Even giants need a helping hand sometimes
Even giants need a helping hand sometimes. As part of The Bahamas Sabbatical, you’ll join a local conservationist to help restore the Andros Barrier Reef—the third-largest living organism on the planet. After learning proper techniques, you’ll dive in and collect, nurture, and transplant coral, helping to sustain the reef that sustains so much other life in The Bahamas. Apply by 11:59pm EST on February 18, 2020. Terms and conditions apply.
Superhost Rebecca’s big house above the ocean has so many cozy corners that it can be tough to get out
Superhost Rebecca’s big house above the ocean has so many cozy corners that it can be tough to get out. But the beach is only a short walk away. After a day of hiking or whale-watching, head to Spud Point Crab Company for the catch of the day, straight off the owner’s boat. Photo: @earthtoandrea
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
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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