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A River Runs Through It: 11 Amazing Riverside Hotels

A waterfront vacation doesn’t have to mean a trip to the beach. River locales, such as charming San Antonio or rugged Snoqualmie, offer plenty of the same draws as oceans and lakes. Flowing past some of America’s best cities, around mountain ranges, and through desserts, these rivers are the optimal alternative vacation spots for boating,…

4 Super-Cool Hotel Rituals

We all have our rituals when we stay in hotels, whether they be indulging on the minibar every time or superstitiously avoiding rooms with “unlucky” numbers. But plenty of hotels have rituals of their own that guests can enjoy during their stays. Of course, many hotels have offerings that have become traditions, like free afternoon…

Where to Spend National Zoo Lovers Day

Today is National Zoo Lovers Day and while it isn’t an official holiday, we think it’s worthy of celebrating. Though you likely went to your local zoo on a field trip growing up, now you can head back to observe and learn about a variety animals — without having to stand in a single file.…

6 Hotels with Super Disturbing Pasts

Many of the most iconic hotels in the world are housed in historic buildings — which means they’ve had plenty of time to rack up a story or two. We’ve told you about hotels with storied pasts, but there’s a fine line between what’s storied and what’s plain disturbing. Here we bring you six hotels…

Spring Has Sprung: 8 Things To Do Now!

After winter months spent shoveling snow, wearing puffy coats, and hibernating indoors, spring has finally arrived for the Northern Hemisphere. So ’tis the season to shed our layers and head outdoors to embrace the budding blooms and sunshine. We’ve already told you where the best parks to have a picnic are, but here are eight…

The Latest Travel News You Should Know

Photo Credit: Adam Fagen Every Friday, we’re updating you on the most recent hotel and travel news that you should know. Because it’s always nice to be the person with the latest. D.C.’s National Cherry Blossom Festival is in full swing, and runs through April 12, when the blossoms are expected to be at their…

The 10 Best Restaurants for Easter Brunch Across the Country

Easter brunch is a longstanding tradition in many families, and for those who enjoy a truly decadent spread, there’s nothing like letting someone else do the cooking. From San Diego to Baltimore, from Honolulu to Vegas, here’s a look back at some of our favorite hotel restaurants that served Easter brunches to make any bunny…

Five Underrated Sights Around the World That You Should Visit, Instead of the Ones You Think You Should

The Notre Dame is great, but we really love the quieter Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais Church. Famous sights around the world are generally famous for a reason — they are culturally significant, they represent important historic events, and, well, they’re often visually stunning. So they find themselves on just about every visitor’s “can’t miss” list. But while we’ve…