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With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the perfect gift for your mom. You may have waited this long but given a few days for shipping you can still get the perfect gift for mom Below are our top Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for 2020. See below the top health, fashion, and fitness-related gifts for the Mother in your life.
During this current stressful time, staying home is not only integral for our own health but for the safety and health of others. Despite this, the desire to simply move makes the necessity of social isolation a daunting task and, at days at a time, overwhelming.
As a modern culture we have had breakthroughs in our virtual experiences. Whether the focus be on augmented reality games or completely immersive virtual reality- we can experience things in a way that we wouldn’t have been able to in the past. Granted- the virtual can never truly compare to reality- however, its ability to mirror the same breathtaking views can do more than just ease our tensions. It can give you something to look forward to, future plans to make.
Whether you’re an avid traveler, love new experiences, or are simply trying to find things to do, below are a few virtual reality experiences to keep you occupied or to spark something within:
Travel Throughout Japan
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The Japan National Tourism Organization created a 360-degree virtual reality movie incorporating experiences and scenes throughout the country, navigating visitors through their rich landscapes. You can feed of bamboo forests, Geisha performances, and Tokyo’s famous Shibuya Crossing (to name a few without spoiling the beauty of the surprises). To celebrate the beginning of Spring you can also view the traditional Japanese hanami, the ancient and celebrated tradition of admiring newly bloomed flower blossoms. You do need to make sure to have a smartphone in order to view, and you have a choice of the 360-degree VR movie or you can opt for the interactive vision.
For the website to the Japan National Tourism Organization experience click here.
Try Bombay Sapphire’s “Create from Home” Initiative
image credit: https://www.bombaysapphire.com/us/en/createfromhome/
Bombay Sapphire’s brand new North American initiative was created with a major goal in mind: “to inspire and empower communities to discover their creative possibilities during this unprecedented time.” Sapphire’s “Create from Home” was sparked after Bacardi Limited’s global campaign #RaiseYourSpirits, pledging $3 million dollars for financial aid support of the hospitality industry which has been currently impacted by the effects of COVID-19 and the necessity of social distancing/quarantine practices. Therefore, in support of healthcare professionals and the local communities, Bombay Sapphire announced that they will be producing hand-sanitizer from its home distillery in Laverstroke Mill, UK.
So what is “Create From Home”?
The initiative offers multiple resources to help you tap into your own creativity and curiosity – online classes, workshops, and cocktail-making sessions. The live-streamed content consists of partnerships with three digital platforms:
Skillshare: providing unlimited 3-month memberships & live Q&A’s to everyone with some of their most popular teachers through their subscription-based online learning community.
Society6: a leading online marketplace for artists from around the globe, weekly video-based “Drink and Draw” events where participants will receive an interactive tutorial from a S6 artist and a bartender to design a gin cocktail inspired by their artwork.
Hunker: the creative D.I.Y home projects platform, will work to launch a Create-From-Home hub with a library of content & IG tutorials and interviews with creative influencers who work and create from home.
For the website to Bombay Sapphire’s Initiative click here.
Whether you are looking to practice for years to come or to grapple with the often anxiety-inducing stresses of nationwide social isolation to reduce the cases of COVID-19, our phones offer some of the best support. Believed to have begun in India, meditation practices have multiple forms all with their own rich history and spiritual connections. Simply, benefits of habitual meditation include reduced stress, assistance in controlling anxiety, improved sleep patterns, and increased emotional health. Found on iPhone or Android devices, here is a list of meditation apps to try -
Headspace
Ranked #4 in Health & Fitness Applications and rated Editor’s Choice, Headspace gives you hundreds of guided meditations to help with exercise, sleep, stress, and focus. You can choose between Sleep by Headspace, perfect before going to bed, and The Wake Up by Headspace to start your day. Some meditations for starters are 2-3 minutes each and they offer “SOS” sessions for moments where you find yourself under extreme anxiety, panic, and stress. Trainings are led by former monk and mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe. Available on iPhone, Headspace is free to download but offers subscription options for full access at $12.99 per month or $69.99 per year.
Breethe, Meditation & Sleep
Rated 4.7 stars and featured in Time Magazine,People, Forbes, and Cosmopolitan, Breethe offers mindfulness coaching guides to help you practice and learn to meditate. They offer sleep music playlists, nature sounds, guided meditations, bedtime readings, hypnotherapy sessions and more. They also provide a full 12-week daily program that can help bring more clarity and calmness into your everyday routines. Available on iPhone, you have the option to use the free version or Premium membership for $12.95 per month, $89.95 per year, or $149.95 for an entire lifetime membership.
