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North America's 'First Landscape Hotel' Is An Adults-Only, Uniquely Immersive Arizona Escape

staff@islands.com (Kristin Conard) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:45:00 +0000

This luxury resort both protects and enhances the surrounding environment, and every suite is intentionally designed to merge with the natural landscape.

Goodbye Traditional Hotels — These Travel Trends Are Taking Over Vacations

staff@islands.com (Kala Barba-Court) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Current travel trends are veering away from traditional hotel stays, as vacationers are tired of the typical continental breakfast and cookie-cutter rooms.

Downtown Chicago's Last Remaining Route 66 Motel Is A Nostalgic Escape Back To The '60s

staff@islands.com (Anna Robinson) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:15:00 +0000

Chicago was famously the starting point of Route 66, and there's still one classic motel on the historic road that you can stay at in the Windy City.

'Switzerland's Only True Beach Resort' Is A Grand Lakefront Gem With Michelin-Starred Dining And A Spa

staff@islands.com (Kira Reinke) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This exclusive luxury resort in Europe offers glittering, lakefront pools beneath swaying palm trees, upscale beauty treatments, and free water sport rentals.

One Of The Most Expensive Hotel Rooms In Toronto Costs $15k Per Night - Is It Worth It?

staff@islands.com (Jen Theriault) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0000

At peak season, this Toronto hotel room is one of the most expensive in the city. At $15k, you have to ask: Is this penthouse suite worth the sky-high price?

This New Mountain Resort In The Pacific Northwest Is Opening In 2026

staff@islands.com (Audrey Simons) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Idaho is welcoming a new luxury mountain escape in 2026, where elevated comforts, wilderness experiences, and breathtaking scenery promise an exciting getaway.

Los Angeles' Music Video And Movie Famous Hotel Offers Both A Chic Stay And Abandoned Mall Vibes

staff@islands.com (Atoosa Ryanne Arfa) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:45:00 +0000

A futuristic downtown Los Angeles hotel known for blockbuster filming locations also hides an eerie, mostly empty indoor mall beneath its glass towers.

Miami Beach's New Hotel Is A Stylish Florida Retreat With A European-Inspired Rooftop Restaurant And Pool

staff@islands.com (Kira Reinke) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:25:00 +0000

This European-style escape features private-terrace rooms, a stunning rooftop pool overlooking the ocean, and a glamorous St. Tropez French Riviera restaurant.

Colorado's New Hotel Opening In June 2026 Is An Aspen Boutique With Mountain-View Suites And A Buzzy Restaurant

staff@islands.com (Kira Reinke) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0000

A new luxury hotel is set to open in Aspen, Colorado, offering guests stunning mountain-view rooms, a chic art collection, and a hip restaurant.

Florida's Barrier Island Resort Is Situated Right On The Gulf Coast With A Private Beach And Nearby Eats

staff@islands.com (Rebecca High) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This Gulf Coast beach resort near Clearwater boasts private shoreline access, waterfront amenities, and quick access to local dining joints.

This 2026 Award-Winning Fishing Lodge Is Tennessee's Tucked-Away Lake Resort With A Rustic Seafood Restaurant

staff@islands.com (Madeleine Bee) — Sun, 31 May 2026 13:25:00 +0000

This remote fishing lodge has wide-ranging of reviews, proving it's not for everyone. But for those looking for a fishing getaway, it has a lot to offer.

The World's Only Resort To Swim With Crystal River Manatees In A Protected Setting Is A Gulf Coast Florida Getaway

staff@islands.com (Jenna Kelley) — Sat, 30 May 2026 14:45:00 +0000

To explore Florida's protected Crystal River, book a night at the world's only resort where you can safely swim with giant sea cows during your stay.

San Francisco's Oldest And Longest-Operating Hotel Is A California Gem With Historic Charm And Affordable Rooms

staff@islands.com (Rene Bennett) — Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Get a taste of old school San Francisco with a stay at this classic hotel that's still thriving today, even after surviving earthquakes and fires.

Maryland's Hotel Opening In June 2026 Is A Boutique Base To Hike And Bike At The End Of The C&O Canal

staff@islands.com (Kira Reinke) — Sat, 30 May 2026 01:45:00 +0000

A boutique hotel opening in June 2026 will be a cozy base to hike and bike the C&O Canal, located between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.

Here's Why So Many Hotels No Longer Have Microwaves

staff@islands.com (Robert Isenberg) — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Frugal travelers love having a microwave in their hotel room, allowing them to save money on meals. But here's why many hotels are ditching the appliance.

Canada's 'Underground City' Is A Giant Vibrant Shopping Center With Hotels, Art, And Tasty Eats

staff@islands.com (Karla Demery) — Wed, 27 May 2026 01:45:00 +0000

Explore the largest pedestrian subway network in the world, with access to shopping malls, markets, luxury hotels, museums, and more, in this Canadian city.

Between San Antonio And Fort Worth Is A Texas Lakefront Inn With Hill Country Charm And Train Caboose Stays

staff@islands.com (Audrey Simons) — Mon, 25 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

A historic inn in Texas Hill Country offers vintage suites, restored train cabooses, a Victorian-era farmhouse restaurant, and access to Lake Lyndon B. Johnson.

Between Mobile And Tallahassee Is Florida's Family-Friendly RV Resort Filled With Water Park-Style Attractions

staff@islands.com (Jenna Busch) — Sun, 24 May 2026 23:45:00 +0000

This RV-friendly resort boasts its own water park, along with other family-friendly amenities from miniature golf to playgrounds and an arcade.

California's Coastal Mediterranean-Style Boutique Hotel In Pebble Beach Has Award-Winning Golf And Spa

staff@islands.com (Kristin Conard) — Sat, 23 May 2026 23:45:00 +0000

This secluded getaway in the Monterey Peninsula offers Mediterranean-style suites, luxury spa amenities, golf privileges, and coastal landscapes.

One Of Texas' Newest Hotels Is A Modern High-End Gem Opening In 2026 Near Downtown Dallas

staff@islands.com (Erika W. Smith) — Fri, 22 May 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Before long, city dwellers in Dallas will experience the grand opening of a new, upscale hotel development. Here are the details on what exactly is coming.