Wendy Helfenbaum

Insurers and risk managers estimate that women make up nearly half of business travellers worldwide. Two recent studies conducted by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – one targeting travel buyers in collaboration with WWStay, and another with AIG Travel surveying business travellers – revealed surprising results about how women perceive their safety while travelling and gaps in how companies protect their female employees who travel for work.

For many buyers, a beautifully landscaped yard with show-stopping curb appeal can seal the deal. After all, who doesn’t want cascading blooms, immaculately trimmed shrubbery, and a carpet of emerald sod with their new home?
Surprise: As it turns out, there are indeed some buyers who might take one look at your sprawling outdoor oasis and think, "It will take a ton of work to maintain all of this!"

From dashing between airport gates to hustling the family on a cruise ship excursion or hiking in the mountains, moms need lightweight, packable jackets that will keep them warm and dry when they’re on the go. Easy to fold up into a backpack, pull out of a tote bag when it starts to rain or scrunch into a makeshift pillow on a long road trip, these 10 lightweight jackets for women should be at the top of your packing list.

Picture a big, boxy recreational vehicle cruising down the highway. You might imagine a pair of white-haired snowbirds inside, fleeing winter in the North for some Florida campground. But in the wake of the recession, recreational vehicles have seen a surge in popularity—and with a far more diverse group of owners: More millennials and families are buying RVs, part of a growing movement to rebrand the American dream.

Quick—name the most versatile piece of clothing in your wardrobe. For many moms, jeans are a must-pack item since they can be dressed down with a T-shirt and flip-flops, or glammed up with booties or wedge sandals for a night out. We’ve compiled a list of the best jeans for travel, including ones with plenty of stretch that work for long flights or road trips, comfy ones that are perfect for daytime or sightseeing, and cute styles to pull on for date night.

Becoming a social media influencer can fast-track a side hustle or lead to fame and fortune. Here's how these women catapulted their platforms to the top.

From an at-sea tattoo parlor to a complete lack of buffets, Virgin Voyages is looking to break the norms of cruising, and its first captain is no exception. Wendy Williams – one of just a few women to pilot major cruise ships – will helm Scarlet Lady, the first Virgin Voyages ship, which sails from Miami to the Caribbean beginning in April 2020.

Longevity market start-up incubators hope to spark high-tech, solutions-oriented ideas
Entrepreneurs developing innovative products and services for the longevity market are benefiting from a new trend, as start-up incubators focused on aging pop up across the country. These accelerator programs—often belonging to venture capital firms or large corporations—offer a range of resources designed to kick-start creative ideas.

Remember the “man cave” craze? Back in the 1990s, thousands of American basements became pubs, game rooms and beer-tasting lounges — all so men could have a place to hang out in peace. It’s not surprising, then, that women soon wanted kid-free, spouse-free retreats, too — somewhere to sip a glass of wine, do yoga, garden, paint or simply stare out the window in solitude. Enter the “she shed” revolution.

No matter what kind of family vacation you’re heading out on, you’ll need a multi pocket travel jacket to corral the long list of must-have essentials that we parents bring on vacation. Lightweight, stylish outer layers that have multiple places to tuck away your passport, smartphone, water bottle and kids’ snacks make traveling with your gang that much easier. Even better are ones that offer hidden pockets to keep cash and credit cards secure. Here are the 10 best multi pocket travel jackets.

Looking for a summer vacation that doesn’t involve a long car trip or hauling heavy suitcases to the airport? Why not create the ultimate vacation experience right in your own backyard?! We’ve compiled the most amazing staycation ideas that will transform your outdoor space into a fabulous vacation destination where your gang can camp under the stars while creating lasting memories.

As part of a new industry trend to reimagine its aging ships, Carnival Cruise Line completely transformed its 1999-era Triumph in March 2019, investing $200 million in a two-month stem-to-stern refurbishment. Re-branded as Sunrise, the 2,984-passenger vessel has added new restaurants, lounges, and 100 more staterooms, among other renovations.

You’ve lived in your home for years and haven't exactly been on top of regular maintenance tasks. Now, your windows are covered in plastic wrap to cut down on the cold drafts, your ceiling seems to be leaking, and those shrubs you planted to conceal a few small cracks in the foundation just aren’t cutting it anymore.
Hey, we’re not judging! But if you’re ready to put your home up for sale, consider paying for a pre-market inspection.

Staying at an all-inclusive resort offers many advantages, and when a property also features an onsite water park with waterslides, it’s time to book a family vacation. Here, some of our favorite all-inclusive resorts that offer some splash-tastic waterslides for kids (and parents!) of all ages.

Outdoor space in tropical climates can be a beautiful thing, enabling a restaurant to increase its seating capacity while boosting its bottom line as customers dine under the stars. However, when extreme weather becomes part of the equation, commercial clients need flexible, modular protection that also happens to be visually striking.