Hottest “Cool Cation” Destinations of 2025
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Mountain Resort Feuerberg, Nicho de Biasio
The trends in the “Coolmation” trip, which began last year, show that there are no signs of cooling in the summer when cold weather destinations look very attractive. From the Austrian Alps to the Finnish lakes, we'll show you some of the hottest summer cooling destinations.
Six Senses reveals women's health initiatives
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Six senses
Putting money where the mantra is located, Six Senses Resort Group recently launched a new women's wellness program at five properties. The new initiative has been rolled out in Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, Vietnam and the Maldives and was developed with Dr. Mindi Pertz, a holistic wellness expert. The 3-day, 5-day, and 7-day program is built around each guest's hormonal stages and focuses on nutrition, sleep, stress, movement and recovery. The other six Senses locations will add a women's wellness initiative later this year.
European countries with the cleanest swimming water
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As summer trips continue to heat up, new reports reveal the cleanest swimming waters in Europe. The tests are conducted by the EU's bathing water directive, and the ratings are based on four years' worth of data. A good review shows that the water meets the highest standards of cleanliness and safety, making it ideal for swimming and other recreational activities. From the coast of Slovenia to the lakes of Bulgaria, here are European countries with the cleanest waters for swimming.
“Only when the tide goes out we discover who is swimming naked.”
– Warren Buffett
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Every trip
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Passengers on first-time cruises often find that some of the rituals on board are confused. From Salewaway parties to formal nights to hiding rubber ducks, there are five cruise traditions that will help you find your ocean feet.
Dig these Jurassic Journeys
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Dinosaur trip
It feels like Hollywood has been making Jurassic Park movies for about 200 million years. With the seventh film in the series currently taking place in theaters, Tyrannosaurus-loving travelers can get the urge to dig into their own fossils. That's where the dinosaur trip begins. Founded in 2022, Dinosaur Travel creates paleontological expeditions at some of the world's most famous fossil sites. We'll dig these fossil-hunting itineraries from Alberta, Canada to Patagonia.
