Italy Named World's Best Spa Destination for 2026

Italy wins World's Best Spa Destination 2026. Explore Tuscany's thermal springs, Grotta Giusti, Lefay Dolomiti and Palazzo Fiuggi wellness retreats.

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Water Wellness Around the World: The Best Hot Springs & Cold Plunge Destinations

Discover the world's best hot springs, geothermal lagoons and cold plunge destinations, from Iceland and Norway to New York, Scotland and Australia.

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Beyond the Fjords: Where to Experience Norway's Midnight Sun

Discover the best places to experience Norway's midnight sun, from Tromsø and the Lofoten Islands to the lesser-known Helgeland coast. Explore Arctic culture, Sami traditions, island adventures, and summer travel in Northern Norway.

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What It's Like to Hike the Floor of Meteor Crater, Arizona's Most Otherworldly Experience

A thrilling new guided tour gives visitors exclusive access to the floor of Meteor Crater, an incredible, bucket-list landscape most travelers completely miss on their northern Arizona road trips.

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Inn at 500 Capitol Review: This Downtown Boise Hotel Had Us at “Sit” and “Stay”

Inside our dog-themed room at Inn at 500 Capitol, with plush bedding, complimentary refreshments, and downtown Boise restaurants an easy walk away.

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Catamaran Resort San Diego Review: A Tropical Getaway on Mission Bay

Our firsthand Catamaran Resort San Diego review covers bayfront suites, Oceana dining, tropical gardens, dog-friendly stays and Mission Bay activities.

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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach: Resort Living on the California Coast

Explore what it's like to stay at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach in Dana Point, from its beach tram and spa to dining, pools, golf and practical tips for planning your stay.

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A New Puppy Welcome Basket for the First Weeks at Home

Welcoming a friend’s new puppy? Put together a useful gift with gentle grooming essentials, a towel of their own and a toy made for puppy teeth. Our guide includes few great products and a bone-shaped basket to hold it all.

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Aperitivo for Two: A Beautiful Italian Date Basket to Take Anywhere

This Italian-inspired aperitivo basket is the kind of gift that turns an ordinary afternoon into an occasion. With spritz, beautiful snacks, chocolates, dainty plates, and a thoughtful picnic setup for two, it’s designed for couples who would rather head somewhere scenic than book another dinner reservation.

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Beyond Mithai: A Beautiful Diwali Hostess Basket Inspired by the Festival of Lights

Beyond the usual mithai and wine! Discover how to assemble a sophisticated Diwali hostess basket filled with beautiful Indian-inspired gifts, intriguing flavors, and glowing fairy lights. A thoughtful way to celebrate the Festival of Lights.

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Italy Named World's Best Spa Destination for 2026

Italy wins World's Best Spa Destination 2026. Explore Tuscany's thermal springs, Grotta Giusti, Lefay Dolomiti and Palazzo Fiuggi wellness retreats.

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The New Travel Rhythm: Explore, Recover, Repeat

Recovery travel is becoming part of active vacations, from Iceland’s geothermal lagoons and Canadian Rockies hydrotherapy to Nordic saunas, cold plunges and sleep-focused wellness.

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From Coffee Farms to Rice Terraces: Some of the World's Most Popular Travel Experiences Are Agritourism

Explore agritourism around the world, from coffee plantations in Costa Rica and rice terraces in Bali to Napa Valley vineyards, Kerala spice farms, and Swiss cheese dairies.

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