Stop, Breathe & Think
Rated 4.8 stars, this app offers not only guided meditations but yoga classes. They analyze the perfect meditations for your day by asking you to ‘check-in’ and choose from a list of emotions or physical feelings you may be experiencing in the moment. They record your top emotions over for all time, per month, and per week to allow you to see full time how your mood fluctuates and where your most stressful times may happen. Available on iPhone and Android, they offer a ton of services for free for both children and adults, but you can enjoy more access to premium memberships for $5.91 a month.
Calm
Rated #2 in Health & Fitness and ranked editor’s choice with 4.8 stars, the calm app offers guided meditations and sleep stories. Sleep stories include histories on topics like New York Jazz, mythologies of Atlantis and discoveries on the universe narrated by Matthew McConaughey. Calm provides an original meditation daily, new sleep stories every week, and new meditation masterclasses every month. Available on both iPhone and Android, you can enjoy services for free or subscribe to any number of plans ranging from $14.99 to $299.99 lifetime plans.
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One of the industry's best-kept secret designers, Studio DB — the New York-based design firm led by husband and wife duo Damian and Britt Zunino has released a first look inside their latest project in Brooklyn Heights. Located at 76 Schermerhorn Street, The Symon is the brand-new and luxurious, 13-story full-service condominium.
Studio DB thoughtfully crafted the 59 stunning residences, including three penthouses that crown the top of the building, as well as all of the amenity spaces and captivating, pre-war facade. Damian and Britt hand-selected signature finishes inspired by the past that also make a strong modern statement, creating comfort in every space as well as giving the building its own bespoke identity. The sophisticated design starts at the one-of-a-kind entry foyer of the residences, featuring large solid panel doors, crown molding accents, eight-inch baseboards as well as inlaid wood flooring medallion with a basket-weave motif (also present within the lobby). Oversized divided-light windows and custom washed-oak floors fill each residence with natural light and warmth. Graciously proportioned kitchens feature custom raised-panel cabinetry, marble countertops and high-end appliances like Bluestar and Thermador, while bathrooms offer refined material selections, diamond tile patterns and master bath fixtures in antique brass from Waterworks.
Evoking the past through a contemporary lens and drawing inspiration from the historic buildings and elements of the surrounding neighborhood while seamlessly incorporating modern details, The Symon's façade is made up of hand-laid brick, distinctive arched windows and a prominent canopied entry, thus giving the building a pre-war feel that evokes the character and distinction of the neighborhood’s treasured brownstones and grand apartments.
Within The Symon’s sales gallery, Studio DB has recreated a model apartment to mimic what's to come for the under construction project set to commence closings in late Spring 2020.
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More so than ever, personalized skin care is being regarded as vital to proper skin health. While you should consult a dermatologist for cystic and hormonal acne or other more severe- and incredibly normal- skin conditions before trying out new brands, there are many brands offering personalized skin care products suitable for your needs. Personalized skin care just makes sense – we all have different skin types therefore we should all be using different combinations of products best suited to clear and clean our skin. Everyone deserves to feel confident in themselves, so look at these brands to see what could work for you.
Y-our skin care is rated the number one personalized skin care brand. Their formulas are paraben free, cruelty free, and 100% vegan. Start by taking the skin quiz, which asks a number of questions from your personal skin goals, your age, your skin concerns, sensitivity to the sun and new products and even current skin care regimen. Considering acne and skin health is also attributed to health and environment they take those factors into consideration as well. After filling out the skin quiz, they send an analysis to your email and devise a skin care regimen dependent on your needs.
Skinsei is a brand that begins by offering a 28-question holistic skin care diagnostic in order to give you your own bioprint- a skin map. Based on factors such as exercise, diet, sleep, UV exposure, air quality, skin type, and climate, in order to provide you with your own personalized kit. What is great about Skinsei is that you have a choice of a one-time buy in order to test the products and see if it works for your skin. The products are paraben and sulfate free, contain no phalates or mineral oils which can actually do more harm than good for oily skin. Including plant and vitamin extract, their products are microbiome friendly and pH balanced.
