Counting Stars: Acclaimed Restaurants Elevate Hotel Dining By Kristy Alpert The dining experience began long before I even stepped foot into the 2-Michelin-starred restaurant at Hotel Arts Barcelona. As my husband and I checked in, we could tell the property was already setting the tone for what was to come. A…
10 No-Bake Desserts That Are Healthy and Delicious These no-bake, low-calorie dessert ideas prove you don’t have to skip dessert to eat healthy; just skip the oven! By Kristy Alpert These healthy no-bake desserts fit perfectly into your lifestyle without heating up your home. Needing just a little time on the…
The Essential Ice Cream Flavors for All 50 States Want the real scoop on a state’s true flavor? Visit a local creamery. By Kristy Alpert I’m a sucker for local flavor — and for a good story — which is why my confidence waned as I stood in line at Celesti…
I’ve Been to 39 Countries in Europe, Here Are 12 Things I Leave Out of My Carry-on—and What to Pack Instead Here’s what to pack instead. By Kristy Alpert I lived in Europe for a total of five years: three years in Germany and two years in France. I’ve also been…
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…
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…
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…
