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Would You Go to an Astronomy-Themed Resort?

A vacation spot in northwestern India bills itself as one of the best places in the country to see the Milky Way.
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These days, vacation resorts can offer some pretty unusual experiences to guests, beyond the typical white sands, blue waters, and tiny cocktail umbrella. At one Japanese spa resort, visitors can in red wine, green tea, or ramen broth. In Sweden, there’s , with rooms made out of from nearby salt flats, including the furniture, where guests are asked not to lick the walls to prevent them from deteriorating.

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