Great outdoor experiences await groups gathering in Westside Los Angeles and the beach cities, from everything from exhilarating adventures to inviting alfresco venues.

That ever-elusive idea of work-life balance seems to be on everyone’s cluttered mind in today’s hectic world. Meetings Today’s Lori Tenny took a breather with Deb Gee, experiential design lead for Lululemon, and Nova Browning Rutherford, workplace wellness facilitator, keynote speaker and media personality, for their mindful perspectives on achieving a healthy and sustainable work-life balance.

Summer is a wonderful time to add refreshing, relaxing and whimsical touches to events inspired by the season. Lululemon’s Deb Gee shares some of her favorite tips to design creative and engaging summer-themed events.

With summer and all the joyful activities it brings, it’s easy to jump into the happiness of the season yet forget to focus on self-care. Lululemon’s Deb Gee suggested the following daily rituals.

Reno-based Eldorado Resorts and Las Vegas-based Caesars Entertainment are about to make history. On June 24, 2019, the companies announced they had entered into a definitive merger agreement that will result in the creation of the largest U.S. casino operator. Under the transaction, Eldorado will acquire Caesars for approximately $17.3 billion, including the assumption of outstanding debt.

The one-year anniversary of the launch of the Discover Puerto Rico destination marketing organization is July 1, 2019, and there’s nothing but optimism in the air. Puerto Rico is flourishing again with new and renewed resorts—and business is booming.

As a mass of attendees slowly made their way onto the tradeshow floor on the first day of IMEX America in Las Vegas, I made a beeline to the Be Well Lounge at the other end of the hallway for a peaceful pit stop before the hectic pace ensued. After a short meditation with Lee Papa, along with a little healing sound therapy with “Rosie,” her the crystal singing bowl, I was off to the races—rested, rejuvenated and ready to take on the world.

Conferences provide wonderful opportunities for networking and learning. They can also be overwhelming and stressful. Mindfulness speaker, trainer and author Lee Papa shares her insights on mindful self-care before, during and after a conference to get the most out of the event and maintain your sanity in the process.

Five new food experiences of Oahu and Kauai are rooted in Hawaii’s rich heritage. Take Michelle Obama’s favorite organic farm, jammin’ preserves, a hip food tour and one of the world’s largest coffee plantations.