HOW TO TREAT ON-THE-GO STAINS

How to Treat Onthe-Go Stains

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Whether it’s spilling a to-go coffee on your stark white shirt or dropping your blush brush in your lap, stains can happen anywhere at any time, even to the most poised among us. But how -- and when -- you deal with the stain can impact whether your garment survives the snafu.

While spills that occur at home can instantly and easily be treated by flushing the garment under cold water (don’t use hot water as it can cause the stain to set), when you’re on-the-go, you’ll need a fast solution that doesn’t require a wardrobe change.

One convenient way to ensure your clothes stay good as new, come what may, is by keeping a stain remover pen with you. For an effective option that’s safe for all colorfast, washable fabrics and doesn’t leave a residue, try the OxiClean On the Go Stain Remover pen. Recommended by 91% of reviewers, according to PowerReviews, it works great on common food, drink and makeup stains, tackling anything from spaghetti to soy sauce in two steps:

1. Remove excess residue from the stain and place a napkin behind the fabric.

2. Squeeze the pen, and use its scrubber tip like an eraser to eliminate the stain.

For more on-the-go stain removal information, visit oxicleanpen.com.

A good quality stain removal pen can save the day, but only if you’re prepared. To be ready for every situation, consider keeping a stain remover pen in your desk or workplace, in your everyday purse or bag, and in your carry-on suitcase when you travel. (StatePoint)

OurGlass Custom & Boutique

Photographer | Fabian @fbstudios Shatava | @iamshatava Videographer | Roxe @newmagicprod Stylist | Spacial @spacialstyles Makeup | Randi @beautyredefined_llc Publicist | MNS Media Group OurGlass Custom & Boutique, the trendsetting fashion house that brought you the unforgettable Dripped In Graffiti retinue of transitional wear last fall (as worn by Amara La Negra, the sensational vocalist, actress, dancer, author and TV host, who starred in VH1’s hit reality series Love And Hip Hop Miami) and the groundbreaking Lace Me Out collection, is embracing summer’s siren call with the undeniably tres chic #PopAVibe collection, which makes its debut this Friday, June 11th! Building on a long string of successes, including editorial shoots in BONHEUR Fashion Magazine, Ultimate Gifts Guides Magazine, Queen Magazine, We Magazine, and ENSPIRE Magazine, this latest release from OurGlass is sure to be seen everywhere! As we eagerly bound forth toward the freedom of post-pandemic life, OurGlass and the #PopAVibe collection, available in most sizes ranging from small to 3x, promises to showcase today’s women in creations that enhance their radiant inner energy and special beauty.

Accomplished fashionista, celebrity stylist, and TV personality Shatava Lindsey, the company’s owner, notes that #PopAVibe continues her design philosophy that every woman’s shape is her own personal “glass”, and OurGlass depicts each wearer’s figure in their own unique, alluring way. OurGlass is the culmination of Shatava Lindsey’s long experience in fashion. Over the years, she has dressed the stars of TV One’s popular Sister Circle talk show, appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Network reality series Ready To Love, and shared her stylistic wisdom on Centric, TV One, and her hometown’s own Good Morning Chattanooga. A selfmade entrepreneur, Shatava is also a diligent community citizen, giving back to those in need through her annual Prom Dress Drive, which gifts gently worn prom dresses to young debutantes for whom new dresses are out of reach.

Photographer | Fabian @fbstudios - Videographer | Roxe @newmagicprod Stylist | Spacial @spacialstyles - Makeup | Randi @beautyredefined_llc - Publicist | MNS Media Group Brittany | @brittany_passion Monique |@iammoniquecartwright

