I’m a Former Cruise Ship Employee, and These Are the 10 Most Impractical Items People Bring on CruisesA former cruise ship performer shares the impractical items travelers often pack for cruises. See what you should actually pack for a cruise here, starting at just $17. Oct 05 26October 05, 2026Article at travelandleisure.com
I’m a Former Cruise Employee—These Are the 5 Cruise Outfit Formulas I Pack for Every Voyage, From $19A former cruise dancer collected the five essential cruise outfits everyone should pack. Get ready for embarkation day and formal night with these swimsuits, comfortable shoes, lightweight clothing, and more. Aug 31 26August 31, 2026Article at travelandleisure.com
I Used to Work on a Cruise Ship—12 Mediterranean Cruise Essentials You Should Never Leave Port Without From $9A travel writer and former cruise crew member shares her top travel essentials for a Mediterranean voyage. Shop cooling portable fans, breathable linen tops, comfortable sandals, and more, from $9. Jul 06 26July 06, 2026Article at travelandleisure.com
J.Crew's Biggest Sale of the Summer Has Black Friday-level Deals Up to 83% Off—the 43 Best Finds Start at $12J.Crew is known for its timeless, polished fashion staples, and right now, its sale section is stocked with deals up to 83 percent off. Shop the best J.Crew clothing deals on travel pants, summer dresses, linen tops, and more, starting at just $12. Jun 22 26June 22, 2026Article at travelandleisure.com
I Review Clothes for a Living—I Built the Perfect Early Spring Capsule Wardrobe With Just 9 Amazon BasicsAmazon is stacked with travel capsule wardrobe essentials, including sweaters, cardigans, dresses, jackets, and more. Shop one travel writer’s favorite Amazon basics finds for early spring, starting at $11. Mar 10 26March 10, 2026Article at travelandleisure.com
I've Been Traveling With an Apple AirTag for Years—Here's What Everyone Gets Wrong When Using ThemApple AirTags have a battery life of up to one year, but when they die, you need to know this important battery tip. Learn more about what batteries an AirTag uses, and how to buy a 3-volt lithium coin battery at Amazon for an easy $7 fix. Mar 06 26March 06, 2026Article at travelandleisure.com
5 Game-changing Airplane Outfit Pieces That Make Every Flight Comfortable—From $7One travel writer shares the five essential elements of creating perfect airplane outfits, including comfortable shoes and layers. Put together your best airport outfit by shopping these travel clothes at Lululemon, Abercrombie, Madewell, and more, starting at $7. Feb 21 26February 21, 2026Article at travelandleisure.com
Over 21 Million Americans Will Cruise This Year—as a Former Cruise Employee, Here Are 14 Items You Must PackA former crew member shares the 14 cruise packing essentials you should never leave port without. Shop this expert’s travel essentials, including a portable charger, a portable fan, non-slip shoes, and more must-haves—all at Amazon, starting at $9. Jan 26 26January 26, 2026Article at travelandleisure.com
I'm a Former Pilot, and I Never Board a Flight Without These 7 Items to Stay Comfortable as a PassengerA former pilot shares his top travel essentials for comfortable flights as a passenger. Read on for his best tips, including compression socks, travel bags, comfortable shoes, and more, all available at Amazon starting at $13. Jan 23 26January 23, 2026Article at travelandleisure.com
J.Crew’s After-Christmas Sale Has the Biggest Deals We've Seen, Up to 84% Off—Cozy Winter Clothes Start at $10We found the 32 best J.Crew after-Christmas deals, featuring packable sweaters, comfortable shoes, and vacation-ready dresses. Shop these deeply discounted styles before they sell out, from $10. Dec 27 25December 27, 2025Article at travelandleisure.com
I Get Compliments Every Time I Wear Aritzia—and Its Rare Black Friday Sale Has Up to 50% Off Deals, From $23Aritzia’s Black Friday sale is still live and has sitewide markdowns of up to 50 percent off. From now through Cyber Monday, score major Black Friday deals on editor-loved Aritzia styles, including wool sweaters, wrinkle-free trousers, loungewear, and more. Nov 29 25November 29, 2025Article at travelandleisure.com
