Don’t Tell Grandma… The Bride and Groom Are Already Married BY KRISTY ALPERT May 8, 2026 Just weeks before their engagement party at the Boom Boom Room in New York City, Mary Blackburn, 31, and Collin Jamieson, 30, made a few phone calls. Eleven, to be precise, inviting a select group of family…
These 7 Historic Resorts Are Now Epic Adventure Hubs From white-water rafting at the Greenbrier to surfing at America’s oldest seaside hotel, these grand dames are trading bathrobes for mountain bikes. By Kristy Alpert I hadn’t heard the phrase “taking the waters” until I was invited to the Greenbrier, a National…
The Murder Mystery Dinner Is Back — and Deadlier Than Ever At restaurants, wineries, and even on a train, these dining experiences are to die for. By Kristy Alpert Published on April 1, 2026 I was watching my son pick a balsamic drizzled tomato off his bruschetta and pop it into…
Trend Alert: Olympic Smiles Are the 2026 Winter Olympics’ Version of Nail Art Paris Olympians can have their French tips, because Milan Olympians are going al dente. BY KRISTY ALPERT Matthew Stockman//Getty Images Pristine manicures dominated the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris when nail art became its own global trend, but the 2026…
These Flight Attendants Work the Longest Routes in the World—Here Are 12 Items They Never Fly Without, From $4 Guaranteed to help you stay comfortable—even for 22 hours in the air. By Kristy Alpert Kristy Alpert Kristy Alpert is a travel writer with bylines in Esquire, Travel + Leisure, Cosmopolitan, Men’s…
How Gen Z Athletes Are Changing the Olympics Forever Today’s athletes aren’t just chasing medals. They’re prioritizing mental health, training with AI, challenging gender norms, and broadcasting it all from inside the Village. Silver medalist Eileen Gu of Team People’s Republic of China celebrates prior to the medal ceremony for…
A Guide to Bahamian Food Culture, From Beachside Conch to Fine Dining The islands host celebrity chefs, fresh seafood, and signature cocktails that travelers can’t miss. By Kristy Alpert A popular spot for cruisers and sun-seekers, the shallow waters and powder-soft sands of the Bahamas were once visited by some of…
How the Olympics Are Using AI to Protect Athletes From Online Hate (Exclusive) Think twice about the emojis you DM your Olympic crush, because there are strict new tech guardrails in place. BY KRISTY ALPERT Michael Reaves//Getty Images If you were to walk through the Olympic Village in Milan, you’d see a…
I Just Moved Back From Europe—These Are the Aprés-ski Looks I’m Copying for My Winter Trips, From $20 These are the fashion-first ski styles I brought back from Europe. By Kristy Alpert The ski bum in me had a lot to learn when I moved to Europe and began spending my…