Bertina | @ms_brownsugardelights_mua Bertina | @ms_brownsugardelights_mua

Photographer | Fabian @fbstudios Simone: @thesimonejohns Videographer | Roxe @newmagicprod Stylist | Spacial @spacialstyles Makeup | Randi @beautyredefined_llc Publicist | MNS Media Group OurGlass Custom & Boutique, the trendsetting fashion house that brought you the unforgettable Dripped In Graffiti retinue of transitional wear last fall (as worn by Amara La Negra, the sensational vocalist, actress, dancer, author and TV host, who starred in VH1’s hit reality series Love And Hip Hop Miami) and the groundbreaking Lace Me Out collection, is embracing summer’s siren call with the undeniably tres chic #PopAVibe collection, which makes its debut this Friday, June 11th! Building on a long string of successes, including editorial shoots in BONHEUR Fashion Magazine, Ultimate Gifts Guides Magazine, Queen Magazine, We Magazine, and ENSPIRE Magazine, this latest release from OurGlass is sure to be seen everywhere! As we eagerly bound forth toward the freedom of post-pandemic life, OurGlass and the #PopAVibe collection, available in most sizes ranging from small to 3x, promises to showcase today’s women in creations that enhance their radiant inner energy and special beauty.

Accomplished fashionista, celebrity stylist, and TV personality Shatava Lindsey, the company’s owner, notes that #PopAVibe continues her design philosophy that every woman’s shape is her own personal “glass”, and OurGlass depicts each wearer’s figure in their own unique, alluring way. OurGlass is the culmination of Shatava Lindsey’s long experience in fashion. Over the years, she has dressed the stars of TV One’s popular Sister Circle talk show, appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Network reality series Ready To Love, and shared her stylistic wisdom on Centric, TV One, and her hometown’s own Good Morning Chattanooga. A self-made entrepreneur, Shatava is also a diligent community citizen, giving back to those in need through her annual Prom Dress Drive, which gifts gently worn prom dresses to young debutantes for whom new dresses are out of reach.

Photographer | Fabian @fbstudios Brittany | @brittany_passion Videographer | Roxe @newmagicprod Stylist | Spacial @spacialstyles Makeup | Randi @beautyredefined_llc Publicist | MNS Media Group Photographer | Fabian @fbstudios Monique |@iammoniquecartwright Videographer | Roxe @newmagicprod Stylist | Spacial @spacialstyles Makeup | Randi @beautyredefined_llc Publicist | MNS Media Group

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Photographer | Silvana Denker @silvanadenker Model | Ann-Christin @curvyann_model

Ann-Christin is a 36 and fabulous yearold model and hairstylist from the Northwest of Germany.

At the young age of 17 and during her time as a hair stylist trainee she was “discovered” by the sales manager of a big German lingerie company on a local fashion show. Ann-Christin has always been curvy and grew up with and interest in fashion and style. Even at that age, her modeling career was shaping up into something big. Things began to take its course and fall into place. And ever since then, she has been working all over Germany to present big size lingerie for the brand Triumph in fashion shows. She has also found a passion for modeling in front of the camera representing her curves and hourglass figure.

Ann-Christin is also a wife and mother of two with an education is physiotherapy.

Photographer | Silvana Denker @silvanadenker Model | Ann-Christin @curvyann_model

Photographer | Silvana Denker @silvanadenker Model | Ann-Christin @curvyann_model

Photographer | Silvana Denker @silvanadenker Model | Ann-Christin @curvyann_model

Meet the Inaugural Royal Court of the National Sorority Pageant

by Dr. Janelle “The Curvy Doc” Simmons

Many know me as a pageant queen, competing and winning titles over the years. I was recently given the role of the Director of the National Sorority Pageant, a new pageant under Royal Productions, which has been in business for sixteen years. The pageant is one of seven pageants under the system and held their inaugural pageant in April. Originally scheduled for 2020, the National Sorority Pageant was postponed to 2021, which caused a series of changes during planning.

The mission of the National Sorority Pageant is to promote and celebrate the sorority woman by providing a platform to highlight their talents, creative accomplishments, and community service, all while upholding the standards of their organization. The pageant is for members of any Greek letter sorority (NPC, NPHC, NALFO, Multicultural, Band, Christian, Professional, etc.) and Eastern Stars. You do not need to be an active or financial member of said organization to compete because once a member, always a member.

