Travel recommendation and advise from my 20+ years traveling around the world.
Posted by Fodor’s Editors on August 18, 2016 at 2:55:00 PM EDT | Post a Comment Not being able to fall asleep on a plane can make or break the first few days of a trip. If it’s a long flight, sleeping for even a few hours is essential to fighting jet lag and starting your trip out on the right foot. Here, Fodor’s Experts reveal their tricks and tips for falling asleep on a flight. RESERVE THE... 
ANN ABEL 9.22.2015 The conventional wisdom is that the Caribbean is a no-go zone during hurricane season. The conventional wisdom is wrong—even though some parts of the year are more statistically likely to see hurricanes, that hardly means one is guaranteed. On most days of the year, most destinations are enjoying balmy, sunny days and calm seas. Hurricanes affect only a small part of a big region at... 
By Ashley Rossi is always ready for her next trip. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram for travel tips, destination ideas, and off the beaten path spots. When you pack for a trip, especially a trip overseas, it’s easy to forget about medications and first-aid. That’s why you should always bring a basic first-aid kit with you on your travels. I always keep a pre-packed first-aid kit ready to go so I... 
Because not all gelato is created equal. NILE CAPPELLO 11.5.2015 Deep, bitter and rich cioccolato fondente. Fresh, bright and refreshing frutti di bosco. Simple, classic and creamy fior di latte. This is the art of gelato, and nobody does it better than Italy. While exploring the cobbled streets of Rome, canals of Venice, and beaches of Taormina, gelato shops seem to call your name from every corner. With... 
By Caroline Costello caroline.costello@smartertravel.com Fair pricing is a rare thing in airports. A captive audience of consumers coupled with high operating costs at stores’ airport locations make for manifold markups, from expensive cuisine to pricey parking. To save money, do some research ahead of time and compare costs—especially when you’re in the market for one of these nine items. Image Gallery... 
by Ashley Rossi @thetravelmuse Picking the Right Backdrop Yes, the subject of your photo is important. But so is the background. Here are Jessica Rule’s and Nathalie Basha’s favorite photo backdrops. JR: “My favorite backdrop for travel photos is anywhere that makes us human beings pale in comparison. A looming cliff, raging waterfall or towering ruins remind me of how small we are in... 