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Cool Vacations to Beat the Heat
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Forget basting yourself in sunscreen and slowly roasting on a beach. This year's hottest vacation trend is the "coolcation." Here's why some tourists are seeking out cooler climes in the summer. "You’re spending a lot of money on these vacations,” one holidaymaker told TIME. “Do you really want to be super crowded in 90 degree weather and no air conditioning?” Plus, destination ideas, and if you are heading somewhere hot and humid, what to pack.
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Sleep tracking and longevity claims: The new era of wellness retreats
BBC Travel - Lindsey Galloway
The new generation of hotel spas is selling treatments that promise better sleep, lower stress and longer, healthier lives. Wellness travel once meant switching off at a hotel spa or a relaxing mud facial. But today, a growing number of retreat-goers are less interested in passive relaxation …
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How to Have Your Own Greek Odyssey
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Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" doesn't hit screens until mid-July, but we're already excited. Here's a look at some of the film locations, plus other places around Greece where you can enjoy the culture, sunshine, and incredible food.
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Where to Stay and What to Do in Anchorage
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It's the gateway to Alaska's wilderness — but with swanky restaurants and hotels and inspiring museums and galleries too. Here are some ideas for how to spend your time in Alaska's most populous city and its surrounding areas, from hiking and salmon fishing to learning about Indigenous culture.
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Voluntourism in the Caribbean: How to Have a Positive Impact on Vacation
travelagewest.com - Mark ChesnutContributing Writer
According to a 2025 Virtuoso survey, 68% of Virtuoso members say clients are aware that their travel choices can have a positive impact. And, as …