Cozumel, Mexico is a heavily forested gem in the blue of the Western Caribbean. Its name comes from the Mayan Kùutsmil, meaning place of the swallows. In antiquity, it was sacred to the Mayan Goddess Ix Chel and a place of pilgrimage. Today at San Gervasio, the remnants of over 40 temples still stand in […]
Prep Your Wardrobe for the Best Summer Yet
Summer will be on us before we know it, and with the warm weather comes the chance to break out your fun, cool wardrobe – and maybe add a few of those pieces you’ve been missing. The best summer clothes are cool and comfortable, fashionable and practical, and something you can wear to the beach […]
Hike Your Next Mountain in Bamboo Comfort
Cariloha this week launched its ultra-soft, refreshingly cool men’s and women’s Bamboo Fit line for spring and summer to Cariloha stores worldwide. This season’s new line of fitness wear includes not only incredibly comfortable base-layer options, but also introduces unbelievably soft exterior tops and bottoms for comfort-seeking exercise enthusiasts who are ready to hike any […]
Making Bamboo Sheets from the Ground Up
The soft, silky smoothness of bamboo sheets is a result of two distinctly separate but critical elements – the high quality bamboo and the careful manufacturing process. In order to get the results we want and you expect, everything from the harvesting methods to the creation of the viscose and bamboo yarn must contribute to […]
Three Bucket List Worthy Cruise Destinations
Bermuda is one of the most well-known cruise destinations in the Caribbean. Not to mention one of the most desired ports-of-call for cruisers and cruise lines alike. Unfortunately, Bermuda cruises are fairly rare, but what about some of the other more frequently called on Caribbean ports? Are there any that match Bermuda’s combination of natural […]
5 Cruise Tips that First-Time Cruisers Must Know
When it’s your first time cruising, it’s easy to miss something you need. Not only is your first cruise exciting, but there’s also a lot of stuff to learn and keep track of. Don’t forget the basic advice with our handy list of five first-time cruising tips to ensure your first cruise goes smoothly. NUMBER […]
Tips for Making Your Bedroom an Eco-Friendly Sanctuary
Our friends over at West Coast Mommy share some helpful tips for turning your bedroom into a more restful, earth-friendly space. We spend about a third of our lives in bed, so a comfortable and tranquil bedroom is one indulgence I yearn to have. But, with a toddler still sleeping in my room, a dog […]
What Does ‘Eco-Friendly’ Really Mean?
A lot of products and services out on the market claim that they’re “green” or “eco-friendly,” but have you ever asked yourself what, exactly, that means? These are popular buzz words that get thrown around a lot, but, when it comes right down to it, there isn’t really a legal definition of those terms. Okay, […]