The Best Way to Celebrate St. Valentine’s Day

We all agree that love should be celebrated each day, at any age, and without expensive gifts. St. Valentine’s Day is here to remind us how lucky we are to love and be loved. Don’t follow the mainstream and transform a beautiful and romantic celebration into a commercial runaway. St. Valentine’s Day isn’t a contest for the most extreme love declarations but an opportunity for intimacy, honesty, and care. The most precious gifts you can offer are your time and attention. That said, here are the best ways to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day.

Visit your favorite holiday destination

A getaway to your favorite holiday destination is a good way to celebrate your journey together. Even if it isn’t the perfect season for your preferred destination, a short getaway allows you to connect at a deeper level and create beautiful memories. It may be the beach where you first kissed or the resort where you spent the first anniversary. It may be a place where you used to live or one where you’d like to live. It doesn’t have to be flamboyant, exotic, or expensive. It just has to be authentic and personal.

Celebrate at your favorite restaurant

For busy families, a night out is a rare thing. Take advantage of this occasion and plan a dinner in a special place. It’s time to become a couple again and spend some time together away from kids and grandchildren. Just the two of you, with plenty of time to talk, dance, and laugh. Of course, you can do this on any night of the year. Just don’t forget!

Plan a special day at home

Sometimes all you need is a peaceful day at home. No planning, no fancy clothes, no requirements. All you want is to snuggle on the couch, with a blanket, a glass of wine, and a good book. Talk about everything and nothing, in particular, cook something tasty, and say “I love you!” It’s your way of celebrating and it’s perfect. After all, St. Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and love is different for every one of us. There are no rules and no perfect celebrations.

Stay away from clichés and celebrate in your own way. Each couple has its way of expressing love and affection. Some people like to celebrate with unique experiences such as bungee-jumping and matching tattoos. Others just need some time together in a quiet place. For most of us, love is in the little things.

New Year’s Resolutions in 2020

As we end 2019 and get ready for 2020, we’re full of hopes and promises. We’d like to be better, accomplish more, and experiment more. To be sure we stick to the plan, we make New Year’s resolutions and hope their magic will help us keep them. Still, most resolutions are broken in the following month and by March we have already forgotten them.

Sometimes we aren’t the only ones responsible for giving up a resolution. Sometimes the resolution itself isn’t what it should be. For example, giving up smoking isn’t a New Year’s resolution but an everyday resolution. Something that threatens your life isn’t optional. So here are the best resolutions you should keep in 2020.

I will travel more

Traveling to new places is exciting but is also a life lesson. Did you notice that most heroes from novels and movies have an initiatory journey? Traveling expands your horizon and teaches you important lessons. Seeing new places and discovering different cultures helps you grow and become a wiser and better person. Traveling teaches you tolerance, kindness, and modesty. Discover the world and discover yourself.

I will try new things

We all have our limits, fears, and unknowns. But from time to time is good to ignore them and try a different approach. It may be something you eat for the first time, the first surfing lesson, or hiking on an unknown mountain. It may be Mexican food in your home or an adventure in Alaska. Don’t compare yourself with others. You don’t have to do something extraordinary, only to try something new and embrace the change.

I will spend more time outdoors

People always wish to be healthy and go more often to the gym. But you can achieve double success by finding time for outdoor activities. For example, you can run in the park, practice yoga on the beach when you’re on holiday, go for a walk more often or leave the car at home whenever you can, or spend your vacations hiking. Outdoor activities require more energy and planning but are also more rewarding and healthy.

Remember that New Year’s resolutions should be fun and creative. They aren’t either a diet or a medical prescription. They’re a chance you give yourself to make your life better. Happy New Year with happily accomplished resolutions!

Christmas Activities for Families at the Resort at Pelican Hill

If you want to spend the holidays away from home, book a location that provides entertainment for the entire family. The Resort at Pelican Hill  has prepared a long list of Christmas activities that lasts throughout December. From children fun to Christmas feast, from traditions to resort relaxation, The Resort at Pelican Hill has everything you want. Add the mild Californian climate, the exquisite architecture of the resort, and a beautiful ocean view and you’ll have the perfect holiday.

Personalized holiday decorations

To get in the holidays’ mood, The Resort at Pelican Hill decorates your Villa or Bungalow according to your preferences. All you have to do is select from their décor packages and you’ll find the space perfect for the celebration.

The entire resort is dressed for the season. In the Main Estate Lobby, you’ll find the traditional gingerbread display and Santa’s sleigh. On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from November 29th through December 23rd, Santa Claus himself will be joining the quests and locals for taking photos and reading stories.

Let’s call Santa!

