This Flight Attendant-loved Weekender Bag Is the Perfect Carry-on for Short Trips — and It's Just $38

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Weekender bags are probably one of the most versatile luggage pieces out there. What’s more, reviewers rave about how beautiful it is. Credit: Courtesy of Amazon Copper hardware for the bag’s zippers adds a touch of luxury. Shop More T+L-Approved Picks Courtesy of Amazon Courtesy of Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 61 words · Monica Butler

This Flight Booking Trick that May Get You a Row to Yourself Is Dividing the Internet

What do you think? (The creator dubs the process Poor Mans First Class.") However, some travelers are calling out this practice as being dishonest. Credit:Courtesy of JetBlue Airways Even if it would work. it’s no honorable way to work and eventually will make flying even more expensive. United Airlines has a similar policy in theirContract of Carriageagainst seat blocking as well.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 61 words · Lindsey Robinson

This Flight Stress Calculator Will Help You Pick the Most Relaxed Time to Travel

Yes, you really can calculate a less stressful travel day. Dima Berlin/Getty Images We all know the upcoming holiday travel season will likely be stressful. But how stressful, exactly? Credit:Dima Berlin/Getty Images And just think of it this way you’ll at least get to your intended destination even earlier. Check out the stress calculator before booking your next flight atflightsfinder.com.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 60 words · Nicholas Lewis

This Florida Beach Town Has Bioluminescent Lagoons, Some of the Best Surf Waves on the East Coast, and Rocket Launches Visible From the Sand

Plus, it’s less than two hours from Orlando’s theme parks. In fact, it’s the gateway to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. I could almost feel the heat of the rocket on my face. Credit:Florida’s Space Coast Office of Tourism The ground rumbled and shook. We tapped Cranis to find out what makes Cocoa Beach a perennially great destination on Floridas Atlantic Coast. He said, The beaches are in the best shape ever....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 588 words · Elizabeth Rogers

This Florida Beach Town Offers Southern Charm, a Shrimp-themed Festival, and Year-round Family Fun

Heres what you better know to plan a trip to Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island. Take Fernandina Beach, for example. The museum also offers several docent-led walking tours of the downtown historic district with its impressive Victorian architecture. Michael Warren/Getty Images The company also offers daytime trolley tours of the historic district. Other elegant B&Bs includeThe Addison on Amelia Island,Blue Heron Inn, andAmelia Island Williams House. Both of these beachfront properties feature access to golf courses designed by PGA players and relaxing spas....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Dr. Theresa Moore DVM

This Florida Campground Just Ranked as the Top 'Hidden Gem' in North America

The campground has 10 landscaped RV sites set under a canopy of trees. The Cove has other lodging types if you don’t have an RV. There are 400-square-foot cabins as well as a sprawling home with a shaded front porch that sleeps 11 people. RV’s at The Cove Resort and Pub in Inverness, Florida.Credit:Courtesy of The Cove Resort and Pub Downtown Inverness is just a six-minute drive away. “This years winners represent the variety and depth of camping in North America today....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Mark Nelson

This Florida City Is Home to the Largest Spring in the US — and It's Nicknamed the 'Horse Capital of the World'

Manatee sightings are common between November and March whenthe creatures are luredto the area by the warm spring water. The national forest also hasplenty of hiking trails. In addition to being a water wonderland, Ocala is a horse community. Credit:scampj/Getty Images It has a long legacy of producing champion Ocala horses, including six Kentucky Derby winners and52 national champions. The city also has the largest equestrian complex in the U.S., theWorld Equestrian Center....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Timothy Simpson II

This Florida City Is One of the Best Places to Retire in the U.S. — Here's Why

Because who doesn’t want to retire where the water is warm and the seafood is fresh? Golf, boating, fishing, and water sports are favorite activities. Cultural and entertainment opportunities abound. Getty Images The stunningMarie Selby Botanical Gardensoffers both self-guided and organized tours. Most residents would probably tell you that they’ll take the humid August days over cold winters. Getty Images Michela Sieman/Travel + Leisure

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Christopher Lyons

This Florida City Is the Best Place to Retire in the U.S., According to a New Study

The Sunshine State really has a lot going for it. Namely, picking a great location to retire in when the time comes. So, which city came out on top? Credit:Kasra Keighobady/Getty Images That honor belongs to none other than Tampa. Michela Sieman/Travel + Leisure WalletHub analyzed 180 cities across the U.S., measuring each across its 45 key metrics. It then calculated each citys overall score to create its rank-order findings....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Robert Lee

This Florida City Is the No. 1 Warm-weather Destination for Retirees, Seniors, and Snowbirds

Cape Coral, Florida, is the ultimate “snowbird” destination, according to a new report. The Cape Coral-Fort Myers area is home to over 80 golf courses,the fifth most in the country. Of course, climate is the main factor when choosing a warm winter destination. Sunset over a beach park in Cape Coral, Florida.Credit:TriggerPhoto/Getty Images However, Cape Coral’s weakest point was its affordability (it ranked 27th). (AllCape Coral residents live in evacuation zones basedon storm surge levels....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Christopher Moore

This Florida City Was Just Named the Best Food City in America

Michael Warren/Getty Images Dining out, like everything else, is getting more expensive. After weighing the data, the researchers namedOrlando, Florida, the No. 1 food city in America. Credit:Michael Warren/Getty Images WalletHubs rankings also spotlighted a few standout cities that didn’t make the top 10. Find the full results of WalletHub’s best foodie cities in America reporthere.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 56 words · Marie Gutierrez

This Florida City Was Just Named the Top Trending Destination in the U.S.—and It Doesn’t Even Have a Beach

Tripadvisor gave West Palm Beach the honor. Even so, theres a lot to love aboutWest Palm Beachas a resident since 2012, I would know. Thiscity on the risehas undergone dramatic changes in recent years. Visitors walking around CityPlace in West Palm Beach, Florida.Credit:Courtesy of Related Ross For example, wefinallygot a long-overdue waterfront restaurant inLamarina. I also highly recommend a meal atTropical Smokehouseto try our unique Floribbean take on BBQ. Of course, seeing yourself around the city works, too....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Kevin Roach

This Florida County Is Ideal for a Mother-daughter Trip — With Chic Hotels, Beautiful Beaches, and Relaxing Spas

Heres where we recommend staying. The PGA National Resort allows for both. To get the best of both worlds, stay in one of the 21 Serena and Lily-designed cottages. Sean Pavone/Getty Images The peaceful nature of the property is evident the moment you enter the lobby. Moments of stillness are found around every corner and throughout the spacious courtyard. Most of our time, however, was spent by the hotels pool....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Heidi Christensen