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Music For Healing, Relaxation, and Wellness – Good Herald

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From a powerful national anthem to church hymns and classical masterpieces, music has always been able to evoke emotion, affect your mood, and influence the brain and body. Scientific studies throughout the years have proven how beneficial music can be both emotionally and physically. However certain types of music are better suited for healing than others. For example, you may find that while you truly enjoy rock music, this music may not be the most ideal music for your own emotional or physical needs.

Generally speaking, you want to search for music which is soft, soothing, and geared toward relaxation or meditation. Many classical music recordings have these qualities as do New Age compositions. You can even acquire music which is specially geared toward meditation, yoga, and other wellness programs. I highly recommend the music of Daniel Kobialka for all of your wellness and meditation needs. Mr. Kobialkas focus is the rejuvenative power of music. He has led didactic and interactive workshops and seminars, traveled the world bringing his violin virtuosity to hospitals from Beijing, China to Plainville Ohio, and recorded music for meditation and guidance with alternative healing pioneers including Joan Boreysenko and Bernie Siegel. If you are seeking healing, inspiration or spiritual fulfillment, you will discover in Kobialka the transformative power of music, Larry Dossey, M.D.

Music has always been loved and embraced by the public, from catchy jingles that influence their purchases to cherished childhood songs that bring back a nostalgia for friendlier times. As such, it is no surprise that science, as well as medicine, have turned their attention to the therapeutic powers of music.

Music, the undefined sounds of universal language, says Daniel Kobialka, has the remarkable ability of speaking to each of us in a very personal and profound manner.

The many uses of music in therapeutic situations vary largely and may include, but are not limited to, motor skills, social/interpersonal development, cognitive development, self-awareness, and spiritual enhancement.

The idea of music as a tool for healing dates back to the beginnings of history, and some of the earliest notable mentions in Western history are found in the writings of ancient Greek philosophers.

Robert Burton wrote in the 16th century in his classic work, The Anatomy of Melancholy, that music and dance were critical in treating mental illness, especially melancholia (depression).

Using music and sound for healing is not yet a mainstream practice, however many groups have already begun to implement music therapy to their advantage. For example, some schools have initiated programs including music to benefit their students learning abilities. They have begun to hire therapists or other specialists who use music to strengthen nonmusical areas such as communication, physical coordination, teamwork, or even math.

If this article still hasnt convinced you of the value of music for healing, consider the case of Dr. Michael J. Crawford and his colleagues, who in November 2006, again found that music therapy helped the outcomes of Schizophrenic patients.

His study showed conclusive evidence of the value of music in healing therapies. His November 2006 study included a total of 115 patients. Of these 115 patients, 81 of these were were subjected to various music therapies. Multiple methods of analysis demonstrated a trend towards improved symptom scores among those which were subjected to healing music therapy, especially in the area of reducing symptoms of schizophrenia. They further concluded that the effects as well as cost-effectiveness of music therapy for acute psychosis should be further investigated in further trials.

As you can see, there is a strong case for the value of music in everyday wellness as well as for your health and even to assist in the care of specific ailments. You can use music as a wellness method in your own home in a variety of ways, such as setting aside 15 minutes when you wake up in the morning and before bed at night to listen to relaxing music and calm your mind. You may also wish to listen to healing music on an mp3 player or CD player while you work during the day, if it is possible in your workplace to do so, or if you work from home. You can also play soothing, healing music for your pets or to even calm down and relax a baby!

Music can be used in such a large variety of ways for healing both our bodies and minds that you simply cant go wrong by listening to this type of music! Even if your normal playlist includes rock, country, or even rap, you too can appreciate the benefits given by listening to relaxation music. There are such a large variety of styles, instruments, and cultural influences available in healing music that you can usually find something to suit everyone. So give music healing a try and start feeling the benefits today!

Stephanie Davies,a 28 year old woman from Missouri, has always been interested in alternative healing therapies. She owns her own hosting company, at Hosting WAHMs offers premium webhosting from $2 per month and up, with an easy to use sitebuilder!

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3 ways tech could boost your mental health at work – Management Today

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If youre at all familiar with the spinning wheel of death, mocking your vain attempt to salvage seven hours of lost work from your laptop, youll probably take issue with the idea that technology could be good for mental wellbeing. The smartphone indeed has brought in its wake distraction, sleep deprivation and even addiction.

