The 100 Best New Hotels of the Year It List 2024: The best new hotels of the year, all visited and reviewed by Travel + Leisure’s expert editors and contributors. 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis Opening in August 2023 with the not-so-hidden agenda to breathe new life into one of…
I Travel Alone Often, and These Are the 16 RFID-blocking Bags I Recommend to Keep Your Info Safe — From $10 They’ll give you serious peace of mind. By Kristy Alpert I first started traveling solo internationally long before my career as a professional travel writer began, back in college when protecting my…
I’ve Road Tripped Solo on 3 Continents — Here’s What I Always Keep in My Car for a Safe, Comfortable Drive From personal safety devices to a comfy back cushion. By Kristy Alpert A road trip was a novelty when I was growing up. As the daughter of an airline pilot,…
I Just Moved to Paris, and These Are the 12 French Fashion Basics That My Closet Was Desperately Missing These essentials make any basic outfit look effortlessly more French, and start at $12. By Kristy Alpert I landed in Paris in December with a suitcase filled with pots and pans, sheets…
Traveling Professionally Taught Me How to Pack a Purse That’s Ready for Anything — Here’s What’s Inside Including one genius trick I learned from Samantha Brown. By Kristy Alpert There are many things I’ve learned since becoming a professional travel writer nearly 20 years ago; like the importance of saying “yes” more often…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I Grew Up Camping, and These 15 Amazon Products Make Any Campsite Instantly More Comfortable Prices start at $15. By Kristy Alpert Although I’ve now camped on six continents, my earliest camping experiences include setting up a tent with my sister in our family’s living room and roasting marshmallows over the gas…
