There’s a Hidden Club on This Massive Cruise Ship…and It’s Invite Only Don’t worry, I crossed my fingers when they told me not to talk about it. By Kristy Alpert There’s a saying on large cruise ships that goes, “Once you know your way around the ship well enough, it’s time to go…
The 16 Most Underrated Summer Travel Destinations in the U.S. Time to discover them before your FYP does. BY KRISTY ALPERT Pexels We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Summer travel can be so painfully predictable sometimes. You’re either blowing your vacation…
10 Ways to Avoid Looking Like a Tourist in Paris By Kristy Alpert Start by leaving the beret at home. Packing for a trip to the fashion capital of the world can feel overwhelming, especially as pop culture continues to depict the city as a real-life runway, riddled with over-the-top outfits…
How Rolle Became the Secret Grape of Provençal Rosés This Mediterranean-grown white grape produces fresh, pale pink rosé wines. By Kristy Alpert There are some people who say you can never judge a rosé by its color, but you won’t find those people in the south of France. In Provence, specifically along the…
The 10 Unspoken Rules for Resort Wear at Adults-Only All-Inclusives Kristy Alpert What does “resort casual” even mean? Read on. Vague phrases like “resort casual” and “casual elegance” try to give guidance, but even those descriptors don’t touch the unspoken rules of true all-inclusive resort wear. Aside from the select…
I’m an American Travel Writer in Paris, and These Are 15 Things You Should Pack for a First-time Visit Including the shoes I wear almost every day. There was a long time when my travel wardrobe didn’t veer too far from my go-to staples. I’ve worn the same North Face softshell jacket through Africa…
20 Safe and Stunning Destinations Around the World for Women to Travel Solo Time to buy a flight and a tripod. BY KRISTY ALPERT Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Don’t get me wrong, I love a girls’…
8 things to do in Paris in winter Warm up at underground jazz clubs, gourmet cooking classes, cozy cafes, and more. By Kristy Alpert 18 Mar 2025 I first fell in love with Paris in the winter. Despite moving to the city in the thick of its notoriously grey low season,…
Hotels Prove They Care About Their Guests and Destinations By Kristy Alpert Apr 23, 2025 Once upon a time, miniature bottles of luxury-branded bath gels, lotions and shampoos were the mark of a high-end hotel, but those single-use souvenirs are becoming a thing of the past as new trends indicate in-room…