The Royal Court is composed of the overall high point scorer, who is crowned Queen Eminence, and the winners of the individual divisions (Miss, Ms., and Mrs.). I interviewed them as I wanted to get their thoughts on competing in such a history making pageant, a pageant in which I had no idea how it was going to turn out.

Dr. Niesha Mack, Queen Eminence

Janelle: What made you decide to compete in a pageant that was in its inaugural year? Were there any concerns?

Dr. Mack: I decided to compete in the National Sorority Pageant because it was a new pageant, yet it fell under an umbrella system that was established and had a reputation of integrity. It was exciting to be able to come in and be the first and set the standard for pageants to come. There were no concerns when deciding to compete in the National Sorority Pageant.

Janelle: This is not your first time competing in pageants. How did you prepare knowing there was no historical background?

Dr. Mack: While there was no historical background for National Sorority Pageant there was historical background for Royal Productions Pageants. I studied past pageants produced by Royal Productions to understand the expectations. I also asked many questions of the Director/Past Queen Eminence, Janelle Simmons so that I could understand the vision of the organization. With that knowledge, I prepared to represent the system to the best of my ability.

Janelle: You are a member of the inaugural Royal Court. When you heard your name being called, what were your thoughts?

Dr. Mack: When I first heard my name being called, my first thought was thank God! I had fought so hard and pressed through so many obstacles to be able to compete that it was such a beautiful feeling to know that God saw fit to allow me to win the Queen Eminence title. It was an amazing feeling to win and have my two daughters present and yelling as my name was called. It was faith on display and evidence that if you don’t give up, you will be victorious.

Janelle: What is your platform and how did you select your platform?

Dr. Mack: My platform is There’s Purpose in Your Pain, Living Life After Loss. I chose this platform after having a series of losses in a short time. I lost my husband, Adrian, to colon cancer in November 2018, May 2020 I lost my father, Robert, to COVID-19 and in August 2020 I lost my bonus daughter unexpectedly. It was all so much at one time for one person to handle. I had to pray and find strength in God. It was through this struggle that I learned that there is purpose in my pain and that I needed to continue living life after loss. It is still difficult but I know that if I am not dead then God is not done. I use my platform to speak to and encourage others that have experienced loss.

Janelle: What was your favorite part of the pageant and why?

Dr. Mack: My favorite part of the pageant was the rehearsals. It was during this time that the National Sorority Pageant Pioneer Queens were able to be together without the other systems being involved. During pageant weekend there were 4 pageants happening which means there were a lot of women participating. At our rehearsals it was our group of 8 fierce sorority women getting to know each other and learn about the various organizations.

Janelle: What advice do you have for ladies that want to compete in this pageant, or pageantry in general?

Dr. Mack: Do it!! Pageantry is a great way to build self-esteem, network, create relationships with other like-minded women, and to better yourself overall. You will learn so much about yourself by competing in a pageant. The National Sorority Pageant was a phenomenal experience because I was not only able to learn about the other organizations but now, after the pageant, I am traveling the USA to be involved in the different events and community projects that my sister queens are involved in.

Janelle: As a member of the inaugural Royal Court, you have an opportunity to leave a legacy in this pageant. What legacy would you like to leave?

Dr. Mack: The legacy that I would like to leave is obstacles aren’t stepping stones. Press on despite what things may look like and leave it all on the stage. Live in the moment and get everything you can out of the experience. If you are going to do it, do it right!

Kirsten Brown, Miss Sorority Pageant

Janelle: What made you decide to compete in a pageant that was in its inaugural year? Were there any concerns?

Kristen: The National Sorority Pageant is a game changer because it merges both sorority and pageantry. These two aspects were already a major part of my life, so there were no concerns for me to compete. As an experienced pageant queen, active member of two sororities and a community leader with a passion for my platform, I felt that being one of the first representatives of NSP in my state would inspire future queens to represent their sisterhood and leadership on a larger platform.

Janelle: This is not your first time competing in pageants. How did you prepare knowing there was no historical background?

