Travel

February 21, 2023

Chunky Tuxedo Cat Is a 5-Star Tourist Attraction in a Medieval Polish City

If you're ever in the northwestern Polish city of Szczecin—located near the German border—there's a top-rated attraction that's a must-see. Although the Medieval locale boasts a 14th-century castle called the Pomeranian Duke's Castle and a lush urban park called Kasprowicza Park, neither of these locations is the most coveted attraction at the top of the list. Instead, it is an outdoor cat named Gacek who is known for his charming personality and penchant for treats.

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January 24, 2023

8 Underwater Hotel Rooms With the Most Spectacular Views of the Ocean

Scattered around the globe, several hotels are offering unique accommodations that literally let you sleep with the fishes. Whether you've been humming Under the Sea or you count Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea as a favorite novel, these underwater hotels are the perfect escape. Every few years, plans for a new, grand underwater resort seem to appear. But in actuality, building underwater is no easy feat due to environmental concerns and financial obstacles.

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December 2, 2022

You Can Rent a Whole Italian Village With Its Own Castle for $1,577 a Night

Basking in the Italian countryside is on many people's bucket lists. And while plenty of people have Tuscany on their radar, there is even more of Italy to explore. For instance, just a little way to the east, bordering the Adriatic sea, is the Marche region. Here, tourists have the option of renting an entire village—including houses, shops, and restaurants—for $1,577 per night.

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