Yet maybe it doesnt have to be that way. The problem, after all, isnt really with the technology itself but how we use it. Used the right way, tech could actually help.

Technology plays an important role in helping to provide support to people experiencing mental health issues. For a start, its instantly accessible to anyone and tends to be free or inexpensive, says Barbara Harvey, mental health executive sponsor at Accenture.

Many apps, chat lines and services are available at any time of the day or night, she adds, while for people who find it difficult to talk about mental health, the ability to open up anonymously is a huge benefit and can represent an important step on the path to getting help.

Accenture gave MT an exclusive window on their internal mental health training for some examples of techs that can help in the workplace. Heres what we found.

Theres a reason all those commuters have their eyes closed when you know full well theyre awake. Mindfulness, which is all about being in the now, is a great way to relieve stress. PauseAble founder Peng Cheng discovered it during six months off work for depression and stress. Finding it a great help, he approached designers ustwo and created Pause.

This calming app (1.99) is all about moving your finger very slowly across a screen, as you listen to relaxing music, growing circles as you go along. There are also free apps like Headspace, which offer guided meditation to improve your mental state.

Apps can also help with mental wellbeing by monitoring patterns and motivating you to progress towards your goals. Bupa Boost, for instance, lets you set targets for wellness, nutrition, fitness and relaxation, while encouraging social support from colleagues or friends (likes, comments etc). Sleepio, meanwhile, is all about helping you get that solid nights kip, through breathing exercises and heart rate monitoring, which allows you to see when youre most stressed and why, so you can do something about it.

Among the most interesting solutions was Ainxiety, an immersive VR chatbot still in development that asks you questions and then sets you appropriate tasks. For instance, if youre angry you have to/get to smash virtual objects, whereas if youre stressed youre taken to a VR beach to chill. You can imagine a day when other VR programmes are used to put you in realistic situations that you find induce stress (eg an interview), to help desensitise you in a safe environment.

So tech could be useful in helping people manage their mental health and wellbeing, but no matter how advanced it gets, you will of course never be able to just plug it in and just wait for mental health problems to disappear.

They are far too complicated for that, and frankly the environment and culture at work are likely to be more significant factors than the presence or absence of technology. After all, guided meditation on your phone could well be fantastic, but if youre judged and berated for taking a ten minute break to do it, its not going to be much help.

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It’s music down by the river side in Freeport this summer – Tribune-Review

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Concertgoers can arrive by land, sea and bicycle trail as Freeport hosts another summer of monthly musical performances at Riverside Drive Park.

Soul Raydio kicks it off at 7 p.m. June 9. Murphy's Music Center Big Band, an Alle-Kiski Valley institution, follows July 14, and Makin' Changes bookends the series Aug. 11.

To me, it is the most amazing experience to relax along the Allegheny River and listen to great musicians performing in our vintage gazebo, says Mary Bowlin, secretary of the organizing Freeport Renaissance Association. There is plenty of room. It is not crowded or congested. The Freeport Community Boat Dock has been placed in the river so it is ready to welcome recreational watercraft of all sizes to enjoy the entertainment. Free docking and free entertainment in Freeport ... it doesn't get any better!

Cyclists on the Butler-Freeport Trail can just make the ride across the Freeport Veterans Bridge and head to the river to enjoy the concerts.

The atmosphere is relaxing. It is a wonderful place to wind down at the end of the week, Bowlin says. The gazebo was built in 1999 to house entertainment and so we are very proud to be continuing in line with that mission.

Soul Raydio drummer Coley Ward says his New Kensington-Pittsburgh group enjoyed playing Freeport's September by the River festival last fall and is looking forward to performing by the river again this summer.

Music lovers are in for a treat, says Lou Downard, who books the bands for the annual Rockin' Roosevelt and Band Blast concerts in Arnold and New Kensington, respectively.

They're a very high energy funk/soul band, he says. They have played at several blues competitions in Memphis the past several years. ... They've played the past three Rockin' Roosevelt concerts and all three of the Band Blast Memorial Park concerts and I've booked them for the next Band Blast, Sept. 24.

Husband and wife Pete and Donna Little make their way to Freeport for the first time to perform as Makin' Changes, leading a five-piece band from northern Pennsylvania that they started 11 years ago and plays '60s rock and oldies.

