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It is January 3rd in New York City and my fresh-faced optimism to hit the ground running in 2018 and start my New Year off right, has been replaced with the onset of the dreaded winter blues. Vitamin D levels drop as our friend, the sun, takes his leave of absence and we find ourselves nestling further into chunky knit sweaters and Netflix-fueled evenings. Beyond the fact that the holidays are over and sandal season is far away, there is a physiological reason behind the winter blues, which comes down to vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency is common in many people and is something that is frequently seen in the winter months when people are exposed to less sunlight. Perhaps your passion project is painting or maybe it’s travel blogging; whatever your calling, I do think it’s important to have a creative outlet during these cold winter months when we’re all cooped up inside.

From November 29 until December 30, The Stevens-Coolidge Place will host a respective Winterlights display, also organized by The Trustees as owners of the property since 1962. This early 20th-century country house in North Andover, Massachusetts belonged to John Gardner Coolidge, a descendant of Thomas Jefferson and nephew to Isabella Stewart Gardner, and his wife Helen Stevens, who boasted 200-year-old ties to the region as a member of one of the area’s first farming families. Overlooking Mount Greylock (the highest mountain in Massachusetts) the Guest House at Field Farm is a modernist marvel-turned-B&B in Williamstown, a stone’s throw away from a trio of major art institutions: the Clark Art Institute, Williams College Museum of Art, and Mass MoCA. Situated on Field Farm, which spans 316 acres of conserved land including four miles of hiking trails, the Guest House is a modernist dream with a roaring fireplace in the sitting room, expansive guest bedrooms, and arresting views of pristine nature.

I could go to a coffee shop but the crowded and hectic vibe of that corner Starbucks is hardly beckoning, so instead, I fly away to The Wing. For those who are new to NYC or visiting, The Wing will seem like one of those mystical insider secrets only known to New Yorkers. Perhaps you have heard of The Wing on social media, have stumbled across women proudly tweeting they are newly-minted “Wing Women,” gushing over having enjoyed a private talk with Christiane Amanpour or Jennifer Lawrence, sharing photos of the Instagram enviable decor. It’s a millennial pink-hued haven for women (sorry, fellas) to support one another, attend coveted monthly events (see you next week, Hillary Clinton! ), work away from home and pamper themselves in the endearing beauty rooms. As I sit here at The Wing Dumbo’s location, drinking a chai latte with a view of the Manhattan bridge and skyline, I can’t help but think that my joining the Wing was the best decision I could have made.

Those who fall victim to unsanitary food practices are justifiably angry and usually wish to make a claim for holiday sickness against their package tour operator, however, recently, many have been made to feel unsure or worried about taking forward a claim after a Liverpool couple were jailed for fraud. Genuine and honest people though, need not worry about complaining or making a claim if they have suffered food poisoning on holiday. Your Legal Friend, a UK-based solicitor who deals with these cases notes that a genuine, law society accredited law firm will not take on cases that could be fraudulent, and adhere to strict vetting processes. Dehydration and excessive booze can also give you the symptoms of food poisoning, best to be sure by taking a test with a local doctor or with your own GP when you return home *