The Best Hotels and Resorts in 2024

DISCLAIMER: This story was originally published on Forbes Advisor. Choosing the right hotel for your travels is just as crucial as choosing the destination. Whether it’s a five-star property in a dreamy hotspot like the Maldives or a secluded oasis in remote Namibia, accommodation choices can easily make or break the travel experience. Not all …

Review: The Chase Sapphire Lounge at LaGuardia Airport

There’s a new Chase lounge at LaGuardia Airport in New York, and since its unveiling in January, it has quickly become a fan favorite for loyal cardholders. The Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club is one of the only Chase airport lounges in the country, the others being at Boston Logan International (BOS) and John …

Travel Horror Story: A Woman Tried to Pickpocket Me in Monaco

I think a woman tried to pickpocket me in Monaco. I visited Monaco on a day trip from Bordighera, Italy, and unfortunately, because there’s no luggage storage in the country, I was left to walk around with all of my belongings. My belongings in this instance included one roller suitcase, two backpacks, and a fanny …

Travel Horror Stories: I Lost My Passport in Saudi Arabia

When it comes to travel nightmares, losing your passport abroad is easily one of the worst-case-scenarios imaginable. I had a close call in Bulgaria (I dropped my passport in the lobby of my hostel, only to realize it was missing several hours later. Luckily, the front desk had it!), so I decided I would always …

3-Day Itinerary In America’s Quirkiest Beach Town: Port Aransas, Texas

In early 2023, I was invited to Texas for a work trip for this little travel blog of mine. It all started when I was invited to a Texas tourism event in NYC a few months prior, and met reps from different cities. I met a man from a quirky little town called “Port Aransas.” …

8 Things To Do in Riviera Maya (Other Than Party At An All-Inclusive)

Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum remain some of the most popular tourist destinations for not only Americans, but for people from all around the world looking for a tropical slice of paradise. While staying at an all-inclusive resort is what most folks opt for, Quintana Roo (the respective state where Cancun, Playa del Carmen, …

8 Things To Know About Seeing Cherry Blossoms In Japan

Known as one of the most beautiful flowers in the world in one of the most fascinating countries on planet earth, cherry blossom season in Japan is on many traveler’s bucket-lists, for good reason. If you’re headed to cherry blossom season in Japan in 2023, or ever, here are some fun and useful facts to …