The Murphy's Music Center Big Band is pleased to return to be part of the programs, says Jim Caporali, owner of the Leechburg music store.

While this band began as a fun hobby for its members, it has grown into a great opportunity to share music which has a rich history from a bygone era. It is our pleasure to perform this music in the way it was originally intended to be heard: live and in person, he says.

The 17-plus musicians and vocalists offer Count Basie, Woody Herman, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and other sounds of that era.

While our core audience tends to be people who grew up listening to this style, we see quite a few younger people in attendance, many of whom have never been exposed to this music. It makes us smile to see new generation enjoy the sounds of Sinatra, Martin and many others, says Caporali.

The current iteration of the band is 14 years old, however, the history of the big band associated with Murphy's Music goes back to the early 1950s, primarily in the form of the Johnny Murphy Orchestra.

We look forward to folks visiting our town for the very first time and then returning again and again to shop, dine or just relax along the river, Bowlin says.

Rex Rutkoski is a Tribune-Review contributing writer.

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Trunk lifts the lid on Tokyo’s evolving hospitality industry – The Japan Times

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There is a long list of reasons to visit Shibuyas latest addition to its cityscape from the craft cocktails served in its roomy lounge to the outdoor terrace with large white cushions and its architect-designed convenience store. Not to forget the pop-up space, four spacious event rooms, a kushiyaki (grilled skewered dishes) outlet and a wooden rooftop chapel.

With so much going on, it may be easy to forget that there is one other compelling reason to visit: checking in and going to sleep.

Trunk (Hotel), which recently opened its doors in Tokyos Shibuya district, is one of a string of new establishments in the capital that are transforming Japans traditional hospitality industry. Tokyos hotel scene has long been dominated by either salaryman-packed business hotels or high-end luxury five-star hotel chains, with little in between (love hotels aside).

Something, however, appears to be shifting. A growing number of new hotels are defying stereotypes by shunning Western-style hotel aesthetics for Japanese design and craftsmanship, offering more reasonable room rates and creating services and facilities that swap traditional hospitality concepts for the idea of a third space.

There is Wise Owl Hostels, whose two Tokyo establishments target both partygoers and families, fusing contemporary urban spaces with budget accommodation. Both hostels have high-quality memory foam mattresses in all bunks, while the Hatchobori branch even has a lively bar in its basement.

Meanwhile, Bed & Bed Tokyo in Ikebukuro offers visitors the opportunity to sleep, quite literally, in a world of books, with its friendly space of wooden capsules hidden behind bookshelves by Suppose Design.

And now, there is Trunk (Hotel).

Located just seconds from fashion-hub Cat Street in Harajuku, the hotel, which opened in May, is housed in two adjacent four-story buildings designed by Mount Fuji Architects, complete with recycled wood and gray stone facades, tiered balconies and cascading greenery. Jamo Associates designed the interiors, including the lounge an expansive and relaxing music-filled space of concrete floors and minimally abstract artworks, offering guests coffee and free Wi-Fi by day and craft cocktails after dark.

For those with sleep on the agenda, there are 15 guest rooms, each resembling that of a stylish urban apartment rather than a hotel, fitted with custom-crafted wooden furniture by Truck in Osaka, monochrome tiled bathrooms and a number of expansive wooden terraces filled with insect-repelling rosemary herbs.

Another key attraction are its four spacious and contemporary events spaces, which are likely to become fashion-industry favorites as well as a popular choice for wedding receptions (the reason for a clean-lined wooden chapel on the roof terrace).

For foodies, the flagship restaurant Trunk (Kitchen) serves a contemporary menu designed by Yuji Tani (of House restaurant in Nishi Azabu), with enticing dishes such as Shibuya Burrata cheese and pomegranates. Meawhile, Trunk (Kushi), a modern take on traditional grilled meat dishes, is housed in a cosy enclave near the hotels entrance.

The most relaxed spot, however, is the main terrace. The space, with a Zelkova tree at its center, is open to guests and locals alike and is home to a white Torafu Architects-designed convenience store filled with Tokyo-made food, drink and design products, as well as the hotels own branded Trunk range, including organic Japanese body products and monochrome T-shirts.