I Love to Pack Light—but This 1 Bag Always Comes With Me Just in Case I Need Extra Space on the Way BackOne travel writer shares her secret to stress-free shopping abroad: packing a collapsible duffel bag. The REI Co-op Big Haul Duffel has a 60-liter capacity, converts into a backpack, and folds inside its compact storage pouch. Shop this lightweight duffel bag, plus five other compact bags at Amazon. Oct 15 25October 15, 2025Article at travelandleisure.com
I Asked French Fashion Designers What to Wear in Paris in the Fall—Here Are the 12 Styles They RecommendTop French fashion designers from Sézane, Nomasei, and Jonak Paris share their 12 favorite fall fashion staples. Read on for the Paris fashion essentials for fall, including trench coats, cardigans, and loafers from Amazon, Nordstrom, Quince, and more, starting at $15. Oct 04 25October 04, 2025Article at travelandleisure.com
Air France Forced Me to Check My Heavy Carry-on Last Minute—Here Are 12 Packing Mistakes I'll Never Make AgainA travel writer recalls the packing mistakes that led to her carry-on being checked on an Air France flight, and the 12 travel essentials she wished she'd brought instead to prevent the incident (and the fine that came with it). Sep 29 25September 29, 2025Article at travelandleisure.com
10 Rookie Cruise Packing Mistakes That Even a Former Crew Member Still Makes—and What to Bring InsteadA former cruise crew member shares the packing mistakes she made on a recent voyage to Portugal. Learn how to packing for a cruise and avoid these common missteps by bringing the right travel essentials, including a travel adapter, comfortable walking shoes, and more. Sep 08 25September 08, 2025Article at travelandleisure.com
Nordstrom's Labor Day Sale Is Closing Out Summer With Big Discounts Up to 61% Off—Prices Start at Just $18The Nordstrom Labor Day Sale is here, and shoppers can expect up to 61 percent off on comfy travel clothing and shoes, luggage, and travel accessories. Read on for the 50 best deals from Hoka, Travelpro, Samsonite, and more starting at $18. Aug 29 25August 29, 2025Article at travelandleisure.com
I’m Spending the Summer in Paris, and I Packed These 15 Fashion Staples to Blend in With the Locals, From $29A travel writer living in Paris this summer shares the French fashion tips she used to pack a stylish, functional wardrobe. Discover the lightweight summer outfits she’s designed, with pieces like maxi skirts, tailored shorts, and button-down shirts, starting at $29 from Amazon, Quince, Nordstrom, and more. Aug 02 25August 02, 2025Article at travelandleisure.com
The 15 Best Cruise Essentials to Shop During Amazon Prime Day, Picked by a Former Crew MemberAmazon Prime Day is packed with incredible deals on cruise essentials, and one former crew member shares her ultimate cruise packing list. Discover the best cruise essentials to shop, including packing cubes, portable chargers, waterproof phone pouches, and other must-haves from just $5 at Amazon. Jul 07 25July 07, 2025Article at travelandleisure.com
As a Floridian, I’ve Tested Dozens of Sandals—and I’m Packing This Supportive Platform Style on Every TripA travel writer based in Florida shares the comfortable sandals that she wears everywhere. Read more about the Kuru Loma Platform Sandals that are supportive, versatile, and extremely lightweight, making them the perfect packable shoes for your next trip. Jun 20 25June 20, 2025Article at travelandleisure.com
I Asked a French Fashion Designer What to Wear in Paris in the Summer—Here Are the 15 Styles She RecommendsFrench fashion designer, Morgane Sézalory, the founder of Sézane, shares 15 travel wardrobe essentials for a summer trip to Paris. Read on for her style tips, and the fashion finds worth shopping from Madewell, Everlane, Nordstrom, Quince, and more. May 31 25May 31, 2025Article at travelandleisure.com