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Additional reporting by Stefanie Waldek. Whether you’re going away for a week or a weekend, the right carry-on bag can make or break your trip. Have you ever struggled to cram your heavy carry-on into the overhead bin while angry passengers waited and stared? Ever not had enough room to keep all your flight essentials…
Beach at the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort/Oyster Warm sunshine, crystal-clear water, and stretches of sand all come with a beach destination, but there are some things you’ll have to bring to your oceanside getaway. We’ve rounded up 11 beach essentials that you should be sure to have before you leave for your sunny escape.
Happy Cyber Monday, everyone! If you’re like us and you prefer to skip the insane shopping crowds during the holiday rush, today is a great day to stock up on goods you can buy online. We’ve done some digging through the deals to round up seven travel accessories we’ll be buying today, both for ourselves…
After piling your plate with two — nay, three — helpings of turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, your post-Thanksgiving plans will likely consist of relaxing on the couch, contemplating whether that extra serving of pie was worth it (it was), and well, that’s it. One way to get your mind off the fact that you’re…
There are plenty of reasons to travel — museums, spectacular food, historic sights — all perfectly fine diversions. But for shopaholics, none of those can beat the high we get from returning to our hotel room victorious after a decadent day of shopping. And for us, no vacation is complete without splurging on something on…
Travel anxiety can affect your ability to enjoy a vacation — before, during, and even after a trip. The good news is that there are plenty of coping mechanisms that can alter a person’s attitude about travel, from sticking to routines and eating the right food to planning ahead and managing your triggers. However, if…
Jason Pratt/Flickr Packing for a flight is always stressful, considering you have a very limited amount of baggage space, even if you pay up for some extra. Then there’s the eternal struggle about what to have readily accessible in the cabin with you for your flight, whether that’s something to entertain you, snacks, or other…
Beach Access at the Hotel Due Mari/Oyster One of the beauties of travel is the opportunity it gives us to disconnect from our everyday routines. Maybe we push back our usual wake-up time a couple of hours or indulge in a pre-dinner poolside cocktail or three. However, the regular application of sunscreen is not one…
With any trip, there’s always the dreaded aspect of packing. How do you fit all your items in one suitcase or carry-on and keep them organized? Enter the amazing invention of packing cubes. Packing cubes were created with the organized traveler in mind, making it easy to pack before a trip and repack all of…
As any traveler who’s ever sat behind a screaming infant will tell you, noise-canceling headphones are a must. Gone are the days, though, when you used to have to drop a mint for bulky earphones which took up valuable packing space. Those do still exist — and yes, a few of them are the best…