The Made-in-Japan theme is strong throughout from the complimentary guest-room tins of Trunk candy made by historical Tokyo sweets company Sakuma to the surprisingly tasty Tokyo wine served in Trunk (Kushi) and made by Fujimaru Winery based in the Kiyosumi-Shirakawa district.

The establishments environmental imprint is another key concern, as reflected in countless details such as the recycled acrylic cloakroom keys, the dead-stock denim staff aprons and a fleet of renovated abandoned Tokyo bicycles.

For Hisao Koga, the general manager, key to Trunk (Hotel)s concept is the fact that it does not fit easily into Tokyos existing hotel stereotypes and it aims to mark the beginning of a new era for the citys hospitality scene.

Trunk (Hotel) is neither luxury hotel nor business hotel, he explains. It is not just a design hotel or boutique hotel. Its an unprecedented new concept-hotel, focusing on the ability for individuals to be able to realistically and easily make substantial social contributions through their daily lives.

He adds: Just like fashion or food, being able to choose a hotel according to your needs and preferences is becoming a must these days. Our goal is to become a destination hotel where people come because we are here.

Theres no doubting that any new hotel opening is a timely addition for Tokyo, which is currently suffering a widespread accommodation shortage in the run-up to the 2020 Olympic Games. The 2020 countdown has, needless to say, accelerated a flurry of developments the most recent announcement being a luxury hotel, planned by Mori Trust and designed by Kengo Kuma, in the Ginza district.

Describing how the Olympics is fueling a significant shift in the citys hotel world, Koga adds: There will be more luxury and business hotels opening in the next couple years, and that will allow customers to choose according to their needs and preferences.

As far as I am aware, there are quite a few interesting hostels, but not so many concept-driven boutique hotels planning to open before the Olympics although there surely is a demand for that.

Trunk (Hotel) has rooms from 27,000 (single) to 570,000 for the top suite (sleeping 14). For more information, visit trunk-hotel.com.

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Medical musicians give unique care at hospital – NBC26 WGBA-TV … – WGBA-TV

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DENVER - You dont expect to hear people singing and playing classic songs in an hospital. But on the 10th floor at Presbyterian/St. Lukes Medical Center in Denver, Lee Newman is being treated to live music.

Its being performed by a group who not only sings there, but works there.

Lela Monsoori, Brandt Miller, Angie Appel, Daniel Rule and Sam Helgesonare physicians, nurses and staff members who not only provide patients with medical care, but musical care.

For them, making rounds take on a whole new meaning.

For transplant patient Rick Almond, they are a welcome sight.

"Ive been really sick for a few years here, and liver gave out, and the kidneys started giving out and was close to not making it, Almond says.

As they performed it wasn't hard to tell how much the music moved him. And it's moments like that, that makes them glad they started the group.

We all sort of realized that we were all musicians, says Miller.

Six months ago they began sharing their love of music with their patients between their other hospital duties.

The space in this hospital can be really hard and intense for patients, says nurse Angie Appel. And so we get to come in and bring a sense of lightness and help, and it's so inspiring for me I love it.

Endocrinologist Dr. Lela Mansoori sings with the group as well and says the impact is far reaching.

It releases stress, Dr. Mansoori says. It lowers cortisol and it actually has been shown in several scientific studies to decrease the length of stay to decrease the disease progression and it's just been very beneficial for patients.

In the short term, it's bringing a huge smile to Steve Barbier's face, even as he battles cancer.

It's nice to have a little change of pace, Barbier says. Because i can't go out or anything so yeah they did raise my spirits.

As duty calls, the group gets smaller, but their determination doesn't.

The next stop is Don Grosser's room.

After hearing the group play Brown Eyed Girl, Grosser says, It was wonderful. Wonderful.

It's said that music can touch the soul, and this group is proof that it can do so much more. It's building connection and trust.

To come in and have a relaxing music side of them is really great, Almond says. It just makes it more person to person, more one on one. And its bringing joy to those who play and listen.

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Everyone invited to weekly music nights at Babcock Ranch – The News-Press

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Babcock Ranch is inviting everyone to enjoy twice a week free live music performances at the band shell at Founders Square.(Photo: Picasa)

BABCOCK RANCH Babcock Ranch, the solar powered town being built by Kitson & Partners in Charlotte County off State Road 31, north of the Lee County Civic Center, is inviting the public to enjoy twice a week free live music performances at the band shell at Founders Square, the 13-acre lakefront green in the heart of the new towns downtown district.Tuesday Night Live every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and the Saturday Concert Series every Saturday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. offers a mix of performers and musical styles.

