of treats from simple facials to deep tissue massage. But a visit to leSport in St. Lucia revealed a whole new planet of procedures for pampering. And the setting is out of this world. Click for more. Pleasures of the parksThey are not just for hikers or the flora and the fauna. The Parks of the U.S. and British Virgins Islands are a source of inspiration and exhilaration for all of us who need to get in touch with nature and ourselves. Click for more. Island aphrodisiacsTraditional foods for love, like oysters and chocolate, may make you warm and fuzzy. But to really turn the heart up, you might want to explore special potions from the cupids of the Caribbean. Click for more. Sunset sail in St. JohnSherree and Scot York offer a sublime sunset sail aboard their catamaran Calypso in St. John. Click for more. Cause for celebrationOn these beautiful islands there is always an occasion to toast a sublime sunset or breathtaking view. Tight budget? Don't spare the sparkle. Our friends in Spain and California offer delicious wines made in the “ Methode Champenoise.” Click for more. |
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