Hotels Resorts

This 13th-century Château on 2,500 Acres in the French Countryside Will Reopen As an Auberge Resort — Here's a First Look Inside

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September 7, 2023
Auberge Resorts Collection just announced it’s expanding its European presence with the historic Domaine des Etangs castle, which the company will begin managing in April. The property — a picture-perfect 13th-century château on 2,500 acres of spectacular natural landscapes — embraces local culture and history while offering a modern take on the French art de vivre. Previously owned…
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Outdoor Fitness

Multi-Studio Fitness Membership Passports

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September 5, 2023
There’s no denying that popular boutique fitness classes, such as SoulCycle and Pure Barre, have developed a cult-like following. These stand-alone boutique studios promote fitness while developing a social community that keeps customers coming back for more, often at…
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This Washington State Park Hides a 500-million-year-old Cave That's More Than 2,000 Feet Long

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September 3, 2023
Crawford State Park Heritage Site in Washington, not to be confused with Crawford State Park in Colorado, is just about as far north as you can get without hitting Canada. In fact, the park sits just minutes from the U.S.-Canada border and is relatively small, at just 49 acres. But its small size and northern location do nothing to deter visitors who come from all over the world to see Gardner…
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Outdoor Fitness

Everything You Need to Know About Paddleboarding

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August 31, 2023
Paddleboarding has become an increasingly popular water sport in recent years, for people of all ages. Yet despite its modern-day acclaim, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has far-reaching roots. Documented as far back as the 8th century AD you will find an ancient board-boat…
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This State Is One of the Best in the U.S. for a Spring Road Trip — With 800,000 Miles of Wildflower-lined Highways

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August 29, 2023
As my plane landed at Austin-Bergstrom Airport, the view from my window was a luscious and vibrant field of bluebonnets. This specifically Texas welcome couldn’t have been more perfect — and it’s one of my favorite homecoming sights as a native Texan. Whether you’re landing at the airport or driving along the many highways of Texas, you’ll know it’s spring when the grasslands…
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Outdoor Fitness

Working Out Barefoot: Pros and Cons

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August 27, 2023
Stretching and exercising barefoot are commonplace in a yoga or pilates studio. Yet in more traditional settings, like gyms and weight rooms, entering without shoes is far from the norm. In fact, many gyms have dress codes that require sneakers to be worn for safety…
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This Small Town in North Carolina Has the Only Hot Springs in the State

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August 25, 2023
Asheville may be the most popular when it comes to Western North Carolina destinations, but it’s far from the only incredible place the region has to offer. There are mountain towns and communities packed with charm throughout the area, many within close proximity to scenic drives, picturesque waterfalls, and some of the best hiking in the state. Madison County, in particular, is less than an…
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