Month: October 2023

Travel + Leisure

A Pilot’s Wife Reveals Her Packing Secret for Flying With a Single Carry-on — It’s Never Failed for 30 Years Hint: she packs light with this versatile two-in-one bag.  By Kristy Alpert I have many memories from childhood growing up as the daughter of an airline pilot, like sleeping in an…

Travel + Leisure

I Travel for a Living, and These Are the 15 Products That Make Flying More Comfortable  I’ve been flying for three decades, and these game-changing accessories might make you forget that you’re in coach.  By Kristy Alpert There was a time in my life when I would fall asleep the second…

Fodor’s

No One Seems to Know About This Airline’s Best Perk for New Parents By Kristy Alpert Iwas fully aware that I would soon lose my waistline, my sleep, and much of my preferred diet after becoming pregnant with my firstborn; what I didn’t expect was that I would also be…

Cosmopolitan

The 10 Best Cruises to Book Right Now…Even If You’re a Skeptic We took your biggest cruising complaints and found the perfect solution (aka ship!) for every single one.  KRISTY ALPERT Aqua Expeditions Listen, I know what you’re thinking. Cruises? In 2023? It’s okay if you’re skeptical—we love critical thinking…

Travel + Leisure

I’ve Been Traveling Solo for 20 Years, and These Are the 15 Safety Devices That You Should Always Pack  Prices start at $9 for game-changing door alarms, RFID-blocking accessories, and more. By Kristy Alpert Unlike most graduates, who receive new travel tech or fancy luggage before embarking on their first solo…

Travel + Leisure

We Shopped Every Labor Day Luggage Sale on the Internet and Found the 64 Best Deals — Up to $700 Off Save big on Samsonite, Away, Monos, and Tumi at prices we haven’t seen since Black Friday. By Kristy Alpert Labor Day weekend can feel like a last-ditch effort to squeeze…