The Hottest ‘Coolcation’ Destinations for 2025

The ‘coolcation’ travel trend that started last year shows no signs of cooling down—particularly in summer, when cold-weather destinations often look very appealing. From the Austrian Alps to the lakes of Finland, here are some of the hottest coolcation destinations for summer—and beyond.

Six Senses Unveils A Women’s Wellness Initiative

Putting its money where its mantra is, the Six Senses resort group recently launched a new women’s wellness program at five of its properties. The new initiative—rolled out in Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, Vietnam and the Maldives—was developed with holistic wellness expert Dr. Mindy Pelz. The three-, five- and seven-day programs are built around each guest’s hormonal stage and focus on nutrition, sleep, stress, movement and recovery. Other Six Senses locations are expected to be added the female wellness initiative later this year.

The European Countries with the Cleanest Swimming Water

As summer travel continues to heat up, a new report reveals the cleanest swimming water in Europe. The testing is done by the EU Bathing Water Directive and ratings are based on four years’ worth of data. An excellent rating indicates that the water meets the highest standards of cleanliness and safety, making it ideal for swimming and other recreational activities. From the shores of Slovenia to the lakes of Bulgaria, here are the European countries with the cleanest water for swimming.

“Only when the tide goes out do you discover who has been swimming naked.”

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First-time cruise passengers often find some of the onboard rituals confusing. From sailaway parties to formal nights to hiding rubber ducks, here are five cruise traditions to help you find your sea legs.

Dig These Jurassic Journeys

It only feels like Hollywood has been making Jurassic Park movies for around 200 million years. With the seventh film in the series now in theaters, Tyrranosaurus-loving travelers are sure to get the urge to go digging for fossils of their own. That’s where Dinosaur Trips comes in. Founded in 2022, Dinosaur Trips creates paleontology expeditions at some of the most famous fossil sites around the world. From Alberta, Canada to Patagonia, dig these fossil-hunting itineraries.