Metro - Style

US – Tuesday, February 9

Say aloha to your new marriage

Think honeymoon, and Hawaii springs immediately to mind. On the island of Kauai, the blend of beauty, luxury, and tranquility will make the perfect setting for letting go of all that pre-wedding stress.

My Education guide

Go global with business

“Globalism” is the new buzz word in economics. — it’s increasingly clear that no business is immune from the effects of world events.

Best friends and aural illusionists

Despite their edgy rhythms and the shoe-gazey overtones, this is no urban outfit. The pair hails from Saratoga Springs in upstate New York where they first met in junior high. Such familiarity makes touring together easier, given such a long history.

The long-distance summer staycation
Just because you’ve canceled your summer vacation plans doesn’t mean you can’t ญญญญญsavor your favorite travel destinations

Frequent-flier miles or not, a seven-day trip to an exotic, far-off locale (or even to the closest big city) may not be the most affordable way to spend your vacation days this summer. More and more people are spending their planned days off from work at home. Still, there are more imaginative ways to escape. The portal: your bathroom.

Style

Considering most makeup junkies begin their love affair at an early age with a bottle of Tinkerbell nail polish and mom’s lipstick, it’s not surprising many brands are going old school for the spring.

My Wellbeing

Let me count the ways ...

‘Tis the season for writing love letters. But that can be a daunting endeavor, especially when you’re not sure where to start. Should you put it in verse, use flowery language, get erotic? As with almost anything in life, the simpler you keep it, the easier (and often better) it will be. It doesn’t sound that romantic, but think of your love letter as a laundry list of the reasons why you adore your sweetheart. It’s kinda like Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s Sonnet 43: “How do you love your partner? Count the ways!” Here’s how to do it without rhyming or pulling out a thesaurus:

Style

The February MMMpod features conversation from Ozzy Osbourne. Michael Emerson from "Lost" tells us about his days enjoying punk rock in Boston. We also dig up an old interview from the late great Howard Zinn. We have a song from Delta Spirit and The Soft Pack, who tell us where they got their name.

Consumer Trends

These cool gadgets are go-to gifts for travelers

From a chic picture frame to hiking boots, here are three ideas for the hip globetrotter in your life.