The bachelorette party is getting a spa makeover, with many brides-to-be now opting for more tranquil settings.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings’ Utah Ski Resort Is Going Half-Private
The Netflix co-founder bought Powder Mountain, in Utah, and is turning half of it into a private club for wealthy homeowners who pay a hefty annual fee. Will the public-private model fly?
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How I Learned to Trust (Some) Men
When an Italian stranger approached me, I listened to my intuition, and it changed my life forever.
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Are Travel Loyalty Programs at Risk?
A new agreement by Visa and Mastercard to reduce fees charged to merchants may drain the lucrative rewards that grant free travel to many credit card users.
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Last-Minute Strategies to See the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8
On April 8, parts of 13 U.S. states, Mexico and Canada will plunge into midday darkness. Miss this spectacle and you’ll have to wait till 2044 for the next one so close to home.
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5 New Hotels Where the Past Meets the Present
Turrets, towers and tapestries greet guests at these evocative hotels in reimagined historic buildings in London, New York and beyond. (The food’s not bad, either.)
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Vacation Rentals: How to Make Your Stay Sustainable
Tips on finding a sustainable short-term rental, what you can do to conserve energy and getting involved in the community.
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Gardens of Stone, Moss, Sand: 4 Moments of Zen in Kyoto
The city’s dry gardens seem timeless, but as these relatively new versions show, their design is still evolving. They offer spots for quiet contemplation in an increasingly overtouristed city.
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Gardens of Stone, Moss, Sand: 4 Moments of Zen in Kyoto
The city’s dry gardens seem timeless, but as these relatively new versions show, their design is still evolving. They offer spots for quiet contemplation in an increasingly overtouristed city.
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Hunting the Northern Lights in Iceland
The country markets itself as a destination to see the northern lights — especially this year, which is a peak time for solar activity. But they can be elusive, as one writer recently found.
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Preparing for a Total Solar Eclipse in Northern Maine
Businesses and planning committees are eager for visitors, but some in remote Aroostook County are not sure how they feel about lying smack in the path of totality.
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As the Rio Grande Dries Up, Canoeing Near Big Bend National Park Gets Harder
Canoeing the Rio Grande near Big Bend National Park can be magical. But as the river dries, it’s getting harder to find where a boat will actually float.