Kristy Alpert

Whether it’s conscious or not, every traveler has a routine when he or she first enters a hotel room. Some head to the window to check out the view,

Travel to Europe has become a monogamous affair for most vacationers, who bounce between cities like London, Barcelona, and Paris like they're in a steady

There are two types of people out there: cruise lovers and cruise haters. While some people may be okay with enduring cramped sleeping quarters, crowded

This story was originally published on August 27, 2014. In theory, travel bucket lists are fantastic. Lists of adventures and places that inspire you

There’s something exhilarating about shopping on vacation. One-of-a-kind finds from local artisans, designer purchases from flagship storefronts, and

Just the way that standing in front of a Monet can transport you to another world, or a Warhol portrait can take your mood from blue to cheery and back

We’ll be honest. It was nice to finally have a legit reason to wear those shearling-lined snow boots we couldn’t resist buying months ago. And, it

Everything tastes better outside: lightly charred veggies on the grill; fruit arranged in a bowl made from its own rind; tiny bottles of champagne sipped

Forget everything you remember about the hostels from your backpacking-through-Europe days: the boring sandwiches and protein bars that got you through

Making travel plans is stressful enough on its own, but it seems to get amplified by 100 if you're trying to plan for Sparky, too. Should you leave your