The 30 best Parisian hotels
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PARK HYATT PARIS-VENDÔME
WA few months before the Paris Olympic Games, booking a hotel in the French capital may as well be a competitive sport. Fortunately, the editors of Forbes Travel Guide have made some of the preparation easier by revealing the 30 best hotels in Paris. From five-star grande dame properties to chic boutiques, here's where to stay in the City of Lights.
6 unique spa experiences around the world
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TOMMY PICONE
Part of the appeal of traveling to new destinations is tasting local cuisine and other sui generis experiences. This also applies to spa treatments, many of which take advantage of local ingredients or stunning views. From Saint Lucia to Dubai, here six unique spa experiences around the world.
Bark Air, a new dog-centric airline, takes off in May
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JESUS CAMERA
Known for its subscription boxes of dog products, Bark recently announced the launch of a new airline dedicated to four-legged passengers. Developed in partnership with a charter aircraft company, Bark Air will give priority to canine travelers, followed by their humans, so that they can fly together comfortably and conveniently. At launch, the routes will serve the New York metropolitan area via Westchester County Airport (HPN) with flights to the Los Angeles area via Van Nuys (VNY) and London, England via Stansted Airport (STN). Bark Air's first flights will take off from New York on May 23.
TravelWise
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Nearly 8.5 billion passengers flew last year, according to a list recently released by the Airports Council International World. the 10 busiest airports in the world for 2023. Although Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) remained number one, changes have occurred at busy international airports due to the changing tourism landscape. Among movers, Dubai International Airport (DXB) rose to second place and Tokyo's Haneda Airport (HND) fell from 16th to 5th last year.
8 Stylish Backpacks for Summer Travel
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ANSE D’ARDEN
A backpack is an ideal travel accessory, especially as a carry-on, but function usually supersedes fashion. Luggage designers and brands have solved this problem and travelers can now find a range of great deals that don't scream “I'm going hiking today.” From Dagne Dover to Away, here is eight stylish backpacks that can go the distance.
