A Classic Singapore Hotel Gets a Thoughtful Update — but You Won't Want to Miss the Elevators

COURTESY OF CONRAD SINGAPORE ORCHARD Rarely at a hotel have I thought so much about the elevators. TheConrad Orchard Singaporehas four of them, traveling up, down, and perhaps back in time. Skirting an outlandish arrangement of orchids, I stepped into the dome and called one. Exterior of Conrad Singapore Orchard.Credit:COURTESY OF CONRAD SINGAPORE ORCHARD Adam Bruzzone/Courtesy of Conrad Singapore Orchard Ninety-nine out of 100 elevators are boring at best and uncomfortable at worst....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Michael Jones

A Complete Guide to Capital One Airport Lounges: Amenities, Locations, and More

Find out which airports have Capital One Loungesand how to access them. Courtesy of Capital One Airport lounges are definitively one of the best perks of travel. Some lounges even have showers. The bar at the Dallas/Fort Worth Capital One lounge.Credit:Courtesy of Capital One Since then,Capital Onehas opened lounges in several hubs across the U.S. Both cards have an annual fee of $395. Just remember you need a same-day boarding pass and can only enter up to three hours before departure....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Mary Faulkner

A Complete Guide to Every Food You Can (and Cannot) Fly With

Just note that some items, like baby formula, may require extra screening. To be safe, ensure they’re in vacuum-sealed packaging. Shops all over the world have pre-sealed products or even equipment to seal them for you. Credit: Getty Images Creamy cheese products can be carried on if they’re less than 3.4 ounces. confirm they’re clearly labeled and unopened, so they’re not mistaken for other substances. These can be in your carry-on or checked bag....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Michael Crawford

A Complete Guide to Singapore Changi Airport

What to see, eat, buy, and do at Singapore Changi Airport. But the Jewel isn’t Changi’s only artful feature. Among them are raptors, a tyrannosaurus, and a brachiosaurus rising almost 16 feet into the sky. ROSLAN RAHMAN/Getty Images It’s no surprise, then, that its airport is an excellent place to eat. From a quick pre-flight bite to a multi-course sit-down meal, Changi Airport has a restaurant for every occasion. Singapore Food Street, in the transit area of Terminal 3, will sate your hawker food craving....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Curtis Tucker

A Couple Lovingly Restored This 19th-century Castle in Maine — Now It’s One of Our Favorite New Hotels

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Courtesy of Norumbega Inn I fell in love with the Norumbega long before I set foot on its grounds. Credit:Courtesy of Norumbega Inn In searching for a muse, they landed on Joseph Baker Stearns, the property’s original owner. He wasnt a sea captain; he was an inventor, and he traveled the world selling his inventions....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · Mrs. Cynthia Hopkins

A Flight Attendant of 35+ Years Says This Now-$40 Carry-on Is Better Than Any Pricier Versions

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Plus, it fits an entire weeks worth of clothes. Travel + Leisure Forget what you know about shopping. Credit:Travel + Leisure In fact, a flight attendant of 35 years attests that its better than even moreexpensive models. Not to mention it looks nearly identical toAways $275 version, but for just $40. However, it still offers plenty of space for overpacking....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Carolyn Wilson

A Flight Attendant of 45+ Years Shared Her Go-to Carry-on Bag That’ll ‘Last Forever’ — and It’s Under $150

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. After trying eight different carry-ons, this is her favorite. Flight attendants are professional travelers who regularly take back-to-back trips both domestically and internationally. Credit:Travel + Leisure That means their suitcases get alotof use, and theyre not going to use just anycarry-on luggage. If you travel less than a flight attendant, you may likely have your Travelpro carry-on even longer. Curious about other Travelpro suitcases?...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Lisa Contreras

A Flight Attendant Reveals How You Really Should Put Your Carry-on in the Overhead Bin

Here’s what cabin crew wishes you knew. There are also often announcements during boarding or placards with information on many of our aircraft. This saves space and makes it easier for others to store their bags as well. A passenger stowing his carry on bag in the overhead compartment.Credit:Margot Cavin/Travel + Leisure But remember, not everything belongs in an overhead. Sometimes, your carry-on item might not belong in the overhead at all....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Dennis Clark

A Flight Attendant Shares the Unwritten Rules for Unoccupied Middle Seats on a Plane

The correct etiquette might surprise you. Or, do you? Its 50/50 when it comes to the extra space, I have always believed. Passengers fastening their seatbelt in an airplane.Credit:urbazon/Getty Images We can both use the space for our drinks, right? Did I inadvertently claim the tray table as solely for my own use by lowering it? That shows a lot of situational awareness. Am empty row on an airplane with clouds outside the window....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Andrew Chaney

A Flight Attendant's 8 Hacks for Saving Space When Packing a Carry-on — From Just $14

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. For advice on the best ways to pack a carry-on, we look to flight attendants. Looking for a solution to streamline your charging needs altogether? Credit:Travel + Leisure / Madison Woiten Its a fast-charging, compact, and all-purpose charging pad for just $27. Some can help youfit up to two weeks worth of clothesin a single suitcase. But they also keep your clothes separated, too....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Kevin Moreno

A Flight Was Forced to Turn Around After a Passenger's Tantrum Over Their In-flight Meal

The unruly flier was apparently upset over not getting the meal he pre-ordered. But that wasnt the only issue. They also wanted to sit in an exit row, they added. A passenger eating their in-flight airplane meal.Credit:Chalabala/Getty Images For those on board, the entire journey was filled with anxiety. A passenger said the guy remained at the back of the plane, unrestrained. (At the time of publishing, American Airlines did not respond toTravel + Leisurefor a comment....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Amanda Lam

A Food and Wine Lover's Guide to the North Fork

On the western end, my end, you have the densely populated boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. In the middle, tight city blocks give way to lawns and suburban sprawl. The famous one is the so-called South Fork, home of the Hamptons. Long Island Sound, as seen from a guest room at Greenport’s Sound View hotel.Christopher Simpson The other one is different. TheNorth Forkhas long been wilder, more isolated. But gentrified, it was not....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Sara Perez

A Food Lover’s Guide to France’s Gastronomic Valley

Savoring French flavors on a new gastronomic trail between Marseille and Dijon. After taking my seat by the window, I ordered the eight-course Passedat tasting menu. Anais Boileau Each dish told a story. Chef Gérald Passedat carrying the day’s catch to his restaurant.Credit:Christophe Simon/AFP/Getty Images The amuse-bouche had a seafood broth that was as blue as the cerulean waters outside. Ive worked with the local fishermen for many years. The trail celebrates family-run businesses and small-batch artisans that visitors might not otherwise encounter....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Carolyn Morris