10 Epic Hotels to Book in Europe Before Summer Ends

BEST HOTELS IN THE WORLD

If you have the itch to travel to another country this summer or anytime, these hotels are worthy destinations. From a French-inspired luxe hotel in Brazil to a secluded resort in the Maldives, your next getaway may be closer than you think.

Travel Budget: about $269/night

Versailles vibes are all over the Hotel Colline de France, located in the mountain town of Gramado in Brazil and the top-rated hotel on Tripadvisor. Stay in their Baroque-style rooms featuring L'Occitane products; enjoy breakfast at the Bistrot L'Escoffier; and indulge in a massage or facial at the grand and luxe wellness center.

Travel Budget: about $745/night

This adults-only bucket list adventure has romantic island getaway written all over it. Wake up in your private overwater villa and dip your toes in the Indian Ocean. There's something for everyone: spa treatments, scuba excursions, island cruises, wine experiences, water sports, and more. You'll never feel bored but always relaxed and a bit like heaven.

Travel Budget: about $80/night

Escape to this garden oasis, where you can choose from freshwater and saltwater pools, or an infinity pool that merges with the local rice fields. Wander garden paths to an award-winning spa, visit the hotel's very own temple, or head down to the Thu Bon River for a visit to the ancient communal house where 15th century potters once lived. Once you've worked up an appetite, savor the best of Hoi An’s cuisine at the Red Bean restaurant, or international dishes at The Temple Restaurant & Lounge.

Travel Budget: about $319/night

Bali's Adiwana Suweta is surrounded by lush green jungle and features beautifully designed rooms with private pools, the perfect retreat from the bustling Ubud central.

Travel Budget: about $216/night

Experience Old Havana from the elegant Iberostar Grand Packard, where you can enjoy panoramic views from the pool, sleep in elegant suites, and savor the most delicious Cuban cuisine.

Travel Budget: about $739/night

Rated the #1 Wellness Hotel on Tripadvisor's list, Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa is located on the Fasmendhoo Island of the Maldives. The all-inclusive resort offers stunning water villas with private pools and amazing views. Chill or enjoy a variety of activities, like windsurfing and snorkeling, or head to the spa for a massage, ayurvedic treatment, scrub, wrap, facial, and more.

Travel Budget: about $109/night

Visit Hanoi in style at the La Siesta Hotel's newest location, where perks include a spa, gym, movie room, and a serving of authentic Vietnamese cuisine at the Redbean Restaurant.

Travel Budget: about $695/night

Travel to the Riviera Maya at this adults-only resort, located near the centuries-old Mayan sites of Tulum and Coba. Go snorkeling, schedule a spa visit, discover underwater rivers, and relax on pristine beaches.

Travel Budget: about $351/night

Yep, this place is real. Overlook the bamboo forests of Payangan in Ubud at the Padma Resort Ubud resort located north of Bali’s cultural center. Enjoy the infinity swimming pool, spa, cycling adventures, yoga classes and more.

Travel Budget: about $509/night

Mexico City is such a treasure and the new Sofitel Mexico City Reforma is the perfect place to indulge in breathtaking views of the city. Enjoy the respite with spa, pool, fitness center and restaurants and bars to savor the local cuisine.

See the world's top 25 Best of the Best Hotels here.

BEST HOTELS IN THE U.S.

While the U.S. didn't make the top 10 world's list, we are not lacking in some incredible stays. Here are the top-rated hotels in the U.S., from Santa Monica to San Antonio.

Travel Budget: about $405/night

Just opposite the Santa Monica Pier and walking distance to the 3rd Street Promenade's shops and restaurants, the Shore Hotel is central for Los Angeles westside visitors. Choose from ocean, city or garden views and if you're not headed to the beach, try the 24-hour gym, heated outdoor pool and hot tub.

Travel Budget: about $424/night

Broadway lovers will enjoy LUMA Hotel Times Square's vicinity in the middle of Times Square and Bryant Park. Enjoy views of Manhattan and tons of natural light from your room, and walk out to many NYC landmarks and attractions. Hungry? Visit the AperiBar, an Italian restaurant and cocktail bar by acclaimed Chef Charlie Palmer.

Travel Budget: about $311/night

For a completely different adventure, visit Central Oregon for a romantic getaway on this 20-acre property. Stay in your own cabin (complete with waterfall tub + fireplace), indulge in their nature-inspired spa, and take a dip in the outdoor heated pool. What to do? Nothing and everything, from shopping to mountain biking to cycling, hiking, fishing, and golfing. Mingle with complimentary wine/ beer reception every night. It's a great couples getaway!

