How are you holding up? As the weeks pass, it's becoming increasingly important to look on the bright side. We offer a few ways to get those endorphins going, from a cult-favorite workout class to the excitement of planning a trip (while giving back to the travel community, no less). Plus, World Cocktail Day is coming, and we're sharing a few different options for getting involved. 

What We're Doing

Take a virtual tour of the stunning Crystal Palace (fun fact: May 1st actually marked 169 years since the great exhibition opened in Hyde Park housed within the grand Crystal Palace). 

Computer recreation of the Crystal Palace exterior

Get moving with Liftonic, the weight training studio offering PR Net members two complimentary classes from home (redemption instructions on the member offers page here). #BeWell with Novità PR. In honor of mental health month, this week's episode by Lynn Lyon, LCSW and Therapist, will offer a powerful gratitude practice for stress relief. 

Make these simple adjustments to better your home workstation, courtesy of Humanscale ergonomist Brooke Fenn. 

Listen to DJ/Producer @carlita_music’s curated playlist exclusively for A Hotel Life. 

Get your travel plans in order. Book now, stay later is an innovative approach to vacation planning, and a total win-win for both hotels and travelers alike. Vacay inspo this way.

COMO Point Yamu, Phuket

 

What We’re Drinking

Did you know May 13 is World Cocktail Day? Now you do. To celebrate, Bacardi just launched its first-ever portfolio cocktail event debuting six different cocktail kits, including one for the Patrón Tequila Watermelon Basil Margarita. 

Check out the details via Instagram.  

Backyard Tea (Ashley Thomas, Sailor Jerry Brand Ambassador)

2 parts Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum

1 part iced tea

2 parts lemonade

Method: Serve on the rocks, garnished with a lemon.

Glenfiddich Penicillin (Allan Roth, Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador)

2 parts Glenfiddich 12 Year

3/4 part honey ginger syrup*

3/4 part lemon juice

1/4 ounce Glenfiddich Fire & Cane

Candied ginger, to garnish

Method: In a shaking tin combine the Glenfiddich 12 Year, Honey ginger syrup and lemon juice. Shake vigorously and strain over ice in a double rocks glass.  Float the Glenfiddich Fire & Cane on top of the cocktail and garnish with the candied ginger.

*Honey Ginger syrup. Combine 1 cup of honey with 1 cup of water and peeled and sliced 6 inch piece of ginger. Heat gently and let simmer for up to 5 minutes.  Refrigerate for 6-12 hours then strain.