Travel Dispatch: 5 Hot Springs in Iceland That Aren’t the Blue Lagoon

Plus: 36 Hours in Burlington, Vt.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story September 9, 2023 Tortellini in brodo and a dish of prosciutto di Parma, mortadella and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese at Al Sangiovese, a restaurant in Bologna, in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna.Susan Wright Dear Travel Fan, With Labor Day in our wake, we're moving into "shoulder season," that time of year when things are little quieter, prices may be a little lower and the weather in many traditional summer destinations remains fine. With that in mind, this week we've got suggestions for perfect shoulder season getaways: Canada's Prince Edward Island, where we sampled the new Island Walk (which was also featured in our Walking Issue at the start of the summer). The food-rich Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, which according to the renowned chef Massimo Bottura is a perfect October destination (we stayed at the new bed-and-breakfast there that he has opened with his wife). Iceland, where we've discovered five geothermal pools where you can soak in relative privacy (unlike at the popular Blue Lagoon). Burlington, Vt., where this week's 36 Hours column stops in, with its mountain views, restaurants focusing on local produce and, of course, autumn leaves. We also catch you up on one of the latest trends in wellness travel, programs tailored specifically for women going through menopause, with a list of upcoming retreats around the world. And our colleagues on the New York desk took a look at the new rules for home sharing hosts that just went into effect and how they might affect users of Airbnb and other platforms. And our Travel 101 series tackles rewards credit cards and how to strategize getting the most for your spending. We've been publishing our favorite tips for a couple of months now and we'll keep that series going, but we'd also love to hear what your favorite travel hacks are. How do you solve problems or keep them from happening in the first place? What secrets have you learned along the way that can make life easier on the road? Share them with us here and then we'll compile the best and offer your great advice to your fellow travelers. Wishing you safe and happy travels, Amy Virshup OPEN UP YOUR WORLD Carolina Andrade for The New York Times A Long Walk on a Small(ish) Island On Prince Edward Island, in eastern Canada, a writer finds her rhythm, along with equal parts solitude and camaraderie, as she treks from inn to inn on part of a new 435-mile trail. By Elaine Glusac Sky Lagoon by Pursuit 5 Hot Springs in Iceland That Aren't the Blue Lagoon Some say Iceland's more than 600 geothermal springs are the secret to its citizens' happiness. Here's a selection of scenic waters in and around Reykjavik where you can test that theory. By Lisa Abend Where to Start in Emilia-Romagna? The cheese, the pasta, the restaurants with Michelin stars? On a trip to this food-rich region of Italy, a writer's checklist overflows with delicious options. By Sheila Yasmin Marikar and Susan Wright 36 HOURS 36 Hours in Burlington, Vt. Outdoor saunas (with a cold lake plunge), breweries and fall hikes await in Vermont's largest city and its nearby towns. By Kristina Samulewski Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT THE CHANGING WORLD OF TRAVEL Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health Latest in Wellness Travel: The Menopause Retreat A growing number of spas and resorts are offering programs that target the changes of perimenopause and menopause. The biggest benefit may be the chance to bond with other women going through the same thing. By Caren Osten Gerszberg Karsten Moran for The New York Times New York City's Crackdown on Airbnb Is Starting. Here's What to Expect. On Tuesday, the city will start enforcing strict new rules on how and when New Yorkers can rent out homes using platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo. 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