In addition to the band shell, Founders Square features a boardwalk on the banks of Lake Babcock, a childrens splash pad, picnic tables, and shady areas for relaxing. Menu and beverage specials will be available at the lakefront Table & Tap restaurant located on the western edge of Founders Square. With its indoor and outdoor dining, beer garden, relaxed outdoor conversation areas set around fire pits, a selection of craft beers, a farm to table menu by Chef David Rashty, and friendly service, Table & Tap has quickly become a preferred destination since opening at the end of February. A towering 80-year old oak tree transplanted from the Babcock property provides a backdrop for the restaurants beer garden.

Tuesday, June 6, soloist Harry Havery will enliven the evening at Founders Square with acoustic renditions of classic hits, rock, and country selections. On Saturday, June 10, the Kindred Spirit duo will present a collection of blue grass and Americana favorites. On Tuesday, June 13and Saturday, June17,the Cody Daniels duo will play multi-genre sets featuring tunes from the 1960s to present.

Soloist Steve Farst will showcase his extensive repertoire of multi-genre selections on Tuesday, June 20. The Mystic River Band ,with their unique brand of Texas red dirt country,will take the stage at the Founders Square band shell on Saturday, June 24and Cody Daniels will round out Junes performance schedule on Tuesday, June 27.

Tuesday Night Live and Saturday Concert Series visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Visit babcockranch.com for performance updates.

Kitson & Partners also invites visitors to experience Babcock Ranchs extensive network of hiking trails and numerous lakes. The new town has been designed to provide an immediate connection to nature on a day to day basis.

As visitors turn east off S.R. 31 and approach the Babcocks signature entry bridge, they are treated to views of a waterscape and the Lake House recreation center. Once across the bridge, the connection continues as visitors make their way down a winding, tree-lined streetscape leading to the downtown district.

The first several miles of what will ultimately be a 50-mile network of nature trails have been completed and are open to all who enjoy an invigorating hiking experience. Hiking gear is available at Curry Creek Outfitters in Woodlea Hall on the western edge of Founders Square. Curry Creek Outfitters also provides fishing equipment and kayak, paddle board, and bike sales and rentals.

Woodlea Hall also hosts the Discovery Center, the focal point for obtaining information about all aspects of Babcock Ranch, including how the new town came into being, Kitson & Partners commitment to preserving and maintaining the environment, how advanced technologies such as solar power, a full gigabyte of fiber-optic connectivity, autonomous vehicles, and tele-medicine have been incorporated in the community, and Babcocks diverse residential product offering.

New model home residences by Homes by Town, Stock Development, and Florida Lifestyle Homes are open in Babcocks Lake Timber neighborhood. Two models by Fox Premier Builders will open later this month.

Babcocks residential product choices include twin villas by Lennar Corp.base priced at$180,000; single-family homes by Lennar base priced at$220,000; single-family residences by Homes by Towne and Fox Premier Builders base priced in the$300s; single-family homes by Stock Development basepriced inthe low-$400s; and single-family residences by Florida Lifestyle and Castle Harbour Homes base priced inthe $500s. All base pricing includes the home site.

The towns Craftsman, Farmhouse, Coastal Gulf Vernacular, Spanish, and Colonial/West Indies architectural styles are derived from the styles found in pre-World War II neighborhoods in Fort Myers, Naples, and throughout Southwest Florida. The homes and their front porches are positioned close to the street to encourage the social interaction and personal connections that are part of life at Babcock.

The Discovery Center, the Table & Tap Restaurant, and Curry Creek Outfitters are open seven days a week. To learn more about the solar powered town, visit babcockranch.com. To learn more about the events, visit babcockranch.com/events.

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Spoil yourself with a relaxing French river cruise down the Rhone river from Lyon towards the Mediterranean – The Sun

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If you fancy watching the French countryside slide by from the comfort of your cabin, then we have just the getaway for you

TALK about a room with a view Im lying in my cabin, balcony doors wide open, watching the French countryside slide by.

The suns dancing off the water, swifts are darting in silhouette and kids are cycling to school along the riverbank.

This is proper lazy travelling, chugging down the Rhone river from Lyon towards the Med.

