How to Plan the Most Relaxing Trip Abroad

Planning a trip can be fun. You may be working out everything that you are going to do, and you may even be planning out how you are going to get there as well. This is great, but if you are not careful, your relaxing trip can turn into a week full of stress and this is the last thing that you need when you are spending a small fortune.

Avoid Any Stress Triggers

Sometimes, you have to think about yourself and your likes and dislikes. For example, you may think that the best thing to do in Paris is to go up the Eiffel Tower, but if you have a fear of heights then this may not be an option. Don’t push yourself too hard and also do your best to try and avoid any stress triggers too. By doing this, you can be sure to help yourself to have a far better and much more relaxing vacation. If you want some relaxing accommodation, then why not look into Lifestyles holidays vacation club reviews?

Don’t Over Plan Everything

It helps to have a very loose structure and a couple of organised activities in place. It’s important that you don’t try and plan too much because if you do then you will become disheartened when you don’t have time to do them, and you may even find that you have to rush around everywhere as well. This won’t make your vacation enjoyable at all, so relax, enjoy the moment and always do whatever you can to have at least an hour or two in the day when you do nothing.

Sleep

Holidays are ideal for catching up on sleep. Grab it while you can, and nap during the day if that’s what you feel as though you need. If you refuse to nap when you are tired because you don’t want to miss anything then this can make it really difficult for you to actually enjoy anything that you have planned. Sleeping is a fantastic way for you to refresh yourself in the middle of the day, so don’t be afraid to give yourself 20 minutes from time to time.

Watch what you Drink

Wine with lunch and dinner can really influence your energy levels. It’s very easy to overindulge when you are on holiday and if you go a little bit too heavy one day then you may find that it catches up with you the next. It’s also important that you know your limits as well because this will help you to make the most out of your vacation and everything that you have planned.

Laugh stuff Off

You will get lost sometimes and you may even get wrapped up with someone who does not speak the same language. You may even go to a restaurant and not have a clue what to order. Either way, whatever happens, this is completely normal and the more you learn how to enjoy the moment, the more fun you will have.

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Jennifer Rouse Joins Citi Habitats

Jennifer Rouse

Leading real estate firm Citi Habitats is pleased to welcome Licensed Associate Broker Jennifer Rouse to the team.  She will work from the brokerage’s Upper East Side office, led by Senior Managing Director, Brian Ullman.

With over a decade of real estate experience, Jennifer has specific expertise in the Astoria and Long Island City neighborhoods of Western Queens.  She is the number one sales agent in the area, and is well-versed in helping both buyers and sellers alike.  Jennifer also is skilled in new development marketing.  She has successfully sold-out several luxury condominium buildings in Astoria, including The Adriaen (23-37 31st Road) and The Lincoln (23-33 31st Road).   At The Lincoln, Jennifer achieved a closed sales price for a residence that averaged over $1,200 per sq ft – a record for the neighborhood.

Prior to joining Citi Habitats, Jennifer was a top-producing agent at Bond New York – where she built an impressive referral-based business.  Before embarking on her real estate career, she worked in cosmetics and fragrance marketing – for such top brands as Estee Lauder, Sean John and Tom Ford.  While she enjoyed the excitement of the beauty industry, she was drawn to real estate after going through the home-buying process first hand.  Her ultimate goal is to help others successfully make the leap to homeownership – and give them the guidance and tools needed to make smart decisions about one of life’s most important investments.

“I decided to join Citi Habitats because the company’s goals and my own are aligned.  I feel as though I am valued here - and bring something special to the table,” Jennifer explains.  “I look forward to taking my business to the next level – and helping the firm expand their presence in the borough of Queens.”

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Jamie Foxx Announces Comedy Tour “Kill the Comedian" During Grey Goose Happy Hour

Jamie Foxx and Grey Goose take over The Times Square Edition bar to Launch Live Victoriously

Last night, Grey Goose took over New York City happy hour with Jamie Foxx, Shrill’s Aidy Bryant, and SNL’s Colin Jost to treat unsuspecting bar-goers to surprise comedy performances and complimentary cocktails. Jamie Foxx announced his forthcoming comedy tour to the adoring crowd, revealing for the first time that his return to the stage will be titled, “Kill the Comedian.”

The bar takeovers officially launched the super premium vodka brand’s new global platform Live Victoriously, which focuses on treating yourself like you are the special occasion and celebrating life’s small, everyday moments – including an after-work Tuesday happy hour – just as you would life’s big milestones.

Colin Jost

Foxx invited members of the crowd to join him behind the bar so they could try their hand at freestyle rapping, continuously referring to the spontaneous musical segment as, “Grey Goose Idol.”

The A-List comedians surprised the after-work crowd at The Times Square EDITION hotel bar, at Brooklyn hotspot Extra Fancy, and at Financial District favorite Underdog. After posing as bartenders for the night and serving up a few rounds of Grey Goose cocktails, Foxx, Bryant, and Jost turned the bars into stages and performed spontaneous stand-up comedy routines.

Photo’s courtesy of Getty.

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Lily Kwong, Nick Kroll, Joseph Altuzarra, Mia Moretti and more celebrate Ruinart + the New Museum

Luke Shadbolt, Lily Kwong, Nick Kroll. Photo Credit: Kelly Taub/BFA

Last night’s was an intimate affair at the Ruinart Champagne and New Museum dinner, in which landscape designer Lily Kwong received the Ruinart Artistic Innovation Award. The dinner honored Lily as well as Xin Liu and Gershon Dublon of creative studio Slow Immediate. They are all members of NEW INC — the New Museum’s cultural incubator, which is supported by Ruinart as part of its longstanding dedication to the Arts since its founding in 1729 as the first established Champagne House. 