Kristen: I have had experience with national pageants, but there is always room for improvement. I professionally prepped for the National Sorority Pageant with Pageant Prep with Janelle LLC. (the company is owned by Janelle Myers). To this day, I am exceptionally grateful for all the help Janelle provided me during my journey to nationals. We spent months preparing by doing mock interviews, on stage questions and even getting my wardrobe together. This was my first time having a pageant coach, and it paid off in the end.

Janelle: You are a member of the inaugural Royal Court. When you heard your name being called, what were your thoughts?

Kristen: When I first heard my name called as Miss National Sorority Pageant, I was overjoyed. I knew my life had changed forever because I finally was a national title holder and would be bringing awareness to my personal platform on a national level. All my hard work paid off and I could not stop thinking about all of the love and support that my friends and family provided me.

Janelle: What is your platform and how did you select your platform?

Kristen: My platform is Helping Homeless Veterans. This platform is important to me because I had a family member that was a veteran and homeless. It broke my heart to see the people who once put their lives on the line, to not have a roof over their head. Coming from a military family, I felt like it was my duty to help raise awareness of this issue. Over the years, I have contributed money to several homeless veteran shelters and had clothing drives for organizations that help homeless veterans. I currently have several events planned in the upcoming months to help homeless veterans.

Janelle: What was your favorite part of the pageant and why?

Kristen: My favorite part of the pageant was fashion wear. Even though I had a wardrobe malfunction before taking the stage, I was able to walk the runway with confidence and style. There was a great selection in song choice, and I had an awesome time modeling my blue attire in honor of Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority. Another favorite part was the optional competition of the talent show. I took first place and was honored to be given the Katie Murphy Dorsey Award. I spent months creating choreographing and my dance costume. The reaction from the audience was priceless and will be a moment I will never forget.

Janelle: What advice do you have for ladies that want to compete in this pageant, or pageantry in general?

Kristen: I would tell that person to not let anything stop them from competing and to just be themselves. There is nothing wrong with showing your personality, and you do not have to be ‘pageant patty’ to win a pageant. I would also tell them to remember to have fun, create long lasting friendships and to take in every moment during pageant week.

Janelle: As a member of the inaugural Royal Court, you have an opportunity to leave a legacy in this pageant. What legacy would you like to leave?

Kristen: I want to be remembered as the Queen that inspires women that they too can be queens with or without a crown. My legacy as Miss National Sorority Pageant will include promoting Greek/sorority unity, higher education, community service and my platform Helping Homeless Veterans. I will make an impact and show the world what it means to be a lovely lady of Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority.

Cherisse Branch, Ms. National Sorority Pageant

Janelle: What made you decide to compete in a pageant that was in its inaugural year? Were there any concerns?

Cherisse: I was honored to be a part of such an amazing event. Especially being the first ever Ms. National Sorority Pageant. I didn’t have any concerns before.

Janelle: This is not your first time competing in pageants. How did you prepare knowing there was no historical background?

Cherisse: I took the knowledge That I have learned in previous pageants and utilized them for this event. If you have stage presence and confidence you can be successful in any pageant.

Janelle: You are a member of the inaugural Royal Court. When you heard your name being called, what were your thoughts?

Cherisse: I was so honored that my name was called for this amazing pageant system. I will forever be the first Ms. with the title.

Janelle: What is your platform and how did you select your platform?

Cherisse: My platform is domestic violence. My mother and I are both survivors so this platform is near and dear to my heart. South Carolina is currently number five when it comes to deaths due to domestic violence.

I feel it’s part of my duty to help any survivors during their situation.

Janelle: What was your favorite part of the pageant and why?

Cherisse: My favorite part was learning the opening number dance. I absolutely love to dance, and it was amazing to dance and fellowship with my sister queens.

Janelle: What advice do you have for ladies that want to compete in this pageant, or pageantry in general?

Cherisse: I would advise ladies to just be themselves. Confidence goes a long way when you’re on the stage. If you’re plus size embrace your curves. Know that you are there for a purpose and that you can do anything you put your mind to.

