Blame Donald Judd. Lately we've noticed a profusion of cubes in the world of hotel design -- modern, self-contained pods set in some of planet's most otherworldly landscapes. Here are some of our favorite ultra-modern Tablet cube hotels.

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When it's time to really get away, there's nothing quite like the intimacy of a place all your own -- a hotel whose only other guests are the ones you brought along. These one- and two-room hotels run the gamut from a rural New Zealand farmhouse to a royal Roman...

The surf is always up somewhere. Whether it's a sandy little casita in a far-flung Mexican backwater or a high-gloss resort on the cliffs of Santa Catarina you're after, these eight Tablet surf hotels can all put you on a wave.

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With winter upon us in the northern hemisphere, it's time to warm up with some of our favorite hotel hearths. Because whether you're high in the Alps or at the heart of a city, there's nothing quite like sitting by the fire.

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The arms race to wire hotel rooms with the latest, highest-tech toys means there's no shortage of options for the gadget geek, the telecommuter or even the gamer. But the best hotels go further than simply plugging in the newest electronics. Instead they blend high technology with high design, resulting...

Any decent hotel these days comes with an iPod connector, but for a more immersive musical experience, it's time to see a specialist. Here are ten Tablet hotels where the sounds are as important as the sights.

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Long gone are the days when a hotel could get by with a random smattering of thoughtless watercolors. Here are 10 Tablet hotels that give the local art galleries a run for their money.

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Your hotel choice can say a lot about what you think of your guy or gal. For something more inspired than a run-of-the-mill rendezvous, try one of these: our 10 favorite Tablet hotels made for couples.

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Everyone loves a beach hotel, but for an added bit of drama -- and a much improved view --
there's nothing like a cliffside perch. Here are 10 Tablet favorites.

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Some people book a hotel room for the view, others for the tub, but it's the intrepid traveler who knows that the single most important room amenity is the bed. Here are 10 handpicked Tablet hotels whose beds guarantee you'll sleep tight.

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Whether it's the fresh air, the towering views or the refreshing libation in hand, life at the top -- the rooftop, that is -- is good.

Here are 10 handpicked Tablet hotels whose enviable rooftops draw the crowd -- but whose cocktails keep them hanging around.

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Museums grab the headlines and private homes pay the bills, but for architects, hotels are a unique way to let the audience get up close and personal with the work.

Don't believe us? Try spending the night at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao or Philip Johnson's Glass House, and let us...

You could go to Marrakech to tour history museums, stroll through gardens and eat tagine, but no matter how much you endeavor to simply soak up the environment, the Red City will eventually goad you towards the markets. But shopping in the souks is strictly buyer-beware: not everything...

While we do have a soft spot for the modern boutique hotel, there's something to be said for the kind of experience that's only found in the grandest of grand hotels. Here are 10 handpicked Tablet hotels...or as we like to call them, grand dames. Old fashioned doesn't...

This year's Lollapalooza festival kicks off on August 3 in Chicago's Grant Park, and to get you in the mood, the team at Tablet has created a special 10-song preview of this year's lineup.

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Sometimes we go away to get away. But sometimes we travel with an eye towards expanding our social horizons.

These 10 Tablet hotels are social spaces, with lobbies and lounges that are made for mixing. It's easy enough to simply turn up and see who you meet, the...

The beach, in itself, is a wonderful thing. But there are times when you want more than just sand and surf. Instead we've got our eye on these Tablet hotels where the local life is as enticing as the water.

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Spring is just around the corner and it's time to step out of hibernation.

Whether you're atoning for some winter overindulgence or just trying to find your inner zen, here are 10 handpicked Tablet hotels for a bit of clean living.

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At Tablet, we pride ourselves on providing the most unforgettable hotel experiences. Our Checking In column follows notable travelers as they share a recent stay at a Tablet hotel.

We've all got our own particular requisites when choosing a hotel room. Some of us are toiletry connoisseurs, others minibar hounds, still others passionate devotees of a certain brand of bedside radio.

Surely, though, we can all agree that when it comes to little things with a big impact, the...