#TRAVEL: BOYZ II ZEN: A WELLNESS ESCAPE BY BOYZ II MEN

Cue the harmonies and grab the boyz because Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel companies, is inviting fans to unwind in harmony with Boyz II Zen: A Wellness Escape by Boyz II Men. This unforgettable getaway, set in a luxury oceanfront vacation home in the Florida Keys and curated by the Grammy Award-winning R&B group themselves, hits every high note. It offers one lucky fan and up to five of their boyz (or girls!) a chance to relax, recharge and reconnect through soulful wellness experiences, including a private meet and greet and unplugged acapella performance by Boyz II Men themselves that will make it so hard to say goodbye when it’s time to check out. 

Grounded in Booking.com’s 2025 Travel Prediction “Boyz II Zen”, the escape taps into a growing demand for travel that supports mental well-being and personal growth, especially among men. Today’s male travellers are increasingly swapping traditional ‘bro culture’ clichés for self-care, with 30% of Canadian male travellers seeking to rest and rejuvenate, 26% chasing mental health benefits, 24% wanting to unplug from everyday stress, and 23% focusing on personal growth. And with 61% of Canadian Gen Z men planning wellness-centered escapes this year, it’s clear that R&B and R&R might just be the perfect combo.

Boyz II Zen: A Wellness Escape includes a four-night itinerary crafted with care by Boyz II Men themselves — a celebration of calm, connection, and that unmistakable slow-jam spirit:

-A four-night stay for six at a luxury vacation home in the Florida Keys that offers panoramic ocean views, private beach access, and ample space to unwind. It’s the kind of setting that invites guests to whisper let’s chill the moment they arrive.

-Guests will enjoy a private meet & greet with Boyz II Men themselves, featuring an intimate a cappella performance over cocktails. It’s the ultimate R&B daydream: live, personal, and perfectly in tune.

-A beachside BBQ prepared by a local gourmet chef pairs with ocean breezes, paddle boating, and laid-back vibes that promise a full-body experience of relaxation.

-A golf day at a nearby course provides the perfect opportunity to find zen on the green. Tee off with friends and enjoy a laid-back round where the focus is on camaraderie, fresh air, and relaxing the mind.

-A smooth-sailing boat day with pick-up right from the private dock offers slow jams, sea breezes, and good vibes,  because when spending time with one’s crew like this, nothing else matters.

-The stay begins with a Boyz II Brunch featuring comfort classics and soulful dishes that would make any mama proud, all accompanied by a playlist of pure gold.

-Melodic massages and scalp treatments designed to melt away any end of the road tension, leaving guests feeling refreshed and renewed.

-Meditation and yoga sessions set to the soothing sounds of Boyz II Men’s greatest hits encourage stretching and spiritual connection.

-A Zen & the Art of R+B sound bath and breathwork session brings mind, body, and soul into harmony, because self-care deserves a soundtrack.

-Dinners at some of the Florida Keys’ premier local restaurants combine breathtaking views with flavors that hit all the right notes, from motownphilly to main course.

“After decades on the road, we’ve learned that sometimes the most powerful harmony comes from slowing down and experiencing all that travel has to offer,” said Boyz II Men. “That’s why we’re excited to team up with Booking.com to create space in an amazing vacation home where fans can relax, recharge and reconnect with both themselves and each other. Boyz II Zen: A Wellness Escape is all about good vibes, real connection and bringing rhythm into your life and travels in more ways than one.”

With more than 8 million reported listings in homes, apartments and other unique places to stay around the globe, from luxury mansions and beach bungalows to treehouses and houseboats, Booking.com makes it easier for everyone to experience the world. Boyz II Zen: A Wellness Escape by Boyz II Men is just one of countless memorable stays that showcase the platform’s wide range of one-of-a-kind vacation rentals. This cultural collaboration also continues Booking.com’s momentum in unlocking exclusive, buzzworthy experiences — from celebrity-hosted stays to curated itineraries — that merge entertainment, travel, and design in unexpected ways. Because some memories are just better with a soundtrack.

Boyz II Zen: A Wellness Escape by Boyz II Men will become bookable on a first-come, first-served basis for one booker and up to five guests on September 18, 2025 at 10am ET. Priced at just $19.85, a tribute to the year the iconic group was formed, snagging this booking secures a four-night stay from September 27 to October 1, 2025, complete with a wellness itinerary curated by Boyz II Men, a private host, and airport transfers through Booking.com. 

To book and learn more, visit: [https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/boyz-ii-zen-a-wellness-escape-by-boyz-ii-men.html]

Methodology

Travel Predictions 2025 research commissioned by Booking.com and conducted among a sample of adults who plan to travel for business or leisure in the next 12-24 months. In total, 27,713 respondents across 33 countries and territories were polled. Respondents completed an online survey in July-August 2024.

About Booking.com

Part of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), Booking.com’s mission is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. By investing in the technology that helps take the friction out of travel, Booking.com’s marketplace seamlessly connects millions of travellers with memorable experiences every day. For more information, follow @bookingcom on social media or visit globalnews.booking.com.

#SPOTTED: 98° IN TORONTO FOR “THE PACKAGE TOUR”

In-town for their much-hyped The Package Tour, Popular former-Boy Band 98° are in Toronto right now and promoting their latest Disc, 2.0 along with the Testosterone-packed Show in which they share the spotlight with the likes of NKOTB (New Kids on the Block) and Boyz II Men.  The Band hits Air Canada Centre tonight, returning once again on Sunday, July 28, 2013.

Members Drew Lachey  and Jeff Timmons visited CP24 Breakfast, while Frontman Nick Lachey and Justin Jeffre were assigned to Global Television‘s The Morning Show (Toronto Edition) earlier today and I was lucky to get a Snap with the latter two, who were more than nice despite being in a rush.  Click on each link to watch their Interviews.

Released on Entertainment One, the Disc includes current Single Microphone, their first in over eleven years.

Check-out the racy Track below:

Download 2.0 on iTunes here.

See our Snap:

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Entertainment One)

#NEWMUSIC: NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK INK DEAL WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA | NEW SINGLE: “REMIX ( I LIKE THE)”

Teen Hearthrobs New Kids on the Block are back with their first Disc since 2008’s The Block and they are ready to deliver their The Package Tour this Summer together with 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men.  It was just announced today that the 80-million-album-selling Quintet have inked an exclusive deal with Universal Music Canada and with their Fanbase still being quite rabid here north of the Border, the move comes as no surprise at all.

NKTOB‘s new Disc, 10 is due in stores on April 2, 2013 and its new Single Remix (I Like The) already is available digitally.

The Package Tour hits Toronto on July 27, 2013 at Air Canada Centre.

Check-out Remix (I Like The) below:

I had the pleasure of seeing NKOTB live back in the Summer 2011 and it was amazing! 

See them perform Step by Step below:

 

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)