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How to Find the Best Beach in Thailand for You

It’s no secret that Thailand has some of the world’s most beautiful beaches — which is great, but can make choosing one you’d like to spend a few days on painstakingly difficult! Whether you’re looking to relax and soak up the sun, are interested in hiking, climbing or diving, or just hope to party all…

5 Hotel Stays You Can Feel Really Good About

More and more hotels are launching “voluntourism” initiatives, and we’re totally loving the trend. As travel experts, we know there are a ton of different ways to volunteer while traveling, whether its taking up opportunities at organic farms through WWOOF, teaching English at schools around the world, or participating in the Peace Corps. But we’re…

7 Camping Resorts Where You’ll Want to Pitch a Tent…Or Yurt?

Camping used to be just camping, and the activity in its truest form — with pitched tents, mac ‘n cheese over open flame every night, and lights out when the sun goes down — still exists. But now there’s a vast variety of alternative options as well, many of which appeal to those who would…

4 Super-Chill Surf Hotels That Hardcore Surfers Will Love

Beach destination hotels with amenities such as surfboards and surf lessons are a dime a dozen — and they can be great for those looking to get their feet wet with the sport. But for true surfers, who fully embrace the surfer culture and lifestyle, finding a hotel that fits the low-key, hang-ten, no-worries-bro vibe…

10 Reasons to Book a Fall Trip to Prague

Photo Credit: Roman Boed via Flickr We may be a little late to the game, but after our recent visit to Prague (where we visited and photographed a whopping 67 hotels), we’re totally obsessed with the European city. True, the capital of the Czech Republic really didn’t come to the forefront of tourism until the…

Bikes and Picnics in NYC’s Chelsea

Runwell Bikes at The High Line Hotel The High Line Hotel in New York’s artistic and picturesque Chelsea neighborhood is one of the best boutiques in the area, just a few blocks from the High Line, new Whitney Museum, and Hudson River Parkway. Guests have always had access to free vintage bikes, perfect for exploring…

7 Amazing Dive Hotels Around the World

Tons of mega-resorts around the world include scuba diving in their long lists of all-inclusive amenities; but often this simply means that the hotel can lend scuba gear to those who’d like to dive, or is home to a tiny wading pool where guests can “learn” the sport. However, since these lessons are often taught…

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,…

Hang Ten, Brah: The 5 Best Places to Surf this Summer

It happens to us every morning — as we’re commuting to work, we doze off and imagine we’re part of the strings of tanned, lean bodies flocking to the beach, surfboard in hand — instead of on the subway. Well, it’s time to stop daydreaming, get your boss to approve your time off, and catch…