Cozy bedroom with a double bed, white linens, two pillows, simple curtain, soft lighting, and white walls.

Korakia Pensione

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Cozy bedroom with ocean view, featuring a neatly made bed with white bedding and striped pillow, a wall lamp, framed artworks, and a small round table by the window overlooking the sea.

CALIFORNIA

Cozy home office with a white chair, wooden desk, potted plant, wall art, and a bookshelf. A window with wooden shutters allows soft natural light, reflecting on patterned tile flooring and a striped rug.

MALTA

Left: Plates of marbled beef, vegetables, and a grilled fish on a table in a Japanese restaurant. Right: Two people posing outside a traditional Japanese building with signs and a large lantern.

Kumano Kodo Trail

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The Sea Ranch Lodge

Located on California’s Sonoma Coast, this historic vacation community is an artful blend of architecture and nature. Recently, the 17-room lodge re-opened to the public. Here’s our in-depth review and tour of the property.

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I Spent the Night at Napa’s Most Scenic Hotel—Here’s What It’s Actually Like
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I Spent the Night at Napa’s Most Scenic Hotel—Here’s What It’s Actually Like
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Poetry Inn in Napa is a luxurious and intimate bed and breakfast with stunning views of wine country.

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There’s a Playful, New Hotel in Sunnyvale—And It’s Perfect for a Bay Area Staycation
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There’s a Playful, New Hotel in Sunnyvale—And It’s Perfect for a Bay Area Staycation
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This new hotel, Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley, is perfect for a sunny staycation in the Bay.

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This Underrated Farm Stay Is One of Northern California’s Best Kept Secrets
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This Underrated Farm Stay Is One of Northern California’s Best Kept Secrets
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Farm-fresh meals, beautiful nature, and small-town community—this isn't your average weekend escape. Here's what it's like to stay at Blue Ruby Farm in this off-the-beaten-path corner of California’s Sierra foothills.

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Dawn Ranch Review: A Stylish, Riverside Retreat That’s Perfect for Group Getaways
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Dawn Ranch Review: A Stylish, Riverside Retreat That’s Perfect for Group Getaways
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Dawn Ranch opened in 2022, and is a welcome addition to Guerneville’s hotel scene. Centrally located and with private river access, it has everything you need for a perfect escape to the Russian River.

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This Luxury Hotel in Austin is The Perfect City Retreat—Here’s What it’s Like to Stay There
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This Luxury Hotel in Austin is The Perfect City Retreat—Here’s What it’s Like to Stay There
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The Loren at Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas is one of the city's newest luxury, boutique hotels. With rooms starting at $450, is it worth it? I stayed there to find out.

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Mendocino Grove Review: Why We Love This Woodsy Glamping Retreat
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Mendocino Grove Review: Why We Love This Woodsy Glamping Retreat
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Mendocino Grove is one of the best glampsites in California, thanks to its elevated amenities like an on-site espresso bar and sauna, and beautiful, woodsy location.

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This Coastal California B&B is Also a Michelin-Starred Restaurant
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This Coastal California B&B is Also a Michelin-Starred Restaurant
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More of a restaurant with a hotel than a hotel with a restaurant, this northern California Inn—known for its 2 Michelin star restaurant—is a perfect relaxed weekend getaway for food-lovers.

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A Design and Nature-Filled Retreat at Sea Ranch Lodge in California
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A Design and Nature-Filled Retreat at Sea Ranch Lodge in California
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Read an in-depth review of the Sea Ranch Lodge, a hotel that re-opened after extensive renovations in the northern California town and architectural vacation community of Sea Ranch.

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A Beautiful New Luxury Hotel Just Opened in Paris—Here’s a First Look
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A Beautiful New Luxury Hotel Just Opened in Paris—Here’s a First Look
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Villa des Prés is one of the newest boutique hotels to open in Paris, but is it worth booking a room here? I got an exclusive first look and tour of the property to find out.

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