With the temperatures rising and summer rapidly approaching, now is the time to book travel. Nestled along Oregon’s Rogue River is Tu Tu’ Tun Lodge, named one of Esquire’s “Best New Hotels 2025” and Travel + Leisure’s “Best Hotels in the West 2025.” One main reason for the rankings is its surroundings: the breathtaking beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Guests can gaze at awe-inspiring views of the river and coastal foothills of southern Oregon.
Accommodations include houses, glass cabins and rooms and suites. Amenities consist of a wood-burning sauna and year-round pool and cozy fix-replaces.
In addition to summertime adventure like fly fishing, hiking, surfing at Gold Beach and wildlife spotting, quite a few summer specials are on the horizon. For its Cellar Series, the lodge is hosting celebrated winemakers such as Mattiasson Wines, Scribe Winery and Kermit Lynch for exclusive dinners and tastings. On Saturdays and Sundays, guests can sip curated wines or herbal teas beneath the stars at its Riverside Wine + Tea Service. Green folding chairs are set up in cozy clusters by the water’s edge.
Opening this summer, Nightsky Camps is a new outdoor retreat along California’s Highway 1. The property sits between the coastline and the rolling ridgelines of the Nine Sisters—a chain of volcanic plugs stretching from Morro Bay to San Luis Obispo (SLO)—and is located just 10 minutes from downtown SLO.
The eco-tent accommodations are timber-panelled with private decks, conceived to work with the site’s natural topography rather than reshape it. Interiors draw on natural materials. Shared gathering spaces include a Camp Commons featuring communal fire pits and open-air lounges. A dedicated wellness area features a movement pavilion, yoga and guided meditation plus a sauna and cold plunges.
Nightsky is within the Dairy Creek Golf Course campus, which includes a nine-hole, par-36 course, a driving range powered by TopTracer technology and the San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens.
Guests interested in booking opportunities are invited to join Nightsky’s Stargazer list via the website. Stargazers receive priority access to reservations ahead of the official opening window along with updates and previews leading up to launch. nightskycamps.com/stargazer
Late last year, Temecula Creek Inn announced a multi-million-dollar renovation of its 123 guest rooms and suites. Tucked beneath the Santa Margarita Mountains, surrounded by more than 300 acres of rolling hills and centuries-old oak, eucalyptus and magnolia trees, every guest room and suite has been transformed to feel connected to the Inn’s natural surroundings.
Lucky for Temecula and its visitors, the wine-centric city in Riverside County bares resemblance to Tuscany with its Mediterranean-style climate that supports a range of wine grapes. The Inn is within minutes of more than 40 wineries—and also within driving distance of Los Angeles. One of the perks of Temecula wine tasting is a more approachable experience, with wineries in close proximity and generally less crowded.
Inn highlights include the walking trails and seasonal Butterfly Habitat and thoughtful details like the curated black-and-white photography of golf legend Arnold Palmer and entertainer Bob Hope that pay tribute to the property’s heritage and ties to the sport. Adjacent to the Inn’s restaurant Corkfire Kitchen is the Chef’s Garden, featuring a 30-seat farm table and new custom bar and grill.
Airbnb posted that when it comes to planning a getaway, a recent survey found that over half of respondents said a unique or interesting listing would inspire them to visit a destination they had not previously considered: “86% of surveyed travelers say they’re interested in visiting remote or rural destinations — reflecting a broader shift where the stay itself is just as memorable as the destination.”
The vacation rental site just revealed its annual lineup of the most wishlisted homes across all 50 states. In the West, “The most wishlisted stays share a common thread: the desire to unplug.” For California, the A-Frame Sunrise Lakehouse, a fully renovated cabin in Lake Arrowhead, tops the 2026 list.
Getmyboat has taken Airbnb to the sea as the world’s largest boat rental marketplace. According to the site, California is one of the most popular boating states in the country, with over 800,000 registered watercrafts in the state. The site’s 2026 data report on the busiest boating locations across California ranked Marina del Rey at No. 1. Bookings are available for everything from luxury yachts to less expensive sailing charters.