Travel Budget: about $355/night

Less than a 5-minute walk to the Theater District, museums, and NYC nightlife, the Bryant Park Hotel offers great service and comfy rooms with breathtaking views of the city. Enjoy Japanese cuisine at the Koi NYC, or a cocktail at the cozy hotel lounge and bar, Célon.

Travel Budget: about $825/night

Also rated the Top Luxury Hotel in the U.S., Hotel Emma in the Pearl District offers a charming, home-like stay with custom furniture, original artwork and an armoire full of seasonally sourced South Texas treats. Some perks include private dining areas, two-story terraces, and a rooftop pool.

Travel Budget: about $400/night

The Loutrel is a luxe boutique hotel with a rooftop terrace where you can catch a panoramic view of this quaint city, enjoy seasonal dishes and imbibe in botanical craft cocktails after exploring the French Quarter and Charleston Harbor.

Travel Budget: about $378/night

Catch stunning downtown and waterfront views at the cool and stylish Lotte Hotel in Seattle. Enjoy spa treatments from high above the city, dine at the restaurant inspired by the hotel's South Korean heritage, and stroll right into its central location to Pike Place Market and more.

Travel Budget: about $600/night

If you're up for a splurge night in Chicago, the Four Seasons does not disappoint. Beyond their elegant suites, enjoy lake and skyline views in the heart of Magnificent Mile, where you can shop, dine, and feel the energy of this wonderful city.

Travel Budget: about $529/night

If you find yourself in Indianapolis, the 19th century-inspired industrial Ironworks Hotel is a unique stay with suites that offer sitting areas and your own terrace. Three on-site restaurants offers everything from sushi to organic bites, indoors and out. It's a midwest treasure!

Travel Budget: about $275/night

This Marriott downtown location brings you to the San Antonio River Walk, where you can dine, shop, and visit the Alamo. Rooms are elegant and full of natural light, a great place in a great city.

See the top 25 Best of the Best Hotels in the U.S. here.

BEST FOR PETS

Bringing your pup? Tripadvisor's No. 1 pet-friendly hotel in the U.S. is (drumroll) theHyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale, where your fur baby can join you in an outdoor garden sitting area. Rooms are roomy and modern with views of Ft. Lauderdale's skyscrapers. Catch some sunshine at the ELEV8 rooftop pool bar, where you can grab a bite or cocktail and relax on your vacay. Happy travels!

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Header photo by Padma Resort Ubud, Bali

Everything to know about the planet Jupiter in astrology

The Planet Jupiter

Astronomically, Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in our solar system—also known as the “gas giant.” Jupiter can also be viewed as the bodyguard, protecting our home planet from incoming asteroids.

Astrologically, Jupiter bestows luck and expansive opportunities in our natal charts and transits. Due to its exuberant nature, it can over-inflate good and challenging aspects. In your darkest hour and time of need, look to your Jupiter sign as the key and clue to where you can find the silver lining. You may be in for a huge lesson and luck wherever Jupiter touches your birth chart or in transit. The teacher or guru often walks into your life around these momentous periods, and so long as you are open to learning, you, too, one day will become the teacher as well. Click here to find out where your Jupiter is in your birth chart.

When Does Jupiter Enter Gemini?

Jupiter in Gemini Dates: May 25, 2024 to June 9, 2025

What Does Jupiter in Gemini Mean For You?

Let’s explore this last year before we dive into what’s next. The planet Jupiter spends 12 months in every sign. From 2023 to 2024, while in Taurus, our primary focus was exploring the path of self-worth, wealth, and financial security. Although Taurus is a grounded and earthy sign, last year felt anything but because Jupiter inflates and expands on whatever it touches. Sound familiar? We experienced inflation, resulting in a rise in food prices while also becoming more indulgent and spending more on material comforts.

It could have been a challenging year regarding real estate or business ventures, as everything felt stuck because Jupiter enhances whatever it touches. With Taurus's fixed energy escalated by Jupiter’s influence, it could have already made us feel like sitting ducks with a massive credit card bill. Online shopping and retail therapy galore.

The good news is that as Jupiter shifts, we will focus on collaboration, communication, and multiple streams of opportunities. Although Jupiter is astrologically considered in a “detrimental” position with Gemini, there is a plus side when this transit occurs.

