One of the most famous low-cost carriers in the US has officially shut down its operations. Spirit Airlines abruptly shuttered its business on Saturday, May 2, immediately nixing its entire flight schedule across the US and at international airports it served in Latin America. “All Spirit flights have been cancelled, and Spirit guests should not…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned after four years of testing luggage for Condé Nast Traveler, it’s that our editors expect a lot from our travel gear. We demand functional suitcases, bags, and organizers that travel well and actually hold up, trip after trip. Bellroy is a great example of a travel brand that’s consistently…
We’ve all hit the point in trip planning when we’ve exceeded the amount of tabs that can be opened on our browser. Flipping back and forth to compare flight routes, book excursions, and pick the room with the best view can be exhausting. Travelocity is a one-stop shop for travelers that makes booking a whole…
Ferries to the island pass by scenic Brant Point Light House a short walk from town. Chris Hackett/Getty The best things to do on Nantucket If you’re visiting in the summer, the day starts on the sand. Jetties Beach is ideal for a do-nothing day, great if you have kids, don’t feel like packing lunches,…
Growing up with roots in Puerto Rico, the island has always been a sweet anchor for me. But it was only after returning a dozen times as an adult—traversing every corner from the lush El Yunque Rainforest to the shimmering coastlines in its laid-back surf towns—that I truly learned how to pack for it. Whether…
Amá transports guests to Mexico “de norte a sur”, he says. “At some point, everything came and went through Mexico: vanilla, cacao, tomatoes, African spices, Caribbean flavors, Asian influence. That’s why our diversity is so crazy.” Thus, Yucatan-style woodfire cooking is applied to dishes like a whole octopus served with two salsas (a smoked, dried…
Naoshima is one of several art hubs in Setouchi, an archipelago made up of thousands of islands scattered across the Seto Inland Sea. The mild climate here makes for a verdant countryside that famously grows citrus and olives, but it has also over the past three decades become home to the Benesse Art Site, a…
This is Write Here, a new column where authors and literary luminaries tell us about the travels they took to find inspiration and create their latest books. In this installment, the author Julia Langbein shares her experience visiting Amiens and Bourges, France, to write her new novel Dear Monica Lewinsky. In it, a character named…
Apartment hotels are ideal for a certain type of traveler, as they provide a more independent and self-contained stay. Wilde Aparthotels, Lisbon, is perfect for families as well as business travelers looking to hunker down for a while, with rooms providing all the amenities for cooking, such as a Smeg oven, toaster, and even pots…
Decibel monitors, defined as “devices that assess sound levels and their duration but do not record audio,” are allowed indoors, as long as the area of the rental where the monitor is placed is disclosed to guests; however, hosts do not have to disclose the exact location of the device itself. Smart home devices that…