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It's Shark Week! Whether you grew up glued to the Discovery Channel specials or just love any excuse to fall down a documentary rabbit hole, we're going deeper (into the ocean, that is). From pulse-pounding ocean thrillers to unforgettable books and fascinating documentaries, today's picks celebrate everything that makes life beneath the waves so captivating.
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Edge-of-Your-Seat Ocean Thrillers
The ocean is as beautiful as it is unforgiving. These thrillers transform open water into the ultimate survival challenge, where danger lurks just beneath the surface.
The Impossible
Streaming free on Tubi
Tom Holland is on a legendary theatrical run with The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day this weekend, but his gut-wrenching performance here at just 14 years old proved he was destined for stardom. Based on the true story of a family caught in the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami while vacationing in Thailand, this is a survival drama you'll never forget.
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Check In: Kimpton Aertson Hotel | Nashville, TN
In Midtown Nashville, steps from Music Row but free of the tourist shuffle, rests Kimpton Aertson—a 180-room boutique hotel that takes its music roots seriously. Carrara marble bathrooms and industrial-era concrete ceilings are paired with leather stitched headboards and original art from the century-old Hatch Show Print. Plus, the in-house Pickin' Library loans out guitars, mandolins, and Appalachian dulcimers for the musically inclined. See more.
Beautiful Novels Celebrating Sea Creatures
The ocean's most fascinating creatures have inspired some equally unforgettable stories. These novels use marine life to explore love, loss, family, and what makes us human.
Shark Heart
by Emily Habeck
A woman learns her husband is slowly transforming into a great white shark in this wildly original novel about love and grief. Emily Habeck's acclaimed debut blends magical realism with heartfelt emotion, creating one of the most memorable and inventive books of recent years.
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Check In: InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta | Atlanta, GA
Freshly renovated and designed to match Georgia’s character, InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta dresses its 422 rooms in emerald velvet headboards and locally inspired artwork. The Americano, helmed by celebrity chef Scott Conant, a two-time James Beard Award winner, is a bold and contemporary expression of Italian cuisine, a restaurant and bar where soulful dishes tell a story of place, season, and connection. A dip in the heated saltwater Peachtree Pool rounds out the property. See more.
The Best Ocean Documentaries Streaming Now
If Shark Week leaves you wanting more, these documentaries explore the incredible animals, hidden ecosystems, and remarkable people whose lives revolve around the ocean.
My Octopus Teacher
Streaming on Netflix
A filmmaker forges an extraordinary bond with a wild octopus while diving daily in a South African kelp forest. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, this heartfelt film became a global phenomenon, reminding audiences just how intelligent—and emotional—the natural world can be.
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Check In: Thompson Dallas | Dallas, TX
Occupying the reimagined First National Bank Tower in downtown Dallas, Thompson Dallas is a 51-story midcentury landmark with 219 rooms and suites—all featuring floor-to-ceiling city views. The property’s restaurants range from Catbird—a contemporary lounge with sweeping views and award-winning cocktails, Little Daisy—an all-day bistro mixing French and Southern cuisine, sushi at Kessaku, and wood-fired Italian at Monarch. The rooftop pool has private cabanas, and the spa has a barrel sauna and cold plunge. See more.
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