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In the Austrian Alps, a rustic inn is reborn as a chalet handcrafted from natural materials. Theyre meant to be worn as you pad around the lodge. Be at home, general manager Henning Schaub told me and my husband shortly after we arrived. Eriro, at the foot of the Zugspitze peak in Ehrwald, Austria.Credit:Alex Moling/Courtesy of eriro And what a home it is. Though Eriros exterior is classic Alpine chalet, the interior is beautifully modern....

When Bruno Mars sang 24K Magic, he must have been dreaming about this Vietnamese hotel. Plus, theres a 24-karat gold tiled infinity pool on the rooftop. Bathrooms are decked out with yellow metal. A staff member stands near the lifts in the lobby of the newly-inaugurated Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake hotel, the world’s first gold-plated hotel, in Hanoi on July 2, 2020.MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP via Getty Images For an event at the hotel, models were even painted in gold....

Come for the fall foliage, stay for the unsolved mysteries and stories of UFO sightings. Beneath the sparkling lakes and colorful fall foliage of New York’sAdirondack Mountainslurks a surprisingly dark past. Curated by Adirondack Wayfinder, theHaunted Adirondack Trailpasses by nine truly spooky stops over more than 230 miles. Denis Tangney Jr/Getty Images Grace fell in love with a man named Chester and became pregnant. To continue the story, you’ll travel next to Inlet, the tiny town where Chester was arrested....

Come hang out with Nemo and his friends in Hawaii. The renovation included the debut of the Kumu Kai Marine Center at the Resort’s King’s Pond. “King’s Pond is just so natural in its own unique way. Courtesy of Four Seasons Just coming and jumping in the water and seeing an eagle ray swim up to you. I mean there’s just a swimming pool next to a one-and-a-half-million-gallon aquarium pond....

Heres everything you oughta know before planning a trip to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. However, it is worth game planning to use your time best. Because of this, Ferracane said its essential for visitors to keep their plans flexible. Credit:Sami Sarkis/Getty Images Maybe hike a trail you haven’t heard of or explored before. Visitors traveling from Kona can anticipate a two- to three-hour drive to the park entrance, depending on traffic....

Just another notch on the belt of “the Garden Isle.” The trail itself partially follows a former railroad line that was used to haul the islands sugarcane. Kawakami, the mayor of Kauai, said in the press release. Scenic views from the Ke Ala Hele Makālae Trail on Kaua‘i, Hawaii.Credit:Bradley Pratt/County of Kauai Eventually, the 8.5-mile trail will double in length, expanding in both directions. The Ke Ala Hele Makalae trail is flat and made of asphalt or concrete....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. What was once a family home has been turned into an opulent jungle retreat. Credit:Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure Personal touches are everywhere that remind you of the family and give the lodge a cozy ambiance. The Rooms There are several types of accommodations available at Hidden Valley. Some suites are adults-only, and others have family-style dining areas....

There’s a different way to experience the glow of hitting the jackpot. The stunning excursion was voted one of the top experiences in the United States, snatching the No. 6 spot in the 2022 Viator Experience Awards. Courtesy of River Dogz Las Vegas Visitors can also meet directly at the Willow Beach Marina in Arizona, about an hour away from Vegas. From there, guests can take a one- or two-person kayak for the four-mile journey on the Colorado River....

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. The magnetic draw of the citys distinctive music and food is how I moved close by. But when I need a respite from the bustle, I know Dripping Springs, a.k.a. Exterior of the English Suite cabin at Camp Lucy.Credit:Jerry Hayes/Courtesy of Camp Lucy The Gateway to Hill Country, is merely 40 minutes away. My most recent Dripping Springs escape plan involved a stay at the luxury resortCamp Lucy....

Finland’s Lake Saimaa also has an under-the-radar food scene. But one claim to its record-setting fame is the nation has the world’s longest lake coastline. Tucked in southeasternFinlandis the country’s largest lake and the fourth-largest natural freshwater lake in Europe: Lake Saimaa. Aerial view of Lake Saimaa archipelago in southeastern Finland.Credit:Courtesy of Visit Lake Saimaa Every July, Finns retreat to their lakeshore cottages to spend time in nature. (Mikkeli is a city in the Lake Saimaa region....

Where to eat, drink, and shop in Italys charming hill town of Orvieto. Under street level, Orvieto becomes even more enigmatic. The family also runs a bar and trattoria, gift shop, and ceramics studio. Courtesy of Pozzo dalla Cava And visitors can easily get a taste of that. That, for him, is what makes Orvieto unique, both to residents and visitors. “Yes, tourism is our life,” he says, “but we alsolivehere....

Lilly Graves There used to be a billboard on the expressway enteringLas Vegasfrom Los Angeles that felt ironic. More people have beenmoving to the Las Vegas areafrom California for one major reason: taxes. After spending a week here in summer 2022, my negative preconceived notions about living near Las Vegas shifted. Credit:Lilly Graves A Brief History If youve never heard of Summerlin, you’re not alone. Thats because its relatively new....

It’s a blue you have to see to believe. Love exploring all ofMexico’smostInstagram-worthydestinations? It’s time to add one more to the list: La Huasteca. Credit: Michael Runkel/robertharding/Getty Images This includes the 345-foot Tamul Waterfall, which is surrounded by lush vegetation. (Again, it’s best togo with a guide.) when they see your photographs. Mike Laptev/Getty Images Michael Runkel/robertharding/Getty Images