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The Ultimate Packing List for a Beach Getaway

Whether driving to the warm Florida coast or jet-setting to the sandy Caribbean islands, we’ve created a packing list that should cover all your beach essentials. Of course, consider the destination’s weather, what activities you’ll be doing, and any other travel necessities (passport, power adapter, and phone chargers) when packing your luggage. Beach Essentials A…

Introduction to Adults-Only Cruises

The allure of a cruise is great to many, and the added bonus of no kids around makes adults-only cruises extremely popular. For anyone interested in booking an adult-only cruise, the information and deciding what to choose may be overwhelming. We’ve put together a guide to help you with any questions you may have when…

Our Favorite Cross-Body Bags for Travel

A cross-body bag ranks just as high on the necessary travel items scale as comfy walking shoes, a scarf or sarong, and a portable phone charger. Actually, cross-body bags aren’t so much travel essentials as life essentials. Meant to be worn on one side of the body, they feature long (usually adjustable) straps that stretch…

The Ultimate Adults-Only Disneyland Guide

When you think of Disneyland, images of kids, families, and iconic cartoon characters likely come to mind. While Disneyland may seem like a playground just for kids, the Happiest Place on Earth is a surprisingly popular destination for adult-only trips.  In recent years, the theme park has rolled out the red carpet for adult fans…

The Best Loungewear for Travel

Loungewear made a huge comeback thanks to quarantine in 2020, and it appears it is here to stay. The key is to find loungewear that you wouldn’t mind being seen wearing around town or, better yet, being seen wearing at an airport and on an airplane. You want something comfortable that is also somewhat fashionable…

The 7 Best Weekender Bags for Travel

For your next 48-hour adventure, ditch the full-size, half-empty rolling suitcase for a versatile weekender bag. Typically made from canvas or nylon, spacious weekenders are meant to contain two or three days’ worth of clothes, accessories, shoes, and toiletries in a top-zip main compartment with double handles. They’re perfect for overnights and road trips; if…

Your Guide to Viewing the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

On April 8, 2024, North America will host a huge event, and no, it’s not the Olympics- that is in Paris in July and August. North America is hosting an astronomical event, literally– a total solar eclipse will pass through parts of Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New…

9 Things You Should Never Pack in a Checked Bag

While we’re big fans of packing light and sticking to a carry-on bag, checking a bag for longer vacations or trips with lots of souvenirs (hello, wine from France) can be the best option. But before you stuff everything into your suitcase and send it on its way, check out the nine things you should…