The Resort at Pelican Hill provides a direct line with Santa Claus between December, 18th and 24th. Your kids will receive a call from Santa directly in the room. With greetings and witty words, Santa will surprise the children and create unique memories. Don’t forget to reserve the line in advance because Santa is very busy this time of the year!

And if Santa is too busy to visit, his helpers are not. You can ask them to visit you in the room and read a bedtime story to your kids. They’ll come prepared with milk and cookies and the best stories the elves can tell.   

Crafts and games at the Camp Pelican

From December 14th through December 31st, Camp Pelican organizes activities, crafts, and games for children ages 4 - 12. The children will decorate gingerbread houses, design Christmas decorations, or take part in fun games.

The holidays at The Resort at Pelican Hill are peaceful and full of light. Traditional décor and cuisine accompany the season’s events. Kids are spoiled by Santa’s visits and stories, playful elves, and fun activities. All you have to do is relax and enjoy the moment in the salty air of the ocean.

Three Reasons to Spend the Holidays Away from Home

Most of us spend the winter holidays with family and friends. Still, this isn’t a reason to spend them at home. You can take your loved ones and experience a holiday away from home. Plan ahead and you’ll find amazing places, cheap flights, and packages you can’t refuse. Christmas dinner can come with an ocean view or you can prepare for the New Year at the spa. You can experience all the holiday traditions even if you’re away from home. Moreover, you’ll make new traditions and unique memories.

If you aren’t already convinced to spend the holidays differently, here are three reasons to make up your mind.

A room with an ocean view

Waking to an ocean view is always a good start for the day. Choose an exotic destination, with endless beaches and salty air for the holidays. It will recharge your batteries and give you an energy boost for the next year. Instead of spending hours in crowded stores and your money on clutter, indulge yourself with a holiday in a new place. What can be better than walking barefoot on a pristine beach looking for Santa?

Culinary delights cooked by somebody else

Imagine the perfect Christmas dinner cooked by a chef and served on an ocean-view terrace. Yes, it’s possible to receive outstanding meals in signature restaurants without lifting a finger. Don’t worry; traditional food will be on the table and all your guests will be satisfied. Table arrangements and the variety of dishes are at high standards for this special occasion. Moreover, you’ll be able to taste local flavors and discover different holiday traditions.

A merry cultural experience

Traveling is always a joyful experience but on holidays it has a special charm. Seeing how other people celebrate the holidays is a unique feeling. From the Christmas markets in Germany, with gingerbread and mulled wine, to a snowy winter in Canada and a tropical experience in Hawaii, each place has its magic. Emerge yourself in a new adventure and open your heart to the true spirit of the holidays.

So, where to next? Will you choose a relaxing holiday with Mexican flavors or a Californian experience? Will you adventure on a Pacific island or will you choose the long history of a European capital? Happy holidays anywhere you want!

Celebrate Thanksgiving Day by the Ocean

Thanksgiving Day celebrates the Pilgrims’ first harvest in the New World in October 1621. It was proclaimed federal holiday in 1863 by Abraham Lincoln and has been celebrated ever since. This year, the fourth Thursday of November, November 28th, will find us admiring the ocean whether it’s the Atlantic Ocean at Boca Raton Resort & Club or the Pacific Ocean at the Resort at Pelican Hill.

There’re many traditions related to Thanksgiving Day. The most popular of them is the Thanksgiving dinner, a great occasion for a family reunion. To make it even more special, choose to spend this holiday near the ocean, in an idyllic décor, surrounded by your family and friends.

Old traditions in new places

Thanksgiving Day is about being grateful for everything that happens in your life. Be grateful for the good things because they make you happy and for the bad things because they make you wiser and stronger. Don’t forget to be grateful for the wonderful people you know and love and for those you meet every day.

It’s a blessing to travel, to discover new places and cultures. Celebrating Thanksgiving Day away from home is a precious experience you get to share with your loved ones. Don’t worry; wherever you go, the festive dinner will include turkey, potatoes, corn, and pumpkin pie. And the atmosphere will be completed with fireworks and music.

Thanksgiving Day in popular culture

Thanksgiving Day gathers local flavors too. Besides the traditional dinner, it’s celebrated with public events and religious services. It’s also a good occasion to get involved in charitable actions and give something back to your community. You can make donations or volunteer at a local shelter. Remember that Thanksgiving Day isn’t just about you, but also about all those who join forces for your happiness directly or indirectly.

On Thanksgiving Day you should be grateful for the splendid views over the ocean, your ability to travel, and the amazing people around you. Enjoy a unique celebration in beautiful décor and create new traditions. Most of all, celebrate with kindness and in harmony with the environment.