I Test Luggage for a Living, and My Favorite Tumi Bags Are Hundreds of Dollars Off Now

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Tumi bags are built to last, and these post-Christmas deals slash up to $360 off regular prices. (Its part of my job after all.) Credit:Travel + Leisure / Daisy Rodriguez However, my favorite compartment here is the roomy one at the top. The mini wheeled suitcase perfectly matches the wine-colored carry-on and any otherdeep plum productsthe brand offers. Im personally loving the gray fog, butdeep plumis marked down 20 percent now as well....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Tiffany Johnson

I Tested Disney World's $450-per-hour VIP Service—Here Are Its Best Perks

Travel + Leisure editor-in-chief Jacqui Gifford and family put the Disney Private VIP Tour to the test. Are we ready to roll? Every group seemed to be having a great time and in awe of the access. The Gifford family poses with their Disney VIP Tour Guide Jonathan in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.Credit:Jacqueline Gifford/Travel + Leisure They take the time to understand families' unique interests, curating tailored experiences that go beyond just rides....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · John Ramos

I Took 119 Flights Last Year, and These Are the Best Business-class Seats in the Sky Right Now

Two things: closed-door suites and lie-flat seats. Courtesy of Qatar Airways Business-class air travel has come a long way over a short period. It was initially conceived as an intermediate-level product somewhere in between economy and first-class. Credit:Courtesy of Qatar Airways A lukewarm towel, perhaps? British Airways elevated things to new heights in March 2000 with the introduction of the first-ever convertible lie-flat seat. Business-class travelers could now enjoy a bed in the sky....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Brian Morrow

I Took 12+ Long-haul Flights Last Year, and These Genius Slip-on Shoes Kept My Feet Comfy on All of Them

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. They’re the “greatest of all time,” according to travelers. Another key design feature worth highlighting is their rubber outsoles. Credit:Travel + Leisure I was sliding all over the ice. When I put these on, I did not slip at all." I even use them as quick slip-ons around hotel rooms. Amazon You’ll love this part: many of them are marked down during the retailer’sbig Presidents Day sale....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Kristi Barton

I Took 2 Travelers With a 70-year Age Gap on an International Trip — Here's How I Pulled It Off

Sure, you’ve heard of multi-gen travel. But have you heard of actually having fun on a multi-gen trip? One travel writer finds out if it’s possible to actually enjoy the trend. Credit:Jan van der Wolf/Getty Images Jan van der Wolf/Getty Images As I travel writer, I know that multigenerational travel is all the rage. In 2019, when Leah was 16 months, the three of us went to Greece for a week....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Brian Foster

I Took 5 Flights in 1 Month — Here Are My 8 Travel Must-Haves and What I'm Ditching

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Prices start at just $6. Im proud to say I packed like a pro. Credit:Travel + Leisure Thats why I rely on a comfortable, spaciousbackpackthat can fit all of my essentials. There are more products I rely on to ensure an easy and comfortable travel experience. Keep scrolling to shop moremust-haves from Walmart. Walmart Walmart Walmart Walmart Walmart Walmart

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 69 words · Janet Caldwell

I Took a 91-hour Amtrak Train Ride With My 1-year-old Baby — Here's What It Was Like and Why I'd Do it Again

It’s all about the journey, not the destination. We were traveling across the country from San Francisco to Savannah on anAmtrak train. When I told people about this adventure, we got differing responses. Credit:Christin Parcerisa/Travel + Leisure Some were excited, while others believed taking a seven- to 10-hour plane ride was a better idea. So, as I embarked on my 91-hour journey from Emeryville, California, I was a little nervous....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 528 words · Amy Morales

I Took a Campervan Trip Around Oregon — Here's How You Can, Too

Oregon’s coast, desert, and mountains are best explored in a campervan. Jamie Carter Oregon is hard to pin down. Or, be on top of a volcano the morning after sampling Americas best craft beers. Credit:Jamie Carter Here’s what we learned along the way. Choosing and Running a Campervan It wasn’t easy selecting our home base for two weeks. After all, we were going to spend many hours driving, cooking, and sleeping in it....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 238 words · Todd Moore

I Took a Cruise Around One of the Most Remote Places on Earth — Spotting Polar Bears, Seals, and Glaciers Along the Way

Here’s what it was like to circumnavigate the Svalbard archipelago with Aurora Expeditions. The chance to come face-to-face with this adorable seal was all thanks to an Aurora Expeditions cruise. Svalbardis a magical place, says expedition leaderHoward Whelan, who was also the founding editor ofAustralian Geographic. Credit:Lina Stock /Courtesy of Divergent Travelers Its got a subtlety that takes a little while to seep in, but everyone is affected by it....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · Crystal Stevens

I Took a Family Vacation to Hawaii and It Was the Perfect Mix of Relaxation and Adventure — Here's How We Planned Our Trip

Michelle Mishina Kunz From New York City, the flight to Hawaii takes 11 hours. In together, out together. It was a way to show unity and togetherness, and to let your negativity wash away. From left: The entrance to Nāhuku, a lava tube in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, on Hawaii Island; a thatched hale, or cottage, at Kona Village, a Rosewood Resort.Credit:Michelle Mishina Kunz As we sat catching our collective breaths who knew paddling was such hard work?...

May 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1060 words · Darren Ward

I Took a Girls' Trip to the Best New Hotel on the Amalfi Coast — Here's What It Was Like

Floor to ceiling windows looked out to our expansive outdoor area and the shoreline below. After several minutes of “oohs'' and “aahs,” we made our plans. How could we resist? Credit:Umberto D’Aniello Marco prepared a delicious margherita pizza served with a glass of prosecco. We commented on the lighting in the room comfortably light so we could appreciate the details of each dish. Breakfast the following morning was another experience to remember....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Elizabeth Bonilla

I Took a Kenyan Safari With My 3 Children — and Here's How You Can, Too

Here are my firsthand tips and tricks for how to plan aAfrican safarifor the whole family. Omwenga also brought his deeply rooted understanding of Kenyan wildlife and culture everywhere we went. The longer stints helped us feel more at home in each location. Serene view of outdoor pool at Hemingways Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.Credit:Courtesy of Hemingways Nairobi They instead took guided mountain-bike rides and practiced using traditional African slingshots given to them by their bestrafiki....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Natalie Murray

I Took a Multi-family Road Trip With 4 Adults and 5 Kids — Here's How We Pulled It Off

How two families made it from Los Angeles to Utah’s Zion National Park and back, unscathed. The adults took turns escaping to the casino floor for dinner, cocktails, and craps. Then, it was time for bed and back in the car at sunup. Credit:Courtesy of Chelsee Lowe Andthat’show you keep everyone happy. The weather again became part of the experience, snowing the whole second half of our trek. The toddlers were absolute troopers, making it to the top pool before asking for any assistance....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Damon Harris