Curology offers one free trial of three of their products for you to test out. Instead of just a skin quiz, they also rely on skin care selfies (images of your skin as it is in its most natural state for them to see where problem areas are). After receiving your results, they then send you your own customized bottle and recommend you apply nightly or as directed on the container. Customizing the ingredients for your skin, you have access to personal chats with a provider in order to answer any questions through your skin care process.
Atolla is a personalized skin care company that revolves around custom serums. While many other brands may focus on a combination of product types from creams to toners, Atolla’s focus on serums relies on their scientific approach to skin care over more holistic methods. The first step relies on the completion of an at home skin kit; the oil and moisture tests, a pH test, a preference test, and various questions about skin care and lifestyle all are analyzed in order to provide you with their Atolla Skin Report and your own formula. The skin report comes with a breakdown of your skin type and also the ingredients found within your own custom formula. You are able to purchase a trial offer, but each month as you continue to use the products they evolve the formula for your changing skin and its new needs, making sure you continue to have your best skin.
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The glorious, sleepless city of New York sure has so much to offer to its residents and lucky visitors, but few consider the slower side of the city for their hectic pace of life. There’s always another brilliant museum to check out, a foodie spot to ravage, and yet another pub to visit. New York is many things, but static isn’t one of them. With that in mind, slowing down is rarely an option, and many locals rarely give into that opportunity, which is precisely why golfing is the perfect way to see that other, soothing side of New York, and give in to its many acres of fresh green.
So far, if you’ve ever organized a perfect golfing holiday, you know just how restorative this kind of a slow-paced adventure can be. You should take the same detailed approach to planning your golfing sessions in the city, and you might become an avid golfing aficionado soon enough. Here are a few key reasons to get you to try this wonderful activity in this very city.
Green stretching for miles around you is as serene as any place can get. The nature of the game keeps the players mostly quiet and focused, letting you enjoy the meditative moments while you wait your turn or simply soak in the sun. The Bronx, for example, hides the extraordinary Van Cortlandt course, the oldest one in the country, and it’s easy enough to reach even without a car.
Venturing into these areas outside of the city’s bustling center is a perfect way to get to know New York from an entirely new perspective, sans the traffic chaos and the busy cafes.
New York is home to many beautiful gardens and parks, and it is certainly not a concrete jungle that prevents its residents from enjoying the lavish greenery each summer brings. However, let’s face it, not too many New Yorkers find the time for outdoor activities in the first place, which is another great reason to add golfing to your list – you’ll get to add some light exercise to your schedule and enjoy the sun.
If you’re new to the sport, make sure that you find out more about the necessary gear for golfing, such as quality gloves which can help you perform better and improve your grip. Much like the clubs that you use for each different situation, your accessories will be pivotal for your game and they’ll enable you to make the most of golfing to begin with.
We’ve all seen those classic movie scenes where the most influential politicians and business folk gather on a course for a game of golf, only to decide on the fate of an entire corporation or the government, for that matter. Sure, you don’t have to have such a high position to make a difference in your own career, and golfing is a perfect way to have a secluded area to talk business with your potential partners and investors.
Plus, this is where you can make connections beyond the course and move up in your profession. Memberships are also extremely valuable, since you can gain access and socialize with other members who can make all the difference in your professional life.
Family time for a fast-paced New Yorker means everything, and when you have a chance to add some variety into your schedule, your loved ones, your kids and your spouse will genuinely appreciate the effort and the new experience. Golfing can be a truly wholesome family activity to bring all of your loved ones together, away from the street crowds and the city noise.
Yes, Central Park is always a great option, but taking summer golf lessons can become a learning and a bonding activity in, let’s say, Times Square, on a beautiful rooftop of a hotel! You can always try to find a new golfing spot in New York, to keep things diverse and fun for you and your youngsters.
You can waste your time cursing and blaming the wind or your least favorite putter for shifting the route of your golf ball, or you can take a moment, breathe, and restore your composure to give it another go. The art of golf requires so much patience and poise, that people often find it as frustrating as it is delightful. Even the most patient of people will find themselves grinding their teeth when they’re about to tee off against their opponent.
That’s why this sport is a constant source of challenges, but not merely in the form of testing out new golfing clubs or changing your technique. It’s mostly about your mindset, staying humble when facing your failures, and recognizing opportunities to calm yourself when you feel the need to raise hell.