My TV maps the A-Rosa Stella river cruises progress, highlighting bridges and monuments along the way.

Another channel shows the live view from the bow of the ship.

France is all there for the taking but I only reach for my camera or nip off for an excursion when something really takes my eye.

And this pick n mix, relaxed attitude runs through all the boats facilities and attractions. Buffet meals replace formal stuffy set dinners, the free bar is open whenever you fancy a pina colada and theres even a sauna at water level with river views.

Weather permitting, try the sundeck and swimming pool or on-deck games. Just learn to duck when youre approaching a low bridge.

This vast vessel was built to fit the Rhone. With just inches to spare, it squeezes through the many locks and bridges we navigate as we slowly descend to sea level.

Inside, its easy to forget youre afloat. Theres no stomach-churning rocking, no rescuing sliding drinks from bar tables on the lean, or wobbling with a plate of food in hand.

This ship is incredibly stable as it uses the latest technology to ensure the smoothest ride.

The only rocking youll get is from DJ Robbie, who runs music bingo nights and plays tunes till late(ish) in the bar.

We also danced to local band Les Gitans, relatives of the more famous Gipsy Kings who, incidentally, live in a series of caravans deep in the Camargue, southern Frances glorious flatlands that open out on to the Med.

Take the 44 Jeep Safari excursion into the Camargue and its easy to see why the band fell in love with this area. Wild white horses roam freely, pink flamingos flock in the sunset and fearless humans race fearsome bulls.

Farmhouses are dotted among the salt flats their curved roofs designed to withstand the cold mistral winds that frequently blow down the river valley.

In the pretty coastal town of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer I munch on Camargue bread a local bruschetta with anchovies, olives and tomato for less than 2. Even the wild horses eat like the French, happily nibbling on loaves.

A visit to Avignons broken medieval bridge Pont DAvignon and city wall makes for some cracking photos.

You can also take a lazy bike tour along the river here and through the plum groves.

Or ditch the bike and go on foot through the old cobbled city, spotting the painted trompe loeil windows, overhanging balconies and vast Popes Palace, which housed pontiffs in the 14th Century.

You cant visit the Rhone without sampling some of the great local wine, such as Chateauneuf-du-Pape. It gets its flavour by growing among rocks washed down the river from the Swiss Alps more than 25million years ago.

Another trip took us past the Ardeche regions lavender and rape fields to visit epic limestone gorges and caves.

Also there is the majestic Pont dArc. Catholics and Protestants used to wage war on this a natural limestone bridge, slinging their enemies into the river below. Now, canoeists paddle peacefully beneath.

Back on board, we sample local oysters and champagne, and later try a set menu in their fine dining area for only 12.

Its a real chance to spoil yourself as is the whole trip.

This was my first river cruise. And I hope not my last. Calling all fellow lazy travellers.

GETTING/STAYING THERE: A seven-night Rhone Route Classic River Cruise onboard A-Rosa Stella is from 1,276 per person.

It includes deluxe accommodation, all meals and drinks, a private VIP home pick-up service if you live within 50 miles of your departure airport, return flights from Gatwick and transfers.

Based on two sharing for an April 2018 departure. Call 0800 440 2797 or see cosmos.co.uk. OUT & ABOUT: Excursions can be booked onboard.

They include: Orange, Gateway to Provence, 36; Bike Tour of Avignon, 19; Avignon City Walking Tour (with a visit to the Popes Palace), 30; Jeep Tour Through the Camargue, 74; Southern Ardeche and Lavender Scent, 56.

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June 3rd, 2017 at 12:43 pm

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This is the one thing Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe can’t travel without – Travel+Leisure

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Bumble has changed the way people date, communicate, and discover new places (hey, if you can use Tinder to help make the most of your vacation with local guides disguised as dates, you can do the same with Bumble). The dating app's founder, Whitney Wolfe, recently took off on a long weekend getaway with her sister and a few of her closest friends to experience the best of Las Ventanas, Mexico.

We chatted with Wolfe about her favorite parts of this specific trip which she described as "festive, nostalgic, and refreshing" and a few of the things she can't travel without. Read on and learn from a seasoned globetrotter.

"We had a wonderful time. I cant remember the last time I had a relaxing trip, where I actually put my phone down for more than two hours. Las Ventanas is the most amazing if not one of the best places in Mexico to stay food, service, and hotel are perfect every time. I love Mexico."

