Jun 30, 2024 • 12 min read
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Start your engines—summer has arrived, and with it, all sorts of new hotel options to explore. There’s a major renovation of a Cape Cod classic with an unbeatable beachfront location. Near Yellowstone, design-forward cabins come with their own private wood-fired hot tub. And on the banks of the Kiawah River in South Carolina, a new Auberge Resort offers some serious Lowcountry R&R just minutes from downtown Charleston, yet worlds away from the hustle and bustle. This summer’s most exciting openings aren’t merely places to rest your head—they really help you disconnect from your home life in order to savor the great outdoors. And isn’t that what summer is all about?
Cabins at the Yellowstone Peaks Hotel
Where it’s located: On Route 20 right on the banks of the Henry’s Fork River, a 40-minute drive from the West Entrance to Yellowstone National Park.
Why we’re excited: The greater Yellowstone hotel market skews very spendy (i.e., Montage Big Sky) or very rustic, and with few design-forward options in that sweet middle spot—until now. There’s a lot to love about this collection of charming, contemporary cabins, each with its own full kitchen, outdoor grill and picnic table, and private wood-fired hot tub. Between the king bed, bunk beds, and pullout couch, each cabin can accommodate up to six people, making it a great option for groups or families. Yellowstone Peaks is a perfect example of the type of contemporary boutique hotel that offers everything you need for an outdoor adventure—a great location, a sauna and cold plunge to revive tired legs, Instagram-worthy vibes—and none of the stuff you don’t.
A fireplace at Wayfinder Bishop
Where it’s located: Right on the main drag, walking distance to everything and across the street from Bishop City Park—and more importantly, a short drive to all the outdoor adventures that the Sierras have to offer.
Why we’re excited: Bishop is a great place to base yourself if you’re looking to log some hiking this summer—or horseback riding, or a visit to Wild Willy’s Hot Springs, or a boat rental on Lake Sabrina. Consider this a choose-your-own-adventure hotel that brings you as close as possible to California’s wild side without having to actually sleep in a tent. Wayfinder has set up an impressive network of local operator partners to make your visit as busy (or not busy) as you would like, whether that means personalized fly fishing trips booked through Golden Trout Guiding Co., customized climbing adventures with Sierra Mountain Center, or ceramics workshops with local artisan Uzumati Ceramics. (PS: If you’re heading to Rhode Island this summer, keep an eye out for the newly refurbed Wayfinder Newport, which is in the process of reopening after a fire in 2022.)
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Jun 30, 2024 • 12 min read
I've lived in Los Angeles for five years, so I'm about 30 minutes inland from Santa Monica. It's a beautiful, classic Southern California destination with a beach, a pier, and an abundance of classy shopping and dining spots.
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American Cruise Lines’ fall foliage cruises on the Hudson River are so popular they typically sell out a year in advance.
MIAMI BEACH -- Expansion, whether in terms of property count, amenities or geographic scope, emerged as a theme at this year's L.E/Miami trade show, where roughly 2,000 hoteliers, destination marketers, travel advisors and other industry professionals gathered.
The homemade videos came through in quick succession on the camp WhatsApp channel. Seven tiny sailboats with children manning them dotted crystal blue Mediterranean waters. The children were in pairs, seemingly matched according to age. Then there was my little one, the 5-year-old, who had insisted on tagging along with her 9-year-old brother, and the camp had agreed.
The Four Seasons Hotel New York, which has been closed since the start of the pandemic, will reopen this September.
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Come July 1, U.S. hotels will need to comply with a California state law that requires upfront disclosure of the total cost — including all mandatory fees — of hotel rooms, among other travel services like short-term rentals and cruises.
All California hotels must disclose surprise junk fees starting July 1 thanks to two new state laws, including one specifically targeting hotel resorts and cleaning fees.
National park vacations continue to be extremely popular, especially during the summer travel season.