Janelle: As a member of the inaugural Royal Court, you have an opportunity to leave a legacy in this pageant. What legacy would you like to leave?

Cherisse: I would like to leave a legacy of a woman who has gone through so many trials but has overcome with God. I am a survivor, and I am determined to help women all around the world. I want my legacy to show that I never gave up and that I will help those in need.

Dr. Angela Rivers-Harper, Mrs. National Sorority Pageant

Janelle: What made you decide to compete in a pageant that was in its inaugural year?

Dr. Rivers-Harper: Were there any concerns? It was a new pageant system centered around sororities and Eastern Stars. This made it very interesting. There were no concerns at all.

Janelle: This is not your first time competing in pageants. How did you prepare knowing there was no historical background?

Dr. Rivers-Harper: I am a pageant coach, so I had to go into pageant coach mode for myself. I had to prepare as though I was my own delegate.

Janelle: You are a member of the inaugural Royal Court. When you heard your name being called, what were your thoughts?

Dr. Rivers-Harper: I couldn’t believe it! Inaugural Court and the only pageant Queen from my chapter of my sorority! What an accomplishment!

Janelle: What is your platform and how did you select your platform?

Dr. Rivers-Harper: “I love Me!” Self-Care and Mental Health Awareness. Self-care and Mental Health is such a stigma in the African American community and especially with women. We are so busy taking care of everyone else that we forget about us.

Janelle: What was your favorite part of the pageant and why?

Dr. Rivers-Harper: Getting to know your sister queens and creating memories together. Becoming friends and having a long-lasting friendship.

Janelle: What advice do you have for ladies that want to compete in this pageant, or pageantry in general?

Dr. Rivers-Harper: To make sure that you are knowledgeable about your sorority/Eastern Star organization, you are promoting your platform, you are serving your community and to have fun! Enjoy Yourself!

Janelle: As a member of the inaugural Royal Court, you have an opportunity to leave a legacy in this pageant. What legacy would you like to leave?

Dr. Rivers-Harper: I am a Queen with or without my crown. I want to encourage, uplift, inspire and enlighten the next Queen that takes this journey.

Interested in competing in 2022? Check out our website at www. royalproductionspageants.com or send an email to nspageant@gmail.com.

AVANTE-GARDE AND CREATIVITY

By Lala Sanyang

Hello Queens,

Let’s talk Avant-garde and creativity.

Avant-garde makeup sets itself apart from natural makeup and it allows a very creative and expressive artistic nature.

The word Avant-garde is a French term “Advance guard” or “vanguard”, the part of the army that goes forward ahead of the rest. As related to beauty and art it is often viewed as unique, experimental, and exotic nature.

When you think of Avant-garde makeup think about overly dramatic and stylized characteristics. There is a lot of emphasis placed on dark dramatic smokey eye runs to whimsical and fantasy looks with gems or jewelry. The makeup is bold and uses unusual colors.

The Artistry can be influenced by art, fashion, culture, and the movements of the era. It is an Artists cultivating playground of creativity.

Avant-garde is an opportunity for viewers to stretch their minds on the concept of beauty and bend with a different lens. It allows you to see the world outside of the normal cookie cutter box.

Take care Queens and stay safe. xoxo, Lala Sanyang

EVEN THE STRONGEST SOMETIMES FREEZE

Written by Nyemade Boiwu (African Butterfly)

The older I’ve gotten the more I’ve begun to realize that our reaction to a situation can be almost as upsetting as the situation itself. This especially applies to circumstances where people, most often women, have to deal with unwanted touching, harassment, or assault. The action of having our space or body be physically violated is jarring and can lead to an unexpected reaction - freezing. I recently had an unpleasant experience involving this.

The other day I was at the pool and two guys came in with their kids. The kids were more behaving themselves but the fathers were being slightly obnoxious as I was recoding for TikTok. They were jumping around behind me while I danced but I decided to just ignore them. Then they were playing Marco polo and he “jokingly” grabbed me. After my startled yelp he went over to his friend and they had an amused chuckle about what happened.

