11 Hotels That Are Destinations Unto Themselves (PHOTOS)

From a western dude ranch to a Florentine palazzo to an African canoe excursion, these 11 trips offer a far richer experience than your typical overnight stay.
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Sometimes, the journey is about the destination. Because the destination is so special that your whole travel experience is wrapped up inside it. We've traveled the world and have been to some pretty special spots. From a western dude ranch to a Florentine palazzo to an African canoe excursion, these 11 trips offer a far richer experience than your typical overnight stay.

--Kelsey Blodget, Oyster.com

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