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Aman Resorts Opens Hotel in Venice, Italy

When an Aman Resort opens, we come running. And their new property along the Venice Canals is no different—oppulent designs and high-end amenities mix in a prime San Polo location. Read more

Posted by Kristine Hansen on August 01, 2013 at 8:54:22 AM EDT Tagged: Hotels, Venice, Italy, News
Southern California's Hottest Hotel Openings

From rock-star suites to hotels housed in storied movie studios, Southern California has a new crop of stays that cater to a star-studded lifestyle from Palm Springs to Santa Monica. Read more

Posted by Kristine Hansen on July 30, 2013 at 1:52:22 PM EDT Tagged: News, Hotels, California
Stunning SoCo Hotel Opens in Barbados

The rooms at the new Soco Hotel in Barbados are like extensions of the white sand and bright blue seas. The hotel beckons with a "less is more" ethos, luxe amenities, and vibrant dining. Read more

Posted by Kristine Hansen on July 29, 2013 at 4:20:45 PM EDT Tagged: News, Hotels, Caribbean
7 Top Farm Stays Around the World

Craving an escape from your multitasking, tech-filled days? We recommend a farm stay, where the tactile pleasures of feeding animals, picking blackberries, and wading in a stream can be more restorative than a day at the spa. These 7 properties give you a taste of the simple life—if only for a week. Read more

Posted by Blane Bachelor on July 25, 2013 at 12:56:24 PM EDT Tagged: Farms, Hotels, Vacation Tips, Australia, England, Oregon, Wine, Hawaii, New York
Fodor's Travel Tastemaker: Fashion Industry Vet Kym Canter

A browse in Kym Canter's closet is like traveling the world. This fashionista and Creative Director of L-atitude.com considers traipsing through the world's style capitals a job requirement. We got the low-down on her apparel adventures—and some major sartorial wanderlust. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 24, 2013 at 1:54:14 PM EDT Tagged: Travel Tastemakers, Hotels, Restaurants, Style
Cool Commons Hotel Opens in Minneapolis

For all the interesting, artsy goings-on in the Twin Cities, there's a surprising lack of independently-owned boutique hotels. Until now, with the recent opening of the chic, new Commons Hotel. Read more

Posted by Kristine Hansen on July 24, 2013 at 8:57:30 AM EDT Tagged: Minnesota, Minneapolis, Hotels, News
Hawaii's Oldest Hotel, Volcano House, Reopens

Make yourself at home among the volcanoes with the reopening of Hawaii's oldest property, (they started taking guests in 1846). There's nothing dated about these new retro-chic renovations, though. Read more

Posted by Kristine Hansen on July 22, 2013 at 11:33:49 AM EDT Tagged: Hotels, News, Hawaii, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Guide to the 13 States to Get Gay Married

Last month's landmark Supreme Court ruling that the federal same-sex marriage ban was unconstitutional heard cheers from coast to coast. Here are the 13 states where gay couples are tying the knot. Read more

Posted by Jimmy Im on July 17, 2013 at 11:34:36 AM EDT Tagged: Hotels, Weddings, Gay Travel, Tips
Remote, Chic Fogo Island Inn Opens in Canada

If you have visions of a luxe, modern getaway set against a classic craggy Canadian shore, you're now in luck. Fogo Island Inn is gorgeous, remote, modern, and stays true to its local roots. Read more

Posted by Kristine Hansen on July 16, 2013 at 8:54:17 AM EDT Tagged: Canada, News, Hotels
Hotel Fitness Trends You Need to Know Now

Hotels are offering more than a handful of old treadmills in their gyms these days. From in-room workouts in NYC and London to marathon challenges in the Caribbean, these trends are taking off. Read more

Posted by Jimmy Im on July 15, 2013 at 4:33:13 PM EDT Tagged: Hotels, Fitness, Health, Trends