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The 12 Best All-Inclusive Resorts With Lazy Rivers

Whether you’re a couple who wants to relax with a cocktail in hand or a family looking to keep the kids entertained, an all-inclusive resort is often the best way to go. While we’ve seen many oceanfront pools, theaters, and beautiful beaches at all-inclusive resorts, those with lazy rivers are rare, despite their appeal for…

The 9 Best Los Angeles Rooftop Pools for Views and Cocktails

Pool at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills Los Angeles is known for its year-round sunny skies and warm temps. There’s no better way to spend an afternoon in the City of Angels than lounging poolside with a cocktail in hand (and one eye open for celebrity sightings). And while some hotel pools, like at The Beverly…

Are Self-Driving Hotel Rooms the Future of Travel?

Photo courtesy of Aprilli Design Studio Imagine taking a road trip and not needing to pull over to refill gas. Or, never forgetting something at the hotel while out sightseeing for the day. How about cutting out airport commutes that involve long security lines, frustrating baggage fees, and unexpected delays? The Autonomous Travel Suite is…

This New Hotel Lets You Book Rooms Based on Your Mood

Photo courtesy Angad Arts Hotel You’ve likely heard of mood rings, but what about mood hotels? The Angad Arts Hotel, which opened in St. Louis, Missouri, in November 2018, lets guests choose a room that best matches their emotions, rather than assigning accommodations at random. Pick a color, any color: green for rejuvenation, yellow for…

The World’s First Underwater Hotel Villa Has Opened

Photo courtesy of © 2018 Hilton Forget overwater bungalows — you can now spend the night underwater in the Maldives. The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has opened the world’s first-ever underwater hotel residence, fulfilling Little Mermaid dreams everywhere. Submerged more than 16 feet below the Indian Ocean, the two-story villa goes by the moniker Muraka,…

12 Amazing Hotel Balconies Around the World

Local minibars, Bluetooth speakers, and bespoke toiletries. More and more, hotels are stocking their guest rooms with upscale and state-of-the-art amenities as a way to draw bookings. But for many travelers, there’s one feature that trumps pillow menus, LCD TVs, and all the rest: a balcony. After all, does anything beat watching the sun rise…