I took my first cruise in 2022 on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas. At the time, it was the world's largest cruise ship, but the title has since been replaced by the same cruise line's Icon of the Seas.
I took my first cruise in 2022 on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas. At the time, it was the world's largest cruise ship, but the title has since been replaced by the same cruise line's Icon of the Seas.
Taking a sleeper train from Denver to Salt Lake City was more expensive than flying or driving — and it took a lot longer. But for a locomotive enthusiast like me, it was worth it.
I've spent 140 hours traveling nearly 4,000 miles on overnight trains in the US and Europe.
Forget yachting in the French Riviera and skiing in Switzerland — the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express grand suites sit atop the wealthy traveler's bucket list.
If I ever take a ski trip, I want to retire to a cozy room with cabin vibes and luxury touches. Ideally, it would be in a slopeside, five-star hotel.
When flying first class, etiquette is key for blending in with the opulent crowd — especially if you've never been in a premium cabin before. The same goes for business-class etiquette.
I love kids, but it's tough for me to relax in a hotel full of them. Peaceful moments by the pool are often interrupted by splashing water. Occasional youthful screams in communal spaces startle me. And sunsets on the balcony may be accompanied by crying children and scolding parents in the room next door.
In August 2024, the luxury ski town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, got a brand-new, adults-only resort.
When I visited the luxury vacation hot spot of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, earlier this fall, I simply had to stay at one of the most expensive hotels in the area — Hotel Yellowstone, an adults-only resort with a starting rate of $1,500 a night.
In April, I took my first trip to Arizona's desert oasis — the wealthy enclave of Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, two Phoenix suburbs known for their high-end real estate and travel markets.
Road trips can be amazing, awe-inspiring, and annoying.
When I booked a sleeper car for my 16-hour Amtrak ride, I could choose a roomette, bedroom, bedroom suite, or accessible bedroom. I went with the roomette, which was the smallest sleeping accommodation, so I assumed I wouldn't have much space for luggage.
If you visit Italy in the offseason, you probably won't be eating tomatoes.
What can ruin a dream trip to a hot destination you've seen all over Instagram? Crowds.
I grew up in the tri-state area, spent some years in Texas, and then moved back to the East Coast to start my life in New York City.
When I stay in a hotel, I don't want a bland room or a lobby decorated like countless others across the country.
After booking two nights in ultra-luxury hotels for my first trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, I had a tight budget for the final night of my three-day adventure.
For the past seven years, I've taken quite a few 20-hour train rides back and forth from New York and South Carolina.
I've seen my fair share of high-end interior spaces.
This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Helene Sula, an American travel blogger and author of "Two O'Clock on a Tuesday at Trevi Fountain: A Search for an Unconventional Life Abroad." It has been edited for length and clarity.
In October 2022, during a two-week trip through four European countries, I spent 11 hours bunking with three strangers in an overnight sleeper train from Vienna, Austria, to Venice, Italy.
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