Many people take golf for granted. That is, until they actually try their hand at the sport and discover the many alluring aspects of it, together with its potential to reduce your stress levels and provide you with a simultaneously meditative and stimulating activity. New York’s hidden golfing gems can attest to the beauty of this sport, so make sure to add it to your must-try list of activities and see how quickly you fall in love.
When you think about it, the living room is one of the most important parts of your entire house. It’s that one room where you enjoy your free afternoons, spend time with your family, and entertain guests. This means that is should be not only comfortable but also attractive. After all, the whole house will be judged by the appearance of your living room. But combining all of it in one interior design project can be quite a complicated task. Especially when you want it to look luxurious. Luckily, there are a few simple steps you can take to completely transform the space around you.
When you decide to redecorate your living room, the best place to start is with lighting. The point is that good lighting can make the whole space look completely different even when you don’t change anything in the entire room. Go with more transparent curtains to let as much daylight in as possible. Otherwise, the entire room can look dark and unappealing. And if there’s a staircase in the living room, choosing curved glass railing over metal or wooden one can be a better option as well. This way, nothing will stop the light from dispersing throughout the room, and you’ll avoid dark corners. But don’t forget to choose efficient lamps as well, just remember that you shouldn’t pick them solely based on their design and decorative value, lighting should be first and foremost practical.
When it comes to adding character to your living room, it’s all about the details. Without decorations, the whole room will appear empty and uninteresting. But it’s important to remember that even everyday objects can have decorative value if you use them well in your interior design plan. Adding interesting and eye-catching patterns is definitely a great way to create a unique look. You can be creative when choosing curtains and fabrics for upholstery, but be careful with the colours. Bright and bold shades may work great in modern interiors, but when it’s luxury you’re after - colourful decor is not the way to go. That’s why it’s important to make sure that all the elements in the room look good together and their culours complement each other.
Choosing decorations for your living room can be quite a complicated task. There’s a chance that you already have many ideas or even chosen items that you’d like to place in the room, but you should always consider whether something will fit in well with the rest of the interior. Hanging paintings and photos on the walls is a good idea, but if you want to create something unique, don’t just base your project on popular trends and ready-made solutions. One of the most effective ways of transforming a room is by placing an aquarium in it. But before you place the fish and plants in the water, make sure you have all the necessary equipment from an experienced manufacturer, like https://www.aquael-aquarium.co.uk/, to ensure that you invest your money in high-quality products.
But you cannot start redecorating with the sole aim of giving your living room a makeover and making it look stylish and luxurious. It’s equally important to make it comfortable. Otherwise, neither you nor your guests will be happy to spend your time there.
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Cyprus had a tumultuous past, and it's hard to tell what was a myth and what was real. But the island`s future can be already seen today, it is elegant and luxurious, and it is definitely real. The ultramodern skyscraper 360 Nicosia by Cyfield Group is the highest building and the best investment in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. It rises above the busy street in the heart of the city and can be seen from almost any part of Nicosia. This year`s winner of Luxury Lifestyle Awards as the best luxury real estate in Cyprus, 360 has all chances to become a symbol of the new technological and opulent lifestyle.
360 Nicosia boasts 34 floors of chic properties and amazing 135-meter height making it one of the tallest structures in the country. The skyscraper soars into the sky above the capital`s most fashionable and creative district. Here, in one of the central streets, where the new pedestrian plaza will be created, 360 Nicosia already offers a new level of living experience in the colossal resident tower. The plaza will surround the building and provide the residents with a comfortable area in the shade of the trees for walking, cycling, shopping and children's play.
Get ready to see Nicosia as you have never seen it before! Terrific 360 degrees of bird's-eye views, which gave the name to the structure, let you explore the city and its surroundings in all their glory and diversity.
3 underground levels of 360 Nicosia serve as the residents` parking and reliable security system. The ground level with its 3 shops provides great opportunities for showcasing their products through the double-height glass windows There is a café/restaurant that will also deliver room and catering services to the residents.
The residents and their guests are welcomed at the modernly designed lobby on the 24-hour concierge. The Management Team is always there to take care of the residents and keep 360 Nicosia functioning perfectly all the time.
The high-tech and superfast lifts transport the residents to any level of the edifice. 27 residential floors are dedicated to the elegant apartments providing the highest quality of living in the city. The experts of Luxury Lifestyle Awards commended the innovative and creative approach to the exclusive design of each apartment with its unique view, window frame and personal space for maximum comfort living. The residential floors are divided into 4, 5 or 6 apartments, but their configuration can be changed according to the residents` desires.