"Outside of the hotel that hosted a beautiful dinner on the beach for us, we were obsessed with Flora Farms (actual farm-to-table), the live music, and the best ginger beet margaritas. Ediths is another favorite!"

"It was a mix of very close friends and my sister. Enjoyed being in a relaxing and happy environment with some of my favorite people in the world. We havent all been together outside of work or weddings in years and it was so nice to have the weekend together."

"A phone charger and Elta MD sunscreen for everyday (but really excited about trying Glossiers new sunscreen)."

"The Louis Vuitton roller bag it fits everything and holds up to the toughest of traveler."

"I try to pack my favorite basics, then add on from there depending on location, work/leisure, and the forecast. Always bring a good pair of flats, heels, and tennies. You can never underestimate weather changes, so I suggest always traveling with a versatile light jacket."

"A sailing trip through Myanmar and Thailand its always amazing to be able to experience a relaxing vacation but learn a lot about new cultures at the same time."

"Munich, Germany. I was surprised by how quaint and lovely it is; I fell in love with it. The architecture, design, people, food, and shopping were impeccable."

"Its a place I have been before but would love to further explore: India. I went six years ago with my mother and we fell in love with the country. Id like to go back with my soon-to-be-husband and experience it together as he has not yet gone. Its a magical place and wonderful people. Another place on my bucket list is Tanzania, which I just booked for my honeymoon with my fianc, after our wedding in Positano this Fall. Could not be more excited for both of these trips."

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Music in the Park returns to Missouri Valley tonight – Blair Enterprise Publishing

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The music returns to Missouri Valley City Park Thursday evening, June 1, as the Missouri Valley Chamber of Commerces Music in the Park series kicks off its ninth year in Missouri Valley.

This years line-up includes:

Thursday, June 1: Bluegrass Playground Americana.

Thursday, June 8: Bill Wakefield & Random Classic Rock.

Thursday, June 15: Robert Glaser & the Gravy Dippers Variety.

Thursday, June 22: The Rock Rescue Group Rock and Blues.

Sponsors for this years Music in the Park series who help make this summertime Missouri Valley event happen include American National Bank, CHI Health Missouri Valley, Heathquest Chiropractic, The Hoffman Agency, Longview Home, Missouri Valley Insurance, Sable Farms, and Woodhouse Auto Family.

Music in the Park is held at the shelter house in Missouri Valley City Park, located along West Huron Street. The concerts are free to the public and begin at 7 p.m., lasting approximately one hour. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on and refreshments to enjoy a relaxing and fun evening of musical entertainment. In case of rain, the music will be moved inside to the 4-H Building.

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Riverside Festival is back with free fun activities this weekend – Leicester Mercury

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Live music and entertainment, a street market and boat trips are among the array of activities taking place at this weekend's Riverside Festival.

The popular free event, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary, takes place along the River Soar's Mile Straight, at Bede Park, Castle Gardens and Western Boulevard on Saturday June 3, and Sunday June 4.

It originally began as a small Sunday afternoon event, but has now blossomed into a two-day festival showcasing the River Soar and its surroundings.

Dragon boats will be taking visitors on free trips along the River Soar on Saturday afternoon, departing from Castle Gardens regularly between 12pm and 5pm.

Bede Park will feature a children's funfair, a variety of arts and crafts activities, workshops, beer tent and acoustic music area, as well as free table tennis tables, a giant tipi, storytelling, face-painting and stalls.

Nearby Western Boulevard will host an arts street market selling wares from local artists and craftspeople, an 'eco area' and world food stalls.

Ride Leicester will be operating all things pedal-powered, from free secure bicycle parking to pedal-punk bike art, and bike smoothies to information on cycling projects across the city.

Castle Gardens will provide the perfect place for a relaxing stroll and a range of music, art and crafts activities for all ages including a Down On The Farm area which will give visitors a chance to meet and learn about caring for animals on a farm.

Bede Park will once again host a full programme local live music. GoldWater will headline the stage on Saturday evening, with their unique blend of swampy blues, 60s psychedelia and theatrical rock, bringing to a close the day-long programme.

Sunday's musical programme will be headlined by Leicester singer/songwriter David Wyatt and his band.

For further information visit http://www.visitleicester.info

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