The sign of Gemini extends an outlet for us to become more experimental in our lives. It can be a perfect time to begin that side hustle you were contemplating alongside your job. This is the period to “explore,” not invest. Jupiter in Gemini will give us fun, exploration, and opportunity. Our social calendars are also expected to erupt, and it's time to party.

It is about openness and possibility – refrain from dogmatic systems to stay afloat.

Note that Jupiter last appeared in Gemini in 2012. Reflect on what happened in your life then and for the collective to see what themes may be resurfacing.

Meanwhile, if you have a mutable rising sign or are a mutable sign – Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, or Pisces – Jupiter in Gemini will light up your year.

What Happened 12 Years Ago When Jupiter Was in Gemini?

The last time when Jupiter was in Gemini, pop culture was electrifying with the rise of K-Pop, and Kim and Kanye got together, birthing their ship name ‘Kimye.’ We can expect bands to reemerge as Gemini is about interconnectedness and teamwork. Life was more collaborative and filled with incoming messages from all sides.

Information can get a bit scattered as Gemini represents messages and experimentation. So, it is best to slow down and listen intently before jumping into the next big thing.

It was also the year Taylor Swift released her Red album while dating Harry Styles. FYI, Taylor is a Sagittarius, and we will likely receive big news later this year. Here's a little cosmic intel: Jupiter will trine her North Node in Aquarius in September, opening a door for her to explore her story even deeper. It can push her to tap into a wellspring of creativity while she uncovers a new approach involving her talents. It will likely attract incredible breakthroughs involving personal development and destiny. Could it be a marriage proposal? Shift in love status? Album drop? Time will tell.

While we wait and see what happens, listen to The Tortured Poets Department. I’m a big fan of this one.

Your Jupiter in Gemini Reading For Every Astrological Sign

Read for your sun, moon, and rising sign for an extended interpretation.

Aries

Exciting things will emerge as Jupiter will reside in your 3rd house of communication and ideas. It is time to level up your knowledge, requiring you to start something new that involves your skills. Embrace curiosity as you explore new subjects, languages, and connections. There is potential for short-distance travel to enhance your educational or business pursuits. Your adaptability shines, effortlessly navigating diverse situations with confidence. Avoid scattering your focus and prioritize your goals, maintaining consistency in your efforts. A structured approach to your studies or projects will prevent you from spreading yourself too thin. By setting clear objectives and staying disciplined, you can capitalize on these opportunities and bring your dreams to fruition during this transit.

Taurus

During Jupiter's transit through your 2nd house, Taurus, seize outlets to enhance your finances and values. It is time to step into your confidence and see your dreams take root by becoming more hands-on instead of waiting. Explore new income sources and improve your financial literacy to attract new income streams. Your adaptability shines this year, enabling you to navigate changing financial landscapes confidently. To achieve your goals, maintain discipline in your financial practices. Avoid impulsive spending and focus on creating a solid financial plan. Set savings goals and budget accordingly. With dedication and perseverance, you can lay the foundation for long-term financial stability and achieve your aspirations.

Gemini

This is your year, Gemini! With Jupiter in your 1st house, embrace opportunities for self-exploration and growth. Get out of your comfort zone by taking chances. The Universe grants your wishes when you remain curious and with an open heart. Embrace change confidently, knowing you can navigate diverse opportunities and challenges. To realize your visions, maintain discipline in focusing on your goals. Hone your skills, set clear objectives, and take decisive action. Avoid scattering your energy and stay committed to your aspirations. Harness Jupiter's expansive energy to manifest your dreams authentically and create a fulfilling future aligned with your true self.

Cancer

Get ready to witness your evolution as Jupiter navigates through your 12th house. This time will help you focus on your deep spiritual growth and inner exploration. Connect with your intuition and emotional depth. Tap into your inner truths while unpacking the unresolved. Dedicate time to meditation and self-reflection, releasing old patterns, and nurturing your spiritual side. To manifest your dreams, maintain discipline in your spiritual practice. Set energetic boundaries, prioritize self-care, and allow yourself to let go of what no longer serves you emotionally. By focusing on your spiritual journey, you can manifest your dreams with clarity and purpose, guided by the wisdom of your inner self.

