Renowned for their tangled roots and resistance to salinity, the earth’s mighty mangrove forests serve as a crucial bridge between the open ocean and inland environments, with no shortage of aquatic and terrestrial species thriving across their branches—yet in spite of their importance in mitigating natural disasters, this ecosystem has seen widespread devastation over the centuries. While more than 5,000 square kilometers of mangrove forest have been destroyed since the mid-’90s, not all hope is lost for these marvelous natural features. From the lush jungles of the Yucatan to the shores of Fiji, some of the earth’s most dazzling hotels have set out to restore their surrounding mangrove forests, ensuring that all native flora and fauna will have a safe place to flourish for years to come.
Casper Snow Mattress Review: I Stay in Nearly 50 Hotels a Year—This Is the Comfiest Mattress I've Encountered
09.04.2024 - 00:29 / cntraveler.com
As a travel writer, I spend a lot of time in other people's beds. While that statement is not nearly as salacious as it sounds, the reality of being on the road half the year is that I fall asleep on hotel, Airbnb, and friends' guest room mattresses just as often as I do my own. And lucky for me, I'm often checking in to five-star properties outfitted with the cushiest bedscapes. Over the years, I've developed a habit of pulling up the sheets on the most comfortable mattresses to get a peek at their label. All of this experience has made me a bit of an expert at judging what makes a genuinely superior one, which recently came in handy when my husband and I purchased a new home and needed to furnish it virtually from scratch.
In our previous apartment, we were sleeping on an older BeautyRest mattress. While it was relatively comfortable when we first bought it, I noticed that over the years, its integrated pillow top retained heat and became uncomfortable (I'm an especially hot sleeper). And it’s not just my bed at home—whether I'm posted up on a Caribbean island or sleeping under the Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland, I run hot, and having a mattress or room that gets a little too warm will almost certainly interrupt my sleep.
When I learned that Casper unveiled an entirely revamped mattress lineup for 2024, I immediately had my eye on the one that promised cooling features. After testing the Casper Snow mattress out over the last two months, I can confidently say that it is a total game changer for my sleep. Here's what you should know if you're considering upgrading your own mattress.
The hybrid cooling mattress consists of a foam comfort layer on top of encased coils for support. But the standout feature is definitely in its name—Casper’s heat transfer technology allows for full nights of more relaxed, cooler, restful sleep for warm sleepers such as myself. Utilizing a phase-change material, the mattress is designed to pull heat away from the body. The material is in a solid state while at room temperature, but when it comes in contact with body heat, it melts to create a cooling sensation, the same way an ice pack dissipates heat.
Additionally, the Casper Snow contains HeatDelete Bands, which work to transfer any excess body heat away from the body. These bands, made of an innovative aluminum graphite material, act like a thermal highway for heat to travel away from the body along the band versus gathering within the mattress foam. This unique design feature is a key reason the mattress is so effective at cooling and provides warm sleepers like me with 12+ hours of comfortable, relaxed sleep. The bands are strategically placed around the neck, back, and legs, ensuring that heat is efficiently
Hyatt’s Mr & Mrs Smith partnership goes live with more than 700 boutique and luxury hotels
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Announcing the Hot List Winners of 2024
It’s inevitable: Every spring when we pull together the Hot List, our annual collection of the world’s best new hotels, restaurants, and cruise ships, a staffer remarks that this latest iteration has got to be the best one ever. After a year’s worth of traveling the globe—to stay the night at a converted farmhouse in the middle of an olive grove outside Marrakech, or sail aboard a beloved cruise line’s inaugural Antarctic voyage—it’s easy to see why we get attached. But this year’s Hot List, our 28th edition, might really be the best one ever. It’s certainly our most diverse, featuring not only a hotel suite that was once Winston Churchill’s office, but also the world’s largest cruise ship and restaurants from Cape Town to Bali. We were surprised and inspired by this year’s honorees, and we know you will be too. These are the Hot List hotel winners for 2024.
New Schengen Visa Rules for Indian Visitors: Key Questions Answered
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The Spanish Town of Villajoyosa Is the Best Hidden Gem in Europe, According to a New Ranking
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Is This The Soho House For Kids?
Imagine walking into a space where the elegant atmosphere immediately hits you with music playing, stylish brands lining the shelves, and where the who's who is gathering. This might sound like an introduction to Soho House, the chic social club known globally for its exclusive, elegant ambiance and a gathering spot for the elite. Yet, this description aptly fits The Bunny Hive, a burgeoning network of children's clubs quickly earning the nickname "Soho House for kids."
America's airports really are terrible — and the latest Skytrax rankings are proof
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Google Adding Features to Promote More Sustainable Travel
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Is This The Most Exclusive Concierge Club In The World?
Let's talk about the typical travel service experience: booking online, waiting in long queues, navigating through crowded spaces, and often dealing with one-size-fits-all solutions that barely meet individual needs. Now, picture the exact opposite—a world where each service is tailor-made, every detail is meticulously planned, and personal space and privacy are paramount. Welcome to Knightsbridge Circle, often hailed as the pinnacle of exclusivity in the world of concierge services—a far cry from the norm. This is where luxury is personalized, experiences are bespoke, and every member's whim is treated as a priority.
Why To Stay Alive Until 2045 For The ‘Greatest American Eclipse’ Of The Century
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Canada on a budget: how to stay, eat and frolic in the outdoors for less
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