The 10th floor of 360 Nicosia offers exclusive amenities for residents` relaxation and enjoyment. Here you`ll find the swimming pool, sun-deck, spa, sauna, steam bath, and a fully equipped gym. There is also a private Residents Club, where the residents can enjoy the spectacular views, spend a great time with friends or arrange a birthday party for their children.
The top 33 and 34 levels are dedicated over to the sky restaurant and club. The highest restaurant in Cyprus can offer exquisite menus or drinks and gorgeous panoramic views of the island.
360 Nicosia provides its residents with state-of-the-art technologies, which let them enjoy all the benefits of the "smart" building. The apartments are equipped with controlled electrical units, warm floors, premium quality sanitary, triple-glazed windows, waste-recycling systems, energy-saving options making 360 achieve Class A Energy Certificate. Technologies also enable the top-level safety and security provided by access cards, video surveillance, fire and burglar alarms, and other protective systems for the building and its residents.
About Luxury Lifestyle Awards
Luxury Lifestyle Awards is a global award to select, recognize, celebrate and promote the best luxury goods and services all over the world. The goal of the company is to provide people with the best of luxury. LLA have evaluated more than 10 000 various goods and services in 400 categories from 60 countries. The company analyzed the results to give you a TOP list of the best of the best in the world. Such world-renowned brands as Chanel, Dom Perignon, Tiffany&Co., Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, and Hilton were proudly named winners. The victory brings companies status and recognition, global promotion and development of an entirely new market of customers.
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The days are getting colder and the leaves are changing colors. Fall is upon us which means we will all soon be layering up and be spending our days cozying up by the fire watching scary movies or going outside to go pumpkin picking. The days are going to be shorter which means less sunlight. This does not mean however, that we can skip our use of sunscreen. In fact, this should be part of our routine all year round.
The cooler weather does not affect the UVB/UVA rays that are emitted by the sun all year. Yes, the days may be shorter but UVA rays still pose a threat to skin all the time, even when it is cloudy!
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Not only does sunscreen decrease the risk of skin cancer, it also helps with anti-aging and premature wrinkles. Regardless of gender, race, and skin type, everyone should be including SPF in their own skin care regimen every single day.
It can be hard to choose what type of sunscreen to use when there are so many on the market. One says it is mineral sunscreen with an SPF of 15 while the other says it is a chemical sunscreen with an SPF of 30. Which one is best for you? It is simply personal preference.
It is important to understand the differences between the two. A chemical sunscreen is known to absorb into the skin which then absorbs the UV rays converting them into heat energy. While a mineral or physical sunscreen lays on top of the skin and reflects the UV rays — this is often seen as the sunscreen that shows up white on the skin (sometimes applied to the nose in movies or shows). While it is recommended that people with acne prone skin use a mineral or physical sunscreen because it less known to clog up the pores, there are still many that trust a chemical sunscreen.
Nowadays it’s easier to incorporate sunscreen to your daily routine. Products ranging from makeup to moisturizers to serums all have SPF in them. These are some recommendations based on skin type and price.
This supergoop! Sunscreen and primer is an innovative clear sunscreen that won’t be ashy on people of color and is perfect for those with oily and acne prone skin
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One of my favorite parts about grocery shopping is creating new dishes and quite honestly the desserts section. Since going on keto, this has limited the foods such as fruits and desserts. Following a keto lifestyle sometimes takes away the magic that comes along with filling up my cart with fruits. The controversy over including fruits in the keto diet is a big one and one you have to tackle from every angle.
Having too many sweets like dessert or even fruit, can take you out of ketosis and inhibit fat burning. Fortunately, I discovered Explorado Market a keto bakery and grocery store online, with some of the best keto desserts I’ve ever tried. Best part is you can eat without worrying of breaking keto.
individually wrapped cookies. (1 serving per cookie) (220 cal per serving: 18g Fat, 6g Protein, 3g net Carbs) These incredible soft batch cookies are perfect for those on the keto diet. Tested time and time again and found there's no impact to blood sugar (everyone is different, results vary).
Speaking of chocolate chip with only 1 net carb per serving, these Keto chocolate chips are sure to be your new favorite treat. Melts like a dream! Perfect to go with yogurt or your favorite baked good.
