8 luxurious hotels in America’s national parks

BWhether you are an experienced hiker or simply seeking to get back in contact with nature, America’s national parks offer the proper summer getaway. For those that don’t need to go so hard and like to sleep under the opposite stars – four- and five-star hotels – there are many luxury hotels near a few of America’s hottest national parks. Here are 8 luxury hotels in (or near) a number of the most scenic parks, from the Smokies to the Rockies.

Bark Airlines expands its routes

Less than a month after Bark Airlines launched, the dog-focused airline has seen tremendous demand from travelers seeking to fly with their pets. Bark’s initial routes included flights only between New York and Los Angeles and New York and London. Now, Bark has announced five latest routes (available for fall service) to the Chicago, San Francisco/San Jose, Phoenix, Miami/Fort Lauderdale and Paris metropolitan areas.

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Where to eat, stay and play in Zakynthos, Greece

Zakynthos, a part of Greece’s Ionian Islands, was for years best known for its Shipwreck Beach (a rusted wreck from the Nineteen Eighties) and as a nightlife destination. Now, with the development of recent luxury hotels and a plethora of seaside restaurants, the island is having fun with a renaissance. Here’s where to eat, play and stay on Zakynthos.

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The best bars on this planet: The nominees for the Spirited Awards 2024

The champagne flowed on this planet’s best bars this week because the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation announced the nominees for the 2024 Spirited Awards. Considered certainly one of the very best honors within the hospitality industry, the awards honor the most effective bars, bartenders, brand ambassadors and spirits journalists from all over the world. (Forbes is the official media partner of the Spirited Awards.) In the USA, New York continues to dominate – but Washington, DC is close behind. Internationally, Singapore confirmed its rise as a top cocktail destination and drew level with London with five nominations.