Travel

October 26, 2018

JetBlue Will Fly 100 People to Volunteer at a Mystery Destination For Free

Want to see the world without breaking the bank? If so, you’ve got to get creative. On top of entering to win a free Tahiti trip or applying for a dream job in Mexico, another way to travel on a budget is through volunteering opportunities—an option that happens to be at the heart of a new promotion by JetBlue. Called Destination Good, this campaign will send 50 people and their guests on an all-expenses-paid volunteer trip for four days.

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October 18, 2018

Japan’s Northern Island Has a Frozen Hotel You Can Spend a “Cool” Night In

When planning a trip, summer destinations are likely your go-to getaway. However, hotels around the world are proving that winter trips can be just as exciting. On top of glass igloos and floating cabins, ice hotels are a fun way to enjoy the frosty weather. While most of these icy inns are nestled in Nordic landscapes, the Hoshino Resort Tomamu ice village in Hokkaido has brought the snowy trend to Japan.

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September 25, 2018

You Can Spend the Night in Luxury Glass Igloos Looking Up at the Northern Lights

Situated on the shores of Lake Ranuanjärvi, deep within the snow-covered woodlands of Finnish Lapland you will find the luxury Arctic Fox Igloos. The glass, dome-like structures offer overnight stays with unobstructed views of the surrounding, peaceful environment—a place where you’re likely to see the incredible Northern Lights. Each structure features a bedroom for two, a kitchenette, a bathroom, and even a private sauna.

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September 18, 2018

Instagrammer Travels the World Sharing Local Tasty Treats She Enjoys Along the Way

One of the best ways to experience a new culture is to try its food. Doing so affords you the valuable opportunity to enjoy the flavors of a particular place as well as the history that surrounds their dishes. For years, Melissa Hie of Girl Eat World has done just this. As she traverses locales across the globe, she pairs tasty treats with compelling landscape photography—from bustling markets to desolate mountains.

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