Perfect addition to all your Keto treatness... With 0 grams of net carbs, this frosting blend is perfect for diabetics and those on the Keto diet. You get 10 servings per tub of this delicious frosting.
Get rid of those terrible sugar-filled energy packets (too much sugar and it’s not sustainable energy) – get the right energy your body craves with Fat Fit Go. This 10 pack offers a discounted price over buying singles. These 1oz chocolate nut butter Fat Fit Go packets are the perfect travel companion. Our pro-tip keep them in the fridge for a nice thick consistency.
Like the chocolate chip cookies, these are perfect for those on the keto diet. Perfect as a snack or dessert, these cookies go great with either nut butter.
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Thinking about yachting, some people imagine a fit person in a wetsuit conquering the waves; others think of businesspeople conducting important negotiations, while the third group is dreaming of a romantic getaway with their loved ones. So what is the true essence of this mysteriously compelling sport, pastime and way of travel? Let’s find out with the true professionals of their craft - Perfect Yachts, recently recognized by Luxury Lifestyle Awards as the winner in the category of The Best Luxury Yacht Charter in Greece.
Perfect Yachts is a Greek yacht charter company based in Lavrion Port. It is the easiest base to reach from Athens airport, just a 25-minute drive away. Lavrion is also the best starting point for sailing to the amazing Cyclades, the Saronic Gulf, the Sporades and the Dodecanese islands. The company is owned and managed by natives - Artemis Georgatou and Vangelis Tampakopoulos. In addition to their good education and relevant professional experiences, the founders have also both participated in numerous sailing races. Their great love for sailing and travelling has eventually led them to the foundation of Perfect Yachts.
The company’s philosophy is “quality over quantity”, that is why the fleet is not huge, but utterly privately owned. In addition to this, all yachts are brand new, fully equipped in accordance with the latest trends and requirements, and - this goes without saying - absolutely luxurious. The team of Perfect Yachts knows that safety comes first, that is why maintenance is always performed on the highest level and in a timely fashion. Speaking about the team: welcoming and friendly, skilled and experienced, intelligent and fun to be around - all this is about the employees of Perfect Yachts, the people who will be meeting and greeting guests, briefing them and showing them around.
While on the subject: experiences with Perfect Yachts are definitely versatile and unforgettable. Sailing lessons are for those, who are only starting to fall in love with the sea and its might. The best fit for practice are the 14- and the 21-days charters, especially skippered or crewed, where everybody can learn while enjoying the Perfect vacation. Game fishing is for those, who love the thrill and want to enjoy crystal-clear blue waters and a magnificent environment of Greek marine life. Besides, fishing is one of the country’s oldest traditions, and is tightly intertwined with its history and culture. Lavrion is an excellent spot to begin a game fishing excursion, thanks to all the fish-paradise islands surrounding this location.
A special event undoubtedly becomes even more special when it takes place on a yacht. An engagement, a wedding, a birthday party, an anniversary, an important meeting and more - the team of Perfect Yachts will take care of every detail. The new generation Catamarans and Sailing Yachts are so luxurious and spacious that they create an ideal venue for great occasions. All yachts are fully equipped with audio, video, TV, speakers, input for presentations, etc; they have air conditioning systems, as well as amenities for lunch and dinner preparation, complemented by exquisite service from the experienced staff.
Sightseeing is another adventure that becomes even more memorable on a yacht. Sailing from port to port, marveling at all the unspeakable beauty from the water, getting to all the places that cannot be reached from the ground - all this is the epitome of a holiday to remember. Experts of Luxury Lifestyle Awards know that no one can organize sailing vacation in Greece better than Perfect Yachts.
Luxury Lifestyle Awards is a global award to select, recognize, celebrate and promote the best luxury goods and services all over the world. The goal of the company is to provide people with the best of luxury. LLA have evaluated more than 10 000 various goods and services in 400 categories from 60 countries. The company analyzed the results to give you a TOP list of the best of the best in the world. Such world-renowned brands as Chanel, Dom Perignon, Tiffany&Co., Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, and Hilton were proudly named winners. The victory brings companies status and recognition, global promotion and development of an entirely new market of customers.
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If you find yourself on the Lower East Side, walking distance from Washington Square Park is Arcadia Earth- the very first augmented reality journey through Planet Earth. Augmented reality, usually used for video games, creates an interactive experience enhanced through virtual reality and allows the viewer to use all of their senses to make it come to life. Arcadia Earth is "a large scale multi-sensorial journey through underwater worlds, fantasy lands, and inspirational art installations."
