Best Hotel Amenities Remember when tiny bottles of shampoo seemed exciting? Or when you couldn’t wait to post a picture of that free Evian bottle in your hotel room? Neither do we. And that’s because there’s nothing thrilling or Instagram-worthy about basic amenities. In an era when Instagram Likes equal…
12 European Cities You Haven’t Visited Yet — But Should KRISTY ALPERT Travel to Europe has become a monogamous affair for most vacationers, who bounce between cities like London, Barcelona, and Paris like they’re in a steady relationship. And while there’s something to be said for having the best table…
10 Non-Cheesey Trips for Your Relationship By Kristy Alpert Whether you’re in a serious relationship or just taking full advantage of Cuffing Season, a getaway for two sounds pretty good right about now. Doesn’t it? Except, how do you avoid cheeseball experiences and Couples Retreat-style nightmares? And, how do you find the rightvacation…
8 Spots Where Famous Chefs Learned to Cook BY KRISTY ALPERT We all have to start somewhere. For most of us, our first jobs entailed folding sweaters or repeating some form of the phrase, “Do you want fries with that?” But, for the celebrity chefs we know and love, there…
World’s Most Underrated Shopping Destinations By Kristy Alpert There’s something exhilarating about shopping on vacation. One-of-a-kind finds from local artisans, designer purchases from flagship storefronts, and markets teeming with local flavor only add to the allure of frittering away your funds in far-off destinations. For anyone who’s never shopped…
15 Insane Trips You Can Actually Afford By Kristy Alpert In theory, travel bucket lists are fantastic. Lists of adventures and places that inspire you and encourage you to explore the world more intently? We’re totally on board. After all, bucket lists are all about fulfilling dreams and conquering the odds…
13 Most Insanely Gorgeous Pools in the World By Kristy Alpert Just the way that standing in front of a Monet can transport you to another world, or a Warhol portrait can take your mood from blue to cheery and back again, dipping into an artfully designed pool can truly…
Is this the perfect vacation for everyone? AUG 7, 2014 4:40 PM KRISTY ALPERT It’s affordable (as in, the cheapest beach vacation you can take, most times of the year) and it’s a quick flight from most places on the East Coast (and not that far if you’re in the…
15 Summer Ski Resort Destinations 15 Ways To Hit The Slopes In Summer By Kristy Alpert Despite what you may have heard, most ski resorts don’t go into hibernation once the snow melts and the wildflowers blossom. In fact, some of the top ski destinations around the U.S. offer…
