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Hotel-Quality Pillows for Five-Star Sleep at Home

Sure, a stunning view or a world-class spa can make a hotel stay memorable, but for me there’s nothing better than sinking into a luxury hotel bed. And nothing makes me sigh with delight more than a plush hotel pillow, the kind you slowly melt into as it molds around you in a cloud-like cocoon.

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Airport Essentials for Smoother Departures, Connections, and Layovers

Ah, the airport. The place where you can order a cocktail at 8 a.m., where duty-free shopping makes luxury purchases feel rational, sleeping on the floor is perfectly acceptable, and that $9 bottle of water is simply "just part of traveling." This suspension of social norms can sometimes make airports feel like the Wild West.

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AirSlyng Review: My $40 Secret for Sleeping on Planes

There are two types of fliers: those who pass out with ease before the wheels come up and those, like me, who struggle to find a restful position the whole way through. While the market for travel sleep gear has exploded in recent years thanks to a proliferation of travel pillows, sleep masks, and packable

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Best Underseat Luggage for Short Trips and Budget Flights

Skip to main content These small-but-mighty suitcases and bags hold more than you think—without taking up too much leg room. Antler For many travelers, going carry-on-only is a sign of packing prowess. These are the same types of travelers who have likely mastered the art of packing cubes and steer clear of baggage claim chaos

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Paris's Everyday Travel Shoe: New Balance Sneakers

I’ve visited Paris plenty of times over the years. But on my latest weekend in the City of Lights, there was one thing that stood out to me while we were happily hopping from bar to café to museum—something I hadn’t noticed on my previous trips. All of the most stylish people on the street

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Why a Hat Clip Is a Travel Game-Changer

One thing about me: I’m going to burn as soon as my skin sees the sun. Another thing about me? I’m always going to travel with a cute hat to prevent that from happening, because sun safety is very important to me (skin cancer is no joke!). For so long, I would smush my beloved

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Capital One Venture Business Card: Practical Review

If you’re a traveler like me, chances are you’re always on the lookout for ways to make your trips more affordable. That’s why I collect points and miles: they help me lower my travel costs so I can spend my money on what’s actually important…which is usually booking more trips! One card that can help

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Capital One Venture Business Card: Review and Verdict

If you’re a traveler like me, chances are you’re always on the lookout for ways to make your trips more affordable. That’s why I collect points and miles: they help me lower my travel costs so I can spend my money on what’s actually important…which is usually booking more trips! One card that can help

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Capital One Venture Business Card: Simplified Review

If you’re a traveler like me, chances are you’re always on the lookout for ways to make your trips more affordable. That’s why I collect points and miles: they help me lower my travel costs so I can spend my money on what’s actually important…which is usually booking more trips! One card that can help

Carry-On Essentials We Never Fly Without
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Carry-On Essentials We Never Fly Without

After enough long-haul flights, red-eyes, and cross-country jaunts, you start to understand what actually deserves a spot in your carry-on. Our editors spend a lot of time in the air, and over the years we’ve each developed a short list of in-flight essentials we rarely travel without—from skin-saving hydration and tech that keeps everything charged

13 Best Travel Pillows for 2026 — Sleep Better on Red-Eye Flights
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13 Best Travel Pillows for 2026 — Sleep Better on Red-Eye Flights

It’s no secret that sitting for hours on a flight in economy isn’t exactly the most comfortable place to be. But I’ve learned that with the right travel accessories, it is possible to upgrade even the most dreadful of in-flight experiences. My number one suggestion for anyone dreaming of a more pleasant—and dare I say

What Our Editors Are Doing, Wearing, and Loving in March
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What Our Editors Are Doing, Wearing, and Loving in March

As travel editors, we get to cover a lot of ground—and we don’t just mean miles, but all the proximate joys that come along with life on the road, from the restaurants we’re dining at to the books we’re reading on the plane. This March, the editors at Condé Nast Traveler are trying a bit