There are 15 exhibits in this interactive museum all which work to highlight our ecological footprint and the environmental reality of our planet. Each exhibit teaches you how to learn small lifestyle changes in order to create an ever-lasting impact on our planet and it's future.
(link: https://www.arcadia.earth/)
The 15 exhibits include:
- “THE RAINBOW CAVE'' by Basia Goszcynska where you walk through a cave made out of approximately 44,000 salvaged plastic bags (the amount used in New York State every single minute) and recycled fishing nets Goszcynska pulled out of dumpsters.
- “GALAXI” by Chika an LED light installation reflective of the ocean, where you walk through a virtual reality underwater space
- “VOW TUNNEL AND FIBER FOREST” by Katharina Hoerath and Katie Donahue, K-Works Studio; two designers trained as architects who bring attention to unnoticed objects we discard in abundance, daily.
(link: https://www.arcadia.earth/)
If you plan on visiting Arcadia, grab tickets ahead of time here.
Things to Know Before You Enter:
To avoid delays upon download ahead of time: Arcadia Earth AR from the App Store. You will need the app to fully experience the exhibit.
The app will only work on iPhone 7 or later. If you have an Android device or a different phone, Arcadia will lend you an iPad at the door at no extra charge.
The real estate industry undergoes frequent change, whether it comes to renting or buying. Technology is often a big part of these improvements. It has a place in every major industry, and handling property is no different. One major concept that's swept the market is fintech.
This technology is taking over — especially among New York properties — and it's brought a wealth of gains with it. Learn about it while it's rolling strong, and you can benefit from a smoother way to invest in property.
Fintech stands for financial technology, which aims to streamline financial services for businesses and consumers. This tech offshoot applies to numerous industries besides real estate — any company that carries out transactions can employ it.
Fintech is a segment of proptech, a portion of the real estate industry that uses technological resources to solve problems and complete tasks. Proptech involves innovations such as artificial intelligence and automation, as well as data collection and sustainability.
People often choose the newest and best methods when they want to accomplish a task. If you could streamline a tedious process that usually takes forever to complete, you'd likely pick relevant technologies. That's why buyers and renters often go to property dealers who use fintech — they offer shiny new alternatives to old systems.
This efficient method of managing real estate has gained popularity within recent years. Companies are integrating principles of fintech by using blockchain technologies, digitizing their transactions and much more. The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, or JOBS Act, spurred the rise of fintech in the early 2010s. This law reduced some of the small-business regulations created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, which helped them secure higher funds.
Businesspeople viewed this law as an opening for new ways to earn money. They began brainstorming improved methods of managing finances and bringing in revenue. Fintech soon developed as a viable option, and it has grown ever since. Some real estate companies remain mostly traditional while incorporating technological advancements here and there. Others have fully leaned into this new sector to appeal to consumers and make their operations more productive.
New innovations in fintech are developing fast in New York. Though California was once the capital of finance-based technology, New York City is edging in to take that title.
These advancements can make renting an apartment or buying a home more accessible to residents, especially considering the high cost of living. Here are a few areas of real estate that have benefitted:
Blockchain technology is a major component of cryptocurrency. Naturally, it also has its place within fintech. Blockchains decentralize money transactions by sharing them among a network rather than operating around a bank.
This technology eliminates double-spend issues and removes third parties, which lessens the costs of conventional mortgage processes. It also boosts the efficiency of property title searches and allows you to insure your place for less.
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The platform Built enables banks to process their loans online, especially lenders who are overseeing construction projects. Loan lenders upload data from their construction project onto the site and quickly communicate with their hired contractors.
Collecting all their information in once place allows them to approve and manage more loans without spreading themselves thin. They can see their entire loan portfolio at a glance and make financial decisions as necessary.
Investors have turned to crowdfunding — also known as peer-to-peer lending — to gain direct access to the real estate market. This strategy is primarily popular among wealthy investors who meet the income and credit requirements that platforms establish. Investors lessen their risk by collaborating with developers on properties, and they also get to choose which projects to invest in.
The fintech company Roofstock allows you to receive greater access to single-family housing investments. It offers numerous resources for people planning to invest in rentals, including property management tools.
