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Stays Plus, A Houston getaway, a lakeside gem in Geneva, and a family jaunt to the Dominican Republic. THE STRANGE THING about an excellent hotel is that it almost doesn’t matter where it’s located. Some hotels are a reprieve from chaotic surroundings, while others offer a glimpse into what makes that location worth visiting.

IF YOU ASK me, October is the optimal month for showering yourself with gifts. We are in the throes of a new season, back-to-school shopping is far enough in the past, and the holidays are still distant enough in the future that it’s possible to lean into a guilt-free shopping spree or a single indulgent purchase. This month, our editors are covering all the bases — from candles and adventure-forward experiences to fall attire and subtle self-care items.

MOST READ TRAVEL BY THE TIME you read this, November will essentially have come and gone. As usual, this month felt all too short — an all-too-short blip of fall weather, Thanksgiving gatherings, and the first true snaps of winter chill that remind us that the end of the year is nigh. We’ve officially entered the home stretch of 2022.