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Hotels and Resorts Offering Ways to Get Your Travel Fix Without Leaving Home

Dealing with cabin fever? We have the perfect solution.

By Ashley Mitchell and Adam Schubak
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By now, travel junkies and homebodies alike are feeling the effects of quarantining and the "stay in place" orders. If you're looking for a way to escape while still practicing social distancing, these hotels, resorts, and wellness retreats are here to help. From live DJ sets with views of Mexico to virtual mountain hikes in the Hudson Valley, here are some ways to travel without leaving your home.

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#JourneyInPlace with Rosewood Hotel and Resorts

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Rosewood Resorts is keeping travelers inspired with its new instagram series, #JourneyInPlace. Rosewood Resorts, select influencers, and followers share at-home tips, tutorials and activities to make home feel less constricting. From hotel-approved spa treatments on #WellnessWednesdays to family activities every Monday, Rosewood Hotels has a little something for everyone.

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Virtual Hikes with Mohonk Mountain House

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This May, the famed Hudson Valley resort Mohonk Mountain House is offering a series of virtual events hosted by their programming specialists, including a virtual hike with scenic views of Lake Mohonk, a virtual tulip festival, and weekly live streaming directly from Mohonk property so travelers can get their rustic fill from home.

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#MiravalMoments with Miraval Resorts

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Mirval Resorts in in Austin and Arizona are known as some of the best wellness destinations in the US. They've committed to sharing their wellness secrets with us via their instagram and their blog, offering everything from live meditation and yoga classes to this perfect spa bath (complete with a checklist) to try at home that we absolutely love.

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KIDZBOP Dancing with Hard Rock Riviera Maya

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The Hard Rock Hotel wants to get the kids involved and entertained with their Instagram KIDZBOP program, which features at-home dance videos, dance warmups, and a Can't Stop the Music virtual concert series for the whole family to enjoy.

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DJ Sets and Belly Dancing with Temptation Cancun Resorts

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The famous adults-only resort takes their signature "Temptation Experience" virtual with sexy fitness classes every Monday and a sunset DJ experience every Friday on their instagram. The live DJ set takes place on a rooftop deck overlooking the Mexican Caribbean, providing the perfect view without ever having to leave your home.

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Champagne Tastings with Royal Champagne Hotel and Spa

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Royal Champagne Hotel and Spa

Get your European wine country fix with the Royal Champagne Hotel, which is hosting virtual champagne tastings. A Champagne expert will recommend champagnes to purchase prior to the tasting, and during, your expert will share info about the champagnes and their regions, as well as food pairing ideas. These tastings cost 120 euro for a 1-hour private session on Zoom and are available by reservation @ reservation@royalchampagne.com

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Make Photo-Worthy Meals with World Class Chefs

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Velas Resorts Playa Del Carmen

Velas Resorts has teamed up with over 25 renowned chefs to help you cook exciting meals with whatever you have in your kitchen. Enter your ingredients on the What's In Your Pantry website to receive a personalized recipe based on those ingredients. There's even cocktail recipes, including this Strawberry Mojito we can't get enough of.

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Taste New York and Give Back with Waldorf Astoria NYC

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Craving the unique feel of a NYC restaurant experience? The crisp salads, the perfectly crafted cocktail? The Waldorf Astoria NYC is bringing some of their most requested recipes right to you! Create the Waldorf Salad and top it off with the famous Rob Roy Cocktail right from home. You can also join the Waldorf giving campaign on social by taking a photo of your meal and using hashtag #whoareyoucookingfor. When you donate the cost of your meal to God's Love We Deliver, Waldorf will match your donation up to 25k.

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Take the Solo Tour of a Lifetime Around Hawaii

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KaphoKine Adventures, known for their eco-adventure tours in Hawaii, is releasing a series of video tours aimed at wanderlusters in need of a new place to explore, right from home. With Passport To Adventure: Tour From Home Edition, home travelers explore much of Hawaii, including South Kona, the Kau Districts, Puna Coast, Hilo Town and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy inviting waterfalls (including the iconic Akata Falls and Rainbow Falls), black sand beaches, and expansive rainforests. The virtual tours are experienced with views from many angle as you "travel" by helicopter, foot, and kayak around the state.

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Adam Schubak
Adam is a writer based out of New York City who loves video games, horror movies, and cats (the musical and the animal.)
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