You can analyze a listing's details, such as the payment history and title report, and make an offer to buy. You'll be able to remotely check in on your investment while a property manager handles the on-site tasks. Marketplaces like these allow for flexible, affordable ownership from any city.
These developments give you an idea of what to expect the next time you rent a new apartment or move to a new home. The New York real estate market is transforming to provide more access and remove the middleman.
Barriers to renting and owning can dissolve with time, but it will take broader acknowledgment and adoption of fintech. A revolution in modern housing could be on the horizon.
Holly Welles is a real estate blogger covering design, finance and market trends for apartment dwellers. You can find more of her work on her blog, The Estate Update.
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Myles Wyatt Clohessy is an up-and-coming actor living in NYC, and we got the chance to talk with him about his acting career, traveling, being big on Instagram and more! He recently starred in the indie hit, Last Ferry, and has a number of exciting projects on the horizon. He is also a former semi-pro soccer player, was recently married last year, and he also has his own TV production company.
Myles Wyatt Clohessy
1. Congrats on the release of your latest film, Last Ferry. What was your experience like filming on the iconic Fire Island? What film/tv projects are next for you?
Thank you! I had the greatest experience ever on Fire Island. Believe it or not, it was actually my first time ever on the Island so I didn't know what to expect. And I ended up spending over 3 weeks shooting there and it was beyond words beautiful. It was preseason so it actually gets a little (sometimes very) chilly out there, especially at night which we ended up shooting a lot of scenes during, but the landscape is utterly outstanding. On my off-days or in between scenes I would honestly just marvel at the natural beauty and I explored the island quite a bit. There’s an abundance of natural beauty, hiking trails, and friendly deer so I honestly had the time of my life, definitely an experience I'll never forget. My next project is actually my first series regular role. It's a new medieval mini-series being shot in Spain, Morocco, and Italy this year and I'll be in 8 of the episodes. I will be starring some pretty big names so I'm really excited about that next venture.
2. Speaking of islands, where have been your favorite places to travel? Any destination you haven't been that you're dying to go to?
Honestly, my favorite place thus far has been the Amalfi Coast and the Island of Capri! I just went this past summer for my Honeymoon and it was so incredible. The people, the food, and the views were unbeatable. I remember just hiking to this cafe at the top of Positano and just looking out across the mountains and the Mediterranean and thinking life couldn't get much better than this. I would recommend to anyone! I'm currently dying to go to Greece. It looks incredible, especially the coastline, so maybe a 2020 adventure!
3. What is your favorite neighborhood in New York City? Do you have any go-to restaurants, coffee shops or bars?
I'd have to say my favorite neighborhood in the city is tied between the Upper East Side where I live because it's full of just so many beautiful buildings, especially close to the park. I think it's the closest thing to any European city like Paris in terms of residential architecture and of course, the best park in the world, Central Park, is right there so it kind of is really just so, so pretty. And then there's the West Village with its cobbled streets, cute cafes and hidden restaurants, and I make a trip down there every week to go out or just walk around. My go-to coffee spot is JAVA GIRL which is this uber-cute coffee shop in my neighborhood on the Upper East Side. It's very bohemian, full of character, French and African music, decorates for every holiday, and best of all, the workers know my order by heart now so it just feels really cozy and warm there. Love doing writing there.
4. How long have you lived in NYC and how does the city compare to other places you've lived?
I've lived in NYC for almost 2 years now full time. However, my parents have had an apartment in Chelsea since the 90's so I've been in and out of NYC my whole life. I don't think there's any city anywhere in the world that compares to NYC. It's just the most unique, craziest, and most wonderful city in the world in my opinion.
5. What has been your favorite city or country you've ever filmed?
I'm set to shoot this show in Madrid this spring so I can’t imagine I'll have shot anywhere as cool and as full of history as when I shoot in Madrid, so I'm really looking forward to it.
6. How has having a massive social media following affected your life and career?
I think it's really only affected my personal life and career positively. It's helped me reach out to people in and out of the business that I would have never been able to connect with before and helped me create some really amazing business ventures internationally. Like my collaboration with Curious Hotels, a chain of really nice boutique hotels around Europe that I work with as a brand ambassador and promotional model, and none of that would have been possible without social media.
7. If you could live anywhere in NYC, where would you live? What about in the world?
It would either be in a townhouse/brownstone in the West Village or one of the many beautiful mansions on the Upper East Side...I have a long way to go before I can do that... but I'm working on it!
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