The Bahamas Sabbatical is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience—and help restore—the islands’ natural and cultural beauty
The Bahamas Sabbatical is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience—and help restore—the islands’ natural and cultural beauty. Five volunteers will spend April and May working alongside passionate local hosts restoring the Andros Barrier Reef, practicing ethical fishing in The Exumas, and helping preserve native bush tea in Eleuthera. Apply by 11:59pm EST on February 18, 2020. Terms and conditions apply. Link in bio.
Tucked between the jungle and the beach, Superhost Luciana’s spacious villa is a minute’s walk from the waves
Tucked between the jungle and the beach, Superhost Luciana’s spacious villa is a minute’s walk from the waves. If you feel like venturing inland, check out the mangrove forests of Laguna de Manialtepec. Just be sure to be home for dinner—the included chef service is a nightly showcase for treasures like pescado zarandeado (traditional wood-fired fish). Photo: @casa_cal
Superhost Michelle’s high-desert retreat offers an unbeatable sunrise/sunset double feature with an occasional guest appearance b
Superhost Michelle’s high-desert retreat offers an unbeatable sunrise/sunset double feature with an occasional guest appearance by a blanket of snow. In between showtimes, head to nearby Joshua Tree National Park and hike among the massive boulders of the Hidden Valley Nature Trail. Photo: @bighorn_homestead
Superhost Mafe’s cabin sits above the spectacular Embalse del Peñol, the sprawling reservoir that helps set Antioquia apart from
Superhost Mafe’s cabin sits above the spectacular Embalse del Peñol, the sprawling reservoir that helps set Antioquia apart from just about everywhere else. The cabin is equally well suited for those who want to bask in the view (with a birdsong soundtrack) and those who’d rather grab the included kayak and explore the reservoir’s countless inlets. Photo: @momotcabin
This treehouse is only a ferry ride and short drive from Auckland but feels like a true escape
This treehouse is only a ferry ride and short drive from Auckland but feels like a true escape. Maybe it’s the native birdsong, an enchanting soundtrack even if you wouldn’t know a morepork from a kererū. Catch up on your reading, soak in the spring water hot tub, or have lunch at nearby Man O’ War Vineyards—just your everyday winery on the beach. Photo: @sapanatravels
You know you’re in Oaxaca when your front yard is a mezcal museum
You know you’re in Oaxaca when your front yard is a mezcal museum. Speaking of local specialties, Superhost Carlos says there’s no better place for tlayudas—the classic flatbread street snack—than right in the neighborhood at Tlayudas Doña Flavia. When you’re ready to venture out, both the state capital and Mitla, the ancient Zapotec site, are a short drive away. Photo: @myhaus
This Valentine's Day, the home of Shakespeare's Juliet is available for one night only on Airbnb
This Valentine's Day, the home of Shakespeare's Juliet is available for one night only on Airbnb. Follow in the footsteps of the star-crossed lovers as you explore one of the world's most romantic cities. Enter to win by 11:59pm EST Feb 2, '20. Rules apply. Tap the link in our bio for details.
Not that you need to justify spending half of your stay in this tub, but if it makes you feel better, you can wear yourself out f
Not that you need to justify spending half of your stay in this tub, but if it makes you feel better, you can wear yourself out first with a vigorous hike from the nearby Idyllwild Nature Center. Just be sure to beat your friends back to Superhost Anthony’s lovingly restored 1962 chalet. Photo: @idyllhaus
Superhost Quinn’s Catskills cottage sits on 12 serene acres lined by old stone walls
Superhost Quinn’s Catskills cottage sits on 12 serene acres lined by old stone walls. After a day of wandering local trails or skiing Plattekill Mountain, head to Peekamoose, a cozy spot featuring ingredients from nearby farms and—if you’re there on the right night—warm brioche doughnuts for dessert. Photo: @mountainthymecottage
Eiwa’s dome cabin on the edge of town makes it easy to explore the region’s beauty, both natural and human-made
Eiwa’s dome cabin on the edge of town makes it easy to explore the region’s beauty, both natural and human-made. Hike among the sculptures of El Bosque Tallado (the Carved Forest) or cool off in the turquoise waters of Río Azul. On your way home, stop for dessert in the lush garden of Café Paseo de las Flores. Photo: @eiwadomos