Lily was chosen to receive the Ruinart Artistic Innovation Award for her dedication to sustainability and her game-changing approach to using living flora and fauna as an artistic medium. In tandem with the award, she will receive a grant by Ruinart to aid in her ongoing artistic endeavors.

Notable attendess include designer Joseph Altuzarra, actor Nick Kroll, DJ Mia Moretti, artist/designer Marina Testino, photographer Jill Greenberg, stylist Rushka Bergman, photographer Luke Shadbolt and designer Max Poglia, among others. Throughout the evening they enjoyed Ruinart’s beloved champagnes, which includes the first-ever Rosé champagne. 

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Make the Move: 9 Easy Steps to Selling a House as Fast as Possible

Selling your house in a hurry can be tough, but with a little prep work, it's possible. Read on to learn the essential steps to selling the house fast.

You've made the decision to sell your house. Congratulations!

But you also want to sell it quickly, which means taking fast steps to get it ready to be on the market.

And you might not be sure of the steps to selling a house, and the best ways to go about them. After all, you don't want to waste time and money on unnecessary steps. 

But at the same time, you don't want to skip any steps that would have been crucial in selling the house.

Related: How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House (Or Apartment)? by urban.com.au 

That's why in this post, we've compiled 9 things you should do to sell your house quickly!

Sound interesting? Keep reading to find out more!

1. Talk To Your Neighbors

It might seem like the steps to selling a house shouldn't include walking around the neighborhood and talking to your neighbors, but that can actually be a great resource.

Often, people are looking for opportunities to have someone they know (or are related to) move into their neighborhood.

So they might save you a ton of time and effort if they already know someone looking. 

2. Declutter

You've spent time making your house a home over the years. There are great pictures on the wall and trinkets on the shelves from the trips you took. 

But one of the biggest selling points for a house is when potential buyers are able to really see themselves in living there.

And that's hard to do when the house is loaded with things that have nothing to do with them, and everything to do with the current resident - you. 

So put anything personal into storage while you are selling the house. Replace it with neutral looking things like framed art. Your home will look roomier and more buyer friendly!

3. Landscaping

You've likely heard that curb appeal is an important aspect of selling a home. And that begins when they pull up and see the landscaping outside. 

So take the time to trim your bushes and mow the lawn. Maybe pour some mulch into the flower beds, and take care of any miscellaneous weeds.

You don't have to make it a professional landscaping upgrade. Just enough so that a buyer has a sense of a well-kept exterior.

4. Paint Your Interior

Nothing brings a house walk through down faster than dreary paint color. Certain color make your house look smaller, and stained paint makes it seem like the house is run down.

Giving the interior a fresh coat of paint is one of the better moves you can make in terms of return on your investment. 

Consider going with a clean white or off-white color or something in the cream range. It will make your home seem bigger, newer, and brighter!

5. Pets and Pet Items

You might love your cat or dog, but that doesn't mean a potential buyer is a pet person.

So do your best to remove all signs of the pet while people are taking a look at the home. 

That doesn't mean shipping your dog off to a kennel, but it does mean making sure his food bowl isn't out in the middle of the kitchen. 

And make sure there's not an active litter box or tufts of hair stuck to furniture. Those can be an immediate turn off for potential buyers. 

6. All About the Kitchen

There's an old saying that you aren't actually selling your home, you're selling the kitchen inside the home.

In other words, you could have the nicest bedrooms in the world, but if the kitchen is lacking, that's what people will notice.

So, take the time to make the kitchen as nice as you can. The easiest ways are to paint and get new cabinet hardware. 

And if you can, get at least one stainless steel appliance that's a little nicer. It's mostly for show, but it gives the impression that the kitchen is fancier than it actually is!

7. Take Great Photos

When you list your home, a dimly lit photo that's not quite in focus just won't do. These days, people are used to seeing myriad photos of every room in the house. 

Don't settle for one angle of a room. Take shots from several angles so you can really give a sense of what the room is like. 

And if you are lacking in a great camera, or don't feel confident in your photo taking skills, consider hiring a professional for a shoot.

It might feel like overkill, but getting the right photos can drive traffic to your house. And that's how you end up with a bidding war!

8. Keep it Clean and Stay Away

Potential buyers don't want to have the current resident hovering around them when they are looking. So, to the best of your ability, try to be out of the house when people come to look at it.

And make sure you do an extra cleaning of the house before people view it.

You might have spent a bunch of time clearing the clutter, getting it painted, and more, but all that will lose its effect if you forgot to put away your dishes from breakfast that day!

9. Hire the Right Real Estate Agent

Selling a house isn't easy. And it's likely you haven't spent a lot of time over the course of your life doing it. So why not bring someone in who does this as a career?

Finding an experienced and trustworthy agent is a great way to make selling your house an easier and faster process when you finally list it.

When you work with a Real Estate Co, you'll avoid costly mistakes too, which will save you money and valuable time. In 

The Best Steps To Selling A House

Hopefully, this list of steps to selling a house has been informative. These are all relatively easy actions that you can do without too much trouble. 

And the more appealing you make your house, the easier it will be to attract legitimate buyers who will pay at your listing price. Or above it!

If you'd like to know more about the buying process, see some great examples of houses that have been properly pressed for sale, check out this blog on apartments in NYC!

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