Kristy Alpert

Whether you're in a serious relationship or just seeing where things go, a getaway for two sounds pretty good right about now. Doesn't it? But how do you

Remember when tiny bottles of shampoo seemed exciting? Or when you couldn’t wait to post a picture of that free Evian bottle in your hotel room? Neither

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

Like most professional travelers, I've found that mastering the art of appropriate dinner party conversation can be difficult. It’s not that I’m

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

We all have to start somewhere. For most of us, our first jobs entailed folding sweaters or repeating some form of the phrase, "Do you want fries with

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

It's affordable (as in, the cheapest beach vacation you can take, most times of the year) and it's a quick flight from most places on the East Coast (and

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

Despite what you may have heard, most ski resorts don’t go into hibernation once the snow melts and the wildflowers blossom. In fact, some of the top

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

There’s an unmistakable thrill attached to the hotel bar. Charging creative cocktails (sans plastic!) to what you hope is the right room; flirting with