Leo

This is your opportunity to expand your networks while reigniting your aspirations. Jupiter in your 11th house will power up your connections with like-minded individuals and join groups in alignment with your interests. Invest your time and energy in spaces that involve you to extend leadership while influencing others positively. With your social calendar booming this year, stay focused on long-term objectives, prioritize commitments, and avoid distractions. Set clear goals and take consistent action. Turn aspirations into tangible achievements, leaving a lasting impact on your social sphere.

Virgo

Expect recognition and career advancement as Jupiter is residing in your 10th house. Stepping up and showcasing your skills will shine. Your dedication will show as you share your true passions. If you have plans to launch your business or switch careers, this is your year. You will excel in your career endeavors, earning respect from peers and superiors. Stay focused on career goals, set high standards, and pursue growth opportunities. Avoid perfectionism and self-doubt, trusting in your abilities. With determination, climb the ladder of success and leave a lasting impact in your field. Boldness is key.

Libra

Jupiter takes over your 9th house realm, and your life will feel like Wonderland. This is your time for personal growth through higher learning and travel. Expand your horizons, explore new cultures, and deepen your understanding of the world. Learning prayer or meditation can be a powerful tool to level up your spiritual practice. Jupiter's touch will reconfigure anything you once considered tangible. Let go and observe possible new paths to help you achieve fulfillment. Share your story and listen to others to get perspective. Commit to educational pursuits or travel plans, prioritize learning opportunities aligned with your interests, and remain open-minded.

Scorpio

This will be a powerful time in your life, as Jupiter in your 8th house will scope opportunities to pay attention to your shared resources, intimacy, and unresolved fears. Your instincts will sharpen as you focus on your feelings toward others or situations. Embrace the quiet periods and invest time in your inner work. In doing so, your connections and your interconnectedness to life will deepen. The silver lining of this Jupiter transit lies in your emotional depth and intuitive ability. Facing your fears will open the door to your fulfillment. Commit to your healing and growth.

Sagittarius

This Jupiter phase will shift your focus toward your partnerships and relationships. With your 7th house active this year, it is your moment to understand your connections and gain clarity regarding your love status. Deepen connections, explore collaborations, and broaden your perspective on love. If you have experienced a waterlog in your love life, Jupiter in Gemini will breathe life back into your connection or in dating. Approach relationships with enthusiasm, embracing diverse experiences and perspectives. Commit to being unapologetically honest to attract healthy relationships, communicate openly, and be willing to compromise.

Capricorn

Expect your work and daily routines to go 180 as Jupiter takes rein in your 6th house. This is a period for you to seize opportunities at work while also refining your skills to enhance your efficiency. Observe what areas in your daily life need reinvention. It can be your wellness routine or your work environment. Establish healthy habits, set achievable goals, and focus on self-improvement professionally. Jupiter can escalate extremities, so remember that maintaining balance will attract steady progress in your career and complete alignment.

Aquarius

Fun times approach Aquarius as Jupiter crosses into your 5th house of creativity, self-expression, and romance. If you have experienced outmoded love stories or situationships, this is the year to explore deeper. Revamp your dating profile or take a class that unleashes your creative side. You may cross paths with “the one.” Something is ready to be birthed into existence (figuratively or literally). Think outside the box, experiment with ideas, and infuse creativity with your unique perspective. Be receptive to new ideas and approaches – don’t overthink it. In small, measured steps, get ready to witness your passions reach fruition.

Pisces

Expect harmonious breakthroughs involving your emotional security and family systems as Jupiter resides in your 4th house this year. This can manifest a change of residence to a larger space or renovation. You will likely need to reevaluate your priorities at work while figuring out what truly matters to you. As you return to your family roots, you will have an opportunity to understand the root of your past regrets. Living conditions and family life will improve as you commit to creating a harmonious home, prioritize self-care, and make space for resolution with family.

Arizona Soft Footbed Suede Leather Sandals

I had to mention the OG! These sandals are fitted with Birkenstock's original footbed, which is specially designed to enhance your gait and coordination, improve stability, and provide arch support. This means they're stylish and practical, which is a win-win, if you ask me.

This design has a shorter break-in period than you'd expect. Per Birkenstock, "the soft footbed has an integrated latex foam cushion... it offers excellent comfort from day one."

The upper is a serene green suede and boasts two adjustable straps with color coordinating buckles.

The Arizona Soft Footbed Suede Leather Sandals currently come in 3 other colors for $140.

