6 Most Essential Things To Pack For Your Next Long Flight
I could write a book on mastering long-haul flights, mostly because I've made so many mistakes in the past — and we obviously learn from our mistakes. Now, after flying...
What’s A Hotel Concierge Actually Do? Secrets Of An Ex-Hotel Concierge
I'm a former hotel concierge. This was back in the mid 2000s, before Google Maps and Waze and Yelp and every app that makes a hotel concierge irrelevant these days....
The 8 Strangest Things That I Experienced In Hotels
I've stayed in more than 600 hotels, from 5-star properties and centuries-old castles to hotel pop-ups and bunks on cargo vessels (yes, weird!). The odds of me having strange hotel...
I tried the secret VIP terminal at LAX—this is what it’s like
Considering how much I fly (8 different airports in October alone), I'm constantly looking for shortcuts to cut back on travel time—especially at LAX. It is, in my opinion, among...
These 6 resorts have mindblowing hammocks worth traveling for
A great philosopher once said: "If you're not swinging from a hammock, you're not living life." OK, not really true, but it should be. The reality is that hammocks are...
7 things you need to know about flying first class in the USA
On my last flight from Chicago, I paid for a first class ticket (I don't have status with United). It was $278 one-way but, after I did the math, it...
Should You Travel With Your Pet? The PROS and CONS You Didn’t Know
Because I have zero kids to tote, I travel frequently with my pup, who took her first flight when she was three-weeks old and has been on 60+ journeys since,...
Travelbinger’s 10 Best Luxury Resorts In The World
Having traveled to 113 countries, and stayed in over 650 luxury hotels, in my career as a prolific travel writer, I've stayed at some of the best resorts in the...
6 expert tips for flying with your dog (I travel with my pup 10 times a year)
Pet travel is famously on the rise. According to Market Research, 32 percent of pet owners take their “furry friends” on a trip (two nights or more). That’s almost half...
Hotel Review: The Ritz-Carlton Chicago Rivals The Best In Chicago (PHOTOS)
The view from your hotel is everything. Case in point: The Ritz-Carlton Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. The swanky hotel had a $100 million renovation in 2017, experiencing a major facelift that proved...
A Look Back At Taste of Waldorf with Jean Georges Vongerichten and Padma Lakshmi
Padma Lakshmi and Jean Georges Vongerichten at Taste of Waldorf, looking for the next best Waldorf Astoria chef. Taste of Waldorf was an annual event where top chefs in Waldorf...
How to realistically get free flight upgrades (UPDATED)
How do you realistically get upgraded to first class free? I hate to be that guy, but you have more chances winning the lottery then getting a free flight upgrade. OK,...
I’ve been to 113 countries, and this is why I don’t want to visit every single one
It seems impossible to visit every country in the world, yet a handful of people on our planet can proudly say they’ve accomplished this. Talk about the 1 percent. In...
I Visited Rishikesh India Where Yoga Was Birthed — Here’s Why You Should Go
I'm not a big yogi. In fact, I rarely travel to places to specifically downward dog. However, after a few stressful months, I checked into a retreat in the Himalayas...
Expert Review: Viceroy Riviera Maya in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
When I worked at Soho House New York, there was one guest (the son of a famous fashion designer) who lived on property. I didn't know why someone would leave...
The ultimate reason why travel brings us happiness
Why do 1.4 billion people travel every year? It's the ultimate key to happiness. Let me explain. At the Virtuoso conference a few summers ago, CEO Matthew Upchurch said travel...
How To Survive Super Long Flights Without Destroying Your Body
Nothing is more epic than a far-flung adventure trip across the globe—but getting there can often be a drag. In fact, a long-haul flight can be brutal—a blow to comfort,...
Should you visit the Everglades in Florida? Is it worth it?
I went to the Everglades in Florida for the alligator tour with an open mind, especially since my expectations are high when it comes to safaris or wildlife encounters. In...
4 Best Things To Do In New Orleans (From A Local)
I recently ran into a friend in New Orleans, who was celebrating her honeymoon. It was her first time in the Big Easy, so naturally everyone she knew gave her...
7 Easy Travel Tips To Plan Your Summer Vacation 2022
Having traveled to hundreds of destinations over fifteen years, I've mastered the art of traveling well. In fact, I've endured the long flights and multiple layovers, checked into over 600...