Why do men feel like they can just access our bodies whenever they want? I feel that many women have to deal with this but I feel that it’s especially prevalent for larger bodied women. It’s as though because we’re bigger they instantly expect us to be appreciative of their attention no matter how inappropriate they are being. It’s so frustrating. There was nothing about my body language or words that would indicate I was comfortable with him with him entering my personal space and putting his hands on me.

After my initial shock wore off I became quite upset. I wasn’t upset about where he touched me but the fact that he felt okay being in my space uninvited. I also felt that I should have handled the situation better. This made me feel embarrassed, which led to me feeling happy to no one else witnessed it. Then I reminded myself that I wasn’t the one at fault in this station. So often women don’t talk about negative experiences they have because of the embarrassment they feel about at how they handled the situation. This leads them to never say anything or to wait an extended period of time before speaking up.

For me the embarrassment came not only from my lack of response to his actions but also from realizing that I may not have had as much growth over the years as I thought I did. When I was in college I was sexually harassed regularly by phone of my bosses. He would frequently made lewd suggestions or invade my space in a way that made me feel uncomfortable. I hated it but I was so worried I’d get fired that I didn’t say anything. I even tried to laugh it off as I told older women in my life what was happening. They laughed as well which internally confirmed for me that maybe I was blowing things out of proportion with the way I was feeling. Years later I now realize that my feelings were very much valid. I’m not sure why none of the adult women I spoke to about the situation didn’t do anything or encourage me to stand up for myself but I acknowledge that times were a bit different back then.

Since that experience I’ve worked on finding my voice and standing up for myself when I feel uncomfortable. I’ve read the books, watching the videos, said the affirmations, reposted the memes, basically all the thing I could to embrace being a strong confident feminist woman. So imagine my disappointment with myself when, after years of putting in work, the minute I was presented a situation that tests all that work and I fail the test by reacting like the “old me”. Meek.

Thankfully this was just a minor incident but unfortunately, I’ve had it happen previously in various ways and I know I’m not the only one. It’s uncomfortable to talk about but I know I always feel seen when I hear someone discuss having gone through a similar situation. So I posted my video about the experience with the hopes that it would resonate with at least one person and help them know they’re not alone if they’re dealing with something similar. I’m so incredibly blessed because once I spoke up I got what many women do not – instant support. After I got the courage to post about what happened so many women left touching comments or sent DMs.

They shared that freezing in an uncomfortable moment is not uncommon:

“The part where you talk about freezing and regretting that you didn’t do more is so relatable. We all think we’d act in that moment, until it happens to us and then you’re just too shocked to do anything. And then we beat ourselves up over it for years to come whenever you get flashbacks or memories. “ “We all think we’d act in that moment, until it happens to us and then you’re just too shocked to do anything. And then we beat ourselves up over it for years to come whenever you get flashbacks or memories. So terrible. “ “We all need to get better about acknowledging that even the strongest of the strong freeze. The other person takes advantage of the situation or gets away with more than they should have. Even in those situations you still did nothing wrong.” They also gave me their insight on why they thought he had the audacity to touch me: “I think women are surprised by the gall of someone assuming it’s their right to touch another without asking first, partly because it’s not something you would naturally assume you could do, and for white guys because in society’s hierarchy they are at the top, so their position doesn’t demand of them to think whether it’s appropriate or not. “

“Some people lack social awareness. He probably thought you looked like you were having a lot of fun. Instead of being like a normal human being and waiting to ask you what you were doing, he decided to involve himself in your fun and assume that you wanted to participate in his fun without your consent.”

They let me know that though it was not a sexual assault or harassment my feelings were still valid and I shouldn’t be dismissive of what happened:

“It’s not a small thing he had no right to invade your space. I have been there and responded the same way. It’s difficult to know how to respond at times because you never know what extreme response you may receive.” “That man had NO right to come into your personal WITHOUT your permission, you deserve to be upset and ANY reaction you had is VALID. I 10000% agree we need to NORMALIZE reactions to unwanted behaviors. Whether you freeze or react violently or shy away from the experience until you’re ready to speak on it.”