Arizona Flex Platform Leather Sandals

Part of the Papillio by Birkenstock collection – which primarily amplifies platform styles – this fresh take on the Arizona sandals flaunts a flexible platform sole, smooth black leather throughout the shoe, and a contoured cork-latex footbed that shapes to your step with wear. This pair is great when you want a little boost!

The duo straps are reflective of the OG Arizona sandals, but look a bit more polished in this iteration.

The Arizona Flex Platform Leather Sandals also come in light gray for $220.

Theda Leather Sandals

Another unique Papillio silhouette, the Theda sandals havelots of cushion along the ankle straps and footbed, so they're bound to be the comfiest sandals you own. The straps that span the ankles and toes are looped, securing with velcro. Their smooth leather construction offers an elevated air.

These Birkenstock sandals are currently shoppable by members-only access by creating an account with the brand. They also come in black for $180.

Arizona Big Buckle Natural Leather Patent Sandals

Let's get into the fun summer colors! Birkenstock has a lot of them, but this pink is just stunning. The gold hardware flatters virtually any skin tone and feels especially fitting for a warm summer vacation – or even when you just want a little pop of brightness! They're essentially the same shoe as the classic Arizonas but with enlarged, contrasting metal buckles that draw the eye in. The natural leather upper on these sandals has an exceptionally shiny finish for even more curb appeal.

The Arizona Big Buckle Natural Leather Patent Sandals are shoppable in 8 other summer-ready colors for $170.

St. Barths Leather Sandals

I see you, unique blue hue! Sporting maybe the flattest Birks silhouette to-date, the St. Barths Leather Sandals scream cool girl. They stray from the norm with two woven buckled straps, silver hardware, and low-key rubber sole (which Birkenstock describes as "city-ready"). The smooth leather insole offers total flexibility and cushion for stepping out.

This design also comes in all black for $230.

Boston Soft Footbed Suede Leather Clogs

These shoes are pretty much my #1 favorite of the Birkenstock lineup. Cool girls wear clogs! I'd say they're just as iconic as the Arizona sandals, and they're really nice for when you don't necessarily want to show some toe, but still want to wear slip-ons. The soft suede material on these gives a casual, already worn-in vibe, so they're super easy to incorporate into your wardrobe. Opposite the lightweight sole is the original Birkenstock footbed made with an extra foam layer for utmost softness!

The Boston Soft Footbed Suede Leather Clogs comes in 4 other easy-to-pair colors for $160.

Franca Birko-Flor Embossed Sandals

These deliver such a clean look, and I love it. The white colorway is spruced up with some shimmer in an embossed croc pattern. The classic contoured cork-latex footbed molds to your feet with time and wear, which won't be hard since you'll wanna wear these all the time. The trio of straps boasts adjustable silver buckles so you can find your perfect fit.

The Franca Birko-Flor Embossed Sandals come in 3 other fun pastel colors for $100.

Arizona Chunky Suede Leather Sandals

The Papillio line strikes again with these timeless slip-on sandals! The grooved chunky white sole gives 'em some playful personality for frolicking around in this summer. They have the classic suede upper with two buckled straps, and the contoured cork footbed will adjust to your perfect fit with time and wear.

The Arizona Chunky Suede Leather Sandals also come in 3 other colors for $135.

Arizona Essentials EVA Sandals

Made from super flexible EVA, this ultra lightweight, shock absorbing, waterproof (hello, beach days!) take on the Arizona sandals feel like the perfect pair for summer adventures. They still have signature adjustable buckles, too, so you can adjust the fit as you go!

The Arizona Essentials EVA Sandals come in 12 other colors for $50.

Almina Nubuck Leather Sandals

The wide straps on these neutral sandals add stability to your step and a touch of style you don't normally see from Birkenstock! The cork wedge is stylistic of the Birkenstock brand, but it offers a unique take since the cork is *actually* visible. These shoes flaunt a nubuck leather upper and only one adjustable strap of the two. They have the classic black sole with a good amount of traction!

The Almina Nubuck Leather Sandals comes in two other colors for $135.

Boston Chunky Suede Leather Clogs

Even the Boston clogs got the Papillio treatment! These have a very chunky EVA sole that feels cushy when you walk in it. The green suede material on the upper feels ultra-soft and velvety from the get-go. The cork-latex footbed will mold to your feet with time and wear, too.

The Boston Chunky Suede Leather Clogs are shoppable in 3 other colorways for $150.