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Merry Christmas from Holiday Rising: Wishing Peace, Love, and Joy to All
Merry Christmas from Holiday Rising: Wishing Peace, Love, and Joy to All There’s a special kind of magic that drifts through the air on Christmas morning. Whether you wake to the sound of laughter spilling from the kitchen, the scent of coffee and cinnamon rolls filling your home, or the quiet hush that follows a peaceful night, today reminds us of what truly matters — love, connection, and the courage to cherish every precious moment. As the lights twinkle and hearts gather closer, all of us at Holiday Rising and throughout the ever-growing Holiday Rising Universe want to share our deepest wish for you: that this Christmas brings warmth to your heart,…
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The Art of Play: Why Every Hard Worker Needs to Press Pause (and Why the Bahamas Is Your Next Retreat)
When Golden Hour Gifts You a Dream The moment the Bahamian sun kisses the horizon, painting streaks of apricot gold and luminous violet across a sky you thought could never be so rich, you realize: all those hours of tireless dedication, every ounce of energy you poured into your work, have brought you here. Here, where the very air hums with possibility, where the ocean itself seems to whisper, “You’ve earned this.”There’s something truly magical about the gentle spell that falls over Paradise Island when the work of the day melts away. In this moment, you’re drawn out of the relentless chase of productivity and invited into a rhythm as…
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Nova Scotia
Let’s explore this beautiful Canadian Province. Nova Scotia is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada, with an estimated population of over 1 million as of 2024; it is also the second-most densely populated province in Canada, and the second-smallest province by area. The province comprises the Nova Scotia Peninsula, Cape Breton Island, and 3,800 other coastal islands. The province is connected to the rest of Canada by the Isthmus of Chignecto. This visually breathtaking Province is full of things to do like culinary trails, hiking, tidal Bore rafting, sailing, whale watching, wineries and so much more. Driving the coast is a spectacular gift for the senses!! Nova Scotia boasts so many amazing activities…
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Glorious Travel Butterflies!!
Is it just me, or do you also get so excited at just the thought of planning your next getaway? Whether it’s a short stay-cation at a local hotspot or a 10-day cruise of the Panama Canal, the thought of planning the excursion is almost as intoxicatingly wonderful as the experience itself! I get so excited, planning itineraries, mapping out favorite local hot spots, and thinking of immersing myself in a new culture. The overall experience is such a thrill, that it always provides just the right amount of glee, to hold me over until the next trip. When staying in that state of mind of excitement and gratitude looking…
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Happy New Year!
New Year, New You!! Hello, 2024!! Can you believe it’s been another 365 sunrises? How have you fared with your last year’s resolutions? Did you surpass and surprise yourself in a good way? Do you need to take stock and re-evaluate this year’s resolutions? Either way, today is a new day and comes with the promise of hope and opportunity, so make the most of it!! Say this is MY YEAR and mean it!!! 2024 is our time to shine. Create your plan, and then let’s tackle every day bit by bit to achieve our goals together. No goal to big or small, let us pride ourselves at the end…
- Colin Loftus, Adventure, Appreciation, Holiday Rising, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Loft Travel Club, Love
Let’s Celebrate Colin Loftus!!!
Happy Birthday to the Coolest Superhero there is.
- Adventure, Disney World, Encouragement, Holiday Rising, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Loft Travel Club, Travel
Celebrating 50 Magical Years at Walt Disney World!!!
Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Milestones like turning 50 are amazing markers of resilience, growth and an abundance of memories. And no one quite does celebrating in extravagance like Disney!! Since opening it’s doors in the early 1970’s Disney World has stood the test of time, expanded it’s offerings and continued to shock and amaze all who venture through the magical markers stating it’s the “The most magical place on earth”. Ace at Hollywood Studios!! While many doubted the scuccess of Disney world back in the 50’s and 60’s when Walt Disney was trying to buy up land for an amazing world of wonder in the middle of swampland and not…
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New Year, New Attitude!!!
Utilize the power of positive thoughts and feelings to manifest your goals and dreams. The Christmas gifts have been exchanged, iced sugar cookies have been eaten, and now the New Year’s resolutions have been declared…..So now what? That’s right, how are this year’s declarations and resolutions going to be achieved where so many others in the past have been abandoned by valentine’s day? Let’s make this the year we change our attitudes instead of our plans and goals. Let’s shift how we think and focus on what and how we feel instead. That’s right, instead of thinking about what you want, think of how you would like to feel. Visualize…
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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Many Blessings to Everyone in the New Year!






