Most importantly, they reminded me to, “Give yourself grace” and “always speak up for yourself, set your boundaries, and command your personal space.” Those are the same words I’d like to reiterate to you and anyone else who’s been in a similar situation. Remember that the inappropriate actions of others are not a reflection on you. Don’t berate yourself over how you reacted to a negative situation and don’t victim blame yourself. I’ll say it one more time – give yourself grace. Stay strong and stay resilient.

4 KEY TIPS: CHOOSING YOUR BEST POSSIBLE ALL-INCLUSIVE VACATION

After a year of being stuck at home, many could use a change of scenery and a muchneeded escape from the monotony of dayto-day life during the pandemic. Imagine waking up each morning and everything you need is right at your fingertips - sun, fun, entertainment, relaxation, great food and drink and your favorite travel companions.

That’s the very definition of daily life at an all-inclusive resort, and it explains why they’re the preferred vacation destination for so many people. Right now, Americans are excited about getting back to the sun and the sand; in a recent Hilton survey, nearly a quarter of would-be travelers want their first post-pandemic vacation to be at a tropical beach.

Whether it’s your first vacation after the pandemic or if you’ve already started to travel again, an all-inclusive can make the trip a breeze. You don’t need to worry over pulling together the logistics of scheduling hotel accommodations, restaurants or entertainment. Within your package, you’ll be offered a full range of activities, adventures and delicious dining options to please everyone in your party.

All-inclusive resorts can be excellent destination choices in today’s climate, since most of their activities are outdoors with strict cleaning and social distancing policies in place. And with programs such as Hilton CleanStay, guests can enjoy a clean and safe experience and peace of mind throughout the entirety of their all-inclusive stay.

Ready to move forward with the stressfree vacation that offers it all in one easy package? Consider these suggestions as you search and dream.

Decide on an adults-only or family-friendly resort. Are you seeking uninterrupted relaxation, or is your goal to make long-lasting family memories? There’s an all-inclusive resort for everyone; some focus on creating calm, relaxing settings, while others welcome children and have a range of activities to satisfy those with boundless energy. Hilton La Romana in Punta Cana has options for both, offering guests the choice of family and adultonly resorts.

Plan to vacation safely. Ensure that your destination offers opportunities for guests to follow social distancing guidelines, while still ensuring access to fabulous amenities. At Hilton Playa del Carmen in the Riviera Maya region of Mexico, guests seeking extra privacy may book a suite with their own swim-up access, featuring semi-private pools and private terraces equipped with lounging chaises and hammocks.

Consider an exotic tropical location. Beautiful natural surroundings can be balm for the soul, and may even give you a new perspective on life. Look around for a destination that takes you out of your everyday surroundings and delights your senses. Often, there’s nothing more invigorating than sweeping ocean views, palm-lined white sand beaches and turquoise waters.

Seek out favorite activities (or don’t). Decide how you’d really like to spend time on your getaway. You may truly need to just lay low, relax, unwind and enjoy a cocktail or a massage at the spa. Alternatively, you may be seeking a chance to learn windsurfing, practice your scuba diving, dance the night away or tour local historic sites. All-inclusive resorts can help you plan your favorite activities based on your personal interests and preferred travel itinerary. Check out menu options. By definition, allinclusive resorts include meals, snacks and drinks in their daily rates. After months of menu planning and scouring the internet for new recipes to keep mealtime interesting, that’s a welcome indulgence that takes away the guesswork and responsibility of cooking. If you consider that to be the greatest perk (and many guests do), you’ll want to choose a resort that places a high priority on the quality and variety of your culinary experiences. The best ones usually offer lots of choices with multiple restaurants, bars and lounges, with delicious, innovative and (often) locally inspired dishes geared toward pleasing a wide spectrum of guests.

Your next venture to an all-inclusive resort may be the cure for your wanderlust and may become your new favorite travel memory. Learn more about choosing the ideal allinclusive hotel for your wants and needs at Hiltonbyplaya.com.

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