With dreamy turquoise waters, black and red-sand beaches, and iconic white-and-blue architecture, Santorini is one of the most beautiful and most popular islands in Greece.

Another one of Santorini’s best features is its gorgeous sunsets. Boutique hotel Santorini Sky wants their guests to be wowed by the island’s sky and to do so, they added a transparent bubble to their accommodation offering, the Sky Dome.

The Sky Dome is located on the highest point on the island, 2000 feet above sea level. While in the bubble, guests get stunning views of the island all while enjoying the comfort of the dome, so they don’t have to worry about the weather. The dome is equipped with a bed, along with bluetooth speakers, and LED lights that a guest can control from their phone to set the mood.

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Sky Dome guests are also offered a wine tasting and dinner from Agaze, one of the best restaurants on the island.

The Sky Dome is not only available for hotel guests, but for anyone visiting the island. It can also be rented during the day. Prices start at $120 (€100) per couple, with resort

Set against an otherworldly backdrop of crisp mountains and pastel seas, Reykjavik has, in recent years, found itself firmly at the top of bucket lists around the world — and one visit to this quirky city is all it takes to leave you enchanted. The capital city of Iceland, Reykjavik, is celebrated mainly for its rich culture, breathtaking nature, and eclectic art scene. This sense of creativity can be felt throughout the organized cluster of houses and streets, the city’s walls adorned with colorful murals and its skyline interrupted by bold architectural styles.

But the city’s true heart does not lie within the brickwork of the eerie Hallgrimskirkja Cathedral or upon the stainless steel edges of the iconic Sun Voyager sculpture. To discover the real Reykjavik, in all its whimsical glory, you must cast aside your guidebooks and delve beneath the icy surface, swapping crowded museums and guided tours for traditional coffee houses and hidden footpaths. Here are some of the best local spots in Reykjavik.

Sundhöllin

Particularly magical during the chilly winter months, there is no better way to spend a crisp January morning than with a visit to the geothermal Sundhöllin

As pet adoptions soared during the pandemic, it’s not surprising that concerns over the environment we choose for our furry family has become a priority. Finding not only a suitable home but also a city that caters to all the needs of our pets is important. Thankfully, recent data from real estate agency Zillow and Rover, the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, offers some great insight into the most dog-friendly cities in the US.

With Zillow focusing on listings that have pet-friendly features and Rover scrolling through its many dog owner accounts, the two came together to conduct a study that found that 24 percent of dog owners moved into a new home since the beginning of the pandemic. It also noted that an astonishing 62 percent would consider moving to accommodate their dog.

“This year, we spent an extraordinary amount of time with our pets, and many of us relied on their companionship more than ever. As a result, our emotional bonds with our pets also strengthened,” remarked Kate Jaffe, trends expert at Rover. “Pets are taking on an even greater role in our families, so it follows that our dogs’ needs are a top priority